But first, Pivot.

By Danielle Rancourt, RD

I’m Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian, and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. In But First, Pivot, we cut through diet culture and break down what actually works for su... more

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But first, Pivot. episodes:

February 28, 2025Episode 69: A Dietitian's Diary: Questions we get asked all the time as RD's
If dietitian coaches kept diaries, what do you think they would write about? In this week's episode, my colleague Sam and I share our thoughts on questions and conversations we encounter on a weekly basis as dietitian coaches. This episode is a fun one; I'll even share the craziest thing someone's ever said to me!
Why we're not going to make you a meal plan
Things you actually need to achieve your health goals
Innocent questions we get asked all the time as dietitians
The craziest thing someone ever told me about my coaching program
Favorite one-liners I've told clients lately
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD
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54min
February 14, 2025Episode 68: Get Inspired to have No Bad Days with Hunter Pinke
Hunter Pinke, a former Division I college athlete, sustained a full spinal cord injury in 2019, resulting in paralysis from the chest down. Although this life-altering event could have led to a negative path, Hunter shifted his perspective and decided to channel his journey into motivating those around him to embrace a mindset of having no bad days.
In this episode:
Hunter's Accident
Pivoting to adaptive sports
"No Bad Days" mindseet
Hunter's 3 truths
Advice for those at rock bottom
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Guests: Hunter Pinke
Connect with Hunter on Instagram or by visiting his Website at https://www.hunterpinke.com
This episode was brought to you by Cozy Earth. Sleep matters for every part of your life! Get your sheets now for 40% off with code PIVOT at checkout. cozyearth.com
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53min
January 31, 2025Episode 67: From Weight Watchers at 10 years old to Breaking Free from Generational Dieting
Your childhood truly does shape your future, especiallly when it comes to nutrition. In today's episode, Pivot client Lindsay Archer shares her dieting history which dates all the way back to her youth and what it finally took to break generational dieting and rewrite these narratives. While Lindsay's success story includes fat loss, the non-scale victories outshine the number on the scale. Tune in for a real, inspiring story that all starts with a mindset shift.
In this episode:
What made Lindsay finally apply for coaching?
Lindsay's dieting history
Non-scale victories worth celebrating
What it's like working with a Pivot dietitian
How coaching positively impacted her family
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Guests: Lindsay Archer
Pivot Nutrition Coaching Client
This episode was brought to you by Cozy Earth. Sleep matters for every part of your life! Get your sheets now for 40% off with code PIVOT at checkout. cozyearth.com
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45min
January 17, 2025Episode 66: GLP-1’s: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly with Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners Ivy Emery and Andrea Zimmerman
In today’s conversation with Nurse Practitioners Ivy Emery and Andrea Zimmerman, we'll explore what GLP-1s are, how they work in the body, as well as the benefits and risks associated with them. This episode is packed with valuable insights on how to navigate these trendy weight loss drugs in a way that supports your overall health.
In this episode:
What are GLP-1's and how do they work?
Difference bettween Ozempic and Wegovy
The Good (the benefits)
The Bad (risks and side effects)
The Ugly (worst case scenario)
Best candidates for GLP-1s
Common misconceptions
Q & A
Book: https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Guests:
Ivy Emery and Andrea Zimmerman: Women's Health Nurse Practitioners and Co-Owners of Harmoni Wellness
Facebook
Instagram
This episode was brought to you by Cozy Earth. Sleep matters for every part of your life! Get your sheets now for 40% off with code PIVOT at checkout. cozyearth.com
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56min
December 20, 2024Episode 65: 7 Signs You’re Not Ready for Fat Loss
With the New Year approaching, many Americans are setting weight loss goals. But are you truly ready to start your fat loss journey? In this episode, we’ll discuss seven reasons to hit pause on fat loss and how focusing on other areas first can set you up for long-term success. Tune in for actionable insights to make your health goals sustainable and effective!
In this episode:
7 reasons to consider postponing fat loss
Real-life examples of how we’ve helped clients prioritize other areas first to achieve sustainable fat loss
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD
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47min
December 06, 2024Episode 64: How a mindset shift helped Robin lose 30 lbs. in 6 months!
When Robin reached out, she was sick and tired of feeling sick and tired! Now she joins us joins us to share her inspiring health & weight loss journey! She opens up about how the skills she learned through the program helped her navigate life’s unexpected challenges with resilience and confidence. Tune in to hear Robin's story of growth, empowerment, and transformation!
In this episode:
Why Robin finally reached out years later
Keys to her weight loss success
Robin's main takeaways from coaching
Her Breast Cancer Battle
Reverse Dieting Episode
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Guest: Robin Schmidt
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
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46min
November 15, 2024Episode 63: Success Story: Lahaise Brothers lose nearly 100 lbs in 6 months!
EXPLICIT: Language
Earlier this year, the Lahaise brothers reached out for help with weight loss. We are all still shocked that they lost a combined 95 pounds in six months! These two brothers are hilarious, fun, extremely honest, and have a few explicit words along the way so maybe don't listen to this episode on speaker or in the car with your kiddos.
In this episode:
What motivated Taylor & Brenden to reach out for nutrition coaching
Weight loss expectations vs reality
Victories beyond the scale
Benefits of food tracking
Exercise modifications during fat loss
Keys to weight loss maintenance
Advice for men seeking fat loss
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Guest: Taylor and Brenden LaHaise
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
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1h 15min
November 08, 2024Episode 62: Things we would do differently with baby #2 - with Bri O'Neil
In the previous episode, I shared my birth story in celebration of Chloe's first birthday. While I'm not pregnant with baby number 2 just yet, I definitely have baby fever. So, I invited my mom friend and fellow firefighter wife Bri O'Neil back on the podcast to chat about raising toddlers, and things we would do differently with baby #2 now that we have a little experience under our belts.
In this episode:
A wild POOP story (fast forward to 11 mins to skip)
Trying to conceive
8 things we would do differently with our next pregnancies and babies
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil
Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
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49min
October 25, 2024Episode 61: Chloé's Birth Story: Shane & Danielle's version
After giving birth, several people on social media asked if I was going to share the birth story. I wasn't ready to do so at the time, but figured what better way to celebrate a first birthday then to share this story now! In this episode, my husband Shane and I share Chloé's birth story from both perspectives.
In this episode:
Going into labor, and what it felt like
Grieving the birth experience I didn't get
Why we stayed in the hospital longer than expected
What the C-section was like for Shane
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
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1h 34min
October 07, 2024Episode 60: 8 Discussions I Had with Clients This Week
My clients and I have incredible conversations each week when we meet online. This past week, I felt like I had such great discussions that I should share them with you so you can get an inside look at my stance on nutrition and what it's like working with Pivot dietitians! We have 8 key discussions that I want you to be a part of to so tune in!
In this episode:
What does an "all foods fit" approach look like?
Utilizing AI to help with meal planning
Being intuitive vs intentional
Volume eating
Working with a therapist
Choosing the path of least resistance
Summary
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
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39min

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