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- Episode 71: Navigating Hormones & Menopause with Ivy Emery & Andrea Zimmerman
This episode gives you sneak peak inside our Pivot Alumni Community. I’m joined by two experts in women's health, Ivy Emery and Andrea Zimmerman, both nurse practitioners and menopause specialists, as we dive into the hormonal changes that come with perimenopause and menopause. We’ll simplify the science behind these shifts and break down how depleting hormones can affect everything from energy levels to mood—and what you can do to feel better.
Ivy and Andrea also offer an overview of various hormone replacement therapy (HRT) options, addressing common misconceptions and fears many women have about treatment.
Plus, we emphasize the importance of foundational habits that support your health during this phase—like heavy strength training and adequate protein —because taking care of your body now can make all the difference in your future well-being.
This episode is packed with insights and practical advice to empower you as you navigate perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Tune in for expert answers, real talk, and tips to feel your best during this transformative time!
_"I wish I would have heard this information 30 years ago!" _- 72-year old Pivot Nutrition Coaching Graduate
Book: https://thepauselife.com/pages/the-new-menopause-book
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition CoachingConnect 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 WellnessFacebookInstagram1 hr 6 min - Episode 70: Acupuncture & Fertility: Overcoming Irregular Cycles & TTC Struggles with Michelle Oravitz
In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Oravitz, founder of The Wholesome Lotus. After struggling with years of irregular periods and stress due to a demanding career as a NYC architect, Michelle turned to acupuncture and experienced a transformative shift in her well-being. Inspired by this, she became a renowned acupuncturist and fertility coach, helping women finally get pregnant after trying just about everything.
- How & why Michelle pivoted from architect to acupunturist
- Lifetsyle changes people can make
- Choosing a good prenatal vitamin
- What men can do to support a healthy pregnancy
- The power of mindset when trying to conceive
- Tips for successful IUI's
- Can you influence the gender of your baby?
Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Owner & Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition CoachingResources Mentioned:
Power of subconscious mind - Joseph MurphyConnect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Guest:
Michelle Oravitz54 min - Episode 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 CoachingConnect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD54 min - Episode 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 CoachingConnect 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
53 min - Episode 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 CoachingConnect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Guests: Lindsay Archer
Pivot Nutrition Coaching ClientThis 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
45 min - Episode 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 CoachingConnect 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 WellnessFacebookInstagramThis 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
56 min - Episode 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 CoachingConnect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD47 min - Episode 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 CoachingGuest: Robin Schmidt
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
46 min - Episode 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 CoachingGuest: Taylor and Brenden LaHaise
Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
1 hr 15 min - Episode 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 CoachingGuest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil
Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wifeConnect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com
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About But first, Pivot.
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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…
sustainable fat loss, better nutrition, and a healthier relationship with food. You’ll hear real client success stories, practical nutrition strategies, and honest conversations about mindset, metabolism, and long-term weight maintenance. If you’re tired of starting over every Monday and want a realistic approach to nutrition that actually fits your life — this podcast is for you.
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