web02.fireside.fm Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:09:20 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Birth Story” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/birth%20story Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 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. en-us episodic Mindset, Nutrition & Sustainable Fat Loss for Women 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 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. no fat loss, sustainable weight loss, nutrition, dietitian, mindset, women’s health, metabolism, sports nutrition, weight loss coaching, healthy habits Danielle Rancourt, RD dani@danitherd.com Episode 84: VBAC Redemption: Rémi’s Birth Story https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/84 0076575c-9b77-40c5-8c5a-18f5921540fe Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD After a traumatic first birth via C-section, I finally got the VBAC I’d hoped for. In this episode, I share Rémi’s birth story from early labor at home to a shoulder dystocia and healing postpartum. A real, raw look at trusting your body and finding redemption after birth trauma. 1:24:00 no After a traumatic first birth with Chloé, I spent my entire second pregnancy hoping for a VBAC, but also being terrified of it. At 39 weeks and 3 days, I scheduled a backup C-section “just in case,” but prayed that baby Rémi would come early on his own. In this episode, I walk you through the full story from the first contraction at 2:30 a.m. to delivering our big 9-pound boy at 12:15 p.m. the same day. You’ll hear: ✨ Why I wanted a VBAC (and how fear played into my decision) ✨ What those early contractions at home were like ✨ Me begging for an epidural upon admission ✨ How quickly things progressed once I got to the hospital ✨ The intense final moments - CODE PINK!!! ✨ A painful postpartum recovery (ice diapers, hemorrhoids, and all) This episode is real, emotional, and a little wild (equal parts funny and TMI). So if you’re not up for talk about hemorrhoids and vaginas, maybe skip this one 😉 Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder and CEO - Pivot Nutrition Coaching Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife Connect with Dani on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) VBAC birth story, vaginal birth after c-section, birth trauma recovery, postpartum healing, shoulder dystocia, labor and delivery story, mom podcast, real birth experience After a traumatic first birth with Chloé, I spent my entire second pregnancy hoping for a VBAC, but also being terrified of it. At 39 weeks and 3 days, I scheduled a backup C-section “just in case,” but prayed that baby Rémi would come early on his own.

In this episode, I walk you through the full story from the first contraction at 2:30 a.m. to delivering our big 9-pound boy at 12:15 p.m. the same day.

You’ll hear:
✨ Why I wanted a VBAC (and how fear played into my decision)
✨ What those early contractions at home were like
✨ Me begging for an epidural upon admission
✨ How quickly things progressed once I got to the hospital
✨ The intense final moments - CODE PINK!!!
✨ A painful postpartum recovery (ice diapers, hemorrhoids, and all)

This episode is real, emotional, and a little wild (equal parts funny and TMI). So if you’re not up for talk about hemorrhoids and vaginas, maybe skip this one 😉

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder and CEO - 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

]]> After a traumatic first birth with Chloé, I spent my entire second pregnancy hoping for a VBAC, but also being terrified of it. At 39 weeks and 3 days, I scheduled a backup C-section “just in case,” but prayed that baby Rémi would come early on his own.

In this episode, I walk you through the full story from the first contraction at 2:30 a.m. to delivering our big 9-pound boy at 12:15 p.m. the same day.

You’ll hear:
✨ Why I wanted a VBAC (and how fear played into my decision)
✨ What those early contractions at home were like
✨ Me begging for an epidural upon admission
✨ How quickly things progressed once I got to the hospital
✨ The intense final moments - CODE PINK!!!
✨ A painful postpartum recovery (ice diapers, hemorrhoids, and all)

This episode is real, emotional, and a little wild (equal parts funny and TMI). So if you’re not up for talk about hemorrhoids and vaginas, maybe skip this one 😉

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder and CEO - 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

]]> Episode 61: Chloé's Birth Story: Shane & Danielle's version https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/61 b9a570c9-5010-4040-8a8d-909056f6bb96 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In this episode, we finally share Chloé's birth story as we celebrate her first birthday 1:33:44 no 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 (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) birth story, first time mom, C-section, baby's first birthday 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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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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