web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:10:27 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Blood Sugar” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/blood%20sugar Fri, 26 Sep 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 83: PCOS Blueprint: Simple Strategies With a Big Impact https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/83 4771b1ca-a4f4-4aab-b423-2478f8ce5a70 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Learn what drives PCOS and five key strategies to improve energy, cycles, and long-term health. 50:59 no PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — but it’s so much more than just a fertility issue. In this episode, we’re breaking down the root drivers of PCOS, including insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances, and how they impact weight, mood, energy, and long-term health. My colleague Sam joins the show to walk through the five key areas every woman with PCOS should focus on: Blood sugar Balance Inflammation Hormone health Exercise Managing stress & sleep If you’ve ever felt frustrated by being told to “just lose weight” or handed birth control as a Band-Aid solution, this conversation is for you. You’ll leave with clear, practical strategies you can start using right away to feel better, improve your symptoms, and support long-term health. 🎧 Tune in and share this episode with a friend who has PCOS — because you don’t have to manage it alone! Connect with us: → Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) → Leave a review and share this episode 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/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, women’s health, fertility, blood sugar balance, nutrition for PCOS PCOS affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — but it’s so much more than just a fertility issue. In this episode, we’re breaking down the root drivers of PCOS, including insulin resistance, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances, and how they impact weight, mood, energy, and long-term health.

My colleague Sam joins the show to walk through the five key areas every woman with PCOS should focus on:

  • Blood sugar Balance
  • Inflammation
  • Hormone health
  • Exercise
  • Managing stress & sleep

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by being told to “just lose weight” or handed birth control as a Band-Aid solution, this conversation is for you. You’ll leave with clear, practical strategies you can start using right away to feel better, improve your symptoms, and support long-term health.

🎧 Tune in and share this episode with a friend who has PCOS — because you don’t have to manage it alone!

Connect with us:
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode

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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My colleague Sam joins the show to walk through the five key areas every woman with PCOS should focus on:

  • Blood sugar Balance
  • Inflammation
  • Hormone health
  • Exercise
  • Managing stress & sleep

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by being told to “just lose weight” or handed birth control as a Band-Aid solution, this conversation is for you. You’ll leave with clear, practical strategies you can start using right away to feel better, improve your symptoms, and support long-term health.

🎧 Tune in and share this episode with a friend who has PCOS — because you don’t have to manage it alone!

Connect with us:
→ Learn more about our coaching programs at the website pivotnutritioncoaching.com
→ Leave a review and share this episode

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

]]> Episode 39: Understanding PCOS with Priscilla Barnes, RN, BSN https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/39 514c28e6-e020-4a4d-9377-7b3ad7f739b6 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:45:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In this episode, registered nurse and nutrition coach Priscila Barnes shares her own experience with PCOS as well as ways to manage this common condition. 36:11 no Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition. In this episode, registered nurse and nutrition coach Priscila Barnes shares her own experience with PCOS as well as ways to manage this common condition, affecting 6-12% of US women of reproductive age. In this episode: What is PCOS? Signs & Symptoms that someone might have PCOS Getting diagnosed with PCOS Nutrition & lifestyle recommendations Q & A: Low carb & PCOS? Q & A: Supplements for PCOS? Q & A: Best exercise for PCOS? Q & A: Why is weight loss harder with PCOS? Guest: Priscilla Barnes, RN, BSN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.in.bloom/?hl=en Website: https://linktr.ee/wibpriscilla Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD 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/) PCOS, fertility, women's health, blood sugar, diabetes Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition. In this episode, registered nurse and nutrition coach Priscila Barnes shares her own experience with PCOS as well as ways to manage this common condition, affecting 6-12% of US women of reproductive age.

In this episode:

  • What is PCOS?
  • Signs & Symptoms that someone might have PCOS
  • Getting diagnosed with PCOS
  • Nutrition & lifestyle recommendations
  • Q & A: Low carb & PCOS?
  • Q & A: Supplements for PCOS?
  • Q & A: Best exercise for PCOS?
  • Q & A: Why is weight loss harder with PCOS?

Guest: Priscilla Barnes, RN, BSN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.in.bloom/?hl=en
Website: https://linktr.ee/wibpriscilla

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition. In this episode, registered nurse and nutrition coach Priscila Barnes shares her own experience with PCOS as well as ways to manage this common condition, affecting 6-12% of US women of reproductive age.

In this episode:

  • What is PCOS?
  • Signs & Symptoms that someone might have PCOS
  • Getting diagnosed with PCOS
  • Nutrition & lifestyle recommendations
  • Q & A: Low carb & PCOS?
  • Q & A: Supplements for PCOS?
  • Q & A: Best exercise for PCOS?
  • Q & A: Why is weight loss harder with PCOS?

Guest: Priscilla Barnes, RN, BSN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellness.in.bloom/?hl=en
Website: https://linktr.ee/wibpriscilla

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD

Connect with Dani on Instagram or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Episode 15: Reducing cravings with Dr. Korina St. John https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/15 d9803ee2-3ba1-41c6-a9fa-03e98346d69e Sat, 10 Dec 2022 10:30:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Are your cravings out of control? Constantly craving sweet or salty? Dr. Korina St. John and Registered Dietitian Danielle Rancourt discuss different ways to reduce cravings through nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine and more! 45:03 no Are your cravings out of control? In this episode, Dr. K and I discuss different ways to reduce cravings, which many of our patients and clients struggle with for months to years until they seek out expert care and support. **Guest: Dr. Korina St. John ** Dr. K is a Doctor of Acupuncture & East Asian Medecine with a passion of spreading hope and healing. Dr. K travels beyond conventional medicine, exploring the true nature of health. Visit her website: https://www.modernmedicinewoman.com/ Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Instagram: @danitherd (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054) But First Pivot Podcast Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way. Click here (https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&step=date) to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. cravings, acupuncture, Asian medicine, herbal medicine, blood sugar, acupuncturist, dietitian Are your cravings out of control? In this episode, Dr. K and I discuss different ways to reduce cravings, which many of our patients and clients struggle with for months to years until they seek out expert care and support.

**Guest: Dr. Korina St. John **
Dr. K is a Doctor of Acupuncture & East Asian Medecine with a passion of spreading hope and healing. Dr. K travels beyond conventional medicine, exploring the true nature of health.
Visit her website: https://www.modernmedicinewoman.com/

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

Instagram: @dani_the_rd
Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness

But First Pivot Podcast
Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.

Click here to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

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**Guest: Dr. Korina St. John **
Dr. K is a Doctor of Acupuncture & East Asian Medecine with a passion of spreading hope and healing. Dr. K travels beyond conventional medicine, exploring the true nature of health.
Visit her website: https://www.modernmedicinewoman.com/

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

Instagram: @dani_the_rd
Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com
Free Facebook Community: Pivot Nutrition & Fitness

But First Pivot Podcast
Need more help than a podcast can offer? Dani and her team of dietitians offer customized, 1:1 nutrition coaching to help you improve your health, performance, relationship with food and achieve your body composition goals in a sustainable way.

Click here to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching.

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