app01 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:17 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Cortisol” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/cortisol Fri, 04 Sep 2026 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 100: Episode 100: You Asked, We Answered. https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/100 8525464e-9126-4c5e-a88a-6cbbd41f2784 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD For our 100th episode and four year podcast anniversary, Dani and Sam answer your questions about Ozempic, perimenopause, cortisol, creatine, protein, pregnancy, weight loss, supplements, and more. After 100 episodes, one thing still holds true: the boring basics always win. 1:30:37 no <p>100 episodes AND four years of But First, Pivot!</p> <p>For this milestone episode, Dani is joined by fellow Pivot dietitian Sam to answer YOUR questions, and nothing was off limits.</p> <ul> <li>How do we really feel about weight loss medications? </li> <li>WTF is happening during perimenopause? </li> <li>Is cortisol actually making you gain belly fat? </li> <li>Should you take creatine? </li> <li>Are Perfect Bars actually a good source of protein? </li> <li>What do dietitians buy at the grocery store? </li> <li>Should you eat after 7PM?</li> </ul> <p>We also answer questions about pregnancy, supplements, sweet cravings, protein powders, energy drinks, strength training, weight loss after 60, AND the celebrity we would want to have on the podcast!</p> <p>Thank you for listening, submitting your questions, and being here for 100 episodes. </p> <p>Here’s to the next 100!</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong><br> Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br> Founder, CEO &amp; Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p> <p>Connect with Dani:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/</a><br> <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/</a></p> <p><strong>Co-Host:</strong><br> Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</p> <p>Connect with Sam:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/</a></p> nutrition Q&A, registered dietitian, nutrition tips, protein, perimenopause, creatine, Ozempic, cortisol, weight loss, strength training, supplements, healthy eating 100 episodes AND four years of But First, Pivot!

For this milestone episode, Dani is joined by fellow Pivot dietitian Sam to answer YOUR questions, and nothing was off limits.

  • How do we really feel about weight loss medications?
  • WTF is happening during perimenopause?
  • Is cortisol actually making you gain belly fat?
  • Should you take creatine?
  • Are Perfect Bars actually a good source of protein?
  • What do dietitians buy at the grocery store?
  • Should you eat after 7PM?

We also answer questions about pregnancy, supplements, sweet cravings, protein powders, energy drinks, strength training, weight loss after 60, AND the celebrity we would want to have on the podcast!

Thank you for listening, submitting your questions, and being here for 100 episodes.

Here’s to the next 100!

Host:
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Connect with Dani:
https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/
https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

Connect with Sam:
https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/

]]> 100 episodes AND four years of But First, Pivot!

For this milestone episode, Dani is joined by fellow Pivot dietitian Sam to answer YOUR questions, and nothing was off limits.

  • How do we really feel about weight loss medications?
  • WTF is happening during perimenopause?
  • Is cortisol actually making you gain belly fat?
  • Should you take creatine?
  • Are Perfect Bars actually a good source of protein?
  • What do dietitians buy at the grocery store?
  • Should you eat after 7PM?

We also answer questions about pregnancy, supplements, sweet cravings, protein powders, energy drinks, strength training, weight loss after 60, AND the celebrity we would want to have on the podcast!

Thank you for listening, submitting your questions, and being here for 100 episodes.

Here’s to the next 100!

Host:
Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder, CEO & Lead Dietitian, Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Connect with Dani:
https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/
https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

Connect with Sam:
https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/

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