web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:11:45 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Fertility” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/fertility 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

]]> 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

]]> Episode 70: Acupuncture & Fertility: Overcoming Irregular Cycles & TTC Struggles with Michelle Oravitz https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/70 c31c93f4-8a28-4886-b300-f5f0cb5ac161 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD How acupuncture can help with irregular periods, fertility and more with Acupuncturist Michelle Oravitz 53:46 no 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 Coaching Resources Mentioned: Power of subconscious mind - Joseph Murphy (https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Subconscious-Mind/dp/1614270198) 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/) Guest: Michelle Oravitz (https://www.michelleoravitz.com) fertility, pcos, acupuncture, prenatal 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 Coaching

Resources Mentioned:
Power of subconscious mind - Joseph Murphy

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

Guest:
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 Coaching

Resources Mentioned:
Power of subconscious mind - Joseph Murphy

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

Guest:
Michelle Oravitz

]]> Episode 62: Things we would do differently with baby #2 - with Bri O'Neil https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/62 25d28571-e187-4c6e-9557-3b5f53aeae02 Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD This episode unpacks things we would do differently with baby #2 48:36 no 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 (https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en) or by visiting her website at pivotnutritioncoaching.com (https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/) postpartum, pregnancy, fertility, breastfeeding, solo parenting 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

]]> 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

]]> 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 23: Transitioning off hormonal birth control & the power of the period with Holistic RD Brooke West https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/23 baa2368a-eb72-4b83-a27c-978c1b35c05a Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Transitioning of birth control. Menstrual cycles. Birth control and fertility. 42:10 no In this episode, Brooke breaks down 5 period alter egos including what a normal period should look and feel like. We also discuss key things to focus on when transitioning off hormonal birth control and how eating enough is at the foundation of it all! In this episode Blog - decoding your period: https://westnutrition.co/blog/decoding-your-period Guest: Brooke West Brooke West is a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutrition Coach who specializes in women's health, gut health and beating burnout. Find Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/ Visit her website: https://westnutrition.co/ 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. period, ovulation, menstrual cycle, birth control, fertility, burnout, stress In this episode, Brooke breaks down 5 period alter egos including what a normal period should look and feel like. We also discuss key things to focus on when transitioning off hormonal birth control and how eating enough is at the foundation of it all!

In this episode
Blog - decoding your period: https://westnutrition.co/blog/decoding-your-period

Guest: Brooke West
Brooke West is a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutrition Coach who specializes in women's health, gut health and beating burnout.
Find Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/
Visit her website: https://westnutrition.co/

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.

]]> In this episode, Brooke breaks down 5 period alter egos including what a normal period should look and feel like. We also discuss key things to focus on when transitioning off hormonal birth control and how eating enough is at the foundation of it all!

In this episode
Blog - decoding your period: https://westnutrition.co/blog/decoding-your-period

Guest: Brooke West
Brooke West is a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutrition Coach who specializes in women's health, gut health and beating burnout.
Find Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/
Visit her website: https://westnutrition.co/

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.

]]> Episode 12: 5 essentials for a healthy pregnancy with fertility dietitian Anna Bohnengel https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/12 7a978b67-2323-4992-aa28-db475effaefa Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 56:24 no In this episode, Anna and I discuss 5 things to help women (and couples) achieve a healthy pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, this episode is packed with nutrition education! Anna Bohnengel Anna Bohnengel, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian helping women take control of their fertility. Anna's Website (https://www.fertility-nutritionist.com/about) Get Anna's prenatal guide here (https://www.fertility-nutritionist.com/BestPrenatal)! 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. fertility, pregnancy, nutrition, baby, ovulation, women's health In this episode, Anna and I discuss 5 things to help women (and couples) achieve a healthy pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, this episode is packed with nutrition education!

Anna Bohnengel
Anna Bohnengel, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian helping women take control of their fertility.
Anna's Website
Get Anna's prenatal guide here!

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.

]]> In this episode, Anna and I discuss 5 things to help women (and couples) achieve a healthy pregnancy. Even if you're not trying to get pregnant, this episode is packed with nutrition education!

Anna Bohnengel
Anna Bohnengel, MS, RDN, LD is a registered dietitian helping women take control of their fertility.
Anna's Website
Get Anna's prenatal guide here!

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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