app02 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:16:40 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Healthy Habits” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/healthy%20habits Fri, 07 Aug 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 98: From 3 Minutes to 3 Miles: Kristen's Inspiring 60-lb Transformation https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/98 31bd0f16-bdda-42df-81cf-12b74fba4b2c Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD One year ago, Kristen struggled to walk from her car into work and needed help with everyday chores. Today, she's down nearly 60 pounds and has completed her first 5K. In this inspiring conversation, Kristen and her dietitian, Sam, share how changing her relationship with food, reducing food noise, and building sustainable habits transformed far more than the number on the scale. 1:03:22 no <p>One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work.</p> <p>She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food.</p> <p>Fast forward one year...</p> <p>Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted.</p> <p>In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li> Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help</li> <li> What food noise and binge eating felt like</li> <li> The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food</li> <li> Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication</li> <li> How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months</li> <li> The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss</li> <li> Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start</li> </ul> <p>If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.</p> weight loss success story, food noise, binge eating recovery, healthy habits, sustainable weight loss, nutrition coaching, relationship with food, 5K transformation One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work.

She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food.

Fast forward one year...

Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted.

In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help
  • What food noise and binge eating felt like
  • The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food
  • Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication
  • How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months
  • The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss
  • Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start

If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.

]]> One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work.

She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food.

Fast forward one year...

Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted.

In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help
  • What food noise and binge eating felt like
  • The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food
  • Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication
  • How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months
  • The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss
  • Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start

If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.

]]> Episode 97: She Thought She Was Doing Everything Right…Arissa's Success Story https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/97 d7ea71df-c258-487d-9927-e63fa093fabd Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Feeling stuck? 60-minutes can change everything... In this inspiring client success story, Dani sits down with Arissa to share how one conversation helped her get unstuck, transform her relationship with food, and build sustainable habits. Just two months later, she's down 10 pounds, feels stronger, and even enjoyed her first vacation without gaining weight. If you've ever felt stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset, this episode will remind you that sometimes one conversation is all it takes to change the trajectory of your health. 1:00:16 no <p>"I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?"</p> <p>That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out.</p> <p>In this client success story, Dani sits down with Arissa to discuss how one nutrition consult helped her get unstuck and transform her relationship with food. Just two months later, Arissa is down 10 pounds, feels stronger, has a healthier mindset around food, and even enjoyed her first vacation without gaining weight.</p> <p>In this episode, we discuss:</p> <ul> <li> Arissa's experience with the Whole30 diet and why it wasn't sustainable</li> <li> The simple habits that made the biggest difference</li> <li> How food tracking became a learning tool instead of a punishment</li> <li> The mindset shift that helped her stop making excuses and stay consistent</li> <li> The donut story that perfectly captures what food freedom feels like</li> <li> How she enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and piña coladas on vacation while staying on track</li> </ul> <p>If you've been feeling stuck and wondering why your hard work isn't paying off, maybe it's time to get some answers. Sometimes it only takes one conversation with the right person to identify what's missing and help you start seeing results.</p> <p>Host:<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></p> <p><a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/</a></p> nutrition coaching, dietitian, weight loss, healthy habits, food freedom, mindset, food tracking, balanced meals, sustainable weight loss, healthy relationship with food, nutrition consult, consistency, strength training, vacation weight gain, intuitive eating, behavior change, nutrition podcast, healthy lifestyle, realistic nutrition, weight loss mindset "I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?"

That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out.

In this client success story, Dani sits down with Arissa to discuss how one nutrition consult helped her get unstuck and transform her relationship with food. Just two months later, Arissa is down 10 pounds, feels stronger, has a healthier mindset around food, and even enjoyed her first vacation without gaining weight.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Arissa's experience with the Whole30 diet and why it wasn't sustainable
  • The simple habits that made the biggest difference
  • How food tracking became a learning tool instead of a punishment
  • The mindset shift that helped her stop making excuses and stay consistent
  • The donut story that perfectly captures what food freedom feels like
  • How she enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and piña coladas on vacation while staying on track

If you've been feeling stuck and wondering why your hard work isn't paying off, maybe it's time to get some answers. Sometimes it only takes one conversation with the right person to identify what's missing and help you start seeing results.

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/

]]> "I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?"

That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out.

In this client success story, Dani sits down with Arissa to discuss how one nutrition consult helped her get unstuck and transform her relationship with food. Just two months later, Arissa is down 10 pounds, feels stronger, has a healthier mindset around food, and even enjoyed her first vacation without gaining weight.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Arissa's experience with the Whole30 diet and why it wasn't sustainable
  • The simple habits that made the biggest difference
  • How food tracking became a learning tool instead of a punishment
  • The mindset shift that helped her stop making excuses and stay consistent
  • The donut story that perfectly captures what food freedom feels like
  • How she enjoyed pizza, ice cream, and piña coladas on vacation while staying on track

If you've been feeling stuck and wondering why your hard work isn't paying off, maybe it's time to get some answers. Sometimes it only takes one conversation with the right person to identify what's missing and help you start seeing results.

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/

]]> Episode 96: Behind the Scenes: What Dietitians Actually Do on Vacation https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/96 5110d6ae-605b-4c3b-a96b-fd1736dc78ca Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD What do dietitians actually do on vacation? In this episode, Danielle and Sam take you behind the scenes of their team retreat to show what healthy habits look like in real life. Learn how they navigate travel, restaurants, treats, and movement without tracking calories or striving for perfection. 1:01:23 no <p>Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?</p> <p>You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.</p> <p>Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.</p> <p>In this episode, Pivot Dietitians Danielle and Sam give you a behind-the-scenes look at how dietitians eat, move, and make food decisions while away from home. No food rules, no calorie counting, and no "cheat days", just realistic habits that make healthy eating feel effortless, even on vacation.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling</p></li> <li><p>How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats</p></li> <li><p>Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless</p></li> <li><p>A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes</p></li> <li><p>The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt</p></li> <li><p>How to build habits that stick through every season of life</p></li> </ul> <p>The biggest takeaway? You really can have your cake and eat it too. You can work toward your health and weight loss goals while still enjoying drinks, donuts, French fries, and vacations. Lasting results don't come from being perfect. They come from building habits that fit into real life, no matter the season. That's the difference between constantly starting over and creating a lifestyle you can actually maintain.</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> dietitian, healthy habits, vacation nutrition, healthy eating, weight loss, travel nutrition, sustainable weight loss, balanced eating Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?

You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.

Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.

In this episode, Pivot Dietitians Danielle and Sam give you a behind-the-scenes look at how dietitians eat, move, and make food decisions while away from home. No food rules, no calorie counting, and no "cheat days", just realistic habits that make healthy eating feel effortless, even on vacation.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling

  • How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats

  • Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless

  • A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes

  • The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt

  • How to build habits that stick through every season of life

The biggest takeaway? You really can have your cake and eat it too. You can work toward your health and weight loss goals while still enjoying drinks, donuts, French fries, and vacations. Lasting results don't come from being perfect. They come from building habits that fit into real life, no matter the season. That's the difference between constantly starting over and creating a lifestyle you can actually maintain.

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/

]]> Ever wonder what a dietitian's habits actually look like on vacation?

You might picture us ordering grilled chicken salads and drinking water all weekend.

Spoiler alert... that's not what happened.

In this episode, Pivot Dietitians Danielle and Sam give you a behind-the-scenes look at how dietitians eat, move, and make food decisions while away from home. No food rules, no calorie counting, and no "cheat days", just realistic habits that make healthy eating feel effortless, even on vacation.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Simple ways to stay consistent while traveling

  • How dietitians approach restaurants, snacks, and treats

  • Common habits that make healthy eating feel effortless

  • A surprising portion-size experiment that might change how you look at serving sizes

  • The mindset shift that helps you enjoy vacations without guilt

  • How to build habits that stick through every season of life

The biggest takeaway? You really can have your cake and eat it too. You can work toward your health and weight loss goals while still enjoying drinks, donuts, French fries, and vacations. Lasting results don't come from being perfect. They come from building habits that fit into real life, no matter the season. That's the difference between constantly starting over and creating a lifestyle you can actually maintain.

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/

]]> Episode 85: If I wanted to lose 8 lbs. by Christmas, I would... https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/85 3bdd06cb-fa8d-4e92-abf8-97a087afcbc3 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD How to lose weight before Christmas without crash dieting or cutting out your favorite foods 36:01 no <p>We’ve got about 8 weeks until Christmas, which means losing 8 lbs or about one pound per week is totally realistic!</p> <p>In this episode, fat loss dietitians Dani and Sam share exactly what they’d focus on if they wanted to lose 8 pounds by Christmas without cutting out pumpkin Reese's and Christmas cookies.</p> <p>If your goal is to enjoy the holidays, feel good in your body, and still make progress, this episode gives you a simple roadmap to do it (if you're already doing these and they're not working for you, I hope you'll reach out!)</p> <p>Mentioned in this episode: Episode 81 - Keys to Weight Maintenance<br> <a href="https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/81" rel="nofollow noopener">https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/81</a></p> <p>Connect with us:<br> → Learn more about our coaching programs at the website <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br> → Leave a review and share this episode</p> <p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br> Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p> <p>Co-Host:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a> </p> holiday weight loss, realistic fat loss, lose weight before Christmas, sustainable nutrition, healthy holidays, dietitian tips, holiday eating, fat loss motivation We’ve got about 8 weeks until Christmas, which means losing 8 lbs or about one pound per week is totally realistic!

In this episode, fat loss dietitians Dani and Sam share exactly what they’d focus on if they wanted to lose 8 pounds by Christmas without cutting out pumpkin Reese's and Christmas cookies.

If your goal is to enjoy the holidays, feel good in your body, and still make progress, this episode gives you a simple roadmap to do it (if you're already doing these and they're not working for you, I hope you'll reach out!)

Mentioned in this episode: Episode 81 - Keys to Weight Maintenance
https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/81

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

]]> We’ve got about 8 weeks until Christmas, which means losing 8 lbs or about one pound per week is totally realistic!

In this episode, fat loss dietitians Dani and Sam share exactly what they’d focus on if they wanted to lose 8 pounds by Christmas without cutting out pumpkin Reese's and Christmas cookies.

If your goal is to enjoy the holidays, feel good in your body, and still make progress, this episode gives you a simple roadmap to do it (if you're already doing these and they're not working for you, I hope you'll reach out!)

Mentioned in this episode: Episode 81 - Keys to Weight Maintenance
https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/81

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 81: Weight Maintenance: How to Keep the Weight OFF! https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/81 9c4d2206-62f0-4cc4-98d9-6868f93c3a62 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Most people can lose weight, but most regain it within 1-5 years. Dietitians Dani and Sam share 7 proven habits that help you lose weight and keep it off. 44:26 no <p>Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets.</p> <p>In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good.</p> <p>If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!</p> <p>Connect with us:<br> → Learn more about our coaching programs at the website <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br> → Leave a review and share this episode</p> <p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br> Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p> <p>Co-Host:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/" rel="nofollow noopener">Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD</a> </p> weight loss maintenance, sustainable weight loss, keep weight off, fat loss tips, calorie deficit, metabolism, strength training, healthy habits, weight regain prevention, weight management Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good.

If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!

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

]]> Most people can lose weight — but 80–90% regain it within 1–5 years. Why? Because losing it and keeping it off are two completely different skill sets.

In this episode, Dani and Sam break down research from the National Weight Control Registry (10,000+ successful maintainers) and share the 7 key habits that separate regain from long-term success. From daily movement and consistent eating to strength training, sleep, and stress management—you’ll learn exactly what it takes to stay in the successful 10–20% who keep the weight off for good.

If you are struggling to lose weight and KEEP IT OFF, this is a must listen!

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 80: Tough Love from Dietitians – Things You Need to Hear (Even if You Don’t Want To) https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/80 dff78f17-14d4-4c6e-9f00-ee308ac80932 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Dietitians deliver some much-needed tough love on excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps. Learn realistic strategies that work so you can stop starting over and finally see lasting results. 44:46 no <p>Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way.</p> dietitian advice, sustainable weight loss, healthy habits, building muscle, mindset shifts, no excuses, realistic strategies, quick fix diets, weight loss motivation, nutrition podcast Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way.

]]> Sometimes the truth stings… but it’s exactly what you need to hear to finally get results. In this episode, Sam and I are serving up some tough love on the most common excuses, unsustainable diets, and mindset traps holding you back — and sharing the realistic strategies that actually work. Nothing changes if nothing changes, and if you need help, we’re here with no judgments and a little tough love along the way.

]]> Episode 55: Can you motivate family members to be healthier? With mindset expert Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D. https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/55 552925bb-f0f6-4e25-be6f-fdb136261849 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Mindset plays a bigger role in health and fitness than we think. Tune in to this episode to learn about mindset and helping your family members adopt healthier habits. 50:01 no <p>When people think about improving their health or losing weight, two things typically come to mind: Nutrition and exercise. However, your mindset plays a much bigger role than you might think! Mindset expert and published researcher Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas discusses the importance of having a growth mindset in achieving our health-related goals. She also answers a burning question that you don’t want to miss: “Can you motivate your family members to adopt healthier habits?” Tune in to find out!</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>What is mindset?</li> <li>What causes a poor/fixed mindset?</li> <li>How can you encourage/motivate family members to adopt healthier habits?</li> <li>Communicating with your support system</li> <li>What Dr. Kasey Jo wishes people knew about mindset</li> <li>Mindset tips and resources</li> </ul> <p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD<br> Owner &amp; Lead Dietitian of Pivot Nutrition Coaching</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a></p> <p>Guest:<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coachkaseyjo/" rel="nofollow noopener">Dr Kasey Orvidas, Mindset Coach and PHD in Psychology </a> <br> The next HMCC coaching certification is enrolling starting Friday, August 19th 2024!</p> mindset, weight loss, weight loss maintenance, healthy habits, growth mindset, mindset coaching When people think about improving their health or losing weight, two things typically come to mind: Nutrition and exercise. However, your mindset plays a much bigger role than you might think! Mindset expert and published researcher Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas discusses the importance of having a growth mindset in achieving our health-related goals. She also answers a burning question that you don’t want to miss: “Can you motivate your family members to adopt healthier habits?” Tune in to find out!

In this episode:

  • What is mindset?
  • What causes a poor/fixed mindset?
  • How can you encourage/motivate family members to adopt healthier habits?
  • Communicating with your support system
  • What Dr. Kasey Jo wishes people knew about mindset
  • Mindset tips and resources

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

Guest:
Dr Kasey Orvidas, Mindset Coach and PHD in Psychology
The next HMCC coaching certification is enrolling starting Friday, August 19th 2024!

]]> When people think about improving their health or losing weight, two things typically come to mind: Nutrition and exercise. However, your mindset plays a much bigger role than you might think! Mindset expert and published researcher Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas discusses the importance of having a growth mindset in achieving our health-related goals. She also answers a burning question that you don’t want to miss: “Can you motivate your family members to adopt healthier habits?” Tune in to find out!

In this episode:

  • What is mindset?
  • What causes a poor/fixed mindset?
  • How can you encourage/motivate family members to adopt healthier habits?
  • Communicating with your support system
  • What Dr. Kasey Jo wishes people knew about mindset
  • Mindset tips and resources

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

Guest:
Dr Kasey Orvidas, Mindset Coach and PHD in Psychology
The next HMCC coaching certification is enrolling starting Friday, August 19th 2024!

]]> Episode 45: 7 things my social media manager learned working for an RD https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/45 e936ce58-849f-4f83-ab19-227e06b2161e Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 42:27 no <p>One year ago I found out I was pregnant, so it only made sense to hire a social media manager to ensure I had consistent content during the roller coaster ride that comes with pregnancy. In this episode, Kaylie shares how working for a registered dietitian empowered her to make small changes that helped her feel better than she has in years!</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ol> <li>Coffee is not a meal</li> <li>Importance of eating enough</li> <li>Impact of protein</li> <li>Importance of sustainable habits</li> <li>Planning ahead</li> <li>Favorite recipes</li> <li>Taking imperfect action</li> </ol> <p>Guest: Kaylie Ricks<br> Kaylie Ricks is the CEO of Run Away with Kay, a virtual assistance business specializing in social media management, copywriting, and digital marketing. She is also the host of The Accidental Entrepreneur podcast. When she’s not traveling the world, she is serving her clients (ambitious women) by helping them get back their time so they can fully embrace their inner CEO and build their empire. Kaylie is an avid traveler, coffee addict, and your biggest hype girl.</p> <p>Find Kaylie on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kayliericks12/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/kayliericks12/</a><br> Work with Kaylie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/runawaywithkay/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/runawaywithkay/</a><br> Email: <a href="mailto:hello@runawaywithkay.com" rel="nofollow noopener">hello@runawaywithkay.com</a></p> <p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a> </p> healthy habits, lifestyle change, meal planning, protein One year ago I found out I was pregnant, so it only made sense to hire a social media manager to ensure I had consistent content during the roller coaster ride that comes with pregnancy. In this episode, Kaylie shares how working for a registered dietitian empowered her to make small changes that helped her feel better than she has in years!

In this episode:

  1. Coffee is not a meal
  2. Importance of eating enough
  3. Impact of protein
  4. Importance of sustainable habits
  5. Planning ahead
  6. Favorite recipes
  7. Taking imperfect action

Guest: Kaylie Ricks
Kaylie Ricks is the CEO of Run Away with Kay, a virtual assistance business specializing in social media management, copywriting, and digital marketing. She is also the host of The Accidental Entrepreneur podcast. When she’s not traveling the world, she is serving her clients (ambitious women) by helping them get back their time so they can fully embrace their inner CEO and build their empire. Kaylie is an avid traveler, coffee addict, and your biggest hype girl.

Find Kaylie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayliericks12/
Work with Kaylie: https://www.instagram.com/runawaywithkay/
Email: hello@runawaywithkay.com

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

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

]]> One year ago I found out I was pregnant, so it only made sense to hire a social media manager to ensure I had consistent content during the roller coaster ride that comes with pregnancy. In this episode, Kaylie shares how working for a registered dietitian empowered her to make small changes that helped her feel better than she has in years!

In this episode:

  1. Coffee is not a meal
  2. Importance of eating enough
  3. Impact of protein
  4. Importance of sustainable habits
  5. Planning ahead
  6. Favorite recipes
  7. Taking imperfect action

Guest: Kaylie Ricks
Kaylie Ricks is the CEO of Run Away with Kay, a virtual assistance business specializing in social media management, copywriting, and digital marketing. She is also the host of The Accidental Entrepreneur podcast. When she’s not traveling the world, she is serving her clients (ambitious women) by helping them get back their time so they can fully embrace their inner CEO and build their empire. Kaylie is an avid traveler, coffee addict, and your biggest hype girl.

Find Kaylie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayliericks12/
Work with Kaylie: https://www.instagram.com/runawaywithkay/
Email: hello@runawaywithkay.com

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

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

]]> Episode 44: Lauren's story: Ditching the all-or-nothing (perfectionist) mindset for sustainable habits https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/44 4b5fb883-7899-4317-a3fa-1f80fefdab25 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:45:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Every New Year, Lauren would tell herself that this is the year she's going to lose weight and be healthy. It never happened. After shifting her mindset and making small, sustainable changes to her nutrition and exercise, Lauren is feeling the best she's felt in years! 36:14 no <p>"Let's binge today because tomorrow is the start of being good!" "This is the year I'm going to lose weight!" That's what Lauren would tell herself every January for years and years...except for THIS year. In this episode, Pivot Nutrition Coaching graduate Lauren shares how she went from feeling like a complete failure to feeling excited about being active, eating healthier and most importantly, liking herself again.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>The emotional moment Lauren reached out for advice</li> <li>Why Lauren felt like Pivot wasn't working for her at the beggining</li> <li>Most proud accomplishments</li> <li>Challenges faced during her wellness journey</li> <li>Biggest takeaways from Pivot Nutrition Coaching</li> <li>Lauren's advice for those who don't like how they feel right now</li> </ul> <p>Guest: Lauren Alexander<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauren.alexander345/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.instagram.com/lauren.alexander345/?hl=en</a></p> <p>Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD</p> <p>Connect with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">Dani on Instagram</a> or by visiting her website at <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a> </p> new year's resolutions, new year, weight loss, fat loss, healthy habits, habits, mindset "Let's binge today because tomorrow is the start of being good!" "This is the year I'm going to lose weight!" That's what Lauren would tell herself every January for years and years...except for THIS year. In this episode, Pivot Nutrition Coaching graduate Lauren shares how she went from feeling like a complete failure to feeling excited about being active, eating healthier and most importantly, liking herself again.

In this episode:

  • The emotional moment Lauren reached out for advice
  • Why Lauren felt like Pivot wasn't working for her at the beggining
  • Most proud accomplishments
  • Challenges faced during her wellness journey
  • Biggest takeaways from Pivot Nutrition Coaching
  • Lauren's advice for those who don't like how they feel right now

Guest: Lauren Alexander
https://www.instagram.com/lauren.alexander345/?hl=en

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

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

]]> "Let's binge today because tomorrow is the start of being good!" "This is the year I'm going to lose weight!" That's what Lauren would tell herself every January for years and years...except for THIS year. In this episode, Pivot Nutrition Coaching graduate Lauren shares how she went from feeling like a complete failure to feeling excited about being active, eating healthier and most importantly, liking herself again.

In this episode:

  • The emotional moment Lauren reached out for advice
  • Why Lauren felt like Pivot wasn't working for her at the beggining
  • Most proud accomplishments
  • Challenges faced during her wellness journey
  • Biggest takeaways from Pivot Nutrition Coaching
  • Lauren's advice for those who don't like how they feel right now

Guest: Lauren Alexander
https://www.instagram.com/lauren.alexander345/?hl=en

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

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

]]> Episode 31: 9 lake season tips to help you stay on track with your health goals https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/31 e2727b85-da5d-4946-b998-f0a22a2aaf81 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:15:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 9 tips to help you enjoy summer weekends at the lake while staying in line with your health goals 27:18 no <p>It can be challenging to stay in line with your goals during summer months, especially lake weekends which typically include more social drinking and eating. In this episode, I share 9 tips to help you enjoy summer weekends at the lake while staying in line with your health goals. </p> <p><em><strong>In this episode:</strong></em><br> <a href="https://www.thesobrmarket.com/en-us/products/savyll-mojito" rel="nofollow noopener">Savyll NA Mojito</a><br> <a href="https://www.truelemon.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">True lemon</a></p> <p><em><strong>Host:</strong></em><br> Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a> </p> nutrition tips, summer, healthy eating, healthy habits, alcohol, non-alcoholic drinks It can be challenging to stay in line with your goals during summer months, especially lake weekends which typically include more social drinking and eating. In this episode, I share 9 tips to help you enjoy summer weekends at the lake while staying in line with your health goals.

In this episode:
Savyll NA Mojito
True lemon

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

Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> It can be challenging to stay in line with your goals during summer months, especially lake weekends which typically include more social drinking and eating. In this episode, I share 9 tips to help you enjoy summer weekends at the lake while staying in line with your health goals.

In this episode:
Savyll NA Mojito
True lemon

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

Website: pivotnutritioncoaching.com

]]> Episode 18: Why most New Year's resolutions fail and 10 unsexy basics to focus on in 2023 https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/18 ec301aa3-673d-4bcd-8b40-d81f4a07c53c Sun, 08 Jan 2023 17:45:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Five common reasons New Year's resolutions fail and 10 simple things to do instead of a quick fix or the latest trend 35:55 no <p>New Year's resolutions and fad diets have awful success rates. Instead of setting yourself up for failure in 2023, focus on doing the simple things consistently. In this episode, I go over 5 common reasons New Year's resolutions fail and 10 simple things to do instead of a quick fix or the latest trend!</p> <p><strong>Host:</strong><br> Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and the CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching.</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/?hl=en" rel="nofollow noopener">@dani_the_rd</a><br> Website: <a href="https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">pivotnutritioncoaching.com</a><br> Free Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1003461227106054" rel="nofollow noopener">Pivot Nutrition &amp; Fitness</a></p> <p><strong>But First Pivot Podcast</strong><br> 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.</p> <p><a href="https://nutritionwithdanitherd.practicebetter.io/#/609de2b22a832607fc78a8c1/bookings?s=609de8592a832607fc78c6d3&amp;step=date" rel="nofollow noopener">Click here</a> to book a free call to see if you'd be a good fit for Pivot Nutrition Coaching. </p> new year's resolutions, new year, weight loss, fat loss, healthy habits, habits New Year's resolutions and fad diets have awful success rates. Instead of setting yourself up for failure in 2023, focus on doing the simple things consistently. In this episode, I go over 5 common reasons New Year's resolutions fail and 10 simple things to do instead of a quick fix or the latest trend!

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and the 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.

]]> New Year's resolutions and fad diets have awful success rates. Instead of setting yourself up for failure in 2023, focus on doing the simple things consistently. In this episode, I go over 5 common reasons New Year's resolutions fail and 10 simple things to do instead of a quick fix or the latest trend!

Host:
Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and the 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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