web02.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:50:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Helping Parents Get Healthy” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/helping%20parents%20get%20healthy Fri, 01 Aug 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 79: 6 tips I gave my dad when I saw his A1C results https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/79 e9e9fbb6-e728-447f-9d00-b61c74931c90 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD When my 62-year-old dad’s A1C hit 6.4, we knew it was time to make some changes. In this episode, I share 6 simple, realistic strategies we put in place to help lower his blood sugar—without cutting out his favorite foods like pizza, Pepsi, and burgers. 20:26 no In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about helping my 62-year-old dad make changes after his recent labs showed an A1C of 6.4—officially in the prediabetic range. After decades of walking 30,000 steps a day as a mailman, retirement has slowed him down a bit. And while he’s still active (hello, 18 holes of golf five days a week!), his diet needed a major upgrade. So we sat down and came up with 6 realistic, sustainable strategies to start lowering his blood sugar—no crash diets or gimmicks. Whether you're helping a parent, partner, or just looking to improve your own numbers, this episode is packed with real-life, no-BS tips you can actually use: How to build basic blood sugar–friendly meals Easy food swaps he actually got excited about The “naked carb” rule How to include fun foods like Pepsi and pizza Realistic exercise goals This is just the beginning, and I’ll share updates as we go. Tune in for practical tips and real-world application! 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/) prediabetes tips, A1C 6.4, blood sugar support, helping parents get healthy, realistic nutrition advice, family health, fiber and protein meals In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about helping my 62-year-old dad make changes after his recent labs showed an A1C of 6.4—officially in the prediabetic range.

After decades of walking 30,000 steps a day as a mailman, retirement has slowed him down a bit. And while he’s still active (hello, 18 holes of golf five days a week!), his diet needed a major upgrade. So we sat down and came up with 6 realistic, sustainable strategies to start lowering his blood sugar—no crash diets or gimmicks.

Whether you're helping a parent, partner, or just looking to improve your own numbers, this episode is packed with real-life, no-BS tips you can actually use:

  • How to build basic blood sugar–friendly meals
  • Easy food swaps he actually got excited about
  • The “naked carb” rule
  • How to include fun foods like Pepsi and pizza
  • Realistic exercise goals

This is just the beginning, and I’ll share updates as we go. Tune in for practical tips and real-world application!

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

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After decades of walking 30,000 steps a day as a mailman, retirement has slowed him down a bit. And while he’s still active (hello, 18 holes of golf five days a week!), his diet needed a major upgrade. So we sat down and came up with 6 realistic, sustainable strategies to start lowering his blood sugar—no crash diets or gimmicks.

Whether you're helping a parent, partner, or just looking to improve your own numbers, this episode is packed with real-life, no-BS tips you can actually use:

  • How to build basic blood sugar–friendly meals
  • Easy food swaps he actually got excited about
  • The “naked carb” rule
  • How to include fun foods like Pepsi and pizza
  • Realistic exercise goals

This is just the beginning, and I’ll share updates as we go. Tune in for practical tips and real-world application!

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

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