web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:46:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Holidays” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/holidays Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:45:00 -0600 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 41: 10 tips to help you avoid a Thanksgiving food coma and feel your best this holiday season https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/41 feb1b3e6-8cdd-49b3-97e8-3236a6338120 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:45:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Dietitian tips to improve your mindset and stay in line with your goals during the holiday season 35:12 no With Thanksgiving being days away, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss tips to avoid a Thanksgiving food coma, improve your mindset and stay in line with your health goals during the holiday season. There is absolutely no need to save your calories, exercise to earn (more) food or feel guilty for eating a slice of pie or two. If these are things you typically do this time of year, this episode is for you! 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/) Co-Host: Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD (https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/) thanksgiving, holidays, food coma, mindset, fat loss With Thanksgiving being days away, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss tips to avoid a Thanksgiving food coma, improve your mindset and stay in line with your health goals during the holiday season. There is absolutely no need to save your calories, exercise to earn (more) food or feel guilty for eating a slice of pie or two. If these are things you typically do this time of year, this episode is for you!

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

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> With Thanksgiving being days away, Pivot dietitian coach Samantha Ferguson and I discuss tips to avoid a Thanksgiving food coma, improve your mindset and stay in line with your health goals during the holiday season. There is absolutely no need to save your calories, exercise to earn (more) food or feel guilty for eating a slice of pie or two. If these are things you typically do this time of year, this episode is for you!

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

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

Co-Host:
Samantha Ferguson, MS, RD

]]> Episode 17: 10 tips to avoid a holiday food coma https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/17 38f9b39a-3a82-4aa8-8236-c4d35b8c1710 Sat, 24 Dec 2022 09:30:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 19:04 no Between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, there's often more food than we can handle, making it challenging to eat mindfully. In this episode, I discuss ways you can enjoy your favorite holiday foods without feeling guilty or uncomfortably full. Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and the 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. Holidays, mindset, mindfulness Between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, there's often more food than we can handle,
making it challenging to eat mindfully. In this episode, I discuss ways you can enjoy your favorite holiday foods without feeling guilty or uncomfortably full.

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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making it challenging to eat mindfully. In this episode, I discuss ways you can enjoy your favorite holiday foods without feeling guilty or uncomfortably full.

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.

]]> Episode 16: How to politely say "no" to food pushers and respond to awkward questions during the holidays https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/16 b30a2ab3-73d2-46f2-b53f-fccb594970f2 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Learn how to say "no" to food pushers, drink pushers or dealing with people that ask inappropriate questions during the holidays 13:11 no "Why aren't you drinking?" "Are you on a diet or something?" "When are you going to have kids?" For many, the holidays can be stressful because they know what's coming: uncomfortable situations and awkward conversations. If you have a hard time saying "no" to food pushers, drink pushers or dealing with friends & family that ask inappropriate questions, my hope is that this episode helps you feel less anxious, more confident and in control this holiday season (or any time of year)! Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and the 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. holidays, holiday tips, stress, communication, saying no, family drama "Why aren't you drinking?" "Are you on a diet or something?" "When are you going to have kids?" For many, the holidays can be stressful because they know what's coming: uncomfortable situations and awkward conversations. If you have a hard time saying "no" to food pushers, drink pushers or dealing with friends & family that ask inappropriate questions, my hope is that this episode helps you feel less anxious, more confident and in control this holiday season (or any time of year)!

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.

]]> "Why aren't you drinking?" "Are you on a diet or something?" "When are you going to have kids?" For many, the holidays can be stressful because they know what's coming: uncomfortable situations and awkward conversations. If you have a hard time saying "no" to food pushers, drink pushers or dealing with friends & family that ask inappropriate questions, my hope is that this episode helps you feel less anxious, more confident and in control this holiday season (or any time of year)!

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.

]]> Episode 13: "Why did the scale go up?!" https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/13 78b3cdbe-50ce-4835-9550-3e643eb43c39 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 13:15:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 14:38 no Most of us have experienced the scale going up, even when we're doing all the things right. WHY does this happen? It's so frustrating! Tune in and find out the 3 main reasons why the scale might go up, especially after the holidays or eating out. Host: Danielle (Dani) Rancourt is a registered dietitian, certified sports dietitian and the 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. Scale, weight loss, holidays Most of us have experienced the scale going up, even when we're doing all the things right. WHY does this happen? It's so frustrating! Tune in and find out the 3 main reasons why the scale might go up, especially after the holidays or eating out.

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.

]]> Most of us have experienced the scale going up, even when we're doing all the things right. WHY does this happen? It's so frustrating! Tune in and find out the 3 main reasons why the scale might go up, especially after the holidays or eating out.

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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