web02.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:22:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Htma” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/htma Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -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 56: Dani’s Hair Mineral Test Results & What They Mean https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/56 aa27f1b5-cac1-4eb4-b09a-f1d1f7e5dcb5 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In this episode, we expand from episode 53 to explore Dani's hair mineral test results and what they say about her stress, thyroid, metabolism and more! 59:57 no Welcome to Part 2, where Hannah and I review my HTMA (hair mineral testing) results! For part one (What is HTMA Testing), head to episode 53. This test is very unique in comparison to blood testing as we are looking inside the cells, and looking at 3 months of mineral status vs a moment in time. Tune in to find out how recent stressors and being postpartum (+ breasfeeding) have impacted my mineral status and what I'm going to do about it to optimize my health and feel my best in coming months! In this episode: * Review of HTMA testing and how it differs from a blood test * Reasons why you may want an HTMA test and why I got one * Slow vs Fast Metabolic Types * The results: highs and lows of my mineral levels * Changes I'll be making to my diet, lifestyle, and supplements 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/) Guest: Hannah Davis Registered Dietitian (https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/) HTMA, htma testing, hair mineral testing, functional nutrition, burnout, chronic stress, women's health, postpartum, breastfeeding Welcome to Part 2, where Hannah and I review my HTMA (hair mineral testing) results! For part one (What is HTMA Testing), head to episode 53. This test is very unique in comparison to blood testing as we are looking inside the cells, and looking at 3 months of mineral status vs a moment in time. Tune in to find out how recent stressors and being postpartum (+ breasfeeding) have impacted my mineral status and what I'm going to do about it to optimize my health and feel my best in coming months!

In this episode:

  • Review of HTMA testing and how it differs from a blood test
  • Reasons why you may want an HTMA test and why I got one
  • Slow vs Fast Metabolic Types
  • The results: highs and lows of my mineral levels
  • Changes I'll be making to my diet, lifestyle, and supplements

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:
Hannah Davis Registered Dietitian

]]> Welcome to Part 2, where Hannah and I review my HTMA (hair mineral testing) results! For part one (What is HTMA Testing), head to episode 53. This test is very unique in comparison to blood testing as we are looking inside the cells, and looking at 3 months of mineral status vs a moment in time. Tune in to find out how recent stressors and being postpartum (+ breasfeeding) have impacted my mineral status and what I'm going to do about it to optimize my health and feel my best in coming months!

In this episode:

  • Review of HTMA testing and how it differs from a blood test
  • Reasons why you may want an HTMA test and why I got one
  • Slow vs Fast Metabolic Types
  • The results: highs and lows of my mineral levels
  • Changes I'll be making to my diet, lifestyle, and supplements

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:
Hannah Davis Registered Dietitian

]]> Episode 53: How HTMA (hair mineral testing) can help you look and feel your best! https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/53 c25d04ab-ab5a-4c82-b60b-50034e1e6980 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD The HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) is a test that measures the mineral content of hair to determine mineral imbalances, deficiencies, and excesses. It can help people get to the root cause of weight loss resistance, burnout, fatigue and more! 43:05 no Are you struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout or weight loss resistance? Do you have low iron but supplements aren't helping? Or maybe you're an elite athlete wanting to take your performance to the next level? HTMA testing can help get to the root cause! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach and functional nutrition practitioner Hannah Davis shares her HTMA knowledge and success stories! In this episode: * What is an HTMA test? * Who would benefit from HTMA testing? * Signs you may be low in Magnesium * Magnesium supplements & food sources * Signs you may be low in Potassium * Potassium food sources * HTMA success stories (weight loss resistance, low iron) * Mineral Mocktails Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD CEO, Founder & 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: Hannah Davis Hannah is Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Certified Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Psychology Coach. She is an online dietitian coach at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Her passion includes helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and restoring metabolic health. Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/ HTMA, htma testing, hair mineral testing, functional nutrition, burnout, chronic stress, women's health, weight loss plateau, athletic performance Are you struggling with chronic fatigue, burnout or weight loss resistance? Do you have low iron but supplements aren't helping? Or maybe you're an elite athlete wanting to take your performance to the next level? HTMA testing can help get to the root cause! In this episode, Pivot dietitian coach and functional nutrition practitioner Hannah Davis shares her HTMA knowledge and success stories!

In this episode:

  • What is an HTMA test?
  • Who would benefit from HTMA testing?
  • Signs you may be low in Magnesium
  • Magnesium supplements & food sources
  • Signs you may be low in Potassium
  • Potassium food sources
  • HTMA success stories (weight loss resistance, low iron)
  • Mineral Mocktails

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

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

Co-Host: Hannah Davis
Hannah is Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Certified Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Psychology Coach. She is an online dietitian coach at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Her passion includes helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and restoring metabolic health.

Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/

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In this episode:

  • What is an HTMA test?
  • Who would benefit from HTMA testing?
  • Signs you may be low in Magnesium
  • Magnesium supplements & food sources
  • Signs you may be low in Potassium
  • Potassium food sources
  • HTMA success stories (weight loss resistance, low iron)
  • Mineral Mocktails

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

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

Co-Host: Hannah Davis
Hannah is Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Certified Meditation Teacher and Spiritual Psychology Coach. She is an online dietitian coach at Pivot Nutrition Coaching. Her passion includes helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and restoring metabolic health.

Connect with Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/rooted.with.hannah/

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