app03 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:03:02 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Lifestyle” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/lifestyle Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -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 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 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 <p>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.</p> <p>My colleague Sam joins the show to walk through the five key areas every woman with PCOS should focus on:</p> <ul> <li>Blood sugar Balance</li> <li>Inflammation</li> <li>Hormone health</li> <li>Exercise</li> <li>Managing stress &amp; sleep</li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>🎧 Tune in and share this episode with a friend who has PCOS — because you don’t have to manage it alone!</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> 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

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