web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:41 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Motherhood” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/motherhood Fri, 10 Oct 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 84: VBAC Redemption: Rémi’s Birth Story https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/84 0076575c-9b77-40c5-8c5a-18f5921540fe Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD After a traumatic first birth via C-section, I finally got the VBAC I’d hoped for. In this episode, I share Rémi’s birth story from early labor at home to a shoulder dystocia and healing postpartum. A real, raw look at trusting your body and finding redemption after birth trauma. 1:24:00 no After a traumatic first birth with Chloé, I spent my entire second pregnancy hoping for a VBAC, but also being terrified of it. At 39 weeks and 3 days, I scheduled a backup C-section “just in case,” but prayed that baby Rémi would come early on his own. In this episode, I walk you through the full story from the first contraction at 2:30 a.m. to delivering our big 9-pound boy at 12:15 p.m. the same day. You’ll hear: ✨ Why I wanted a VBAC (and how fear played into my decision) ✨ What those early contractions at home were like ✨ Me begging for an epidural upon admission ✨ How quickly things progressed once I got to the hospital ✨ The intense final moments - CODE PINK!!! ✨ A painful postpartum recovery (ice diapers, hemorrhoids, and all) This episode is real, emotional, and a little wild (equal parts funny and TMI). So if you’re not up for talk about hemorrhoids and vaginas, maybe skip this one 😉 Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder and CEO - Pivot Nutrition Coaching Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife 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/) VBAC birth story, vaginal birth after c-section, birth trauma recovery, postpartum healing, shoulder dystocia, labor and delivery story, mom podcast, real birth experience After a traumatic first birth with Chloé, I spent my entire second pregnancy hoping for a VBAC, but also being terrified of it. At 39 weeks and 3 days, I scheduled a backup C-section “just in case,” but prayed that baby Rémi would come early on his own.

In this episode, I walk you through the full story from the first contraction at 2:30 a.m. to delivering our big 9-pound boy at 12:15 p.m. the same day.

You’ll hear:
✨ Why I wanted a VBAC (and how fear played into my decision)
✨ What those early contractions at home were like
✨ Me begging for an epidural upon admission
✨ How quickly things progressed once I got to the hospital
✨ The intense final moments - CODE PINK!!!
✨ A painful postpartum recovery (ice diapers, hemorrhoids, and all)

This episode is real, emotional, and a little wild (equal parts funny and TMI). So if you’re not up for talk about hemorrhoids and vaginas, maybe skip this one 😉

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder and CEO - Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil
Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife

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

]]> After a traumatic first birth with Chloé, I spent my entire second pregnancy hoping for a VBAC, but also being terrified of it. At 39 weeks and 3 days, I scheduled a backup C-section “just in case,” but prayed that baby Rémi would come early on his own.

In this episode, I walk you through the full story from the first contraction at 2:30 a.m. to delivering our big 9-pound boy at 12:15 p.m. the same day.

You’ll hear:
✨ Why I wanted a VBAC (and how fear played into my decision)
✨ What those early contractions at home were like
✨ Me begging for an epidural upon admission
✨ How quickly things progressed once I got to the hospital
✨ The intense final moments - CODE PINK!!!
✨ A painful postpartum recovery (ice diapers, hemorrhoids, and all)

This episode is real, emotional, and a little wild (equal parts funny and TMI). So if you’re not up for talk about hemorrhoids and vaginas, maybe skip this one 😉

Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD
Founder and CEO - Pivot Nutrition Coaching

Guest: Brianne (Bri) O'Neil
Fellow Toddler Mom and Firefighter wife

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

]]> Episode 57: How My Nutrition & Meal Prep Changed Since Becoming a Mom https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/57 59823ee9-bc6e-4d82-b5dd-9da0db64d963 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD How my diet and food prep changed since becoming a mom 1:04:47 no As many of you know, many changes happen when you have a baby: your marriage, your schedule, your sleep, and oftentimes when and how you eat. A former client recently asked me "Dani, how did your diet and food prep change once you had a baby?" I wish I could say it's been consistent and perfect, but let's be honest, I'm human too! Tune in to find out what "adjustments" I've made to my nutrition during the newborn phase. In this episode: * Discuss what has changed in diet and nutrition since becomming a mom * Simple adjustments I made to help keep things simple and balanced * Quick & easy meal ideas when you’re trying to survive the newborn phase * Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe (https://natashaskitchen.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl-recipe/) 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: Sarah Koehler Registered Dietitian (https://www.instagram.com/eat.well.live.happy/) motherhood, newborn, first time mom, postpartum nutrition, meal prep As many of you know, many changes happen when you have a baby: your marriage, your schedule, your sleep, and oftentimes when and how you eat. A former client recently asked me "Dani, how did your diet and food prep change once you had a baby?" I wish I could say it's been consistent and perfect, but let's be honest, I'm human too! Tune in to find out what "adjustments" I've made to my nutrition during the newborn phase.

In this episode:

  • Discuss what has changed in diet and nutrition since becomming a mom
  • Simple adjustments I made to help keep things simple and balanced
  • Quick & easy meal ideas when you’re trying to survive the newborn phase
  • Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

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:
Sarah Koehler Registered Dietitian

]]> As many of you know, many changes happen when you have a baby: your marriage, your schedule, your sleep, and oftentimes when and how you eat. A former client recently asked me "Dani, how did your diet and food prep change once you had a baby?" I wish I could say it's been consistent and perfect, but let's be honest, I'm human too! Tune in to find out what "adjustments" I've made to my nutrition during the newborn phase.

In this episode:

  • Discuss what has changed in diet and nutrition since becomming a mom
  • Simple adjustments I made to help keep things simple and balanced
  • Quick & easy meal ideas when you’re trying to survive the newborn phase
  • Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

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:
Sarah Koehler Registered Dietitian

]]> Episode 49: 4 important (and silly) things I learned as a first time mom https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/49 884577ac-4f66-4940-a7db-6ccc6d3ddda5 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:30:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD In this episode I share a few (important and silly) things I've learned over the last 6 months as a first time mom. 53:05 no Pivoting away from nutrition in this episode as I share a few (important and slightly silly) things I've learned over the last 6 months as a first time mom. I'm joined by my friend Brianne O'Neil who is also a working, first-time mom and firefigther wife. In this episode: 1. The ideal time of year to have a baby (personally speaking) 2. The power of asking for help 3. Fed is fed 4. Gift-giving do's and dont's Game-changing baby products mentioned: Sit me up floor seat (https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Deluxe-Sit-Me-Up-Floor-Seat/dp/B07DK4XZZC/ref=sr_1_6?crid=FW6BJ7DMDGZ6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xJCxC5dj9jqN8n6W2Cdj7viCASMZ5qBcf8WAu7xWEtU6T-uUpeAUmVD6TPtuwWmeBT5Q3mYswhBWO-K8u9BqyZF0nxxxZ01JEbRWPHR7B4M8wwm7TCXdMjG0cGGYXUTm-cvhd3sfzKUXJMl0uejz5UVFs2YaVNaxtucnDii2oETEyMFW1nQnjgFFhEGL2AHRPu3CLxw-Oj-WPyw2lstULvfCClM5n4BrjFffyOn47w51VntbsAra7_kkdmaQdXTqJX55EOiZhfjFYDzcHvE298MEEYJFaIMCdNG8LuyiQ7g.u6f8KDg6GCC5FBRWs9MFqc_HzL_xYhLxX1pncLVP6bw&dib_tag=se&keywords=sit+me+up+floor+seat+for+baby&qid=1712333730&sprefix=sit+me+up%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-6) Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer (https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Brezza-Bottle-Sterilizer-Machine/dp/B00MYRXSE2/ref=sr_1_6?crid=12S7NGALGJ2DL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4I7ss_l8SYUctUX-Ckc3x6yMq5ToQ_1uUeqzfddyi5jJezaXJefRhlrhFs47Suhzqr_OQ6s9Y_pauhsF_7r_5phDmZf8uDmN0F_9eS1H67wW6bxld0cQ_2il9od0iEBlAx-RLkBEkni0utPcuXr3EvgozqpO1buL7fw7AOjsSfJkSBh5DmfXv3m6uIQ8p9XvSt1bHufx5puuaMkCYkuNLpt3_pZCZTtoEQKTyZHec6PCHZr8Cvg8XGp55dgxx7-XgGfxUx0ZzFXVBSyrps5yQevwudcjzzSfg-zREfNWpy0.ezyvLaieQHWm0GIFJ_aUjrNkP50KHAx1QehD92OmBac&dib_tag=se&keywords=brezza+bottle+sterilizer&qid=1712333821&sprefix=brezza%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-6) Baby Brezza Bottle Warmer (https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Brezza-Bluetooth-Breastmilk-Settings/dp/B09H17F8F3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=F8YJJIZRK5FW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UpH-hdgP1l7LLxKdOwx6z-Ust8MC2HQQEJZeVTYSGjqVHCK9jPDPz6HUZ0mFoFZx7ZXkbmUI56ahz1p9gtHC9YMEPR1_QgVhzPyLwY5DwHcisdPXRfwNjmog__G5WTtIIua1_onfh5vErMwIC_bwOAL1lKqXHNCD_0jflQO4gseCh1MhkqaVeHrgABxWZf0bKtHrxbS996BepKLB56YCUFSFiqrB4AnZ1vg-KocO_Aq4GmVMVHyEfbo8ZqZqU2G75xdyhTcH3yuGQB1Hc5F4pstDPLAdNI_6ucxbr5w1wjM.omzeb8DGkB7eFM_4CYpZ0xtqqLgmP4IVh191BVYQGEQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=brezza+bottle+warmer&qid=1712333854&sprefix=brezza+bottle+warme%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1) Grownsy Snot Remover (https://www.amazon.com/Baby-Nasal-Aspirator-Nose-Sucker/dp/B08CMWHD3B/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=X3SZG8NND6O0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.q_dP94-QkNTyDsLMoqMv9M4E2gVjkPaL96yJdTbazw5S-gPRwlGUuSuwYV-QdF70mfktEInnnzHJxbnHNHQP6g0EaKeQbsnG2_HsSwNkjrXjWZZfScClWWEaI6EKhg9ofBfRh8AE4m9h4LOmruJwMil1gqu0rKDJsDzFQaVR1wi9WkBq-LwcYBrhIIudq8UDpbZ0HqxofAx6hXtLeix-tsdYUKZMCjPI2mz5QYp64D0vAYTpe5mUK-RfB7a_Tmrga8aaNUfkVNQw5TXNTtAt8uXeP9YPvmIZJ0B116KEqG8.vm67Pwt9jL-VHjtFy1KKll-5LAGH1riNu77EmmkxiTE&dib_tag=se&keywords=grownsy+nasal+aspirator&qid=1712333924&sprefix=grows%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1) Overnight diapers (https://www.amazon.com/Pampers-Diapers-Size-116-Count/dp/B08PX3YF6P/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1CKDHBVJFRDG6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uCOS2M8o5LSmzunfksvwQfNH2EELuXK2HXmegGCoZZCEO7iHPOq6Ls6Sf0ZBbnJJXVSEYPDTdLvwUx4dSczRUnsGgXYjd5x-B2G13yTMs7D11YnwbBbHAyDmXHmQU5tFJ2JPQn9ETHL2c5lLxEte7N3cOU5zH9UYNKTFZxyfCd7KUXy19QiCLetTevxFGqdU_wojBprGmn9QAO2GnyGUs5MVHwb4EixHyhlTtTy-HLAzLEqaUjMI8ctUrY19lG-wEZotkmlswoZhzdVCkRJ3oVIa7niep1o7EAz8WrPSBbw.Qc4s75nG65x9Rd1iG4vr4LzvHfCo0_MP0Mey_heHb-I&dib_tag=se&keywords=overnight+diapers+size+3&qid=1712334436&sprefix=overnight+diapers%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1) Guest: Brianne O'Neil 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/) first time mom, motherhood, 6 months old, 1 year old, baby, infant, breasfeeding, mental health Pivoting away from nutrition in this episode as I share a few (important and slightly silly) things I've learned over the last 6 months as a first time mom. I'm joined by my friend Brianne O'Neil who is also a working, first-time mom and firefigther wife.

In this episode:

  1. The ideal time of year to have a baby (personally speaking)
  2. The power of asking for help
  3. Fed is fed
  4. Gift-giving do's and dont's

Game-changing baby products mentioned:
Sit me up floor seat
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer
Baby Brezza Bottle Warmer
Grownsy Snot Remover
Overnight diapers

Guest: Brianne O'Neil

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

]]> Pivoting away from nutrition in this episode as I share a few (important and slightly silly) things I've learned over the last 6 months as a first time mom. I'm joined by my friend Brianne O'Neil who is also a working, first-time mom and firefigther wife.

In this episode:

  1. The ideal time of year to have a baby (personally speaking)
  2. The power of asking for help
  3. Fed is fed
  4. Gift-giving do's and dont's

Game-changing baby products mentioned:
Sit me up floor seat
Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer
Baby Brezza Bottle Warmer
Grownsy Snot Remover
Overnight diapers

Guest: Brianne O'Neil

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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