web01.fireside.fm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:03:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) But first, Pivot. - Episodes Tagged with “Transformation” https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/tags/transformation Fri, 12 Sep 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 82: How Jess Lost Over 50 Pounds Without Feeling Restricted https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/82 3bdcbe7a-fa65-427c-b98e-40d1b5841093 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD Jessica went from stuck in the all-or-nothing cycle to losing over 50 pounds in 9 months. In this episode, we share how a mindset-first, habit-based approach helped her find food freedom, consistency, and confidence—without feeling deprived. 50:14 no Jessica’s story is proof that while calories (always) count, mindset plays a huge role in weight loss. When she came to me, Jess was lifting 5–6 days a week, tracking her macros, and still couldn’t lose weight. She felt stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle...drop a few pounds, gain it right back, and repeat. She avoided photos, felt disconnected from her body, and was tired of starting over every Monday. Together, we flipped the script. Instead of more restriction, we built a mindset-first, habit-based approach that worked with her real life (and yes, included her favorite foods). Within weeks, she felt more in control around food and free from guilt. Fast forward 9 months—Jess has lost over 50 pounds, eats with her family without stress, and feels confident again. She’s taking photos she used to avoid and is proud of the example she’s setting for her daughter. Most importantly, she no longer wonders what to do. She knows how to fuel herself for life. Tune in to hear how shifting her mindset transformed everything and how it can for you too. 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/) weight loss success story, mindset shift weight loss, lose 50 pounds, habit based nutrition, stop all or nothing dieting, food freedom, sustainable fat loss, weight loss podcast Jessica’s story is proof that while calories (always) count, mindset plays a huge role in weight loss.

When she came to me, Jess was lifting 5–6 days a week, tracking her macros, and still couldn’t lose weight. She felt stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle...drop a few pounds, gain it right back, and repeat. She avoided photos, felt disconnected from her body, and was tired of starting over every Monday.

Together, we flipped the script. Instead of more restriction, we built a mindset-first, habit-based approach that worked with her real life (and yes, included her favorite foods). Within weeks, she felt more in control around food and free from guilt.

Fast forward 9 months—Jess has lost over 50 pounds, eats with her family without stress, and feels confident again. She’s taking photos she used to avoid and is proud of the example she’s setting for her daughter. Most importantly, she no longer wonders what to do. She knows how to fuel herself for life.

Tune in to hear how shifting her mindset transformed everything and how it can for you too.

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

]]> Jessica’s story is proof that while calories (always) count, mindset plays a huge role in weight loss.

When she came to me, Jess was lifting 5–6 days a week, tracking her macros, and still couldn’t lose weight. She felt stuck in an all-or-nothing cycle...drop a few pounds, gain it right back, and repeat. She avoided photos, felt disconnected from her body, and was tired of starting over every Monday.

Together, we flipped the script. Instead of more restriction, we built a mindset-first, habit-based approach that worked with her real life (and yes, included her favorite foods). Within weeks, she felt more in control around food and free from guilt.

Fast forward 9 months—Jess has lost over 50 pounds, eats with her family without stress, and feels confident again. She’s taking photos she used to avoid and is proud of the example she’s setting for her daughter. Most importantly, she no longer wonders what to do. She knows how to fuel herself for life.

Tune in to hear how shifting her mindset transformed everything and how it can for you too.

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

]]> Episode 43: Jodi's success story: from hopeless and stuck to empowered and confident! https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/43 c6ac698a-ea10-441f-9cb5-6eede559793f Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:45:00 -0600 Danielle Rancourt, RD full Danielle Rancourt, RD 43:16 no When Jodi reached out in June, she felt stuck, hopeless and like she didn't recognize herself anymore. In this episode, Jodi shares her accomplishments as well as the challenges she faced during a life-changing 6 months in the pivot nutrition coaching program. Tune in to find out how Jodi regained control of her health and was able to find herself again at 53 year old! In this episode: * Introduction * The triggering moment that led Jodi to reach out for help * Jodi's accomplishments in the last 6 months * Challenges faced during her fat loss journey * Biggest takeaways from the 1:1 pivot nutrition program * Advice for women who feel stuck * Final thoughts Guest: Jodi Hubler Jodi Hubler is a former venture investor turned full time board director serving across a number of non-profit and private company boards. As a life long athlete she still holds the single game rebound record from her high school. 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/) Women’s health, fat loss, transformation, mindset When Jodi reached out in June, she felt stuck, hopeless and like she didn't recognize herself anymore. In this episode, Jodi shares her accomplishments as well as the challenges she faced during a life-changing 6 months in the pivot nutrition coaching program. Tune in to find out how Jodi regained control of her health and was able to find herself again at 53 year old!

In this episode:

  • Introduction
  • The triggering moment that led Jodi to reach out for help
  • Jodi's accomplishments in the last 6 months
  • Challenges faced during her fat loss journey
  • Biggest takeaways from the 1:1 pivot nutrition program
  • Advice for women who feel stuck
  • Final thoughts

Guest: Jodi Hubler
Jodi Hubler is a former venture investor turned full time board director serving across a number of non-profit and private company boards. As a life long athlete she still holds the single game rebound record from her high school.

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

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

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In this episode:

  • Introduction
  • The triggering moment that led Jodi to reach out for help
  • Jodi's accomplishments in the last 6 months
  • Challenges faced during her fat loss journey
  • Biggest takeaways from the 1:1 pivot nutrition program
  • Advice for women who feel stuck
  • Final thoughts

Guest: Jodi Hubler
Jodi Hubler is a former venture investor turned full time board director serving across a number of non-profit and private company boards. As a life long athlete she still holds the single game rebound record from her high school.

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

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

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