But first, Pivot.

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.

But first, Pivot. is a health podcast hosted by Danielle Rancourt, RD, with 98 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode 98: From 3 Minutes to 3 Miles: Kristen's Inspiring 60-lb Transformation

  Aug 7, 20261h 3m

  One year ago, Kristen struggled just to walk from her car into work. She needed help with everyday chores, constantly thought about food, and felt trapped in a cycle of guilt, binge eating, and starting over. Her doctor recommended a GLP-1 medication, but Kristen decided she wanted to invest in building lifelong habits and improving her relationship with food. Fast forward one year... Kristen is down nearly 60 pounds, completed her first 5K, goes to the gym regularly, and says she has a running list of all the everyday things she can do now that she once took for granted. In this emotional conversation, Kristen sits down with her dietitian, Sam, and Pivot founder Danielle to share what really changed over the last year. They discuss food noise, binge eating, mindset shifts, sustainable habits, and why this journey became about so much more than the number on the scale. In this episode, we discuss: Kristen's life before coaching and the moment she knew she needed help What food noise and binge eating felt like The mindset shifts that changed her relationship with food Why she chose Pivot over a GLP-1 medication How she lost her first 40 pounds in less than six months The non-scale victories that mattered more than weight loss Advice for anyone who's waiting for the "perfect time" to start If you don't recognize yourself or feel like you've been trying to lose weight "for as long as you can remember," this episode is for you.

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  Episode 95: We Tracked Our Food for a Week... and Even Dietitians Underestimate Their Calories

  Jun 19, 202649 min

  Think you're eating a certain amount of calories each day? You might be surprised. In this episode, Pivot dietitians Danielle and Sarah share what happened when they tracked their food for over a week for the first time since becoming moms. From random bites while cooking to finishing toddler leftovers, they quickly realized those little things add up, especially when your focus is elsewhere. In this episode, we discuss: • Why awareness is the first step to change • The difference between what people think they eat and what they actually eat • How tracking improved Dani's relationship with food • Why tracking doesn't have to lead to restriction or obsession • Practical tips for tracking more accurately as a busy parent If you've ever felt frustrated because you're putting in effort but not seeing results, this episode is for you. Our hope is that you'll walk away realizing that awareness isn't about judgment, it's about gathering information. When you understand your habits, you can stop guessing, stop starting over every Monday, and start making decisions based on facts instead of assumptions. Sometimes the most powerful changes come from simply paying attention.

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  Episode 94: She Lost 33 Pounds…Then Stopped Trying to Lose Weight

  May 15, 202654 min

  In this episode, Danielle sits down with Pivot client Sarah to share one of the most refreshing weight loss success stories you’ll hear. Sarah is a mom of two boys and former physique competitor who spent years trapped in all-or-nothing dieting, restrictive meal plans, binge/restrict cycles, and believing she always needed to push harder to be successful. After losing 33 pounds through sustainable nutrition coaching, improving her relationship with food, and building a workout routine she genuinely enjoys, Sarah was preparing for another fat loss phase… until she realized something surprising: She didn’t actually WANT to be dieting anymore. Together, Danielle and Sarah talk about: how bodybuilding impacted Sarah’s mindset around food and exercise the emotional toll of restrictive dieting binge eating, food obsession, and starting over every Monday why sustainable weight loss feels different learning to enjoy movement again tracking breaks, flexibility, and food freedom why maintenance is NOT failure and the powerful realization that health should make your life bigger, not smaller If you’ve ever felt exhausted by constantly trying to shrink yourself, this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: E82 - How Jess lost over 50 lbs without feeling restricted: https://podcast.pivotnutritioncoaching.com/82 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/

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  Episode 93: We Ate 1200 Calories for a Day… That Was Long Enough

  Apr 17, 202643 min

  Someone once told me, ‘I’ve been eating 1200 calories for 2 years and I’m not losing weight!’” That statement sparked this entire episode. As dietitians, we hear this all the time—so Sam and I decided to put it to the test. We each followed a fully planned, measured 1200-calorie day to see what it actually feels like—physically and mentally. What we found wasn’t just hunger. It was constant food thoughts, a scarcity mindset before the day even started, and already thinking about what to eat next before the day was even over. In this episode, we break down: Why 1200 calories is nearly impossible to hit consistently without strict planning What it actually feels like to eat that little (physically + mentally) How “food noise” increases when you’re under-eating The “last supper” and “I earned this” mindset that leads to overeating Why volume eating only goes so far How this cycle keeps people stuck (restrict → overeat → repeat) We also share exactly what we ate, how we felt throughout the day, and why eating as much as possible (while still in a deficit) is key for sustainable fat loss. If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like “nothing is working”… this episode will give you a whole new perspective. 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 https://www.instagram.com/dietitian_samferg/

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  Episode 92: The Mental Load & Mom Guilt: How to Lighten the Load

  Apr 3, 20261h 7m

  Do you feel like you’re doing everything at home and still feeling guilty taking time for yourself? In this episode, Danielle sits down with relationship identity coach Nicole Carney to talk about over-functioning, the mental load, and mom guilt — and how these patterns are keeping so many women stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed. We dive into: what the “mental load” actually is (and why it’s so exhausting) why moms feel guilty taking time for themselves how to start shifting that dynamic without nagging or creating conflict We also talk about how to get your partner more involved in a way that actually feels supportive (not forced), and why taking care of yourself isn’t selfish… it’s necessary. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the load and have 100 tabs open in your brain, this episode is for you. Learn more about Nicole’s program, The Good Wife Detox (and get $20 off with code PIVOT): https://nicolelynne.co/good-wife-detox 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/

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