But first, Pivot.

Episode 103: Her Angel Babies Saved Her Life and Shaped Her Family: Arielle’s Story

Two pregnancy losses. A rare genetic condition. Open-heart surgery. IVF. And a journey to motherhood filled with heartbreak, difficult decisions, and hope. In honor of P

Episode 102: Miscarriage, Fertility & Hope with Fertility Dietitian Anna Bohnengel

In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dani welcomes back Registered Dietitian and fertility expert Anna Bohnengel, founder of Fertility Nutritionist, for

Episode 101: "I Don’t Even Recognize Him Anymore” - How a Pilot Lost 60+ lbs in a Year

“I don't even recognize him anymore.” That's what Sam said looking at a photo of himself from just one year ago. When Sam came to Pivot, he was 33 years old, just under

Episode 100: Episode 100: You Asked, We Answered.

100 episodes AND four years of But First, Pivot! For this milestone episode, Dani is joined by fellow Pivot dietitian Sam to answer YOUR questions, and nothing was off l

Episode 99: The Secret Sauce to Success with Monique Lamoureux-Morando

Ever wonder what the secret to success is? In this episode, Dani sits down with Team USA hockey legend Monique Lamoureux-Morando, a six-time world champion, three-time O

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

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

Episode 97: She Thought She Was Doing Everything Right…Arissa's Success Story

"I'm doing everything right... why isn't anything working?" That's exactly how Arissa felt when she reached out. In this client success story, Dani sits down with Ariss

Episode 96: Behind the Scenes: What Dietitians Actually Do on Vacation

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

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

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 tra

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

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 f

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

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 a

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

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

Episode 91: From Food Fear to Food Freedom: When “Healthy Eating” Goes Too Far (A Mother-Daughter Story)

This episode is a really special one. I’m joined by a mom and daughter I’ve had the privilege of working with over the past year: Kristen and Brooklyn. Brooklyn is a mid

Episode 90: VBAC, Induction & C-Sections: An OB-GYN Q&A with Dr. Collette Lessard

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Collette Lessard, MD, FACOG, an obstetrician-gynecologist who is passionate about helping women understand their bodies and make inform

Episode 89: I Went 100% Dairy-Free for 8 Days…Here’s What Actually Happened

When my 3 month-old was constantly spitting up, the most common advice I received was simple: “Try going dairy-free.” Even though Remi showed no other signs of milk into

Episode 88: Breaking the Plateau: How Bri Finally Lost 25 lbs After Years of Being Stuck

In this lighthearted episode, I’m joined by my client Bri to share how shifting her mindset finally got her unstuck after years of not seeing results. When Bri reached o

Episode 87: NEW (2026) Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Pros, Cons and Dietitian Thoughts

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans are out and I genuinely can’t believe the food pyramid is back 👀 In this deep-dive episode, I’m joined by my fellow registered d

Episode 86: Building balanced meals: PCC vs PFF

In the But First, Pivot podcast, we talk a lot about PCC (Protein–Color–Carb) and PFF (Protein–Fiber–Fat) — two simple frameworks we use to teach clients and athletes how

Episode 85: If I wanted to lose 8 lbs. by Christmas, I would...

We’ve got about 8 weeks until Christmas, which means losing 8 lbs or about one pound per week is totally realistic! In this episode, fat loss dietitians Dani and Sam sha

Episode 84: VBAC Redemption: Rémi’s Birth Story

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 back