EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 1H 8M
Episode 89: I Went 100% Dairy-Free for 8 Days…Here’s What Actually Happened
from But FIrst Pivot · host Danielle Rancourt, RD
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 intolerance and my pediatrician said, “He’s just a happy spitter — it’ll pass,” I figured it would be a worthwhile experiment… especially as a dietitian. So for 8 full days, I removed all dairy — no yogurt, no half & half in my coffee, no hidden ingredients. And for the sake of the experiment, my colleague Sam went dairy-free too. In this episode, Sam and I break down what what going 100% dairy free was really like: What was surprisingly easy — and what was not The protein bar and dairy-free milk experiments (including some major fails) The best recipe that unexpectedly came out of this experiment How quickly hunger and food noise ramped up Why certain “healthy swaps” didn’t actually satisfy The unexpected impact on my weight How dairy shows up in more family meals than I realized And the bigger lesson this experiment revealed about restriction and sustainability We also talk about where dairy actually functions as a super helpful protein tool, where it’s flexible (like cheese and pizza), and where it’s tied to routine and enjoyment — which honestly matters more than most people realize. If you’ve ever tried cutting something out — whether it’s dairy, gluten, or anything else — and found yourself more hungry, more snacky, or just kind of annoyed… you’ll relate to this. We’re sharing what actually happened when I removed a major food group, from the hunger and food noise to the unexpected weight and digestion shifts — all while navigating postpartum life and breastfeeding. Because sometimes the thing you try doesn’t fix what you thought it would — but it still teaches you something. And usually, even in the middle of something hard, there’s a silver lining. Dani’s Dairy-Free Perfect Bars: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTq0HLGj_0G/?hl=en&img_index=1 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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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 intolerance and my pediatrician said, “He’s just a happy spitter — it’ll pass,” I figured it would be a worthwhile experiment… especially as a dietitian. So for 8 full days, I removed all dairy — no yogurt, no half & half in my coffee, no hidden ingredients. And for the sake of the experiment, my colleague Sam went dairy-free too. In this episode, Sam and I break down what what going 100% dairy free was really like: What was surprisingly easy — and what was not The protein bar and dairy-free milk experiments (including some major fails) The best recipe that unexpectedly came out of this experiment How quickly hunger and food noise ramped up Why certain “healthy swaps” didn’t actually satisfy The unexpected impact on my weight How dairy shows up in more family meals than I realized And the bigger lesson this experiment revealed about restriction and sustainability We also talk about where dairy actually functions as a super helpful protein tool, where it’s flexible (like cheese and pizza), and where it’s tied to routine and enjoyment — which honestly matters more than most people realize. If you’ve ever tried cutting something out — whether it’s dairy, gluten, or anything else — and found yourself more hungry, more snacky, or just kind of annoyed… you’ll relate to this. We’re sharing what actually happened when I removed a major food group, from the hunger and food noise to the unexpected weight and digestion shifts — all while navigating postpartum life and breastfeeding. Because sometimes the thing you try doesn’t fix what you thought it would — but it still teaches you something. And usually, even in the middle of something hard, there’s a silver lining. Dani’s Dairy-Free Perfect Bars: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTq0HLGj_0G/?hl=en&img_index=1 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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