The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

Wondering how many reps you should be doing in the gym? In this solo episode, Nick clears up one of the most common questions in fitness: Should you lift heavier for fewer reps—or go lighter for more?

You’ll learn exactly how many reps to do for your goal (strength, muscle growth, or endurance), what triggers actual results, and how to adjust based on where you’re at today.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●     The truth about rep ranges and wh...

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Andres Ayesta, Registered Dietitian and founder of Planos Nutrition, to unpack his ambitious new self-experiment. Andres is undergoing 60 days of rigorous dietary testing—30 days on a modified Whole30 diet, followed by 30 days on a Carnivore Diet. What makes this journey unique is the depth of tracking and intention behind it: from body composition and bloodwork to sleep,...

You’ve been told that fasted cardio burns more fat… but does it really?

In this episode, Nick breaks down one of the most popular fitness myths and explains the real science behind fasted cardio. You’ll learn what it’s good for, what it’s not, and how to actually make it work for your goals.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Whether fasted cardio leads to more fat loss

● Why burning fat during a workout ≠ burning body fat

● The truth about fastin...

In this powerful and personal episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Gary Anderson, Pastor at Midtown Granny White in Nashville and someone who’s had a big impact on Nick and Kennedy’s life—including walking them through pre-marital counseling.

Gary shares his journey from a successful business career to answering a deeper call—leaving the corporate world to attend seminary and become a pastor. Together, they unpack wh...

You don’t have to let travel destroy your fitness progress.

In this episode, Nick breaks down how to stay on track when you're out of routine, whether you're on the road for work, traveling with family, or heading off on vacation. You’ll learn 7 simple strategies to stay grounded without being perfect.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● The mindset shift that changes everything

● 7 prep steps that keep your workouts and nutrition on track

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In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Stacie Kinder, who served as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders for 15 years. During that time, she developed her leadership skills, and she mentored, challenged, and supported hundreds of young women on and off the field.

This conversation is packed with real talk on leadership, confidence, body image, and parenting. Stacie opens up about how she grew as ...

You’re eating great all day… then falling apart at night. Sound familiar?

In this episode, Nick dives into one of the most common—and frustrating—fat loss issues: staying on track until evening hits. You’ll learn why this pattern happens, what emotional and physiological triggers drive it, and most importantly, what to do instead.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      Why your willpower tanks at night

●      How under-eating and stress fuel cra...

You’re starting a new fitness goal—but how do you actually set yourself up for success?

In this solo episode, Nick walks you through the 4 essential steps you need to take before chasing your next health or fitness goal. You’ll learn how to build early momentum, stay consistent, and mentally prepare for the challenges ahead.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      How to set a goal that motivates you and keeps you going

●      What weekly habits ...

Can food really help you live longer? The science says yes—and in this episode, Nick shows you how.

You’ll learn the 6 food categories that are proven to support long-term health, plus real-world examples to help you take action right away. Nick also shares his personal list of the 6 foods he’d eat for life if longevity was his only goal.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      The best foods for heart, brain, and metabolic health

●      What Nic...

Fueling your body the right way before a workout doesn’t have to be complicated—but it does matter. In this episode, Nick breaks down how to approach pre-workout nutrition based on timing, macros, and energy levels—so you can show up ready to train hard and feel your best.

You’ll learn exactly what to eat (and when), how much to eat, and what to stay away from if you want to boost your performance and avoid crashing mid-session.

🔑 W...

Want to live longer and feel better doing it? In this solo episode, Nick breaks down the 10 most important exercises for longevity—backed by research from Dr. Peter Attia’s Outlive and combined with real-world coaching insight.

These are the movements that build your healthspan, keep you strong and mobile, and give you the power to keep doing what you love for decades to come.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      Why VO₂ max and strength are ...

Summer is here—and if your calendar looks completely different than it did a month ago, you’re not alone. Whether you're navigating kids’ camps, weddings, vacations, or general chaos, it’s easy to let your health and structure fall apart.

In this 10-WT Tips episode, Nick shares 5 essential strategies for maintaining your health and routines through the summer months. These practical, real-life tips will help you stay grounded, c...

Most people think a fully booked calendar is stressful—but in reality, it can be the most freeing tool you’ll ever use. In this episode, Nick walks through exactly how he uses his calendar to organize his health, relationships, business, travel, and downtime so he can show up every week with clarity and intention.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      How scheduling creates more peace—not more stress

●      What to include in your calendar bey...

What does it really take to lose body fat and get results? In this episode, Nick shares the 5 foundational habits required in the 10-WT Elite program. These aren’t theories—these are tested, realistic, and results-driven habits that have helped hundreds of people transform their bodies, boost their metabolism, and take full ownership of their health.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● The exact weekly training + cardio formula that fuels fat lo...

If you’ve been lifting weights but not getting noticeably stronger, chances are you're making one—or more—of these common mistakes. In today’s solo episode, Nick breaks down the 4 biggest training errors he sees people make in the gym and explains exactly how to fix them so you can finally build real strength.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      The 4 most common strength training mistakes (and how to avoid them)

●      How heavy to lif...

Fat loss isn’t complicated—but the execution can be. In this episode, Nick breaks down the three most common mistakes that are keeping people from seeing results with their fat loss goals. Whether it’s constant snacking, not moving enough, or letting loose on the weekends, these habits are preventing progress—and they’re more common than you think.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Why snacking might be sabotaging your progress more than you r...

I trained for 16 weeks with a clear goal: to finish my first marathon strong. But 14 miles in, I had to quit. The pain in my hip was too much—and I later found out I tore my labrum. In this vulnerable solo episode, I share how I’m choosing to handle injury and frustration with a growth mindset and a spirit of gratitude.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

●      Why the All-or-Nothing Mindset will sabotage your recovery

●      How I’m choosing gra...

Stop congratulating people for losing weight! Stop rewarding your kids for winning their game or getting straight A’s! Are we praising people for the right things? In today’s solo episode, Nick shares his powerful philosophy on how to foster a healthy relationship with success—for your kids, your spouse, your team, or yourself. Too often, our society is obsessed with results—grades, awards, appearances, wins. But the real transform...

Is training for a marathon harmful to the body? As a fitness coach and someone just days away from running my first marathon, I’ve asked myself this question—and in this episode, I unpack the answer. You’ll hear my honest take on running, injury, recovery, and mindset, including how a setback late in training challenged me physically and mentally.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Whether or not the body is "meant" to run long distance...