The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier
I'm Nick Carrier, a fitness trainer and entrepreneur who helps busy professionals feel like their best selves. As a former high school athlete, health and fitness have always been important to me. But as life got busier, I had to learn how to seamlessly integrate exercise and nutrition into my routine. Now I want to help others do the same through my 10-Week Transformation program.With 500 clients coached so far, I have a proven track record for helping people lose weight, feel energized, and perform at their peak. My mission is to make living a healthy lifestyle simple. If you're ready to become the fit, energetic person you aspire to be, let's get started!
Episodes
After 7.5 years, over 750 episodes, and countless incredible conversations, The Best You Podcast is hitting pause.
In this special and emotional final episode of the show (for now), Nick explains why he’s stepping away from the podcast, what’s next for Best You, and why this decision—while incredibly difficult—feels like the right move at the right time.
You’ll hear the story behind the decision, the passion behind the pivot, and the...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz—New York Times bestselling author, award-winning gastroenterologist, founder of 38TERA, and one of the world’s leading voices in gut health. Dr. B is passionate about helping people understand the foundational role their gut plays in both everyday health and long-term disease prevention.
We dive deep into the microbiome, the gut lining, the immune syste...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Dr. JJ Peterson—bestselling author, professor, host of The Badass Softie podcast, and former Head of StoryBrand.
JJ brings the perfect blend of humor, humility, and heart as he shares how discouraged he became watching leaders who failed to lead with integrity, empathy, or energy—and why he pivoted to build a new brand and mission that teaches leaders to be both ambitious ...
In this Best You Podcast episode, Nick sits down with Bishop Kevin Foreman—affectionately known as The People’s Bishop—a pastor, entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader whose energy and faith are absolutely contagious.
From his humble beginnings in Memphis to leading a thriving church and movement that spans across multiple states, Bishop Foreman’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and unwavering faith. He’s not just a...
Every January, people hit the ground running—excited, hopeful, and motivated. But by February or March? Most have already fallen off track. Why does this happen year after year?
In this episode, Nick breaks down exactly how to set yourself up for a different story in 2026. You’ll learn how to choose a goal that actually fits the season of life you’re in, how to prioritize your time and energy, and how to stay locked in—even when lif...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jason Stacy—a world-class high-performance coach, speaker, and advisor to elite athletes and high-stakes leaders. Jason’s resume is elite: he’s been coaching Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s #1-ranked women’s tennis player for 7 years and his work has been featured in Netflix’s Break Point, ESPN, and Good Morning America.
But Jason’s wisdom isn’t just academic—it’s earned. He ...
Most people associate protein with building muscle—but it’s so much more than that. In this episode, Nick breaks down 6 critical truths about protein and how it impacts your longevity. You’ll learn how much protein you should be eating daily, why it matters as you age, and how it supports everything from metabolism to immune function to healthy aging. If you want to live longer, feel better, and stay strong well into your later yea...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jess Cerra, former pro cyclist and current VP of Product & Community Development at Alete Active Nutrition. Jess is also the creator of JoJé Bar, a gluten-free, great-tasting energy bar built for serious performance. With over a decade of elite cycling experience and now a leading voice in sports nutrition innovation, Jess brings the perfect blend of science, strategy...
Cardio doesn’t have to be confusing. In this episode, Nick walks you through the 4 key types of cardio training, how to split up low vs. high intensity during the week, and how to optimize your approach to burn fat, improve endurance, and take care of your heart. Plus, get the lowdown on whether a weighted vest is worth it and leave with a full cardio training template.
What You’ll Learn:
● The 4 cardio training buckets and what they...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Patrick Leddin—former U.S. Army Captain, entrepreneur, professor, and now co-author (with James Patterson) of the upcoming book Disrupt Everything – and Win: Take Control of Your Future.
This conversation is a practical guide for anyone feeling stuck in the status quo and unsure if it's time to take a leap. Patrick shares how to assess disruption in your life—whether i...
Trying to lose fat and eat enough protein? It’s a tricky combo—but not if you follow the right approach. In this episode, Nick shares how to fuel your body properly while staying in a calorie deficit, why this matters for body composition, and the 5 most effective food strategies to make this simple and sustainable.
What You’ll Learn:
● Why protein and a calorie deficit must go hand-in-hand for fat loss
● How to calculate your...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Katie Hardie, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, FDN Practitioner, and founder of My PEAK—a company that helps performance-driven individuals optimize their energy, nutrition, and body composition using personalized, data-driven strategies.
Katie explains how your metabolic type plays a major role in determining which foods fuel you best, how hungry you feel, and how s...
Working out every day? It’s not for everyone—but for some, it’s a non-negotiable. In today’s episode, Nick shares the perfect 7-day training split for high-performers who want to work out daily without overtraining. Whether your goal is aesthetics, strength, or performance, this plan balances intensity, recovery, and purpose—so you feel better and look better than ever.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
● Why working out 7 days a we...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Mollie Engelhart—a chef, regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, mother of four, and author of the upcoming book Debunked by Nature: How a Vegan-Chef-Turned-Regenerative-Farmer Discovered That Mother Nature Is Conservative.
Mollie brings a unique, bold voice to the conversation about health, food, family, and the systems we live within. She shares what it’s really like raising ...
In today’s solo episode, Nick reveals 6 critical truths about weight loss that too many people overlook. Whether you're just getting started or you've been chasing your goal for a while, these principles will help you cut through the confusion and get real results. This is the mindset and strategy shift you need to create long-term success.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
● Why eating less isn't always the answer
● How weig...
In this powerful episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with MJ Renshaw, breathwork guide and best-selling author of How to Cry: Release Stuck Emotions and Find Freedom. MJ’s story is one of deep transformation—leaving a nearly-completed degree in osteopathy, starting her own business, and stepping into her calling while raising two young kids.
Together, they dive into the real work of emotional health—how to stop avoiding ...
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
● Why momentum is more important than motivation
● The biggest mindset shift you need to build it
● The 4-step framework for creating and keeping momentum
I also reflect on insights from former Top 100 tennis pro Jeff Salzenstein, and how elite athletes keep momentum on their side—even when they’re off their game.
➡️ If you’re tired of starting over, this episode will teach you how to keep goin...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick is joined by Griffin Moore, a physical therapist, exercise scientist, and former collegiate baseball player with a deep passion for helping people stay strong, healthy, and resilient as they age.
This conversation is a masterclass in health, fitness, and longevity. Griffin shares the most important blood panel numbers to monitor, how to reduce dangerous visceral fat, and how to build str...
What do you do when you don’t know what to do?
In this episode, Nick teaches The Clarity Matrix—a 5-step framework for gaining clarity when your goals feel uncertain, undefined, or foggy. Whether you're trying to change jobs, start something new, or figure out what’s next in life—this process will give you tools to move forward with confidence.
Inside the episode:
● Why most people stay stuck for too long
● The 5 steps of The Clari...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Dr. John Rusin, world-renowned strength coach, physical therapist, and founder of the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC). Dr. Rusin has worked with elite athletes from the NFL, MLB, Olympics, and beyond—and today, he’s sharing his proven strategies to help you train harder, move better, and stay injury-free for life.
With insights from his new book, Pain...
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