The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

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...

There’s no shortage of fat loss advice out there—but not all of it is true. In this episode, Nick debunks five of the most popular and damaging myths around losing fat. These lies create confusion, guilt, and frustration—and it’s time to break free.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● Why carbs aren’t your enemy

● The myth of "stoking your metabolism" with frequent meals

● Why cardio isn’t the ultimate fat-burning tool

● The truth about wil...

I’ve got some exciting news to share with you...

🎙️ The Best You Podcast is getting its very own in-home studio!

We’re building a brand new podcast setup in the basement of my home so we can bring you even higher quality interviews, more valuable conversations, and a next-level experience—especially if you watch on YouTube or Spotify.

Here’s what to know:

●      Monday episodes will be temporarily paused for the next few weeks while w...

Are you trying to lose weight but feel completely confused about how many calories you should be eating?

Today, I’m giving you the real answer—the one that cuts through all the myths, clickbait, and generic advice. You’ll learn how to calculate your ideal calorie range, avoid the mistakes that lead to stalled progress, and finally feel confident in your approach to nutrition.

If you’re tired of guessing and want to take back control,...

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, New York Times bestselling author, science communicator, and creator of the Nutrivore movement. We explore the real science behind nutrient-rich eating and how focusing on food quality—not restriction—can transform your health.

Dr. Sarah shares her personal story of losing over 100 pounds three times in her life, how she reframed her approach to health, and...

Have you ever wished you could fast-forward and learn the life lessons now instead of years down the road?

Well, I just turned 30, and after reflecting on the last decade, I’ve realized there are 16 core principles that have shaped my health, my career, my mindset, and my relationships—for the better.

These are the lessons that have helped me feel less overwhelmed, more focused, and more in control of my life’s direction.

And in this ...

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, I sit down with brain health expert and health coach Lindsey Byrne, who is on a mission to help people prevent cognitive decline through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and lifestyle habits.

Lindsey shares practical and science-backed strategies to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia—especially critical for women, who are statistically twice as likely to develop these conditions.

If you ...

Have you ever felt like you’re working hard in the gym but not actually seeing the muscle definition you’re hoping for?

Building muscle isn’t easy, but it is possible for every single one of us—when we understand and apply the right principles consistently over time.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 3 things you need to know to build muscle effectively—from how to train, how to eat, and what to expect along the way.

By the en...

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Sheena Yap Chan—Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of The Tao of Self-Confidence—to uncover what it truly takes to build lasting self-confidence in a world full of comparison and perfectionism. Sheena shares her inspiring journey from self-doubt to self-belief, and the powerful mindset shifts that helped her get there.

If you’ve ever struggle...

Are you worried about brain fog, forgetfulness, or even long-term issues like dementia or Alzheimer’s? What if I told you that your daily habits — from what you eat, to how you move, to how you sleep — can drastically shape your brain health and memory as you age?

In today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through four key strategies to help you protect your brain, sharpen your memory, and feel more mentally sharp — not just now, but...

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Ciaran Flanagan, founder of Inergize Health, to explore the growing world of cold exposure and contrast therapy.

Ciaran is the creator of one of the first portable full-body cold plunge tubs, designed to bring recovery and resilience straight to your home. Together, they break down the science-backed benefits of cold plunging, why it’s more than just a trend, and how to u...

Is eating before you go to bed a bad idea?!

Today, let’s find out.

If you feel like what you’re eating before you go to bed is negatively impacting your sleeping patterns, today you’ll learn three options, three different strategies to refine your approach to get longer sleep, deeper sleep, and more restorative sleep.

Before we dive in, if you’re listening on the Apple Podcast App or Spotify be sure to hit the follow button and if you...

“A man who chases two rabbits catches neither.”

As someone who is driven to achieve you want to accomplish a lot. You want to move the needle in all areas of life - your health, your career, your relationships, your finances…but do you find that you’re not really the needle in any of them?

That’s because you’re chasing multiple rabbits at once.

In this podcast, you’re going to learn how to determine which rabbit to chase. You’re going...

Are you in the thick of it right now? Maybe you're deep into a challenge, feeling exhausted, questioning if you have what it takes to keep pushing forward.Maybe you’re in week 7 of the 10-Week Transformation and you need a kick in the butt. Maybe you’re hitting a lull in motivation and you need something to get you through to the finish line.

In this episode, I'm going to give you four mindset shifts that will help you acces...

Do you find yourself regularly letting yourself down?

Do you find yourself trying to implement self-care practices but nothing seems to consistently work?

It’s because you’re not looking after the right version of yourself.

In today’s episode I’m going to talk about how the phrase self-care has gotten hijacked in today’s world and how people are very incorrectly taking action on that phrase. And I’m going to talk to you about what it...

Are you a runner - at least to some degree? Maybe you’re training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or just trying to improve your endurance…and when you run do you feel like you're constantly running yourself into the ground?

In this episode, I’m going to break down the 80/20 running method—the smarter way to train that helps you run faster and longer without burning out. I’ll explain what Zone 2 training is, why ru...

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, I sit down with Yuri Elkaim—New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, and founder & CEO of Healthpreneur®—to talk about leadership, parenting, and productivity. Yuri shares how he’s successfully pivoted in his career and life, what it takes to balance empathy and accountability as a leader, and his approach to raising four boys without creating entitlement. Plus, he...