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
In today’s episode, Nick goes deep into the 3 keys to becoming a better runner—whether you’re training for a race or just want to enjoy running more. These tips are pulled straight from his own training and his marathon coach, Katie Van Arendonk.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Section 1: What Pace Should You Run At?
Section 2: How to Actually Get Faster
Section 3: Improve Your Cadence & Running Form
Join us for the Build Your Intentional...
In this special episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick and his wife Kennedy celebrate their 1-year wedding anniversary by sitting down for a candid and meaningful conversation about marriage.
They reflect on the biggest things they’ve learned in their first year as husband and wife—what advice actually worked, what caught them by surprise, how they’ve handled potential points of contention, and what habits they want to carry forward ...
This episode is your personal pep talk, game plan, and mindset shift all in one. Nick shares the 5 most important tips to make sure you get the absolute most out of your 10-Week Transformation—and how these same strategies apply to any goal you're working on.
In this episode:
● Why most people fall off early—and how to avoid it
● The #1 thing you must do this week to stay consistent
● How to stay focused on your process instead of ...
In this game-changing episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Austin Hankwitz, financial educator, entrepreneur, and host of the Top 10 Rich Habits Podcast. Austin has become a multi-millionaire in his late 20s—and he’s not gatekeeping any of it.
This conversation gives you the blueprint for how to handle your personal finances. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your strategy, Austin breaks d...
In this episode, Nick shares the real-time process behind one of his biggest goals—launching a gym in 2026.
Instead of waiting until it’s “done,” he’s pulling back the curtain to reveal:
● How he decided to pursue the gym dream
● The 4-phase plan he made for 2025
● What’s worked, what hasn’t, and where things stand today
● How you can approach your biggest goals with more clarity and confidence
This isn’t just a behind-th...
How to Stop Sabotaging Your Performance—Lessons from Former Top 100 Tennis Player - Jeff Salzenstein
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jeff Salzenstein—a former top 100 tennis player in the world, now a leadership speaker and performance coach helping high achievers manage pressure and optimize their mental game.
Jeff takes us through the pivotal moment that changed the course of his athletic career, and what he did differently during the second half of his pro journey that made all the difference. He tal...
Want to know what separates people who kind of get results from those who crush it?
In today’s episode, Nick breaks down the 5 exact habits that his 10-WT Elite clients follow to radically transform their bodies in just 10 weeks.
These aren’t hacks. These are non-negotiables.
🎯 You’ll learn:
● How to structure a science-backed weekly training split
● How to eat in a daily deficit (without obsessing)
● Why walking more is the...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Stephen Smith, the founder and CEO of HOTWORX—a fast-growing fitness franchise blending heat, infrared sauna, and virtual instruction to create one of the most unique workouts on the market.
Stephen shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning with opening a gym at just 23 years old, to successfully scaling Planet Beach and later launching HOTWORX, now a powerhouse brand ...
Does the number on the scale control your mood? In today’s episode, Nick breaks down how to stop letting your weight define you—and what to do instead.
From setting more empowering goals to tracking progress without emotional spirals, this episode will give you the mindset, tools, and freedom to rebuild your relationship with the scale.
🎯 You’ll learn:
● Why the scale is only one form of feedback
● How to reframe daily fluctuations an...
In this eye-opening episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick talks with Tara Vander Dussen, a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist who’s on a mission to make farming and food production more transparent, sustainable, and understandable.
Tara has spoken on stages from SXSW to the United Nations, and brings science-backed clarity to the often murky world of agriculture. We talk about what farming practices actually b...
Ready to take your nutrition beyond the basics?
In this episode, Nick walks you through Steps 5–8 of his proprietary Nutrition Mastery Ladder. These are the habits that support heart health, brain health, gut health, and long-term wellness. If you’ve already nailed things like calories, protein, and real food—this is your next step.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
● Why Omega-3s are critical for brain health and inflammation
● How to get...
In this inspiring episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Katie Van Arendonk, a seasoned marathoner, run coach, doctor of physical therapy, and mom of four. Katie has completed 30 marathons across 29 states—all while raising kids involved in all kinds of sports and moving across the country six times.
This episode is packed with practical wisdom on how to stay consistent in your fitness routine no matter how chaotic lif...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick breaks down the first 4 habits of the Nutrition Mastery Ladder—his step-by-step framework to help you eat better, without confusion or extremes.
You’ll learn how to:
● Eat real food most of the time (and why it matters)
● Manage calories without obsessing
● Get enough fiber for gut and digestive health
● Eat the right amount of protein to build and protect muscle
📌 These 4 ha...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Dr. Jonathan Carp, a dermatologist, lifestyle medicine expert, and CEO of Miracle Noodle—a product line now available in over 22,000 stores. Dr. Carp has dedicated his life to helping people prevent and even reverse chronic conditions through nutrition, lifestyle, and an often overlooked, unknown tool: imagination.
We dive deep into how dietary changes can heal skin condit...
Stress doesn’t just happen—it’s the result of neglect.
In this episode, Nick breaks down how to eliminate unnecessary stress by using his Hexagon of Competence framework. You’ll learn how managing six core areas of life proactively—Health, Personal, Professional, Financial, Spiritual, and Relational—helps you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
Nick shares real examples from his own calendar to show how small actions in each a...
The scale isn’t moving—and you’re frustrated. But here’s the thing: that doesn’t mean what you’re doing isn’t working. It just means it’s time to adjust your approach.
In this episode, Nick breaks down both sides of the fat loss equation—calories out and calories in—and shows you exactly what to look at when the scale seems stuck. From metabolism to macros, snacking to stress, this episode gives you the practical tools to move forwa...
In this special episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with longtime mentor and friend Scott Miller and his 15-year-old son Thatcher for a refreshingly honest conversation about parenting. Scott and Thatcher have just released a book sharing 30 raw insights into his experiences as a father—complete with mistakes, missteps, and meaningful lessons. At the end of each chapter, Thatcher shares his own candid thoughts, giving u...
Eating less is not better—and in this episode, Nick breaks down why that mindset could be hurting your fat loss, your energy, and your metabolism.
You’ll learn what actually happens to your metabolism when you chronically under-eat, why “skinny” doesn’t mean “healthy,” and what to do if you feel like your body has stopped responding after years of restrictive eating.
🔑 What you’ll learn:
● How your body adapts to low calorie intake
● ...
In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Nick Pellegrino, the heart and soul behind Mangia Nashville—a three-hour, family-style Italian feast that’s more than just a dinner; it’s a cultural experience. Inspired by his roots in New York catering, Italian travels, and holiday meals with family, Pellegrino has created a restaurant environment that exudes warmth, tradition, and belonging.
What began as a pop-up event...
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...
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