The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

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...

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...