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 Clarity Matrix

● How Nick is using this framework to pursue his 2026 gym goal

● How to know when a goal is ready to become specific

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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 Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and Build an Unbreakable Body, Dr. Rusin delivers a masterclass in optimizing your warm-up, designing smart workout splits, debunking fitness myths, and preventing injury through intelligent training.

What You’ll Learn:

● Whether deadlifting is bad for your back, running is bad for your knees, or bench pressing is bad for your shoulders

● How to use oscillation stretching and how long you should actually stretch

● The anatomy of a perfect 10-minute warm-up

● What an ideal 60-minute training session looks like

● How to adjust your training depending on how many days you work out per week

🎯 This episode is a must-listen for anyone who trains, coaches, or simply wants to move and feel better for life.

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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

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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 into year two (and beyond).

This conversation is light-hearted, fun, loving, and hopefully gives some insight to inspire other couples in some way shape or form - whether you’re newly married, dating, or years into your relationship. At the heart of it all? Mutual support, honest communication, and being each other’s biggest cheerleaders.

What You’ll Learn:

● The 3 key lessons Nick and Kennedy took from their first year of marriage

● What they’ve done well—and what they want to improve in year two

● How they handle tension, differences, and daily responsibilities

● The marriage advice that’s actually been helpful

● Why being your partner’s #1 fan matters more than you think

🎯 This one’s real, relatable, and full of encouragement for anyone navigating marriage, partnership, or committed relationships.

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 the outcome

● The importance of celebrating small win

● A mindset shift that will carry you through hard days

🎯 Whether you're on Day 1 or Week 101, this advice will help you win.

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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 down what accounts to open, how much to invest, where to put your money, how to handle debt, and how to talk about finances in a relationship.

What You’ll Learn:

● The exact accounts you need to save, invest, and grow your wealth

● How to pay off debt the right way (yes, there’s a smarter order)

● How much to invest each month to retire with millions

● What Austin is most excited about investing in next

● How to talk about money with your partner—without it getting weird

🎯 This is the financial crash course you wish you had years ago—delivered in a way that makes sense, feels doable, and sets you up for freedom.

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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-the-scenes episode—it’s a challenge to get intentional with your long-term goals.

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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 talked about the good and the bad of playing an individual sport vs. team sports. We talk about what it takes to compete in the world’s biggest tournaments, how to stop losing momentum in high-pressure moments, and how to know whether to keep grinding—or let go.

This isn’t just a story about tennis—it’s a blueprint for navigating ambition, identity, and mental resilience.

What You’ll Learn:

● The critical shift that turned Jeff’s tennis career around

● How pressure and stress impact performance—and how to respond better

● Tools for building momentum and avoiding the downward spiral

● How to decide whether to push through or pivot in your pursuit

● Why deep inner work is the key to sustainable success

🎯 If you’re a high performer battling burnout, indecision, or self-sabotage—this episode will speak directly to you.

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