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 weight loss progress actually works (hint: not linear)

● The importance of protein and fiber (and how much you need)

● What scale fluctuations really mean—and what to focus on instead

● Why snacking, alcohol, and weekends can erase a week's worth of work

● Why consistency beats perfection every single time

🎯 Want to put these principles into practice?

Join me and other high-performers at the Best You Retreat, January 8–11, 2026. It’s the perfect way to start the year with clarity, momentum, and a step-by-step plan for becoming the best version of yourself.

Register today at: nickcarrier.com/bestyouretreat

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if it helped you.

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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 the things that trigger us, how to process hard emotions like anger and fear, and how to raise emotionally resilient kids without bypassing our own needs. MJ offers science-backed and soul-led strategies for moving through emotions instead of getting stuck in them.

What You’ll Learn:

● Why MJ walked away from her osteopathy career 4.5 years in

● When to think through emotions vs. when to feel and move through them

● How to stop avoiding emotional triggers like money, weight, and conflict

● Why crying is a powerful biological tool to reduce stress

● How MJ is helping her kids learn to navigate their emotions with compassion

● What breathwork actually is—and how to use it for daily healing

🎯 This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to stop running from their emotions.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/mjrenshawbestyou

Links:

@beingmethodbreathwork

Website: https://www.beingmethod.ca/

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 going.

Make sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and follow the podcast on Apple and Spotify so you never miss an episode of The Best You Podcast.

🎥 Watch Next:

How to Stop Sabotaging Your Performance with Jeff Salzenstein

Join us for the Build Your Intentional Life Workshop for FREE on Wednesday October 29th at 5pm CT.

www.nickcarrier.com/intentional

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 stronger bones to prevent conditions like sarcopenia. He breaks down exactly how heavy you need to lift, what types of resistance training matter most (especially for women 60+), and how to strategically train your VO₂ max for optimal cardiovascular health.

Whether you're in your 20s or your 70s, this episode gives you the evidence-based blueprint for building a healthier, longer life.

What You’ll Learn:

● The bloodwork metrics that matter most as you age

● How to decrease visceral fat and preserve lean muscle

● Which resistance training methods improve bone density—especially for women over 60

● The truth about cardio: high intensity vs. low intensity for fat loss and longevity

● How to increase VO₂ max and train smart for heart health

🎯 This one’s packed with practical insight and long-term health strategy. Bring a notebook—you're going to want it.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/griffinmoorebestyou

Website: https://paradigmhealth.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradigmhealth_franklin/

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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Start Finishing: How to Go From Idea to Done – Charlie Gilkey

Join us for the Build Your Intentional Life Workshop for FREE on Wednesday October 29th at 5pm CT.

www.nickcarrier.com/intentional

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.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/johnrusinbestyou2

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Preview the Book Here:

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Train with Dr. Rusin

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Dr. John Rusin Website

https://drjohnrusin.com/

Dr. John Rusin on Instagram: 360K+ Followers

https://www.instagram.com/drjohnrusin/

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 Life Workshop for FREE on Wednesday October 29th at 5pm CT.

www.nickcarrier.com/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 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.