The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

Starting Monday May 6th, 2024 until Saturday July 13th, 2024, I am doing a new fitness goal. Last 10 weeks I was working on putting on muscle, this 10 weeks my goal is to lose body fat. My goal is to go from 11.8% body fat to 9% body fat in 10 weeks. And today I want to break down how I’m going about the goal setting process, the specific training techniques I’m following, and what I’m eating. Bef...

Is carb cycling the best dieting approach to fat loss? In this episode you’re going to learn about what factors to consider when determining what diet is right for you, you’ll learn how to cycle your carbs throughout your week based on your training schedule, and you’ll learn the most optimal strategy for how to lose weight and build muscle if you're pressed for time. Vince Sant is the creator...

From April 26th to May 4th, I embarked on a new fitness goal. My goal was to attack a detailed training plan at the gym and a detailed diet plan in the kitchen so I could see how much muscle mass I could put on in 10 weeks. My goal was to add 3-8 lbs of muscle in 10 weeks and I ended up adding 5lbs of muscle. Today I’m going to break down how I went about the goal-setting process, what kind of tra...

Alzheimer’s was once believed to be determined by your genetics. But now it’s believed that genetics may only contribute to 10% of the overall risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Tommy Wood is one of the foremost neuroscientists studying what leads to Alzheimer’s and more importantly, what can be done to mitigate risk and avoid it. In today’s episode you’re going to learn about specific factors that...

Caitlin Clark - arguably the biggest name in Women’s basketball history has had meteoric rise in the sports world over the past 2 years - for good reason. She’s a stud. And today I want to break down 3 things she’s done to achieve her goals and how we can leverage those same tools to achieve our own. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look a...

How can you turn on your longevity genes? During this episode you’re going to learn how you can change your own genes? Not change the genes themselves but change which genes are turned on and which ones are turned off so that you can live longer and live healthier for longer. Hannah Went is a molecular biologist who is changing what it means to age well. Hannah used to work for the International P...

10-30 minute workouts for busy professionals and parents - are they worth it if they are so short? Today I’m going to explain why 10-30 minute workouts are not only worth it but they are great, they are sometimes essential, and can provide us with 4 specific benefits. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You. My na...

How can you make your life exciting? How can you have truly fulfillment and experience true joy every single day of your life? In this episode I am going to present my philosophy for how to live a well rounded life that will keep you feeling motivated, fulfilled, and provide you with constant vision as to how best to approach each and every day. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we t...

What is the truth about “healthy” snacks? Today I’m going to address 7 common misconceptions about snacking and provide you with 7 alternative snacks that will satisfy cravings, provide you with lasting energy, and allow you to hit your goals! You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You. My name is Nick Carrier and I’...

Last month I had the amazing opportunity to speak at Ken Joslin’s CREATE Conference about how to become the healthiest version of yourself amidst the chaos of life. The conference was filled with people who are hungry to grow in all areas of life - their health, faith, finances, career, and relationships. I was honored to be the expert guest speaker in the health area of life. And I wanted to shar...

How can you get disciplined and stay disciplined? How can you bring your family along with you on your health journey? What does it take to make a lasting change? In this episode we’re doing something different. I recently joined Nutritionist Jonathan Lutz on his podcast called “Health Minds.” Jonthan interviewed me on the topics of discipline, commitment, how to bring your family along with you o...

Today’s episode is part 3 of 3 on sleep. 2 weeks ago in part 1 I discussed sleep science, last week in part 2 I went over the 5 bad habits that ruin sleep, and today in part 3 I’ll discuss 6 strategies to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You. My name is Nick Carrier an...

What can you do to properly balance your T3 and T4 thyroid hormones? How do you know what diet is best for your current health status? After listening to this episode, you’re going to have clarity on how to increase your T3 levels back to desirable ranges. You’re going to know how to determine whether you have Hashimoto’s or Grave’s Disease or SIBO - small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. And you’...

The 5 habits to avoid if you want to get better sleep. Today’s episode is part 2 of 3 on sleep. Last week in part 1 I discussed sleep science, today in part 2 I’ll go over the 5 bad habits to avoid, and next week in part 3 I’ll discuss 6 strategies to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel...

When you’re looking at your blood work, which numbers are important? Which ones aren’t? What can we eat to decrease our cholesterol? What are the top 4 things we can do to reduce the chances of getting Alzeheimer’s disease? Today’s episode with Dr. Matthew Dawson - the CEO and Co-Founder of Wild Health - is a special one. In this episode Dr. Dawson and I dive into my bloodwork results, my genetic...

The surprising science behind sleep - what causes us to fall asleep, what is REM sleep for, what is NREM sleep for, and what are the 3 biggest health benefits of sleep? Today’s episode is part 1 of 3 on sleep. Today we’ll talk about sleep science, part 2 will be above 5 bad habits to avoid, and part 3 will be 6 strategies to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. You’re listening to The Best Y...

What are the top foods that will improve your gut health? If you have poor gut health, what can you eat to restore it? How much of these foods should you be having per week? In today’s episode with Dr. Vincent Pedre, you’re going to learn from a top gut health expert who has been studying in this field for 20+ years. You’ll learn all about gut health, what foods to eat on a weekly basis, and how m...

What should you be eating, how much of it, and when in order to put on lean muscle mass? Today’s episode is part 2 of how to build muscle. Last week we talked about how to train in order to build muscle and today we’ll talk about the nutrition principles to follow to build muscle. You’re going to learn: -        How many carbs, protein, and fats you should be eating. -        You’re going to learn...

What we eat and/or don’t eat impacts how we consume alcohol. Learn about how you can change what you eat so you can change your relationship with alcohol. Learn how alcohol impacts our health, and how to heal from long-term alcohol use! Dr. Brooke Scheller is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, the founder of Functional Sobriety, and the author of How to Eat to Change How You Drink. After finding free...

How do you train to build muscle? In today’s episode you’re going to learn the exact principles to follow if you’re looking to build muscle. My current goal - I’m in Week 2 of 10 at the time of this recording - is to put on 3-8 lbs of muscle mass over a 10 week period. And today I’m going to breakdown the science of building muscle from a training perspective and next week I’ll do it from a nutrit...

How can you make sure your hormone levels are where they should be? Today you’re going to learn from the Food Freedom and Fertility expert Lindsey Lusson about what damages female hormone health, how to eat to regain your period, the dangers of undereating, the role fat plays in our hormone health and more! Lindsey is a Registered Dietitian, momma, Christian wife, and food freedom enthusiast. She...

How can we reduce the negative effects alcohol has on our health? In today’s episode you’re going to learn tips and strategies for how to drink less, what you can do before you drink to lessen the impact, what you can do after you drink - when you're hungover - to lessen the severity of it, and more. And today…well…I’m going to get a little open and vulnerable with you and I’m a little nervous...

How can we eliminate the unwanted inflammation in our body? All of us, for one reason or another, experience inflammation inside of our body. Our bodies can handle small bouts of inflammation every once in awhile, but when inflammation becomes chronic, that’s when we really start to experience issues. Issues like bloating, hormone imbalances, fatigue, and many other health stressors can hold you b...

How does alcohol impact our brain and body? In today’s episode you’re going to learn how alcohol impacts your ability to lose weight, how it impacts your: -       Stress hormones -       Sex hormones -       Gut health and -       Your ability to sleep You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best You. My name is Nick Carri...

When you can’t board your flight, how do you persist forward with grace? When they lose your luggage, how do you still hike a mountain in Russia? When life throws you a curveball after curveball, how do you prevent the downward spiral and stay resilient? Well, Jenn Drummond is the absolute Queen at this - so get ready to learn from the first woman in history to climb The 7 Second Summits! And oh y...