The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

What are the benefits of taking cold showers and is it worth doing for you? I’m pumped about today’s episode because I spent hours on this. I spent hours researching the science behind cold showers, the benefits they provide for our mental health, metabolic health, and performance and I’ve distilled it into a 10-week plan just for you - so you can experience the benefits for yourself. Cold Showers...

If you have gut issues or poor energy levels what should you do to heal? If you’re a constant people pleaser, how can you set boundaries so that you don’t feel guilty? In today’s episode you’ll learn all about how to handle gut health testing, and how to set boundaries so that you can take care of the most important person in your life – you! You’ll learn about: -       What information you get fr...

Why do so many people fluctuate so drastically with their motivation? How is my ½ marathon goal the exact same as my goal of planning a great wedding? In today’s episode you’re going to learn about how to sustain motivation from one goal to the next. You’re going to learn what most people do wrong when they’re approaching their wedding day. And you’ll get some insight into my life. You’re listenin...

If you want to put on muscle, what should you eat and how much? If you want to lose body fat, what should you eat and how much? How dangerous is saturated fat and cholesterol? Today’s episode is a masterclass by the best of the best - Stan Efferding. You’ll learn exactly what to eat and how much to eat if you’re looking to put on muscle and if you’re looking to lose body fat. And you’ll learn abou...

What are some good tips for meal prepping? By the end of this episode you’re going to know why everyone should meal prep to at least some extent, you’re going to learn how to meal prep, what to meal prep, and I’ll give you some specific examples of meals to meal prep at the end. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits you need to look and feel like your Best...

How do our iodine levels impact our thyroid health? In this episode you’re going to learn all about thyroid health. What causes thyroid issues like hypothyroidism, how you can prevent them from happening and how to reverse them if they do. Dr. Alan Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist focusing on Thyroid care. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose recent title i...

What is the best thing to eat after you workout? And how soon after do you need to eat? By the end of this episode you’ll know why post workout nutrition is critical to optimal recovery, what you need to eat, how much of it you should have, and when you should have it. Looking for an at-home fitness program that holds you accountable to working out and eating healthy? Try out the 1-Week FREE Trial...

How does food impact your brain and mental health? After this episode you’re going to learn about what foods are damaging to the brain, what to eat for optimal brain health and if Alzheimer’s and Dementia are all genetic or if you can prevent them. Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard-trained, board-certified psychiatrist specializing in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her passion is empowering peop...

What is the best thing to eat before you workout? Today I give you 4 options of what to eat before you workout based on: -       Your goals -       What time you workout -       What you prefer Looking for an at-home fitness program that holds you accountable to working out and eating healthy? Try out the 1-Week FREE Trial of the 10-Week Transformation and receive: -       3 workouts -       Break...

How do we repair our gut microbiome? After this episode you’re going to learn about what internal factors of health affect how you look and how you feel. You’re going to learn about how to improve your gut health, manage your cortisol levels, and more! Allen Cress is the co-owner of Metabolic Mentor University where he provides curriculum to other health professionals so they can get great results...

How can you create a morning routine and stick to it consistently?  By the end of this episode you will learn what my morning routine is, how I came up with it, and the different questions you can ask yourself in order to build out a routine that works for you.  Time Stamps: Five Transformative Parts of My Morning Routine 1:26 A Morning Routine for Transformative Results 5:48 You’re listening to T...

How To Strength Train Safely And Effectively As You Age. In this episode, you’ll learn about how strength training for looks differs from strength training for longevity. You’ll learn about some of the most under trained muscle groups that need to be trained to prevent injury and more! Austin is a former bodybuilding professional who now focuses on strength training for longevity rather than just...

By the end of this episode you’ll know why some people do intermittent fasting, what the potential benefits are, who fasting is for and not for, and how long you should potentially do it for. 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’m an entrepreneur and fitness trainer who has coac...

Netflix recently released a new docu-series titled, You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment. Today, I want to share my personal review of the series so that you know what’s true, what’s not true, what to listen to, and what to ignore. After listening you’ll be equipped to look at the docu-series and not be misinformed. You’re listening to The Best You Podcast, where we teach you the healthy habits...

Are carbs good or bad? Today you’ll learn the truth and you’ll learn what should determine who eats carbs, what kinds of carbs to eat and when to eat and not eat them. Welcome to the Best You Podcast, My name is Nick Carrier and I’m an entrepreneur and fitness trainer who has coached over 500 people through my program - The 10-Week Transformation. If you want to lose 7-15lbs between January and Ma...

Why is taking a food sensitivity test a crucial step in your health journey? What does it tell you, what can you learn from it and what changes should you make because of it? Our guest today, Dr. Stephen Cabral, is a Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and founder of the Cabral Wellness Institute and StephenCabral.com. Today in Dr. Cabral’s practice uses Functional Medicine lab testing and Perso...

A short and sweet message to you to start your Christmas week off right! A few of the messages: Remember the reason for the season Keep perspective Make today “not as bad as it could be” Welcome to the Best You Podcast, My name is Nick Carrier and I’m an entrepreneur and fitness trainer who has coached over 500 people through my program - The 10-Week Transformation.   If you want to lose 7-15lbs b...

Should you set massive goals or realistic goals in 2024? In this episode I’ll break down the 4 criteria that should influence when you should set massive goals vs. when to set realistic goals. Welcome to the Best You Podcast, My name is Nick Carrier and I’m an entrepreneur and fitness trainer who has coached over 500 people through my program - The 10-Week Transformation. If you want to lose 7-15l...

How to Get Back To Fitness Postpartum After Ashley had 3 children (including a set of giant twins), she didn't recognize her body. The twins shook her foundation, took such a toll on her body, and her sense of self. She struggled with diastasis recti—a "separation" of the abdominal wall—but has worked hard to learn to love her stomach again in its new form and reconnect with her core....

How many calories do you burn in a day? In this episode, I’m going to break down the 4 factors that determine how many calories you burn on a daily basis. I’ll define all 4, talk about how big of factor they are, and how you can modify them so they work for you and not against you. Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is made up of 4 factors: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) BMR accounts for 60-70% of...

Today we are giving you the Best of 2023. We are going to give you the most popular clips from our most popular episodes of this year! First you’ll hear from Gary Brecka who is the Co-Founder & Chief Human Biologist at 10X Health who has helped thousands of people implement the right routines to optimize their biology. You’ll hear from him about simple habits that will allow you to live longer...

How can you be sure to not gain 5-10 lbs during the month of December? In this episode I’m going to break down the 3 reasons why so many people add on weight during December, and what you can do to avoid that. I’ll teach you how to approach: Holiday Parties - with 7 unique strategies Receiving Food “Gifts” Maintaining A Regular Exercise Schedule Welcome to the Best You Podcast, My name is Nick Car...

How To Be Disciplined Rather Than Obsessive With Nutrition? Jessika is a Registered Dietitian with a master's degree in Nutrition, a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian-Supervisor.  She teaches people about nutrition using her Empowered Eating Method, which consists of biofeedback and science-supported nutrition that is fueled by your...

Do you struggle to eat healthy on the weekends? Here’s how to fix it. In this episode I’m going to break down a strategy that has proven to be successful with 100s of people and it’s called The 5 Weekend Meals. It’ll allow you to eat healthier on the weekends and not wake up Monday morning feeling like you erased all of your progress from the previous week.  Welcome to the Best You Podcast, My nam...

What are the best habits to form to help you lose fat, build muscle, and live longer?  Today I’m doing a solo episode on 14 habits that will revolutionize your health and your body composition. There will be 3 sections of habits including nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle. And lastly, I will tell you how to implement these habits so you can achieve whatever your specific goal is. In this episode:...