The Best You Podcast with Nick Carrier

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz—New York Times bestselling author, award-winning gastroenterologist, founder of 38TERA, and one of the world’s leading voices in gut health. Dr. B is passionate about helping people understand the foundational role their gut plays in both everyday health and long-term disease prevention. We dive deep into the microbiome, the gut lining, the immune system, and how they’re all connected. Dr. B explains how conditions like constipation, bloating, diarrhea, IBS, and more are often rooted in gut dysfunction—and most importantly, what to do about it. From how much fiber you should eat daily to how GLP-1s (like Ozempic and Wegovy) are affecting your gut, this conversation is packed with cutting-edge insight and practical takeaways. What You’ll Learn: ● What your gut microbiome is and why it matters for your entire body ● How your gut lining affects immunity, inflammation, and long-term health ● How many different plants to eat each week for optimal microbiome diversity ● How much fiber Dr. B recommends daily (and why most of us fall short) ● How GLP-1 drugs are impacting digestion and gut health ● First steps to take if you're dealing with constipation, diarrhea, IBS, or general gut dysfunction

In this Best You Podcast episode, Nick sits down with Bishop Kevin Foreman—affectionately known as The People’s Bishop—a pastor, entrepreneur, speaker, and visionary leader whose energy and faith are absolutely contagious. From his humble beginnings in Memphis to leading a thriving church and movement that spans across multiple states, Bishop Foreman’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and unwavering faith. He’s not just a spiritual leader—he’s a man who lives his message, having lost over 120 pounds through discipline, self-belief, and commitment to walking in God’s “shalom”—where nothing is missing, nothing is lacking, nothing is broken, and all is well. This conversation covers everything from mindset and ministry to decision-making, discipline, and daily faith practices. What You’ll Learn: ● Religion vs. Spirituality - how he defines the two and why it matters ● Easing the Burden - The biggest mindset shift that helped ease the burden he was putting on himself as a Pastor ● Decision Making in Faith - How he uses the Bible, prayer, and conversation with God in decision making ● Lifestyle Change - The changes he made to lose 120 pounds and stay healthy 🎯 This episode will fire you up, fill you with hope, and help you align your mind, body, and spirit to live your best life. 👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/bishopforemanbestyou Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bishopforeman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bishopforeman/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bishopforeman Website: BishopForeman.com

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jason Stacy—a world-class high-performance coach, speaker, and advisor to elite athletes and high-stakes leaders. Jason’s resume is elite: he’s been coaching Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s #1-ranked women’s tennis player for 7 years and his work has been featured in Netflix’s Break Point, ESPN, and Good Morning America. But Jason’s wisdom isn’t just academic—it’s earned. He shares his journey from being homeless at 13 to becoming one of the most sought-after performance coaches on the planet. His integrated approach blends behavioral science, somatic awareness, and martial arts philosophy to help the best in the world show up under pressure. In this conversation, Jason opens up about: ● How Aryna Sabalenka finally won her first Grand Slam title ● What she does in the moment to keep emotions from derailing her performance ● How they fixed her infamous 2022 service struggles ● The 3 non-negotiables she must manage each week to stay sharp ● How she deals with external pressure and internal expectations ● How to coach and support someone when the stakes couldn’t be higher

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Jess Cerra, former pro cyclist and current VP of Product & Community Development at Alete Active Nutrition. Jess is also the creator of JoJé Bar, a gluten-free, great-tasting energy bar built for serious performance. With over a decade of elite cycling experience and now a leading voice in sports nutrition innovation, Jess brings the perfect blend of science, strategy, and real-world experience. This episode is a goldmine for endurance athletes—or anyone looking to train smarter, fuel better, and perform at a higher level. What You’ll Learn: ● What Jess eats in a typical day of heavy training ● How to fuel before, during, and after endurance events ● How your training should evolve throughout the year (intensity vs. volume) ● What it takes to peak at the right time for a race ● Her mental strategies for pushing through pain and staying focused ● Why most electrolyte drinks are inefficient—and what to do instead 🎯 Whether you're running your first half marathon or prepping for a full Ironman, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways that will elevate your performance. 👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/jesscerrabestyou www.saltstick.com aletenutrition.com Instagram: @jesscerra, @saltstick, @thelastbestride

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Patrick Leddin—former U.S. Army Captain, entrepreneur, professor, and now co-author (with James Patterson) of the upcoming book Disrupt Everything – and Win: Take Control of Your Future. This conversation is a practical guide for anyone feeling stuck in the status quo and unsure if it's time to take a leap. Patrick shares how to assess disruption in your life—whether it’s your career, your relationships, or your goals—and gives frameworks to help you navigate major decisions with confidence. You’ll also hear the incredible story of how he came to co-write a book with the best-selling author of all time, James Patterson. What You’ll Learn: ● Why the status quo can be the biggest threat to your growth ● When to embrace “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” vs. when to disrupt everything ● How to methodically navigate major life decisions—like leaving your job ● Real-life tools and frameworks to face uncertainty with clarity ● The wild story of how Patrick partnered with James Patterson on their new book 🎯 If you’ve been feeling stuck, itching for change, or struggling with indecision—this episode will give you both the mindset and the method to move forward. 👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/patrickleddinbestyou Links: PatrickLeddin.com Disrupt Everything―and Win: Take Control of Your Future Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickleddin/

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Katie Hardie, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, FDN Practitioner, and founder of My PEAK—a company that helps performance-driven individuals optimize their energy, nutrition, and body composition using personalized, data-driven strategies. Katie explains how your metabolic type plays a major role in determining which foods fuel you best, how hungry you feel, and how stable your energy is throughout the day. She dives into how macronutrient ratios, hormone balance, and lifestyle all interact to affect metabolism—and shares how you can finally get clarity on what your body actually needs. Plus, she gets real about detoxing (what it really means), cooking with kids, and building a healthier household without extremes or gimmicks. What You’ll Learn: ● How metabolic typing helps you choose the right foods for your body ● Why calories in vs. calories out is incomplete—but not wrong ● The role of hormones like insulin and cortisol in your energy and metabolism ● How to detox naturally with foods and avoid “detox traps” ● Simple ways to reintroduce cooking into your family culture ● Why teaching kids to cook might be one of the healthiest habits you build 🎯 This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck with their energy, metabolism, or food choices—and for families looking to build a healthier rhythm together. 👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/katiehardiebestyou Links: www.mypeak365.com Insta: @mypeak365

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Mollie Engelhart—a chef, regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, mother of four, and author of the upcoming book Debunked by Nature: How a Vegan-Chef-Turned-Regenerative-Farmer Discovered That Mother Nature Is Conservative. Mollie brings a unique, bold voice to the conversation about health, food, family, and the systems we live within. She shares what it’s really like raising four kids under the age of 10 on a working farm, why she left behind a vegan lifestyle, and how nature itself changed her worldview. This conversation dives into deep topics like our declining birth rates, the disconnection from nature in modern life, and her candid thoughts on the Make America Healthy Again movement. What You’ll Learn: ● Why Mollie shifted from vegan chef to regenerative farmer ● What she means when she says “Mother Nature is conservative” ● Why birth rates are declining—and what we can do about it ● How to feel more integrated with nature (in a very practical way) ● The pros and cons of the MAHA movement ● How to raise grounded kids in an increasingly artificial world 🎯 This is one of the most thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on the show. Come with an open mind—and you’ll leave with a fresh perspective. 👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/mollieengelhartbestyou Links: https://debunkedbynature.com/pre-order @talktomollie: https://www.instagram.com/talktomollie/ @sovereigntyranch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sovereigntyranch/ https://www.sovereigntyranch.com/

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 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

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/johnrusinbestyou2Pre-Order Now and Receive Exclusive Bonuses!https://becomeunbreakable.com/bookbonus/ Preview the Book Here:https://painfreetraining.com/ The Unbreakable Training Apphttps://becomeunbreakable.com/ Train with Dr. Rusinhttps://www.drjohnrusincoaching.com/ Dr. John Rusin Websitehttps://drjohnrusin.com/ Dr. John Rusin on Instagram: 360K+ Followershttps://www.instagram.com/drjohnrusin/

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.

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. 👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/austinhankwitzbestyouListen to Rich Habits Podcast on Spotify@richhabitspodcast on Instagram @austinhankwitz on Instagram richhabitspodcast.com