After 7.5 years, over 750 episodes, and countless incredible conversations, The Best You Podcast is hitting pause.

In this special and emotional final episode of the show (for now), Nick explains why he’s stepping away from the podcast, what’s next for Best You, and why this decision—while incredibly difficult—feels like the right move at the right time.

You’ll hear the story behind the decision, the passion behind the pivot, and the vision for what’s ahead: opening Best You HQ in 2026. This isn’t a goodbye forever—it’s a focused shift toward building something even bigger.

What’s Inside This Episode:

● Why this is the final episode of The Best You Podcast

● How hard it was to make the decision to pause

● Why full focus is going toward opening Best You HQ

● Gratitude for the guests, listeners, and community

● What’s next for the Best You mission

Thank You.

Whether you’ve listened to one episode or a hundred, whether you’ve been a guest or a supporter from the sidelines—thank you. Your support has meant the world, and this next chapter wouldn’t be possible without it.

If you want to stay connected, follow Nick on Instagram @carrier_bestyou and keep an eye out for updates on the opening of Best You HQ in Nashville.

We’ll see you soon.

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

🎯 If you want to improve your digestion, support your immune system, or heal your gut once and for all—this episode is a must-listen.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/drbulsiewiczbestyou

Links:

Book: Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health

https://theguthealthmd.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theguthealthmd

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguthealthmd_

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theguthealthmd

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Dr. JJ Peterson—bestselling author, professor, host of The Badass Softie podcast, and former Head of StoryBrand.

JJ brings the perfect blend of humor, humility, and heart as he shares how discouraged he became watching leaders who failed to lead with integrity, empathy, or energy—and why he pivoted to build a new brand and mission that teaches leaders to be both ambitious and emotionally intelligent.

This episode is full of real-life insight—not just from JJ’s career as a communications expert, but from his recent personal transformation as a new husband and sudden stepdad to four kids. He shares what it means to live out a hero’s mindset and be a guide, how to stop playing the victim, and how to build trust through consistency and ownership.

What You’ll Learn:

● Why JJ left the corporate world to build something more unique to him

● What the best leaders do differently (and what bad leaders get wrong)

● How to live and lead without a victim mentality

● The difference between being a hero and being a guide

● What it’s like becoming a stepdad of 4 overnight—and how it’s shaped him

● How to lead at work and at home with strength and softness

🎯 This episode is part leadership playbook, part life wisdom, and all heart.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/jjpetersonbestyou

Links:

http://drjjpeterson.com

Instagram: @drjjpeterson @badasssoftiepod

Badass Softie Podcast on all the platforms:

- Spotify

- Apple Podcast

- YouTube