In this special episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with longtime mentor and friend Scott Miller and his 15-year-old son Thatcher for a refreshingly honest conversation about parenting. Scott and Thatcher have just released a book sharing 30 raw insights into his experiences as a father—complete with mistakes, missteps, and meaningful lessons. At the end of each chapter, Thatcher shares his own candid thoughts, giving us a rare glimpse into how parenting choices feel from the child’s perspective.

If you’re a parent in the thick of it, this episode and book is for you. If you’re a soon to be parent and want to get a jumpstart on some best practices, then tune in. Or if your kids have grown up and you want to learn how to transition to more of a friend to them, then tune in, too. This conversation is equal parts heartwarming, humorous, and profoundly insightful.

What You’ll Learn:

● What it’s been like for Scott and Thatcher to write this book together

● How to find the balance of “controlling” vs. “responsible boundaries” as a parent

● How to raise respectful kids (even when it’s hard)

● How to raise gentlemen in an increasingly ungentlemanlike world

● Tools and exercises you can do with your own family like “tech-free Sunday,” how to come up with core values as a family

● How to teach your kids financial responsibility

🎯 Don’t miss this one—it might make you laugh, cry, and rethink how you show up as a parent.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/scottandthatchermillerbestyou

Grab the book: Parenting: Wrong Turns, Right Lessons: 30 INSIGHTS to Build Lifelong Influence and Relationships with Your Children

Eating less is not better—and in this episode, Nick breaks down why that mindset could be hurting your fat loss, your energy, and your metabolism.

You’ll learn what actually happens to your metabolism when you chronically under-eat, why “skinny” doesn’t mean “healthy,” and what to do if you feel like your body has stopped responding after years of restrictive eating.

🔑 What you’ll learn:

● How your body adapts to low calorie intake

● Why chronic under-eating stalls fat loss long-term

● How to fix a damaged metabolism and fuel your body with confidence

🎯 Workshops You Can Join:

● Fat Loss Forever Workshop – Wednesday, August 13th at 12pm CT

➡️ nickcarrier.com/fatloss

● Build Your Intentional Life Workshop – Wednesday, August 20th at 5pm CT

➡️ nickcarrier.com/intentional

📺 Watch this next:

https://youtu.be/Gy98VJabWu4

In this episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick sits down with Nick Pellegrino, the heart and soul behind Mangia Nashville—a three-hour, family-style Italian feast that’s more than just a dinner; it’s a cultural experience. Inspired by his roots in New York catering, Italian travels, and holiday meals with family, Pellegrino has created a restaurant environment that exudes warmth, tradition, and belonging.

What began as a pop-up event in 2011 has become a must-have experience in Nashville. We discuss how Nick built Mangia’s one-of-a-kind culture, the challenges he faced during COVID (including announcing a closure), and why his approach to food, family, and service continues to leave a lasting impact.

What You’ll Learn:

● How Mangia Nashville started as an experiment and turned into a movement

● Why the experience matters more than just the food

● The intentional culture of family, joy, and service Nick created with his team

● Lessons in resilience from almost closing post-COVID

● How to lead with passion and stay true to your roots in business

🎯 If you love food, family, or want to learn how to build a business with heart—this one’s for you.

👉 Listen now: www.nickcarrier.com/nickpellegrinobestyou

And if you live in Nashville or ever visit Nashville, you should go checkout Mangia Nashville located at:

701 Craighead St, Nashville, TN

You can book your reservation today by going to: www.mangianashville.com

Follow Mangia:

Instagram: @mangianashville

Facebook: Mangia Nashville