Cardio doesn’t have to be confusing. In this episode, Nick walks you through the 4 key types of cardio training, how to split up low vs. high intensity during the week, and how to optimize your approach to burn fat, improve endurance, and take care of your heart. Plus, get the lowdown on whether a weighted vest is worth it and leave with a full cardio training template.

What You’ll Learn:

● The 4 cardio training buckets and what they’re each good for

● How much low vs. high intensity cardio you need

● Whether a weighted vest helps or hurts your progress

● A step-by-step weekly cardio schedule to follow

● Why cardio training is one of the best investments in your healthspan

📢 Call to Action:

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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/

Trying to lose fat and eat enough protein? It’s a tricky combo—but not if you follow the right approach. In this episode, Nick shares how to fuel your body properly while staying in a calorie deficit, why this matters for body composition, and the 5 most effective food strategies to make this simple and sustainable.

What You’ll Learn:

● Why protein and a calorie deficit must go hand-in-hand for fat loss

● How to calculate your calorie and protein goals

● What foods to focus on (and what to avoid)

● How to use ChatGPT to create your own high-protein meal plan

● The biggest mistakes people make—and how to avoid them

📢 Call to Action:

Join me for the Best You Retreat happening January 8–11, 2026. This is the ultimate experience to master your habits, your health, and your mindset.

DM me “Retreat” on Instagram to get started.

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The ChatGPT Prompt:

I need to consume _____ calories per day if I want to lose weight in a healthy way. In order for me to lose weight and maintain muscle, I want to eat adequate amounts of protein. My daily protein intake should be ____g of protein per day. Can you build out 3 unique breakfast, lunch, and dinner combinations that would lead me to hitting my calorie and macro goals? Please tell me how to do this.

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

Working out every day? It’s not for everyone—but for some, it’s a non-negotiable. In today’s episode, Nick shares the perfect 7-day training split for high-performers who want to work out daily without overtraining. Whether your goal is aesthetics, strength, or performance, this plan balances intensity, recovery, and purpose—so you feel better and look better than ever.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

● Why working out 7 days a week can work—and who it’s for

● The optimal way to structure each day for recovery, results, and longevity

● Why rest days don’t always have to mean no movement

● The biggest mistake people make when training too often

● How to blend full-body strength, cardio, and mobility work in one week

🎯 Want to build more structure, momentum, and intention into your life?

Come to the Best You Retreat—January 8–11, 2026.

Register now at: nickcarrier.com/bestyouretreat

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if it helped you.

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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 today’s solo episode, Nick reveals 6 critical truths about weight loss that too many people overlook. Whether you're just getting started or you've been chasing your goal for a while, these principles will help you cut through the confusion and get real results. This is the mindset and strategy shift you need to create long-term success.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

● Why eating less isn't always the answer

● How weight loss progress actually works (hint: not linear)

● The importance of protein and fiber (and how much you need)

● What scale fluctuations really mean—and what to focus on instead

● Why snacking, alcohol, and weekends can erase a week's worth of work

● Why consistency beats perfection every single time

🎯 Want to put these principles into practice?

Join me and other high-performers at the Best You Retreat, January 8–11, 2026. It’s the perfect way to start the year with clarity, momentum, and a step-by-step plan for becoming the best version of yourself.

Register today at: nickcarrier.com/bestyouretreat

👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode if it helped you.

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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/