[Podcast Recap] Defeating Can’t: How Coaching Helped Me Reclaim My Energy and Focus

Andy Bestwick sits down with Coach Jason Carnagie—a wellness coach with a PhD in biomedical science—for an honest exploration of what it means to reclaim well-being.

What starts as a personal low point transforms into a journey of growth, mindset, and motivation. Whether you're curious about coaching or navigating your own life reset, this episode offers something real.

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 Highlights from the Episode:

1. “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.”
Andy reflects on how this quote—originally from his college track days—resonated during a difficult chapter in life, and how it fueled his return to physical and emotional engagement.

2. Meet Jason Carnagie: Scientist Turned Coach
Jason holds a PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. His journey from academia to personal training on Kauai and now wellness coaching is rooted in science and passion for helping people thrive.

3. What Wellness Coaching Really Is
Wellness coaching isn’t therapy. It’s not a bootcamp. It’s a conversation-based process that helps you align your actions with your values—by asking better questions, tracking behaviors, and building sustainable habits.

4. Why Mindset Is the Real Game-Changer
Jason explains how coaching helps shift from "what's wrong" to "what's possible" using principles of positive psychology. Progress begins when you start noticing what is working—and building from there.

5. The CAN. Mindset in Practice
Andy shares how the coaching process helped him regain consistency, get better sleep, and reconnect with purpose—not just as a client, but as a believer in the Spirit of CAN.

📲 Connect with Jason:

Instagram: @jasoncarnegie_IF

LinkedIn: Jason Carnagie on LinkedIn

DM him with questions or just say hello—he’s open to real conversations.

🙌 Final Thoughts:
This episode isn’t just about fitness—it’s about reclaiming your will to engage, grow, and thrive. If you’ve ever struggled with where to begin, you’re not alone. This podcast is your nudge forward. Because CAN.