Live Coaching Episodes

Coach Brian brings his weekly roundtable to the mic. He shares what he learned from sleep coach Nick Lambe in episode 110. The group breaks down sleep quality: duration, continuity and regularity. Mike has worn a CPAP since a sleep apnea diagnosis 6 years ago. Chris hates his CPAP and throws it off most nights. Nick's three P framework covers what starts poor sleep and what keeps it going. The men also share their real setups: ear pillows, knee pillows and sleep masks.

Coach Brian runs a live roundtable for men in the Call To Rise program. One member dropped from 230 to 220 pounds in three weeks after finding Brian through the podcast. The group tracks progress with an app called Coach Catalyst. Brian breaks fat loss down to two things: eat 1800 calories or less, or hit 10000 steps or more. After a big meal like pizza, the men either walk it off or skip carbs for 18 hours and eat protein and vegetables instead.

Dominic is 47 and works in law enforcement. He teaches a 5 a.m. jiu-jitsu class four days a week and coaches wrestling from November to March. He also trains pro wrestling, a gift his wife gave him one Father's Day. Dominic carries 40 to 50 extra pounds despite his active life. He and Brian dig into real numbers: an eating window of 2 to 8:30, black coffee in the morning and 140 to 160 grams of protein a day. Brian's rule guides the plan: "What you do in two weeks, you do in two months, you do in two years."

Michael started the program three weeks ago. He now has less inflammation, fewer aches and no more brain fog by the second half of his workday. One member is down 3 pounds despite prepping meals for a third child. Brandon is down 4 to 6 pounds and lost a quarter inch off his waist after buying his own scale. One man in the military avoids CBD and even poppy seeds because he can test positive on a drug screen. He keeps his supplements simple: just creatine and protein powder.

When schedules get busy, the basics health habits often fall off to the sidelines. If you are struggling to maintain your weight loss, nutrition, and fitness goals right now, this episode provides a clear path forward. We are discussing straightforward strategies to help you regain your momentum. Today, Coach Brian talks with participants from the Call to Rise 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge. They discuss the specific, incremental changes that produced measurable results. One participant lost 30 po...

In this episode, we dive into the practical strategies that can transform your approach to health and wellness. As a seasoned health coach with over 20 years of experience, I've guided thousands of individuals towards achieving their goals. Today, we focus on the power of mindset and the impact of small, consistent habits.We'll explore how the language you use and the mindset you adopt can significantly influence your progress. Whether you're dealing with the challenges of travel, a hectic sc...

In this episode of "Driven For Health," Coach Brian Parana shares practical insights from over 20 years of experience in health coaching. This episode is designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men who are looking to improve their health and performance. Danny, a dedicated client, discusses his journey of losing over 25 pounds while training for a ruck marathon. He shares how he balances his social life, training, and recovery without compromising his health. Coach Brian provi...

Most guys underestimate the profound impact their mindset, habits, and community have on health and transformation. What if the key to breaking through your own barriers is just one conversation away? In this episode of Driven for Health, Coach Brian Parana pulls back the curtain on real, raw coaching sessions with men just like you tackling everything from weight loss and discipline to life's biggest challenges. You'll discover how small shifts, like meal prep hacks, mindset resets, or focus...

In Episode 60 of Driven For Health, Coach Brian breaks down how 3 busy men inside The Call To Rise 100 Day Fat Loss Challenge lost a combined 98 pounds in 100 days, without perfect weeks or a complete lifestyle overhaul. This episode is for business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men who are trying to lead at work and at home, but feel their health slipping while the schedule stays packed. If your energy is inconsistent, your focus fades by the afternoon, your productivity drops when stress ...

Episode 59 is for the business owner, entrepreneur, or driven man who can handle hard work all day, but feels like his health and home life keep getting the leftovers. Coach Brian brings back returning guest Coach Jon Sheldon for a live coaching conversation that goes way deeper than workouts. They walk through a simple framework Jon uses with leaders to build clarity and make better decisions under pressure. You’ll hear Brian talk honestly about purpose, vision, what’s actually motivating him...

Hitting Peak Performance with Discipline and Intent This episode is a must-listen for business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men who understand that peak business performance starts with elite men’s health. Coach Brian Parana sits down with client Danny Mendoza to break down his incredible progress in fat loss and fitness, all while navigating a demanding schedule. Danny shares the disciplined nutrition strategy that is fueling his body for a ruck marathon, eating for volume and better foo...

The Holiday Reset After a 30+ Pound Transformation (Lucas Roundtable) In this Call To Rise Round Table coaching session, Brian sits down with Lucas after he wraps up the 100-Day Fat Loss Challenge where he dropped 30+ pounds. Then real life hits. Lucas spends nearly two weeks back home for the holidays, surrounded by parties, sweets, salty food, and a broken routine. The scale jumps up 7 pounds. This episode is the honest behind-the-scenes of what happens next. You will hear how Lucas got res...

Most men in their 40s and 50s look “successful” on paper. Good career. Family. Nice house. But behind the scenes, the weight is piling up. Not just physical weight. Mental and emotional weight too. In this episode of Driven for Health, Coach Brian sits down with Jonathan Sheldon, former Marine infantry squad leader and owner of Bellwood Coaching, to talk about authentic leadership, men’s mental health, and why high-performing men quietly hit a breaking point. Jonathan shares a simple but power...

This is episode 35 of the Driven For Health Podcast and the very first Health Hot Seat. In this episode, I coach a real man, Jeff, whose over 50 who feels stuck with his health. He works hard. He stays busy. He feels like he should be making progress, but the scale is not moving and his energy is not where it should be. This is a live coaching session and not a lecture. We break down his work schedule, stress, sleep, eating habits, and workouts. Then I show him exactly where things are breaki...

The Only Blueprint You Need: A Coach's First Call to End Overwhelm and Start Losing Fat Ever wonder what happens on the first call with a world-class health coach? - Now is your chance to listen in. In this must-listen episode, you get an exclusive, unfiltered look at a client's first coaching session. We cut through the confusion and lay down the exact, simple, step-by-step foundation that eliminates overwhelm and guarantees results for busy, driven men. You'll hear the honest struggles of...