Episodes

Coach Brian joins Uncle Marv on The Unhealthy Podcast to talk about men who pour everything into work and stop paying attention to their own health. He breaks down his Core Four of nutrition, movement, hydration and sleep. He also explains his middle gear mentality for men stuck in all or nothing dieting. One client named Andy lost 38 pounds in 100 days by walking 10000 steps a day. That added up to 1 million steps by the end of the program.

Mike is 59 years old. He lost his mother to dementia in February, started a new job and had his daughter's wedding coming up. He joined the Call To Rise 100-Day Challenge and lost 15 to 17 pounds. He dropped close to 12% body fat and took 2 inches off his waist. He did it with portion control, more protein and 100 ounces of water a day. He also lost his craving for bread along the way.

Coach Brian joins Terraine on the Behind The Shades podcast to talk about men's health after 40. Fitness and nutrition slip first. Sleep and fat loss follow. Brian still trains inside a packed schedule. He does barn workouts and workouts with friends. He exercises with his kids and works from a bike desk. He also breaks down how convenience food, desk snacking and stress push men off track. Those habits raise the risk for type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

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.

Most men know sleep matters, but very few understand what they should actually fix. In this episode of Driven For Health, I sit down with Nick Lambe, known as The Online Sleep Coach, for a practical conversation about sleep, recovery, and why so many men over 40 have accepted poor sleep as normal. We talk about why sleep is about more than getting enough hours. Nick breaks down the key areas that matter most: sleep duration, sleep continuity, sleep regularity, and your relationship with sleep....

Dusty Holcomb is an executive coach who works with CEOs through major turning points. He started endurance sports 17 years ago after getting bored at the gym. He signed up for an Ironman one day after finishing his first sprint triathlon. Dusty trains leaders to decide in advance what matters, then give themselves permission to say yes and no. Brian shares his own habit of picturing himself 5 years out and pulling that version of himself forward today.

Dive deep into the health challenges faced by men over 40, particularly those juggling demanding careers and personal lives. Designed for business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men, this episode offers practical strategies to regain control of your health. With over 20 years of coaching experience, I share insights on how daily habits like movement, nutrition, and stress management can significantly enhance your performance both at work and in life. We discuss the importance of setting achi...

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.

Jeff Goldberg has worked in sales for 50 years. He owns and leads the Sales Confidence Lab. It is a 12-week program for coaches, consultants and business owners. He also co-authored Leverage Your Laziness and How to Be Your Own Coach! His biggest takeaway is that confidence is key in sales and life, plus romance and health. Jeff and Brian compare sales growth to fat loss. Both move forward through small, repeatable wins instead of one big leap.

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."

Trent Brock battled terminal cancer three times. Surgeons removed his entire pelvis on one side and told him he would never walk again. Doctors wanted to amputate his leg, but Trent refused and spent over 5 years on crutches instead. He rode an exercise bike more than 1500 miles to rebuild his strength. Trent now hosts The Conquerors Crew podcast and coaches others through five pillars of transformation.

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.

This episode is for the man who has been putting a lot into work and family and knows his health has taken a hit because of it. Brian sits down with Funk Roberts to talk about what really changes for men after 40 and why more men start dealing with lower energy, weight gain, poor recovery, worse sleep, less focus, and more frustration with their body and health. It is a practical conversation for business owners, entrepreneurs, and driven men who are trying to lead well, stay productive, and ke...

Coach Brandon Day joins Brian to talk about pain after 40. He explains that pain is a signal from your brain, not proof of aging. Brandon uses an idea called the threat bucket. Poor sleep, a poor diet and job stress all add to it. Dehydration is one of the biggest threats. Brandon compares dehydrated muscle to beef jerky in your calf. The body can survive weeks without food but only about 3 days without water. On the other end of the spectrum sits flow state, the optimal state Brian has chased since 2017.

Coach Brian hits 100 episodes with a special guest, his daughter Emeline. She grabs the mic and asks him a string of fun questions. He'd fly or use telekinesis as a superpower. He would eat fettuccine and frozen broccoli forever. His advice to clients doubles as his own reminder: be persistent and push through. Emeline danced for 6 years and has beaten her dad at arm wrestling more than once. It took Brian just over 6 months to reach 100 episodes.

If you're a driven man in your 40s or 50s running a business and trying to stay on top of your health, you've probably made this swap at some point. Diet soda instead of regular. A zero sugar protein bar on the way out the door. A sweetener packet dropped into your morning coffee. It feels like the right call. The question is whether it's actually supporting your fat loss, your energy, and your focus or quietly getting in the way. In this episode, Coach Brian Parana walks through the actual res...

Type 2 Diabetes and What Is A CGM And How Do You Use Them This episode is for driven men with type 2 diabetes who want steady energy, better blood sugar, and clear data they can act on. If you are a business owner or entrepreneur in your 40s or 50s, this conversation connects your metabolic health directly to your energy, focus, and daily performance at work and at home. Your A1C gives you a three month average. What it does not show you is what your blood sugar does during a stressful work c...

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...

Most men living with type 2 diabetes were never given a real explanation of what is happening inside their body. They were told their blood sugar was too high, handed a list of things to cut from their diet, and sent home. For business owners and driven men who need to understand how something works before they can commit to fixing it, that answer has never been enough. This episode fills that gap. Brian Parana has spent 23 years coaching high-performing men through metabolic health, fat loss,...

In this episode of Driven For Health, Brian sits down with Rion Westfall to talk about the connection between health, leadership, and business performance. If you are a business owner, entrepreneur, or driven man trying to build something meaningful, this conversation will hit home. Brian and Rion break down why so many men push their health to the side while chasing results, and how that decision quietly hurts energy, focus, decision-making, productivity, and long-term performance. You will ...

In this episode of Driven For Health, Brian sits down with Danny Mendoza to talk about how he went from feeling sluggish, overweight, and pre-diabetic at 249 pounds to losing 37 pounds while training for a ruck marathon. Danny breaks down what actually helped him change. He simplified his nutrition, stopped chasing complicated meal plans, and built a routine he could stick to as a busy dad and Air Force. This conversation gets into the real work of change, including how to handle social eating,...

Most nonprofits spend decades trying to make a real impact. Andy Shepperd found success almost immediately in his local community. Through Project OutRun, he’s changing pediatric cancer treatment by using shoes to inspire hope, build community, and raise awareness. The results are impressive. In this episode, you’ll learn how designing custom sneakers for a young girl with cancer led to a movement that has supported over 10,000 families across the United States. Andy shares the story of the ...

Today Coach Brian goes deep on a symptom most men experience and almost none ever bring up with their doctor when it comes to type 2 diabetes. This is not a surface-level conversation. Brian breaks down the three separate mechanisms driving erectile dysfunction in men with type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance, and why understanding the difference between them changes everything about treatment and recovery. You will also learn why the standard medication backup plan works for roughly half the...

In this episode, Albert Butler, Father of 4 and CPA, shares his journey of understanding the connection between health and wealth. He discusses how life transitions can be challenging, especially when health issues arise, and how these moments can lead to a stronger sense of purpose. Albert introduces the "thesis of life" framework, which helps clarify goals across health, relationships, and finances. He explains how using tools like SWAT analysis can identify strengths and weaknesses, buildi...