If you’ve ever skipped a workout because your back hurt...
Or told yourself you “just have a bad knee”…
Or felt like your body is falling apart after 35...

This episode is for you.

Dr. Brandon Parker is a chiropractor and strength coach who’s changing the conversation around pain, posture, and movement. In this episode, he breaks down what’s actually going on when you experience pain, and how to work with your body instead of against it.

We cover:

• What causes sciatica, and what actually helps it get better
• Why plantar fasciitis is so tricky to treat (and what finally works)
• The real reason your back hurts—and how to fix it
• Why posture isn’t the villain (and what to focus on instead)
• Whether or not squats and deadlifts are “bad for your back”
• How stress, sleep, and inflammation affect pain
• Simple mobility tips anyone can use, even at your desk

This one’s packed with practical, empowering advice to help you move better, feel better, and stop being afraid of your own body.

Who Should Listen:

• Women over 30 who want to exercise consistently but keep getting sidelined by pain
• Desk workers who feel stiff, tight, or like their posture is “trash”
• Anyone struggling with chronic issues like sciatica, plantar fasciitis, or general back pain
• Anyone who’s ever been told to stop squatting, stop deadlifting, or stop moving

📲 Connect with Dr. Parker:

Instagram: @dr.brandon.parker
Mention this podcast episode if you have follow-up questions—he’s happy to help!

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram

In this episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with Coach Brian Parana—a seasoned nutrition coach and father of four who has traveled to all 50 states and multiple continents—to talk about how to stay on track with your health goals while traveling or celebrating holidays.

With over 20 years of coaching experience, Brian knows exactly how to balance real life with real results. Together, we explore:

• Whether fat loss while traveling is realistic—or if maintenance is the smarter move
• How to set expectations so you stop feeling disappointed or defeated post-trip
• Strategic ways to enjoy indulgent foods without throwing your progress out the window
• His personal non-negotiables when traveling with his family
• How to build movement into vacation without stressing about missing the gym
• What to order at restaurants when you're trying to stay on track
• And why confidence comes from doing what you said you’d do

If you’ve ever felt like your vacations or holiday weekends derail your entire routine, this episode will give you a fresh, empowering perspective, plus tangible strategies to move forward with confidence.

💡 Who Should Listen:

This episode is for the woman who’s:

• Tired of “starting over” every time she goes out of town
• Trying to lose 20–30 lbs but feels like travel always throws her off
• Struggling to find the balance between enjoying life and reaching her goals
• Done with all-or-nothing dieting and wants sustainable progress

Connect with Brian

• Instagram
• thecalltorise.com

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram

In this raw and honest episode of The Mindset Diet, I sit down with Sarah Krieger—coach, speaker, and the unapologetic voice behind Consistency Over Perfection Fitness. Sarah brings the heat as we dive deep into what’s really keeping women stuck on their weight loss journey, especially those who feel like they’re doing everything right… but still not seeing results.

We talk about:

• Why the basics are non-negotiable for fat loss (and what they actually are)
• How Sarah lost 80 pounds and kept it off without extremes or fads
• The emotional weight that so many women carry—and how it impacts their body
• What it actually means to earn the right to explore hormones, gut health, and medications like GLP-1s
• Real talk on intimacy, self-sabotage, and the protective role weight can play after trauma
• How to stop quitting every time things get hard, and how to build true consistency even in chaos
• Actionable tools to help you manage stress and regulate your nervous system

This episode is vulnerable, powerful, and packed with truths every woman needs to hear, especially if you feel like you’ve tried everything.

Who should listen:
If you’ve been saying “It must be my hormones,” but haven’t mastered your sleep, stress, water, protein, fiber, or movement... this is your wake-up call. Whether you’re a mom, busy professional, or someone who’s tired of quitting, this episode will help you reconnect with what really works.

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram
• Listen to The Fat Loss Basics podcast

Connect with Iman:

• Apply for Coaching: Work with Iman 1:1 - Limited spots available on her personal roster.
  
  
• Email: iman@builtbybalancefitness.com
• Facebook
• Instagram