The Daryl Perry Podcast

Many people spend years believing that losing weight will solve everything.

And to be fair, weight loss can solve a lot. It can improve health markers, increase energy, support mobility, and make everyday life easier. Those benefits matter.

But what happens if you reach your goal weight and discover that some of the struggles you were hoping would disappear are still there?

In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1, I want to explore a question that doesn't get asked often enough. Is weight loss really the root of everything you've been struggling with, or is there deeper work that still needs your attention?

As more people experience weight loss success through GLP-1 medications, many are achieving results they have never been able to achieve before. That's incredible. But it's also important to prepare for the reality that the number on the scale may not automatically resolve feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, self-judgment, or the ongoing mental tug of war that many people have carried for years.

This episode is a reminder that your journey is about more than weight loss.

It's about building a life where you can stay active, feel confident in your choices, develop a healthier relationship with yourself, and create lasting peace beyond what the scale says.

Weight loss can change many things. Your relationship with yourself is what helps determine what comes next.

In This Episode:

• Why weight loss can improve your life without solving every challenge

• The emotional and mental struggles that can remain after reaching a goal weight

• How guilt, shame, and self-judgment can continue even as the scale changes

• Why an inside/out approach matters during and after GLP-1 use

• Building a forever active lifestyle that goes beyond weight loss

Continue the Conversation

If you'd like to continue the conversation around life during and after GLP-1s, join the live streams at:

yourlevelfitness.com/stream

Thank you for listening, and I'll talk to you again soon.

When most people think about body image, they treat it like something they'll work on after they lose the weight. The problem is that body image doesn't magically improve when the scale changes. If you don't learn how to appreciate yourself during the journey, there's a good chance you'll struggle with the same thoughts and feelings once you reach your goal.

In this episode of Body Image Shift, I talk about why improving the relationship you have with yourself needs to become part of your forever active lifestyle. Just like meal planning, exercise, and other healthy habits, body image work deserves a place in your daily routine.

I also explain why maintenance isn't about taking your foot off the gas. The habits that help you build a healthier life need to be sustainable enough that you're willing to continue them long after the weight loss phase is over. That includes the way you speak to yourself and the way you choose to see yourself in the mirror.

In this episode, I discuss:

• Why body image work should begin before you reach your goal weight

• How the weight loss industry often trains people to focus on flaws

• The importance of intentionally choosing how you want to see yourself

• The Body Noise Challenge and how a simple one-minute daily practice can create lasting change

• Why positive body image isn't about eliminating negative thoughts completely

• How repetition helps build a stronger self-image over time

Your body will change throughout your life. Learning to appreciate yourself at every stage creates a foundation that can support you through weight loss, maintenance, and everything that comes after.

If you'd like to continue the conversation around body image, sign up for the live streams at yourlevelfitness.com/stream.

The Doing Hard Things My Way 5K is back for its second year, and we're excited to share what makes this event so special.

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy Perspective Podcast, Chad and Daryl discuss the inspiration behind the annual Doing Hard Things My Way 5K, how it grew from a personal running journey into a community-focused event, and why inclusion remains at the center of everything it represents.

What started as an idea to give back through the running community has evolved into an opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together, get active, and support one another. Whether you run, walk, jog, roll, or participate in your own way, this event is designed to meet you where you are.

Chad shares how the race came to life, the impact of last year's event, and the partnership with Cerebral Palsy Strong. Daryl discusses how the event aligns with the Your Level Fitness philosophy of creating accessible opportunities for movement and community.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The origin of the Doing Hard Things My Way 5K

• How running became a life-changing part of Chad's journey

• Why inclusive fitness opportunities matter

• The benefits of a virtual race format

• How participants can complete the event from anywhere

• Building community through movement and shared experiences

• The role of social media in connecting participants

• Race week details, team participation, and event goals

The 2026 Doing Hard Things My Way 5K takes place from August 30 through September 5, giving participants an entire week to complete their 5K in whatever way works best for them.

Ready to join us?

Sign up here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1?raceId=187209

Whether you're participating individually, joining a team, or creating your own, we'd love to have you be part of this year's event.

Use #DoingHardThingsMyWay and #CerebralPalsyStrong during race week to share your experience and connect with the community.

Thank you for listening, and we'll talk to you again next week.

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of information?

In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I share one of my biggest frustrations with the self development space. Too often, personal growth is positioned as an endless pursuit of becoming someone better, more successful, or more complete. But what if you don't need to fix yourself in order to improve your life?

I break down why self appreciation and self trust need to come before personal growth, how endless consumption of books, podcasts, and videos can create the illusion of progress, and why taking action, assessing the results, and making adjustments is where real change actually happens.

We also explore:

• Why you are already a person of value right now

• The difference between learning and avoiding action

• How momentum is built through doing, not consuming

• Why your first plan will probably be wrong, and why that's okay

• The importance of evaluating and adjusting instead of blindly pushing forward

• When changing the goal might actually be the right move

If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of constantly trying to improve yourself while never feeling like you're enough, this episode is for you.

The Almost Daily Podcast is an audio journal about personal growth, self trust, mindset, and navigating life one day at a time.

Jeremy returns to the Your Level Fitness Podcast to share what's happened since our last conversation, and the progress is remarkable.

In just a few months, Jeremy has gone from building consistency in the gym to running over 100 miles in a month, preparing for a marathon, and setting his sights on an ultra marathon. But this conversation isn't just about running. It's about momentum, discipline, self-belief, and learning to remove the limits we often place on ourselves.

We discuss how his daily routine has evolved, why taking care of your mental health comes before anything else, the importance of adjusting your nutrition and recovery as your goals change, and why sustainable progress comes from showing up day after day. Whether you're working toward your first workout, your first 5K, or your biggest goal yet, this episode is a reminder that your potential is often greater than you think.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How Jeremy built an unbreakable daily routine

• Why momentum can completely change your fitness journey

• The connection between mental health and physical health

• Knowing when to adjust your nutrition as your activity increases

• Why removing self-imposed limits opens the door to new possibilities

• Building discipline through small daily actions

• Looking ahead to marathon and ultra marathon goals

Follow Jeremy on TikTok for more updates on his fitness journey and daily motivation:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremygrap22

Thank you for listening to the Your Level Fitness Podcast. If this conversation encouraged you to take one more step toward your forever active lifestyle, be sure to subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and come back next time as we continue exploring the mindset, habits, and actions that help you learn to appreciate yourself from the inside/out while building a lifestyle you'll actually want to stick with.

What do you want your new normal to be?

It's a simple question, but for many people experiencing success with GLP-1 medications, it may be one of the most important questions they'll ever ask themselves.

In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1, we explore what happens when the mental tug-of-war around food, weight loss, and dieting begins to quiet down. For many people, years have been spent managing cravings, battling food thoughts, and focusing on weight loss goals. When that noise becomes quieter, it creates space for something new.

The question becomes: what do you want to do with that space?

We discuss identity, personal growth, self-trust, and the opportunity to intentionally create a new normal. We also explore why lasting change isn't really about the medication itself, but about the choices you make once you have the clarity and space to build the life you truly want.

Topics Covered:

• What your new normal could look like

• Life during and after GLP-1

• Creating a new identity beyond weight loss

• The opportunity that comes with mental clarity

• Food noise and the mental tug-of-war

• Why self-trust matters

• Building a lifestyle around your preferences

• Redefining what is normal for you

• Personal growth and life transitions

• Taking ownership of your future

• Creating change one step at a time

• Building a forever active lifestyle

Continue The Conversation

If you'd like to continue the conversation around life during and after GLP-1, join the live streams at:

yourlevelfitness.com/stream

The live streams provide an opportunity to explore topics like GLP-1 medications, weight loss, food noise, body image, identity, and building a lifestyle that supports your long-term success.

Thank you for listening to Life During and After GLP-1.

The medication may help quiet the noise, but you are still the one writing the next chapter. The question isn't whether you can create a new normal. The question is what you want that new normal to be.

Why do you still see the old you in the mirror?

For many people, changing their body doesn't automatically change how they see themselves. Even after losing weight, improving fitness, or making significant lifestyle changes, the old thoughts, emotions, and self-perceptions often remain.

In this episode of Body Image Shift, we explore why that happens and how learning to appreciate, accept, and love yourself at every stage of life can help close the gap between physical change and self-perception. We discuss the emotional nature of body image, why the "old version" of you often feels so present, and a simple mirror exercise that can help you begin creating a healthier relationship with yourself.

This conversation is a reminder that body image isn't just about what you see. It's about how you feel about the person looking back at you.

Topics Covered:

• Why you still see the old you in the mirror

• The connection between body image and self-perception

• Why weight loss doesn't automatically change self-image

• Learning to appreciate every version of yourself

• The emotional side of body image work

• Building self-compassion and self-acceptance

• A practical mirror exercise to improve body image

• Redirecting old thought patterns

• Why kindness matters during the process

• Creating a healthier relationship with yourself

Continue The Conversation

If you'd like to continue the conversation around shifting your body image, join the live streams at:

yourlevelfitness.com/stream

The live streams provide an opportunity to explore body image, self-confidence, self-worth, weight loss, and the inside/out approach to building a forever active lifestyle.

Thank you for listening to Body Image Shift.

The goal isn't to erase who you used to be. The goal is to appreciate and love yourself at every stage, so that when you look in the mirror, you simply see you.

Is it time to let it go?

Whether it's a grudge, resentment, disappointment, or a story you've been telling yourself for years, holding on can take a tremendous amount of energy. It can impact your relationships, your peace of mind, and your ability to move forward.

In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the idea of forgiveness, letting go, and the expectations we place on both ourselves and others. We discuss why people hold on to old hurts, how our stories become reinforced over time, and why seeing our own blind spots can be one of the most challenging and rewarding parts of personal growth.

This isn't a conversation about excusing bad behavior or pretending difficult experiences didn't happen. It's a conversation about the freedom that can come from releasing what no longer serves you and deciding what kind of life you want to carry forward.

Topics Covered:

• Is it time to let go?

• The emotional cost of holding grudges

• Why forgiveness can be difficult

• The stories we tell ourselves

• Expectations and disappointment

• Seeing your own blind spots

• Extending an olive branch

• Taking responsibility for your part

• Letting go without reconciliation

• Social media and reinforced beliefs

• Choosing peace over being right

• The value of self-reflection

Thank you for listening to The Almost Daily Podcast.

Sometimes the heaviest things we carry are the stories, resentments, and disappointments we've held onto for years. Letting go doesn't change the past, but it can change what you carry into the future.

Today on The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I'm joined once again by Kevyn J for a conversation that goes far beyond weight loss.

We discuss Kevyn's nearly 10-year wellness journey, including his experience using a GLP-1 medication as one tool to improve his health, the importance of strength training, working alongside your healthcare team, and what it really means to pursue long-term wellness instead of chasing quick fixes.

From there, the conversation naturally expands into men's mental health, emotional awareness, community, lifelong learning, artificial intelligence, social media, and why genuine human connection may be one of the most important parts of living a healthy life.

Some of the topics we explore include:

• Viewing GLP-1 medications as one tool within a broader wellness strategy.

• Building strength, protecting muscle, and improving long-term quality of life.

• The importance of finding healthcare professionals who truly partner with you.

• Why men need safe spaces to talk openly about mental and emotional health.

• Creating authentic community instead of relying solely on social media.

• Lifelong learning, adapting to change, and embracing new technology without losing human creativity.

• Finding common ground with others through fitness, music, conversation, and shared experiences.

This episode is a reminder that wellness isn't just about changing your body. It's about building a life that allows you to stay active, stay curious, develop meaningful relationships, and continue growing into the person you want to become.

A huge thank you to Kevyn for joining me again and for continuing to advocate for wellness, inclusion, and authentic connection.

Follow Kevyn and continue the conversation:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kevyn_j/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@kevyn_j/

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to follow Kevyn on social media and stay connected with the positive work he's doing in the wellness and advocacy communities.

How do you know the difference between food noise, hunger, cravings, and emotions?

It's a question that becomes increasingly important as you work to build a healthier and more sustainable relationship with food.

In this episode of The Food Noise Podcast, we explore the importance of noticing and naming the thoughts, feelings, cues, and emotions that influence your eating decisions. Rather than judging yourself or trying to eliminate every thought about food, this conversation encourages you to become a curious observer of your own experience.

We discuss the difference between food noise and hunger cues, how cravings show up, the role emotions play in eating, and why not every thought or feeling around food is necessarily a problem. We also talk about how building awareness can help you move from feeling out of control around food to feeling more empowered in the choices you make.

The goal isn't perfection.

The goal is understanding.

Topics Covered:

• Defining food noise for yourself

• Hunger cues versus food noise

• Understanding cravings

• Identifying emotional triggers

• The skill of noticing and naming

• Observing without judgment

• Why food is emotional

• The role of emotional eating

• Building awareness around eating habits

• Taking ownership of food choices

• Moving away from all-or-nothing thinking

• Creating a healthier relationship with food

Continue The Conversation

If you'd like to continue the conversation around food noise, join the live streams at:

yourlevelfitness.com/stream

The live streams provide an opportunity to explore food noise, eating habits, emotional eating, body image, confidence, and building a forever active lifestyle that works for you.

Thank you for listening to The Food Noise Podcast.

The more clearly you can identify what you're experiencing, whether it's hunger, cravings, emotions, or food noise, the more empowered you'll become in making choices that align with the life and lifestyle you're trying to build.