The Daryl Perry Podcast

Father's Day can be a complicated day.

For some men, it's a day of celebration. For others, it's a day filled with grief, regret, distance, loneliness, unanswered questions, or relationships they wish looked different than they do today.

In this special Father's Day episode of The Men's Mental Health Series, Daryl Perry shares a heartfelt message for fathers, father figures, stepfathers, adoptive fathers, and the men who have stepped into a guiding role in someone else's life.

Drawing from the recent loss of his own father to ALS, Daryl reflects on the lessons his dad taught him about love, forgiveness, vulnerability, and the importance of having conversations before it's too late. He also explores the emotional weight many men carry, the burden of unresolved relationships, and why healing often begins with forgiving yourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why Father's Day can be difficult for many men

• The emotional realities of fatherhood and father figures

• Lessons learned from losing a parent

• Why vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness

• The damage caused by resentment, bitterness, and keeping score

• How relationships can begin to heal through ownership and conversation

• The importance of therapy, connection, and emotional support

• Why your presence matters more than you realize

This episode is a reminder that many men are carrying far more than they show the world. If you're struggling today, please know that you are not alone. There are people who care about you, people whose lives have been impacted by you, and people who are glad you're still here.

The Men's Mental Health Series exists to encourage honest conversations around mental health, emotional well-being, vulnerability, and the realities men face every day. Because healing starts with a conversation.

If you are in immediate danger or considering harming yourself, please seek help right now:

United States & Canada: Call or text 988

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Emergency Services: Call your local emergency number immediately if you are in crisis.

You matter. Your story matters. And help is available. Happy Father's Day.

Why did Jeremy start running?

What began as a challenge inspired by David Goggins eventually became something much bigger. In this episode of Why I Started Running, Jeremy shares how running and fitness became tools for improving his mental health, processing emotions, and showing up as a better father, husband, and man.

Our conversation explores the connection between physical fitness and emotional well-being, why so many men struggle to talk about what they're feeling, and how bottling up emotions can affect every area of life. Jeremy also discusses his "How Are You, Man?" series, where he encourages men to move beyond automatic responses and have more honest conversations about what's really going on beneath the surface.

We also talk about fatherhood, breaking generational cycles, emotional intelligence, and the importance of teaching the next generation of boys that it's okay to feel, communicate, and work through difficult emotions in healthy ways.

Whether you're a runner, someone working on your mental health, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this conversation offers practical perspective and a powerful reminder that growth often starts with being honest about where you are.

In This Episode

• Why Jeremy started running after years of avoiding it

• The influence of David Goggins and embracing discomfort

• How running helps process thoughts and emotions

• The connection between fitness and mental health

• Why many men struggle to communicate their feelings

• The dangers of bottling up emotions

• Breaking unhealthy cycles through fatherhood

• Teaching emotional intelligence to children

• The importance of asking, "How are you, man?" and meaning it

• Building healthier ways to deal with life's challenges

Connect With Jeremy

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

If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who could benefit from hearing it. Sometimes the most important conversations are the ones we avoid having.

Can everybody win?

I believe they can.

In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the idea that success is not a limited resource and that each of us is playing a slightly different game, even when our goals appear similar on the surface. Too often, people get distracted by what everyone else is doing and lose sight of the path that is uniquely theirs.

We discuss the importance of consistent effort, trusting your intuition, adjusting course when necessary, and resisting the temptation to compare your journey to someone else's. I also talk about why changing direction is not failure, why it's never too late to pursue a different path, and how many people spend years believing they missed their opportunity when there is still plenty of time to move forward.

Topics Covered:

• Why everybody has the opportunity to win

• Defining success on your own terms

• The danger of comparison

• Trusting yourself and your intuition

• Staying focused on your path

• Consistent effort and long-term progress

• Making adjustments along the way

• Why changing direction is not failure

• Letting go of regret

• Learning from your experiences

• The difference between your journey and someone else's

• Creating a life that fits you

Thank you for listening to The Almost Daily Podcast.

Your path will not look exactly like anyone else's, and that's exactly the point. Stay focused on where you're going, trust yourself to navigate the twists and turns, and remember that there is more than enough opportunity for each of us to create a version of success that is meaningful to us.

What is your definition of food noise?

Not the definition you've heard on social media. Not the definition used in marketing campaigns. Not the definition someone else gave you.

Your definition.

In this episode of The Food Noise Podcast, we explore one of the most talked-about terms in the health, fitness, and weight loss space today. Food noise has become a powerful marketing phrase, especially alongside the rise of GLP-1 medications, but what does it actually mean in your day-to-day life?

We discuss the thoughts, feelings, anxieties, and experiences that may contribute to food noise, how outside influences shape our relationship with food, and why your experience may be very different from someone else's. We also examine the connection between food noise and modern weight loss marketing, while encouraging you to develop a deeper understanding of what is actually driving your thoughts and feelings around food.

Rather than accepting someone else's definition, this episode invites you to get curious about your own.

Topics Covered:

• What food noise means to you

• Why definitions matter

• The marketing behind food noise

• Food noise and GLP-1 medications

• Thoughts and feelings around eating

• Anxiety and decision-making around food

• Environmental influences on eating

• Social media and food messaging

• Building awareness around food-related thoughts

• Why everyone's experience is different

• Creating a sustainable relationship with food

• Building a forever active lifestyle

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 dive deeper into topics like food noise, eating habits, body image, confidence, and building a lifestyle you actually want to live.

Thank you for listening to The Food Noise Podcast.

The goal isn't to blindly accept someone else's definition of food noise. The goal is to understand your own experience, identify what is actually impacting your day-to-day life, and build a relationship with food that works for you.

What if one of the biggest obstacles to improving your body image isn't what you see in the mirror today, but how you view yourself from the past?

In this episode of Body Image Shift, we explore why so many people spend years trying to run from previous versions of themselves and why that approach often leaves them feeling stuck, even after significant physical changes.

From weight loss and fitness transformations to personal growth and life experience, many of us are taught to focus entirely on the future. But when it comes to body image, the past often continues to shape how we see ourselves, our worth, and our value. The challenge isn't simply changing your appearance. The challenge is learning how to appreciate yourself at every stage of your journey.

We discuss the unrealistic standards that have been passed down through generations, why chasing approval rarely creates lasting self-acceptance, and how self-appreciation requires both logical understanding and emotional work. We also explore why previous versions of yourself deserve compassion, why trying to escape your past often reinforces negative body image, and how your perception of yourself can completely change the meaning behind the same life experiences.

Topics Covered:

• Why body image is about more than appearance

• The connection between self-worth and self-perception

• How societal standards shape body image

• Why many people try to run from their past selves

• Appreciating previous versions of yourself

• The emotional side of body image work

• Self-compassion and personal growth

• Why changing your body doesn't automatically change how you see yourself

• Reframing your relationship with the person in the mirror

• Learning to appreciate yourself at every stage of life

Continue the Body Image Conversation

YLF Livestreams:

https://yourlevelfitness.com/stream

If you're ready to continue exploring body image, self-appreciation, confidence, and the inside/out approach to personal growth, join us for the YLF Livestreams where we dive deeper into these conversations and work through them together.

Thank you for listening to Body Image Shift.

The goal isn't to become a completely different person. The goal is to appreciate the person you've always been, recognize how you've evolved, and learn to see every version of yourself with greater compassion, understanding, and appreciation.

What if the change you're hoping to see in the world starts with a single interaction?

In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the importance of connection, optimism, self-belief, and finding commonality with others. We discuss why fitness can be a powerful springboard for personal growth, how confidence is built through trust and consistent action, and why meaningful relationships often begin with a single shared interest.

I also share why I believe people are capable of creating positive change one conversation, one act of kindness, and one connection at a time. In a world that often encourages division, there is tremendous value in choosing compassion, maintaining your softness, and looking for what brings people together rather than what pushes them apart.

Topics Covered:

• Why connection matters

• Choosing optimism and hope

• Trusting yourself to navigate life

• Fitness as a springboard for growth

• Building confidence through action

• Finding commonality with others

• The value of meaningful relationships

• Protecting your softness without losing it

• Kindness, compassion, and human connection

• Creating positive change one interaction at a time

• Being intentional about who has access to your energy

• Why we need each other more than we realize

Thank you for listening to The Almost Daily Podcast.

The world changes through people. Through conversations. Through kindness. Through connection. The opportunity to create that change exists every day, one interaction at a time.

What happens when you finally reach your goal weight?

For many people, weight loss becomes the focus for years, sometimes decades. You spend so much time working toward a number that it's easy to assume everything will fall into place once you get there. But what happens when you actually arrive?

In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1, we explore the often-overlooked reality of what comes after successful weight loss. We discuss why it's important to celebrate your accomplishment, how to begin building a lifestyle that feels sustainable for the long term, and why reaching your goal weight is often the beginning of a new chapter rather than the end of the story.

We also dive into the relationship many people have with food, the role of trigger foods, why restriction often creates more problems than it solves, and how to begin creating a way of eating that you actually want to maintain. Beyond the scale, we discuss body image, self-perception, self-compassion, and the importance of cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself at every stage of your journey.

Finally, we explore one of the most important questions you can ask yourself after weight loss:

What do you want your new normal to be?

Whether you're currently taking a GLP-1 medication, considering one, actively losing weight, or maintaining weight you've already lost, this conversation will help you think about what comes next and how to build a lifestyle that supports the life you want to live.

Topics Covered:

• What happens after you reach your goal weight

• Why celebration is an important part of the process

• Trigger foods and food freedom

• Building an eating plan around your preferences

• Creating a sustainable forever active lifestyle

• Weight loss versus self-acceptance

• Why body image challenges can remain after weight loss

• The difference between old you and new you

• Self-compassion and personal growth

• Life after GLP-1 medications

• Defining your new normal

• Long-term weight maintenance

Continue the Conversation

Want to continue the conversation around Life During and After GLP-1?

Join the YLF Livestreams where we explore topics like weight loss, maintenance, food noise, body image, confidence, self-trust, and building a lifestyle you actually want to live.

YLF Livestreams:

https://yourlevelfitness.com/stream

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

Reaching your goal weight is a tremendous accomplishment. Celebrate it. Then remember that your life continues moving forward. The goal isn't simply to lose weight. The goal is to build a lifestyle that allows you to stay active, independent, and engaged in the life you want to live for years to come.

What happens when life makes you want to put your guard up and never let it down?

In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the importance of holding onto your softness, kindness, and humanity in a world that often encourages us to become bitter, defensive, and disconnected.

As we navigate difficult experiences, challenging relationships, disappointments, and setbacks, it's easy to become guarded. While healthy boundaries are important, there's a difference between protecting yourself and losing the parts of yourself that allow you to connect with others.

We talk about the role of boundaries, emotional protection, connection, trust, and why many people are exhausted from feeling like they always have to be on the defensive. Most of us crave genuine connection, understanding, and a sense of belonging. The challenge is learning how to protect ourselves without allowing the world to harden us.

Topics Covered:

• Why it's easy to become callous over time

• The difference between boundaries and emotional walls

• Protecting yourself without losing your kindness

• The role of softness in human connection

• Letting go of bitterness and resentment

• Why many people are tired of being on the defensive

• Trust, vulnerability, and relationships

• Maintaining compassion in a difficult world

• Choosing connection over isolation

• Why softness is a strength, not a weakness

Thank you for listening to The Almost Daily Podcast.

Life will give all of us reasons to become harder, more guarded, and more distant. The challenge is learning how to protect yourself while still holding onto the parts of yourself that allow you to connect, care, and show up for others. Don't lose your softness. The world needs more of it.

What happens when a simple goal to lose weight turns into a running journey that changes how you see yourself, your work, and the people around you?

In this episode of Why Did You Start Running?, I sit down with Jeremy Lundmark to talk about how a daily walking habit during the early days of COVID eventually led him into running, endurance events, content creation, and building the Uncredible community.

What started as a practical attempt to burn calories and lose weight quickly became something much bigger. We discuss consistency, identity, efficiency, work ethic, social media, authenticity, family, leadership, and why ordinary people are often doing extraordinary things every single day without getting any recognition for it.

Jeremy also shares the story behind his Uncredible project, his podcast, Substack, and why he believes regular people deserve a platform to share their experiences.

This conversation goes far beyond running and explores what it means to show up, stay curious, and build something meaningful while balancing work, family, and life.

Topics Covered:

• Why Jeremy started running

• Weight loss and habit building

• Running during the COVID years

• Walk-to-run progression

• Half marathon training and endurance running

• The concept behind Uncredible

• Leadership and workplace culture

• Efficiency, problem-solving, and manufacturing

• Family, parenting, and personal growth

• Social media authenticity

• Why regular people deserve a voice

• Building community through running

Guest Links:

Jeremy's Substack:

https://jeremylundmark.substack.com/

Jeremy on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jeremylundmark/

Thank you for listening to Why Did You Start Running?

Every runner has a story. Sometimes that story starts with a goal to lose weight. Sometimes it starts with curiosity. Sometimes it starts with simply taking the first step. Jeremy's story is a reminder that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things when they consistently show up and keep moving forward.

You've lost the weight. Maybe you're still losing it. But when you look in the mirror, you still feel like the same person.

Many people call this body dysmorphia. While body dysmorphia is a real clinical condition, many people are actually experiencing something different. They're discovering the gap between changing their body and changing the relationship they have with themselves.

In this episode of Body Image Shift, we explore why weight loss doesn't automatically create self-confidence, self-acceptance, or self-love. For years, many of us were taught that changing our appearance would finally make us happy, worthy, or good enough. But when the weight comes off and those feelings remain, we're forced to confront a deeper reality.

We discuss why so many people spend years trying to run from previous versions of themselves, how weight loss solves a weight problem but not necessarily a body image problem, and why true healing often begins when we stop trying to escape our past and start appreciating every version of ourselves.

You'll also learn a simple mirror exercise that can help you begin rebuilding how you see yourself and why patience, kindness, and self-appreciation are essential parts of changing your body image for the long term.

Topics Covered:

• Why weight loss doesn't automatically fix body image

• The difference between changing your body and changing your self-perception

• Why many people still feel the same after losing weight

• The connection between body image and self-worth

• Appreciating previous versions of yourself

• Weight loss versus self-acceptance

• The role of emotions in body image

• Rebuilding your relationship with yourself

• Using mirror work to improve self-perception

• Creating a healthier internal dialogue

Continue the Body Image Conversation:

YLF Livestream:

https://yourlevelfitness.com/stream

Thank you for listening to Body Image Shift.

The goal isn't to love yourself once you reach a certain weight. The goal is to appreciate and love yourself at every stage of the journey. When you stop trying to run from previous versions of yourself and start appreciating the person who got you here, everything begins to change.