The Daryl Perry Podcast

If you’re having a hard day, a hard week, or a hard season in life… this episode is for you.

In this short, direct message, I want to remind you of something simple but powerful.

There’s always tomorrow.

You might not have all the answers right now. You might not know how things are going to work out. And there may be moments where it feels like you’re not going to get through it.

But you will.

You always have.

This episode is about giving yourself permission to:

Take a breath when you need it

Take action when you’re ready

Rest without guilt

Keep showing up in whatever way you can

Because even when you’re being hard on yourself, you’re still here. You’re still trying. And that matters.

You are valuable. You belong. And you are worth it.

If you need support beyond this episode, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Getting help is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of strength.

You don’t have to do this alone.

Mental Health Resources

If you’re in the United States and need immediate support:

Call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Chat via 988lifeline.org

If you are in immediate danger, call 911

Additional resources:

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

If you are outside the United States, please check your local emergency services or crisis hotlines available in your country.

If this message resonated with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it.

And if you want to reach out directly, you can email me at:

[email protected]

After more than 2,000 episodes and nearly eight years of podcasting, I found myself reflecting on what has actually stayed consistent… and what has changed.

In this episode, I talk about how consistency has evolved for me over time, and why it is not about hitting a certain number of episodes, days, or milestones. It is about continuing to show up in a way that aligns with what actually matters.

I also share how, despite everything changing around me in industries like fitness and marketing, I keep coming back to the same core message.

Connecting with yourself.
Living an inside/out life.
Learning to appreciate who you are.

We also get into something deeper, especially for men. Emotional awareness, vulnerability, and the importance of understanding what you feel instead of suppressing it.

Because underneath everything, I believe most of us are looking for the same thing.

To feel understood.
And to understand others.

This episode is a reflection, a reset, and a reminder of what actually matters as you continue building your life.

In this episode, I’m talking about something that I’ve come to appreciate more and more over time… calmness.

Not just silence, but a true calm headspace. The kind where even if life is moving fast around you, your mind stays steady, clear, and grounded.

I’ve realized that calmness is massively underrated. We spend so much time chasing excitement, progress, and constant movement that we forget how powerful it is to simply feel at peace in our own thoughts.

This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to be chaotic to be productive. You don’t have to be overwhelmed to be moving forward.

You can be calm and still be building something meaningful.

You can be calm and still be motivated.

You can be calm and still be excited about your life.

As you head into your week, I want you to think about this…

What does calmness look like for you right now?

Let me know your thoughts. I’d genuinely love to hear how this is showing up in your life.

Your Level Fitness Links:

New to YLF? Start here:

https://www.yourlevelfitness.com

Daily Journal Prompt Emails (Monday through Friday):

https://www.yourlevelfitness.com/email

Represent your inside/out life:

https://yourlevelfitness.shop

This week is about moving forward.

Not looking back. Not overthinking. Not getting stuck.

In this episode, I talk about how to reset your focus, get clear on what you actually want, and start building your week with intention. We also dive into the importance of being present, leading with kindness and compassion toward yourself, and simplifying the way you approach your goals in a world that’s constantly throwing more information at you.

I also share updates on what’s coming across Your Level Fitness, including:

• A more structured weekly content approach
• Longer, more intentional video content
• Multi-layered journal prompts designed to help you go deeper
• A simplified ecosystem built to help you take action

This is your reminder that you already have what you need.

Now it’s about getting clear, staying present, and taking the next step forward.

Brand new to Your Level Fitness? Start here:
https://yourlevelfitness.com

Want to represent your inside/out lifestyle?
https://yourlevelfitness.shop

In this episode, I introduce something that I believe can genuinely change how you see yourself, the Inside Out Challenge.

So many people go through fitness and weight loss while constantly tearing themselves down in the mirror. I want to flip that. This challenge is about building yourself up, one small moment at a time, by finding something you appreciate about yourself every single day.

We’ve been conditioned to focus on what’s wrong, but confidence and self-trust are built through repetition, and that includes how you speak to yourself. This is about shifting your mindset, improving your relationship with yourself, and using fitness as a tool to support that, not punish yourself.

I also talk about the role of social media, taking breaks from it, and how we can use it more intentionally to build a supportive community instead of comparison and noise.

If you’re ready to start feeling better about who and what you see in the mirror, this is where it begins.

Brand new to YLF? Start here:
https://yourlevelfitness.com

Wanting to represent YLF while living your inside out, your forever active lifestyle?
https://yourlevelfitness.shop

As we head into a new week, I wanted to take a moment to slow things down and just check in with you.

I hope you’re in a good headspace. I hope you’re not overwhelmed or rushing to get somewhere you feel like you need to be. And if you’re starting something new, I hope you trust yourself enough to figure it out as you go.

We hear “trust the process” all the time, but for me, that just means showing up, doing the best you can, and knowing your intentions are genuine. It means not being in a rush, not living in the past, and allowing yourself to see what’s in front of you as an opportunity.

Time moves fast. Things can change quickly. And because of that, I hope you’re able to see this week as a gift. I hope you see the good in your life, and more importantly, I hope you see the good in yourself.

Have a good week.

Start here: https://www.yourlevelfitness.com/find-your-level

Shop YLF: https://www.yourlevelfitness.shop

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been rebuilding the entire Your Level Fitness ecosystem. Cleaning up the site, improving structure, connecting everything, and creating something that actually supports both you and me long term.

But this isn’t just about websites or marketing. This is about how we approach our lives.

I talk about why hustle is a skill, not a way of life, how burnout sneaks in when we don’t create boundaries, and why I’ve intentionally stepped away from posting on weekends.

I also walk through how I’m simplifying content, restructuring emails, and focusing on clarity over noise, so you can actually use what I share instead of feeling overwhelmed by it.

This episode is about building something sustainable, not just in business, but in your mindset, your habits, and your day to day life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re always “on” or like you’re falling behind, this one is for you.

• Hustle and grinding are skills, not identities
• Creating boundaries protects your energy and consistency
• Simplicity leads to better execution and less overwhelm
• Systems create freedom, not restriction
• Your pace determines your sustainability

Find Your Level
https://yourlevelfitness.com/find-your-level

The YLF Framework
https://yourlevelfitness.com/framework

Journal Prompt Emails
https://yourlevelfitness.com/journal-prompt-emails

This episode is a personal one.

For the first time, I’m openly talking about something that has always been there in my life.

I’m always in physical pain.

Because of cerebral palsy, pain has been a constant for me. It’s something I’ve learned to live with, adapt to, and move through every single day.

But I’ve never really acknowledged it out loud.

In this episode, I talk about what that looks like, why I’m choosing to say it now, and how I continue to show up without letting it change my outlook or the way I live my life.

This is not about limitation.

This is about awareness, ownership, and continuing forward anyway.

For a long time, I shared pieces of my story online, but never the full picture.

In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I finally sit down and share my experience growing up and living with cerebral palsy, how it influenced the way I view fitness, how it shaped my mindset, and why it ultimately led me to create Your Level Fitness.

Living with cerebral palsy has impacted how I move, how I train, and how I approach my health. But more importantly, it shaped how I think about identity, self acceptance, and building a life around what is possible instead of focusing on limitations.

This conversation is not just about cerebral palsy. It is about perspective. It is about learning to trust yourself, adapting to challenges, and building confidence in your own path even when it looks different from everyone else's.

If you have ever struggled with self doubt, physical limitations, or feeling like you do not fit the traditional mold of the fitness industry, this episode will resonate with you.

Your journey does not need to look like anyone else's. You simply need to find your level.

• What it was like growing up with cerebral palsy
• How cerebral palsy influenced my relationship with fitness
• Why the fitness industry often misses the mark for people with physical differences
• How mindset and self acceptance play a major role in long term health
• The origin story behind the Your Level Fitness philosophy

Your Level Fitness Links:

Find Your Level
https://yourlevelfitness.com/find-your-level

Cerebral Palsy Guide
https://yourlevelfitness.com/cerebral-palsy-guide

The Your Level Fitness Framework
https://yourlevelfitness.com/framework

Journal Prompt Emails
https://yourlevelfitness.com/journal-prompt-emails

Shop Your Level Fitness
https://shopylf.com

Instagram
https://instagram.com/daryltperry

Facebook
https://facebook.com/daryltperry

Your Level Fitness Instagram
https://instagram.com/yourlevelfitness

The Daryl Perry Podcast is about personal growth, mindset, mental health, and building a life that reflects who you truly are.

Through honest conversations and personal stories, Daryl shares lessons about confidence, self trust, emotional awareness, and living with intention.

In this quick podcast update, I’m sharing an important shift in the format of The Daryl Perry Podcast.

Since launching the show in 2018, I’ve recorded episodes under the Almost Daily Podcast format. Moving forward, this show is evolving into something that better reflects how I actually create and share ideas.

The podcast is becoming an audio journal.

These episodes will capture real time reflections on mindset, fitness, confidence, self appreciation, personal growth, men's mental health, and navigating life with cerebral palsy. Many of the topics will overlap with the work I’m doing through Your Level Fitness, but the format will remain simple and personal.

Think of this podcast as a journal documenting the process of building an inside/out life, developing confidence, improving health, and learning through experience.

Episodes will still be released consistently, but without a strict schedule. When new episodes appear in podcast feeds, they will usually be scheduled for early morning release. If you want to catch new episodes as soon as they are recorded, the best place to do that will be YouTube.

Subscribe to the Daryl T. Perry YouTube channel if you want to see new videos and podcast episodes right away.

The next episode coming to the podcast feed is a special one. It is my personal story about living with cerebral palsy from the Cerebral Palsy Perspective Podcast, which I host with Chad. In that episode I share my experience growing up with cerebral palsy, how it shaped my perspective on life, and how it influences the work I do today.

Thank you for listening and being part of this journey.

Find Your Level
https://yourlevelfitness.com/find-your-level

The Your Level Fitness Framework
https://yourlevelfitness.com/framework

The Daryl Perry Journal
https://yourlevelfitness.com/blog

Journal Prompt Emails
https://yourlevelfitness.com/journal-prompt-emails

Your Level Fitness Store
https://yourlevelfitness.shop

Email
[email protected]