The Daryl Perry Podcast

What if the person you're trying to leave behind is the very person who needs your compassion the most? In this episode of the Almost Daily Podcast, I talk about self-acceptance, body image, self-worth, and why so many people spend years trying to distance themselves from past versions of themselves. We often believe that changing our appearance, losing weight, reaching a goal, or becoming &qu...

What happens when life knocks you down repeatedly and you have to decide whether you're going to stay there or rebuild? In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I sit down with Scott French for a conversation about resilience, discipline, recovery, and the lessons that come from rebuilding yourself after years of setbacks. Scott shares his journey through chronic pain, injuries, depression,...

Life moves fast. One day turns into a week. A week turns into a month. A month turns into a year. Before we know it, opportunities to say what we wanted to say, express how we feel, or reconnect with someone we care about can slip away. In this episode of the Almost Daily Podcast, I talk about the importance of letting people know how you feel about them while you still have the chance. I also dis...

Most people think confidence is something they earn. Take enough action, achieve enough goals, collect enough proof, and eventually you'll believe in yourself. But what if confidence doesn't work that way? In this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I explore why confidence isn't something you build after you've figured everything out. It's a choice to trust yourself before you...

What happens when life takes you down a path you never expected? In this powerful conversation, Chad Williams and Daryl Perry sit down with Simon Dyson, father, caregiver, endurance athlete, author, and founder of Billy’s Farm of Hopes and Dreams. Simon shares the story of his son Billy, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy following complications at birth, and how decades of caregiving challenge...

Welcome to the very first episode of Why Did You Start Running? Before hearing the stories of runners from all walks of life, I wanted to share my own. In this episode, I talk about how I started running in college despite not enjoying cardio, how walk/run intervals helped me get started, and how running became less about performance and more about community, connection, and staying active for lif...

What happens when two curious people sit down and explore creativity, vulnerability, fitness, therapy, podcasting, and the fear of putting yourself out there? In this conversation, David and I discuss why so many people struggle with overthinking, the fear of being seen, and what it takes to move from planning into action. We also dive into authenticity in a world increasingly driven by algorithms...

Who taught you how to see yourself? It's a question most of us never stop to ask. In this episode, I explore where many of our negative beliefs, insecurities, and critical thoughts actually come from. The truth is that a lot of the stories we tell ourselves today didn't originate with us. They were influenced by people, experiences, industries, marketing messages, social expectations, and...

This episode is a bit of a behind-the-scenes conversation about where this podcast is headed and why you're going to start seeing a lot more content appear in this feed. Over the years, I've experimented with different podcast formats, including interviews, daily-style episodes, long-form collections, and topic-specific shows. As I've continued to create content and connect with people...

In this episode, I'm sharing a personal update after the passing of my dad. About a year ago, my dad was diagnosed with ALS. A little over a week ago, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by people he loved. While I haven't spoken publicly about his diagnosis before now, I felt it was important to share where I've been, why things have been quieter lately, and some of the lessons I&#3...

In this episode, I talk about a new concept I’ve been playing around with connected to the idea of a forever active lifestyle. What happens when you take the “I” out of failure? What if failure isn’t actually the thing stopping you from building the life you want? I break down why I believe so many people become hypercritical of themselves before they’ve even truly given something a chance. Whethe...

In this episode of the Almost Daily Podcast, I’m talking about one of the biggest things that separates people who eventually follow through on their goals from the people who stay stuck talking themselves out of them. Most people only see obstacles. And listen, recognizing potential problems is important. If you’re building something meaningful, you absolutely need awareness and perspective. But...

In this episode of the Almost Daily Podcast, I’m talking about where I’ve been the last couple weeks, the shifts happening in the fitness industry, and why I believe nuance matters more now than ever before. There’s more information available around fitness, weight loss, GLP-1s, habits, and self-improvement than at any other point in time. But the challenge for most people is not a lack of informa...

You’re going to figure it out. But it’s going to happen on your time, not when someone else tells you it should. In this episode, I’m talking about the reality of change, especially when it comes to fitness, personal development, and the decisions we know we need to make but haven’t made yet. Because let’s be honest, most of us already know what to do. We’ve heard the advice. We’ve seen the plans....

At some point, you’re going to hit a crossroads. Stay the course or change direction. Keep going or pivot. Hold or fold. And the truth is, there’s no quote, no post, no outside advice that can make that decision for you. In this episode, I’m breaking down what it actually looks like to trust yourself in those moments. Because it’s easy to share the quotes, “bet on yourself,” “trust your gut,” “jus...

If you identify as an overthinker, I want you to sit with this for a second. How deep are you actually going with your thoughts? In this episode, I challenge the idea that overthinking is the problem. Because what if it’s not that you’re thinking too much… what if you’re not actually letting yourself process what’s underneath those thoughts? We live in a world that keeps us distracted. Constant no...

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. Yo...

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...

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...

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 co...

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 b...

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 showin...

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...

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...

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 trai...