The Daryl Perry Podcast

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 tha...

What expectations are you placing on other people? And more importantly, are those expectations fair? In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the role expectations play in our relationships and why so much disappointment often stems from standards that may never have been communicated, agreed upon, or even consciously recognized. We discuss the popular idea of having zero expectatio...

Today on the podcast, I am joined by Memo, a runner, content creator, and one of the most genuine people I've had the opportunity to connect with online. What started as a conversation about running quickly became a deeper discussion about identity, fatherhood, mental health, social media, personal growth, and the moments that change the direction of our lives. Memo shares how the COVID years...

For years, I worked as a habit-based coach. The principles were simple: actions create results. The habits you repeat consistently are what ultimately determine where you end up. But over time, I became increasingly interested in a different question: Why do some people follow through while others struggle to? In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I discuss the connection between mindset, e...

Why did Chad start running? What began as preparation for a Spartan Race became a complete transformation of his physical health, confidence, mindset, and sense of purpose. In this episode of Why Did You Start Running, Chad shares how a difficult period following COVID left him struggling with mobility, spasticity, self-doubt, and depression. Living with cerebral palsy, he found himself facing an...

What is ghost fat? If you've lost weight but still see the same person when you look in the mirror, you're not alone. Many people in weight loss communities describe a phenomenon often called "ghost fat," the experience of changing your body while still feeling connected to an earlier version of yourself. In this episode of Body Image Shift, we unpack why this happens, why rapid...

What if confidence isn't something you earn? What if confidence starts with a choice? In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we explore a different way of looking at confidence. Rather than viewing confidence as something that appears after enough success, enough accomplishments, or enough proof, we discuss why confidence often begins with a decision to trust yourself before you have all t...

Who are you without the weight loss goal? It's a question many people never have to ask themselves. But for those experiencing significant success with GLP-1 medications, it can become one of the most important questions of all. In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1, we explore what happens when weight loss is no longer the primary focus of your day-to-day life. For many people, years...

Do you really want food noise gone forever? It's a simple question, but one that deserves thoughtful consideration. In this episode of The Food Noise Podcast, we explore the relationship between food noise, GLP-1 medications, and the future lifestyle you're trying to build. While many people welcome relief from constant thoughts about food, eating, weight, and body image, it's importan...

In this special episode of The Cerebral Palsy Perspective Podcast, Chad Williams and Daryl Perry welcome Luke, the first recipient of the Doing Hard Things My Way Adaptive Athlete Scholarship. After reviewing hundreds of applications, Luke's story stood out because of his determination, leadership, athletic accomplishments, and commitment to helping others. A recent high school graduate from A...

Are you on the right path? Most people understand the importance of taking action. They know they need to start, stay consistent, and keep moving forward. But there's another part of the process that often gets overlooked. You have to periodically stop and assess where that path is actually leading. In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore why taking action alone isn't enough...

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, st...

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 emotion...

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 cons...

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, especial...

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 fi...

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 relationsh...

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 co...

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 t...

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 comm...

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. I...

Can health and fitness improve your life without becoming your entire identity? In this episode of the Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the idea that while health and fitness are incredibly important, they are only one part of building a fulfilling life. Inspired by my friend Chad Williams and the work he's doing to create more inclusive communities through fitness, I discuss why some of the mo...

What do you want your new normal to be? If you're currently taking a GLP-1 medication, you've probably heard people talk about reduced appetite, fewer thoughts about food, lower energy levels, nausea, and significant weight loss. For many people who have struggled with weight management for years, those changes can feel like a welcome relief. In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1,...

What does it mean to adapt, advocate, and build a life on your own terms while living with cerebral palsy? In this episode of The Cerebral Palsy Perspective Podcast, Chad Williams and Daryl Perry sit down with Gillian Jasper, a writer, advocate, public speaker, and storyteller who shares her experiences navigating life with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and other challenges. Gillian discusses growing...

As we start a new week, I've been reflecting on how much my approach to health, fitness, and life has changed over the years. For a long time, I tried to force my way through everything. Whether it was training, work, or simply navigating life with cerebral palsy, I believed that pushing harder was always the answer. What I've learned recently is that recovery, rest, sleep, and hydration m...