Daryl Perry
Men's Mental Health Series
Guys having honest conversations around men's mental health and everything tied to it. Daryl also leads solo episodes on his personal experience working through these topics in his life. Nothing you hear on this podcast should be taken as mental health advice. Please advocate your needs in your unique situation, seeking qualified mental health and/or medical professionals when necessary.
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Daryl Perry
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
For the Dads Who Are Hurting This Father's Day 15.06.2025 3:21
This solo episode is a heartfelt message to every father navigating Father’s Day. Whether things are going well, feel uncertain, or feel completely overwhelming, this conversation is for you. I want to speak to the dads showing up the best they can, the ones who feel misunderstood, those who are hurting from disconnection, and the ones who don’t fit anyone’s narrative. I also want to acknowledge e...
A Daily Challenge to End the Stigma 07.06.2025 2:38
In this solo episode, I’m kicking off Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month with a daily challenge that can truly make a difference. Whether you’re a guy or not, you have a role to play in changing the way we approach men’s mental and emotional well-being. It all starts with one simple but powerful action… checking in. If you’re not a guy, I want you to check in on a man in your life every single da...
Creating a Safe Space for Communication Matters 06.06.2025 8:16
In this episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series , I talk about one of the most important things we can do to improve not only our mental and emotional health but our relationships as a whole. That is, creating an environment for communication. I walk through how this shows up in every kind of relationship… romantic, family, work, friends… and how often we don’t realize that we’re shutting people...
Being Vulnerable Does Not Make You Weak 05.06.2025 11:37
In this solo episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series, I’m diving deep into the emotional experience that so many men carry quietly... the internal conversation we avoid. This episode is about unpacking the outdated idea that feeling emotions as a man makes you weak. We talk about what it really means to sit with your thoughts, how emotional suppression isolates us, and how vulnerability is not w...
Awareness Around Men's Mental Health Is Not Enough… Start the Conversation 04.06.2025 10:58
In this solo episode, I’m talking directly to the guys… and to anyone who cares about the men in their life. We’re in the middle of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, but instead of just rattling off stats and moving on, I want to focus on something deeper. I want to help you start a conversation. With others, yes. But also with yourself. This episode is all about recognizing the weight you’ve b...
Real Talk About Therapy and Men’s Mental Health 06.05.2025 15:07
In this episode, Daryl opens up about the real-life challenges men face when it comes to emotional health and therapy. Through personal experiences and feedback from his audience, he reflects on why therapy isn’t a magic fix, but an essential starting point. He unpacks the weight many men carry, how society has conditioned emotional suppression, and why trying therapy—even if it feels uncomfortabl...
Turning Challenges Into Strength: A Conversation with Zachary Fenell 06.03.2025 49:07
Show Links Buy Zach’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Zachary-Fenell/author/B006M49S6A Check Out Zach’s Blog: https://www.zacharyfenell.com/blog/ Connect with Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharyfenell/ Email Zach: contact@zacharyfenell.com In this episode, I sit down with Zachary Fenell , an author, blogger, and endurance athlete who shares his journey of self-acceptance, per...
An update on where we're headed 26.02.2025 5:36
Be sure to check out The Daryl Perry Podcast, my daily pod wherever you get your episodes! darylperrypodcast.com Please email any questions, thoughts or requests to be on this show to daryl@darylperry.com
Behind the Red Pill: Sam’s Journey of Awareness 31.12.2024 55:52
In this episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series , Daryl Perry sits down with Sam Chang to explore the complex world of red pill culture. They discuss how people are drawn into these spaces while searching for solutions to their struggles, the role of critical thinking in breaking free, and how fitness can be a tool for personal growth—or manipulation. The conversation touches on the deeper need...
The Intersection of Pain, Body Image, and Masculinity 03.12.2024 1:17:00
In this episode of The Men’s Body Image Series, Daryl Perry sits down with Sam Chang to explore what it means to truly accept oneself, especially when the body presents daily challenges. Sam shares his journey with cerebral palsy, the impact of chronic pain from herniated discs, and how his relationship with his body has shifted over time. The two dive deep into the intersections of body image, ma...
Feel it. Sit in it. Get rid of it. 26.11.2024 40:33
In Episode 10 of Season 2 of The Men's Body Image Series , Daryl Perry sits down again with James (@tacos_gets_fit) for an in-depth conversation on the emotional and mental challenges that come with body transformation. After losing 137 pounds, James discusses his ongoing battle with body dysmorphia, the “fat guy mentality,” and how wearing smaller clothes sometimes still feels uncomfortable. He e...
Body Image Beyond the Surface 19.11.2024 20:14
In this episode of The Men's Body Image Series , Daryl Perry welcomes Brett (@becomingbrett) for an honest and insightful conversation about body image and the experiences many men face but rarely discuss. Brett shares his personal journey, reflecting on how his body image has evolved over the years, the pressure to meet societal expectations, and how growing up with certain physical challenges in...
Seeing Gains, Feeling Defeat: The Struggle of Body Image 12.11.2024 23:54
In this episode of The Men’s Body Image Series , host Daryl Perry welcomes back Eric (@ericg75__) for an in-depth discussion on body image struggles and how they intersect with family dynamics, self-comparison, and consistency. Eric opens up about growing up with a brother who excelled in sports and how that influenced his self-image. He reflects on the internal battles with weight fluctuation and...
Loose Skin, Mental Toughness, and the Comparison Trap 05.11.2024 24:10
In this episode of The Men’s Body Image Series , host Daryl Perry welcomes back J for another deep conversation on the ongoing journey of body image. J reflects on his transformation over the past four years, navigating the highs and lows of self-perception after significant weight loss. Together, they discuss the emotional roller coaster of feeling confident one day and battling old mental habits...
Circumstances Be Damned 29.10.2024 29:54
In this episode of The Men’s Body Image Series, host Daryl Perry welcomes back David for an insightful conversation about body image, fitness, and the balance between self-acceptance and self-improvement. David shares his journey, discussing how his relationship with body image has evolved and why it’s not currently a priority for him. The discussion delves into the pressures men face in the fitne...
Breaking Down the Stigma: Men, Body Image, and Mental Health 22.10.2024 18:06
In this heartfelt episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series , Daryl Perry and guest Jordon dive into a topic that often remains hidden in male conversations—body image. Jordon opens up about his personal journey, having lost over 330 pounds, and shares the ongoing mental and emotional challenges he faces when it comes to self-image. From his complex relationship with the scale to finding moments o...
Breaking the Body Image Taboo for Men 15.10.2024 20:23
In this episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series , host Daryl Perry and guest Jack dive into one of the most overlooked topics in men’s health: body image. They discuss how body insecurities start early in life and persist into adulthood, despite weight loss, fitness goals, or muscle gain. Jack shares his personal journey with body image, highlighting the comparison trap and the lack of resources...
Beyond the Mirror: The Mental Side of Male Body Image 08.10.2024 17:04
In this episode of The Men's Mental Health Series: The Body Image Series , Daryl Perry and his guest, David, dive deep into the complexities of male body image. They discuss David's personal journey through a 200-pound weight loss, the challenges of dealing with excess skin, and the mental shifts that accompany physical transformations. The conversation touches on how body image is shaped...
The Journey to Self-Acceptance with Levi 01.10.2024 52:28
In this episode, I sit down with Levi, who’s navigating both the weight loss and bodybuilding worlds, two communities deeply tied to body image insecurities in men. We dive into the mental and emotional scars that accompany drastic physical transformations and the ongoing struggle with body dysmorphia, even after the weight is lost or the muscle is built. Levi shares how these insecurities can tak...
(Bonus Episode) Breaking Down the YLF30 Challenge: What You Need to Know 30.09.2024 30:15
In this episode, Daryl Perry breaks down the YLF30 Challenge—starting tomorrow! Learn the ins and outs of how this 30-day challenge works and how practicing six daily actions can help you build a foundation for lasting health, fitness, and self-development. From positive self-statements to time outdoors, journaling, and more, this episode covers the mechanics of YLF30, the contest details, and how...
Tough Love vs. Self-Love: Navigating Men’s Body Image Issues with Nick 24.09.2024 18:27
In this episode of The Men's Mental Health Series , Daryl Perry and Nick dive into a topic often overlooked: men's body image issues. Through candid discussion, Nick opens up about his personal experiences from his teenage years to his 50s, reflecting on how body image and self-perception have evolved through different phases of life. He shares how martial arts initially gave him confidenc...
Season Two Announcement: Men's Body Image Series 23.09.2024 6:02
Welcome to season two of The Men's Mental Health Series , hosted by Daryl Perry. In this season, we're diving deep into an often overlooked yet crucial topic: men's body image. From years of conversations with men in the health, fitness, and weight loss communities, it has become clear that body image struggles are a major, yet rarely discussed issue. In this episode, Daryl sets the st...
062: Finding your identity 20.08.2024 32:53
Follow Mike on IG and check out his Linktree: https://www.instagram.com/mikebrewerlive/ https://linktr.ee/Mikebrewer Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it. Visit MensMentalHealthSeries.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe, share and review this pod. For comments, questions, topic ide...
061: Men Overthink Too 13.08.2024 30:25
Follow and reach out to J on IG: https://www.instagram.com/maddysdaddy_vsg/ Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it. Visit MensMentalHealthSeries.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe, share and review this pod. For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations or to be a gu...
060: Self-Awareness with Jack 06.08.2024 30:04
Follow Jack on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackattack9182/ Check out his photography: https://www.jackconyers3.com/
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