The Daryl Perry Podcast

The Doing Hard Things My Way 5K is back for its second year, and we're excited to share what makes this event so special. In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy Perspective Podcast, Chad and Daryl discuss the inspiration behind the annual Doing Hard Things My Way 5K, how it grew from a personal running journey into a community-focused event, and why inclusion remains at the center of everything...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of information? In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I share one of my biggest frustrations with the self development space. Too often, personal growth is positioned as an endless pursuit of becoming someone better, more successful, or more complete. But what if you don't need to fix yourself in order to improve your life? I b...

Jeremy returns to the Your Level Fitness Podcast to share what's happened since our last conversation, and the progress is remarkable. In just a few months, Jeremy has gone from building consistency in the gym to running over 100 miles in a month, preparing for a marathon, and setting his sights on an ultra marathon. But this conversation isn't just about running. It's about momentum,...

What do you want your new normal to be? It's a simple question, but for many people experiencing success with GLP-1 medications, it may be one of the most important questions they'll ever ask themselves. In this episode of Life During and After GLP-1, we explore what happens when the mental tug-of-war around food, weight loss, and dieting begins to quiet down. For many people, years have b...

Why do you still see the old you in the mirror? For many people, changing their body doesn't automatically change how they see themselves. Even after losing weight, improving fitness, or making significant lifestyle changes, the old thoughts, emotions, and self-perceptions often remain. In this episode of Body Image Shift, we explore why that happens and how learning to appreciate, accept, and...

Is it time to let it go? Whether it's a grudge, resentment, disappointment, or a story you've been telling yourself for years, holding on can take a tremendous amount of energy. It can impact your relationships, your peace of mind, and your ability to move forward. In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I explore the idea of forgiveness, letting go, and the expectations we place on b...

Today on The Your Level Fitness Podcast, I'm joined once again by Kevyn J for a conversation that goes far beyond weight loss. We discuss Kevyn's nearly 10-year wellness journey, including his experience using a GLP-1 medication as one tool to improve his health, the importance of strength training, working alongside your healthcare team, and what it really means to pursue long-term wellne...

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...