Men's Mental Health Series

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 everyone who has stepped into a fath...

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 day. That one text, call, or message c...

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 down when we think we’re just respo...

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 This episode is about unpacking the outdated idea that feeling emotions as a man makes you weak.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 weakness, it’s connection.

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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 been carrying. The silence. The sadne...

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 uncomfortable or unproductive at first—is a pow...

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In this episode, I sit down with Zachary Fenell, an author, blogger, and endurance athlete who shares his journey of self-acceptance, personal growth, and mental resilience w...

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 for self-awareness, emotional balanc...

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, masculinity, mental health, and the s...

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 emphasizes the importance of therapy,...

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 influenced his self-perception. Togeth...

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 the pressures of "looking the part....

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 the next. J opens up about his stru...

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 fitness space, the internal dialogue aro...

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 of self-acceptance, this episode shed...

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 for men struggling with this issue....

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 not only by society but by one's...

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 take a toll on mental health, and how ...