The YLF Live Stream Podcast

Daryl Perry
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Missed or want to replay a live stream? You're in the right place. The YLF Live Stream Podcast is where you'll find the archive of our streams. Listen anytime and pick up right where you left off.

  1. 1d ago

    Building The Life You Want With the Resources That Work for You

    What if reaching your goals wasn't about doing more, but about finding the resources and support that actually work for you? As we prepare to head into November and wrap up 2026, I'm continuing to look at ways to make the resources and conversations we're building more accessible, interactive, and useful for your everyday life. In this episode, I'm sharing more about our expanded live stream schedule, why I want to create additional opportunities for us to connect, and how everything we're doing is designed to help you move forward at your own pace. We're beginning to introduce additional live streams earlier in the day while continuing our regular afternoon sessions. I'm also considering adjusting some of the time slots and exploring other opportunities for conversations as we see what works best. And if you're not able to attend a session live, the recordings will continue to be available through the podcast feed. But the bigger conversation here isn't really about how many live streams we're doing. It's about making sure you have access to the support and resources you need without feeling overwhelmed by everything that's available. Between the podcasts, journal prompts, live streams, and ongoing conversations, there are a lot of opportunities to explore your goals, develop greater self-awareness, and build a healthier relationship with yourself. And I don't expect you to use every single one of them. I want you to recognize that you can mix and match these resources based on your preferences, your circumstances, and what you're working toward. Maybe a short podcast episode gives you something to think about. Maybe a journal prompt helps you unpack a situation you've been navigating. Or maybe a live conversation gives you the additional context you need to make a decision. Each of these resources serves a purpose, but how you use them is entirely up to you. The goal isn't to consume more information. It's to take what you need and apply it in ways that support your life. I'm also reflecting on the importance of building flexibility into everything we do. Life doesn't always cooperate with our schedules, and I've been navigating that personally with family losses and funeral services this week. That's part of why I value having different ways to keep these conversations going, including prerecorded sessions and podcast recordings that remain available whenever you need them. We can remain consistent with the things that matter to us while recognizing that our circumstances sometimes require adjustments. And that's just as true for your health, fitness, and personal development goals as it is for the way I'm building these resources. As we continue expanding, I want your feedback. What would make these conversations more useful for you? Are there topics you'd like us to explore more deeply? Would different live stream times make it easier for you to participate? I want to hear what you're experiencing and what you think could make this entire process better. Because while I'm creating the resources and facilitating the conversations, your needs, experiences, and input are an important part of how everything continues to evolve. You don't need to do everything that's available to you. You need to find what works, use it consistently, and give yourself permission to adjust along the way. That's the approach I want to keep reinforcing as we move into November, finish out the year, and continue building a lifestyle that supports the goals and experiences that matter most to you.

  2. 1d ago

    Adding More Streams Starting Next Week

    What if you had more opportunities throughout the week to ask questions, work through challenges, and get the context you need to move forward in your life? I'm excited to share some changes we're making to create a more interactive, accessible experience as we finish out 2026 and begin preparing for 2027. Starting next week, we're expanding our live stream schedule to include both morning and afternoon or evening sessions, Monday through Thursday. The goal is to eventually have two hour-long sessions each day, giving us more opportunities for real-time conversations, topic submissions, and discussions about the things you're navigating in your own life. And I want these conversations to go beyond fitness. In this episode, I'm explaining why I'm expanding the schedule, how these changes connect to the YLF Rhythm and our larger framework, and what I hope we can accomplish as we continue building this experience together. One of the things I've learned throughout my career in fitness, marketing, project management, and account management is how valuable ongoing conversations can be. Sometimes having the opportunity to talk through a situation, consider another perspective, or explore a question in more detail can make a meaningful difference in how you approach your next step. Information is valuable, but having the opportunity to apply that information to your own circumstances is where things become especially useful. That's why I want to create more opportunities for us to interact. The shorter sessions we've been doing have worked well, especially when most of the conversations happen afterward through messages and email. But longer live streams give us room to explore topics more deeply, respond to questions as they come up, and build on one another's experiences. And if you can't attend live, the recordings will continue to be available through the podcast feed. I'm also talking about how these changes fit into the larger direction of Your Level Fitness. As we begin winding down the year, I want to continue reinforcing the YLF Rhythm and the importance of creating a sustainable structure for your goals, habits, and personal development. We're not just focusing on workouts, eating plans, or individual fitness goals. We're looking at how to navigate life from an inside/out perspective and develop greater confidence in our ability to make decisions and move forward. I also want to share some personal context behind why building this experience in a sustainable way matters so much to me. This has been an incredibly difficult year personally. After losing my dad to ALS in May, I've also experienced the loss of two additional family members in recent weeks. Navigating those experiences has reinforced how important it is to create something that allows me to continue sharing this message, connecting with you, and doing work I genuinely enjoy while also giving myself room to handle life as it happens. Building something sustainable means creating space for life, not pretending that difficult circumstances won't happen. That's something I want to demonstrate through the way I operate Your Level Fitness, just as much as through the things we discuss. As we expand the live streams, I also want your input. What topics would you like us to explore? What would make these sessions more useful for you? Are there opportunities to improve the experience that I might not be seeing? Because while I'm the person creating and operating everything, your experiences, questions, and feedback are an important part of how this continues to evolve. We'll continue with Monday through Thursday sessions, introduce the additional daily stream beginning in November, and maintain the reminder emails with viewing links sent approximately one hour before each session. The exact morning and afternoon time slots are still being finalized, and I'll share more details as we move forward.

  3. 2d ago

    Nobody knows exactly what you're going through

    How often do we assume we understand what someone else is going through without actually knowing the full story? We all do it. We observe someone's behavior, hear part of their experience, or listen to their perspective, and then we start filling in the blanks based on what we already believe. But what if we're missing something? In this episode, I'm exploring how our assumptions influence communication, why understanding another person's experience requires more than simply listening to their words, and how developing curiosity can strengthen our relationships. One of the things I've been thinking about is how much nuance exists in everyone's life. Two people might go through similar experiences, make similar decisions, or arrive at completely different conclusions, but we don't necessarily know what's driving those choices. Even when someone explains their perspective, we can still interpret their experience through our own beliefs, expectations, and biases. And sometimes we become so confident in our interpretation that we stop asking questions. Just because we think we understand someone's experience doesn't mean we actually do. I'm also challenging something I used to believe about communication. For a long time, I thought that if I could repeat back what someone told me, that meant I was listening and understanding. But there's a difference between hearing someone's words and genuinely understanding where they're coming from. Can we recognize the context behind what they're telling us? Are we asking enough questions? Are we allowing room for the possibility that our interpretation might be incomplete? These questions become particularly important when we're navigating disagreements or conflict. It's easy to believe that our perspective is the correct one, especially when we're emotionally invested in a situation. But even when we're partially right, there may be important details we're overlooking. Understanding someone doesn't require agreeing with them. It requires being willing to consider what we might not know. I want to encourage you to practice asking yourself a few questions when you're forming an opinion about another person's experience. What if I'm missing something? What if my assumptions are influencing how I'm interpreting this situation? What if there's a perspective I haven't considered? And just as importantly, are we giving other people enough context to understand where we're coming from? This isn't something we should only practice when conversations become difficult. Developing curiosity during everyday interactions can help us build the skills to navigate more challenging discussions with greater patience and understanding. The same curiosity we use to explore new possibilities in fitness, personal development, and our daily lives can help us develop stronger connections with the people around us. Because when we're willing to question our assumptions, we don't just learn more about other people. We also create opportunities to better understand ourselves. As you move through your day, I want you to think about the conversations you're having and the conclusions you're drawing. Are you genuinely curious about understanding the other person, or are you filling in the blanks with what you already believe? Sometimes a better conversation starts with being willing to ask one more question.

  4. 3d ago

    Celebrate EVERY Milestone

    How often do you stop to recognize the things you're doing right, especially when life feels like it's throwing one obstacle after another in your direction? As we approach the end of another month, I want to remind you how important it is to celebrate every victory along the way. And I mean every victory, including the ones other people might not recognize or consider worth celebrating. Life is hard. Some days are going to be difficult, and some seasons are going to feel like one challenge after another. Sometimes the only bright spots we can find are the small victories we're creating along the way. But those victories matter. In this episode, I talk about how our perspective influences the way we navigate challenges and why recognizing opportunities is just as important as acknowledging obstacles. There's a difference between ignoring reality and choosing to recognize what's still possible within it. We aren't always going to have the answers. Sometimes we have to work through difficult situations. Sometimes we have to find another way around them. And sometimes there isn't going to be some incredible life lesson waiting for us on the other side. That doesn't mean we can't recognize our progress along the way. I also want to explore what it means to take a more offensive approach to life. Not by pushing blindly through everything, but by trusting yourself, recognizing opportunities, and refusing to let someone else's doubts determine what you're capable of doing. Of course, self-doubt and insecurity don't simply disappear because we've decided to approach life differently. Some days, you'll recognize a negative thought and move past it almost immediately. Other times, those emotions might stick around for days, and you'll need to give yourself the time and space to work through them. The goal isn't to eliminate every difficult thought or feeling. It's to stop allowing those thoughts and feelings to dictate your entire life. We also talk about relationships, boundaries, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who recognize and appreciate the effort you're putting into your life. Sometimes the people closest to us aren't necessarily the people who encourage us the most. That doesn't mean every relationship needs to end, but it does mean we need to understand what level of influence and access we're comfortable giving someone. Knowing your worth is important. Learning to enforce the boundaries that protect that worth is another part of the process. And yes, that can create uncomfortable conversations or changes in relationships. But those decisions are part of learning to trust yourself and take ownership of the direction you're moving. As you move through the rest of this month, I want you to consider what you've already accomplished, what opportunities are still in front of you, and where you might be allowing outside opinions or your own insecurities to overshadow the progress you're making. You don't need to pretend everything is wonderful. You don't need to have every answer. And you certainly don't need to ignore what you're feeling. You can acknowledge how difficult life is while still recognizing how much you're doing right. Keep showing up as best as you can, recognize the victories along the way, and continue moving forward at your level.

  5. Oct 22

    When Was the Last Time You Surprised Yourself?

    When was the last time you handled something better than you expected? Maybe you navigated a stressful situation differently, responded to something with more patience, or realized that something that used to overwhelm you doesn't have quite the same effect anymore. I want you to think about that, because I believe recognizing these moments is one of the most valuable ways we can begin appreciating our personal growth. In this episode, I'm encouraging you to reflect on the times you've surprised yourself, recognize the progress you're making, and intentionally reinforce the thoughts and actions that are helping you build a more comfortable relationship with yourself. One of the things I find interesting about personal growth is that we don't always recognize it while it's happening. We spend so much time thinking about what we need to improve, what we haven't accomplished, or what still needs our attention that we can completely overlook the ways we're already handling life differently. In this episode, I explore: Why recognizing small victories is an important part of developing self-trust. How handling difficult situations better than expected can reveal meaningful personal growth. Why we don't have to respond perfectly to every situation to recognize progress. How reflecting on past victories can help reinforce confidence when new challenges arise. What I've noticed about becoming more comfortable with the pace of my own life. Why organizing responsibilities and intentionally scaling back can help relieve unnecessary pressure. The importance of finding everyday activities and experiences that bring us enjoyment. How appreciating the good in ourselves, other people, and our surroundings can influence our perspective. I also share something I've been noticing in my own life recently. For a long time, I've been accustomed to feeling like there's always more that needs to be done. Another project, another responsibility, another goal that needs my attention. But recently, I've made some adjustments. I've scaled back in certain areas, organized things differently in others, and started recognizing that I'm moving at a pace that feels much more comfortable. And the interesting thing is that I'm still making progress. I'm learning that I can continue moving forward without constantly feeling like I need to do more. I've also been exploring new creative outlets, including coloring and experimenting with different markers, simply because I enjoy doing it. Not everything needs to be about productivity, accomplishment, or working toward another goal. Sometimes we need opportunities to enjoy what we're doing without attaching expectations to the experience. And while there's certainly a lot happening in the world that can feel overwhelming, discouraging, or frightening, I don't want us to overlook the good that exists alongside those challenges. There are people trying to do better. There are people working through difficult experiences and trying not to pass that pain on to others. And there are opportunities in our own lives to recognize what we're doing well, even when everything isn't going according to plan. Personal growth isn't about never struggling again. It's about recognizing when we're navigating something differently than we might have in the past. As you head into the weekend, I'd encourage you to reflect on one simple question. Where have you surprised yourself recently? It doesn't have to be a significant accomplishment or some life-changing breakthrough. Maybe it's a small decision, a different response, or a moment when you realized something felt easier than it used to. Start there. Because when you begin recognizing those smaller victories, you may discover that you're making more progress than you've been giving yourself credit for.

  6. Oct 21

    Learning to Accept Yourself Before You Can Appreciate Yourself

    What parts of yourself are you still struggling to accept? Maybe it's a decision you made years ago, something you've done repeatedly, an insecurity you've carried for most of your life, or an experience you've never fully come to terms with. I believe that before we can genuinely appreciate ourselves, we have to learn to accept ourselves, including the parts of our lives we'd rather avoid, ignore, or change. In this episode, I'm exploring how we can begin observing ourselves without judgment, learning from our experiences, and developing a more compassionate relationship with who we've been, who we are, and who we're becoming. One of the things I think we struggle with is separating the decisions we've made from the identities we've created around those decisions. It's easy to look back at something we wish we'd handled differently and turn that experience into a label about the kind of person we are. But I want you to consider that at every stage of your life, you were doing what you thought was best, or at the very least, what you were willing and able to do at the time. That doesn't mean every decision was the right one. It means we can acknowledge what happened, learn what we can, and choose how we want to move forward without continuing to punish ourselves. In this episode, I explore: Why learning to accept yourself is an important part of developing genuine self-appreciation. How past decisions and repeated behaviors can become labels that influence how we see ourselves. The difference between learning from your experiences and continuing to judge yourself for them. Why self-forgiveness deserves as much attention as forgiving other people. How journaling and asking yourself deeper questions can help uncover the reasons behind your insecurities. Why some of the experiences and characteristics you've struggled to accept may eventually become personal strengths. The importance of patience, self-awareness, and professional support as you work through difficult experiences. I also talk about the value of having a productive working relationship with a therapist. My own experience with therapy has helped me recognize blind spots and work through things I might not have identified on my own. And I believe having that kind of support can be incredibly valuable when you're exploring the deeper parts of your relationship with yourself. One practical approach I encourage you to try is journaling about something you're having difficulty accepting. Start by identifying what it is. Then ask yourself why you're struggling to accept it. Once you have an answer, ask why again. You can continue exploring those questions for several layers, allowing yourself to better understand the thoughts, experiences, and emotions connected to what you're working through. You don't have to resolve everything in one sitting, and you don't have to force yourself to find something positive about every difficult experience. But I do believe there are opportunities to take some of the things we've viewed as weaknesses, mistakes, or insecurities and develop a different relationship with them. Something you've spent years criticizing yourself for may eventually become something you recognize as a source of strength. Ultimately, I want you to move through life feeling as light and at ease with yourself as possible. I want you pursuing your goals, exploring your ambitions, and continuing to grow, but doing all of that from a place of appreciating yourself rather than constantly trying to make up for who you've been. That begins with learning to observe yourself without judgment, accepting the experiences that have brought you here, and giving yourself permission to move forward. You can acknowledge your past without allowing it to define your future. Thank you, as always, for listening and watching. I'll talk to you again tomorrow!

  7. Oct 20

    The Emotional Weight of the Scale, Why That Number Stays With Us

    In this episode, I want to explore something that many of us have been carrying around for years, sometimes even decades. The number on the scale and the meaning we've attached to it. If you've ever tried to lose weight, there's a good chance you've had a particular number in mind. Maybe it's what you weighed in high school. Maybe it's your weight from college. Maybe it's a number someone told you that you should weigh. But have you ever stopped to consider where that number came from and why it still matters so much to you? I share an experience from third grade when our class was weighed publicly. I remember hearing the reactions when my weight was announced, and here I am, roughly 36 years later, still able to recall that experience. I've lost weight, gained weight, pursued different body composition goals, and spent years learning about fitness and nutrition. But that number from my past, along with other numbers I've associated with certain periods of my life, still has a way of showing up in my thoughts. Even today, when I'm arguably in the best overall physical condition I've ever been in, I sometimes catch myself wondering whether I should weigh less. And I think that's important to acknowledge. You can be confident, physically active, and comfortable with yourself while still having old thoughts about your weight show up. The difference is how you respond to those thoughts. One of the things I've worked on is changing what happens immediately after I step on the scale. Instead of seeing the number and allowing myself to fall into an old pattern of self-criticism, I move directly into the mirror challenge. I look at myself and intentionally begin building myself up. And what's interesting is how quickly those statements move beyond my physical appearance and into appreciating who I am as a person. I'm not pretending the number doesn't exist. I'm changing the experience around it. We also talk about using multiple ways to track progress, including weight, waist measurements, and progress photos. Rather than letting one number determine how we feel about ourselves, we can collect information, observe trends over time, and make adjustments with curiosity instead of judgment. That doesn't mean you can't have a weight loss goal. It means you can pursue that goal without making your appreciation for yourself dependent on achieving a particular number. I also connect this conversation to body image and today's journal prompts. When you look in the mirror, what part of your body do you notice first? And what feelings come up when you focus on that area? For me, my stomach has historically been one of those areas because of how much importance I placed on having visible abdominal muscles when I was younger. I've experienced what it was like to reach that level of leanness, and I remember being constantly hungry, cold, and irritable. Looking back, I can appreciate those experiences without feeling like I need to recreate them. The goal isn't to erase the experiences that shaped your relationship with your body. It's to understand them and decide how you want to respond moving forward. So I want you to consider a few things. Where did your ideal scale number come from? What does that number represent to you? How does it influence the way you feel about yourself? And how would you like to approach your weight, your body image, and your progress from here? You don't have to abandon your goals. You don't have to stop collecting data. And you don't have to pretend that old insecurities never show up. You can learn to recognize those thoughts, redirect them when you're ready, and continue building a healthier relationship with both what and who you see in the mirror. Your weight is information. It doesn't have to determine how much you appreciate yourself.

  8. Oct 19

    How to Stop Rushing Your Goals and Start Enjoying the Process

    In this episode of the Your Level Fitness Live Stream, I want to ask you a question that I think could completely change how you approach your goals, your fitness journey, and your life. What if, starting right now, you committed to building the life that's best for you without putting a deadline on it? Think about how much of your life you've spent trying to get somewhere. Trying to lose weight by a certain date. Trying to reach a career milestone. Trying to accomplish something before you turn a certain age. Trying to get your life together because you feel like you should already be further along. And what if you gave yourself permission to stop racing toward all of those imaginary finish lines? I talk a lot about trading years for decades when it comes to fitness, but I think that philosophy applies to so many other areas of life. We're constantly told to enjoy the journey and trust the process. And those are great ideas. But actually putting them into practice requires something that can be incredibly challenging. You have to trust yourself to figure things out without knowing exactly how long they're going to take. That's especially difficult when you're working toward something you've already attempted several times. You remember the previous struggles. You remember the things that didn't work. You remember the times you felt like you failed. And suddenly, giving yourself more time feels like admitting you're falling behind. But what if you're not behind at all? What if you're simply figuring out your own life at your own pace? As someone who has spent plenty of time struggling with perfectionism, I understand how difficult it can be to slow down. There's always another checkpoint. Another goal. Another thing you're supposed to accomplish. And sometimes we become so focused on reaching the next milestone that we forget to consider whether we actually enjoy what we're building. That's something I want you to think about. Are you pursuing your goals because they genuinely matter to you? Are the routines you're developing something you want to continue? Are you creating a life that works around your preferences, your responsibilities, and the person you are today? Or are you trying to meet expectations that may not even be relevant to you anymore? Giving yourself more time doesn't mean giving up on what you want. It means allowing yourself to learn, experiment, make adjustments, and discover what actually works. Sometimes that means making tremendous progress. Sometimes it means taking two steps forward and seven steps back. Sometimes it means recognizing that something you once wanted no longer fits the life you're trying to build. And that's okay. You're allowed to change your approach. You're allowed to change your goals. You're allowed to take longer than you originally expected. One of the most important things I've learned is that while we can't control everything happening around us, we can continue working on how we respond to those experiences. We can practice approaching challenges from a calmer headspace. We can move at a more deliberate pace. And we can stop treating every obstacle as proof that we're doing something wrong. That's what I want you to consider after this conversation. What would your life look like if you stopped measuring your progress against a deadline and started building something you genuinely wanted to live? You still get to pursue ambitious goals. You still get to challenge yourself. You still get to work toward meaningful changes. But you don't have to spend your entire life feeling like you're running out of time. You're not behind. You're running your own race. And you can give yourself permission to figure it out along the way.

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