The Daryl Perry Podcast

Daryl Perry
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Hosted by Daryl Perry of Your Level Fitness, this podcast features Almost Daily mindset episodes, along with conversations about confidence, body image, food noise, weight management, mental health, personal growth, and the everyday decisions that shape the way you see yourself. Whether you're building healthier habits, navigating a major life change or simply looking for a calmer headspace, these episodes are designed to help you slow down, think differently, trust yourself more and leave feeling better about yourself than when you pressed play.

  1. há 8 h

    There Is Always a Way: How Optimism Helps You Find the Next Path Forward

    There is always a way. In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I talk about what that really means when you are facing an obstacle, working through a problem, or trying to figure out what comes next. Sometimes the path you are taking is not the wrong path. It is simply the only one you can currently see. There may be another direction through the obstacle that you have not noticed yet. Other times, you may start working toward one thing and end up being led somewhere completely different. That unexpected direction may turn out to be exactly where you needed to go. That is where optimism comes in. Optimism is not pretending life is easy. It is not ignoring reality. Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and frustrating. Optimism is the belief that something better is still possible and that you are capable of finding your way forward. I also talk about being careful with the voices around you when you are trying to figure something out. Sometimes people can see something you cannot, and their perspective may genuinely help you. But sometimes people who have decided to stay stuck are more comfortable when the people around them stay stuck too. You have to learn how to listen, assess what is useful, and ultimately trust yourself to make the decision. You may not know exactly what the path looks like right now. You may even end up somewhere completely different from where you originally thought you were going. But there is always a way forward. And I believe you have what you need inside you to keep figuring it out.

  2. há 1 dia

    Building Yourself Up Instead of Tearing Yourself Down: What Happens When You Choose Self Appreciation?

    What would change if the fitness process helped you appreciate yourself instead of constantly giving you another reason to believe you need to be fixed? In this episode of The Almost Daily Podcast, I talk about why the message Love the Body You Have goes much deeper than simply appreciating your physical appearance. It might start with looking in the mirror and learning to appreciate the body you see. But eventually, the bigger question becomes whether you can learn to appreciate who you see in the mirror too. For years, I have watched the fitness industry market directly against people's insecurities. We are shown what supposedly needs to change, what isn't good enough, and what we need to accomplish before we can finally feel better about ourselves. I want to explore the opposite approach. Instead of tearing yourself down to motivate change, what happens when you start building yourself up? I talk about why I believe learning to appreciate yourself from the inside/out can create a ripple effect that reaches far beyond workouts, weight loss, or body image. How you see yourself influences the decisions you make, the way you respond when life gets difficult, the way you interact with other people, and even the way you allow other people to treat you. This isn't about pretending everything is perfect or believing self appreciation will magically solve every problem. It's about intentionally developing a different relationship with yourself, reinforcing it consistently, and seeing what changes because of it. You would probably offer kindness, compassion, and perspective to someone you care about when they are struggling with how they see themselves. Maybe it's time to start practicing some of that with yourself. Because changing how people see themselves during the fitness process is only the beginning. We might just change how people see themselves everywhere else too.

  3. há 2 dias

    Staying Connected to Yourself Without Becoming Closed Off

    I hope life never hardens you to the point where you lose your softness. There are plenty of experiences that can make us want to close ourselves off. Hurt. Disappointment. Broken trust. Relationships that did not go the way we hoped. Moments that make us want to say, “Never again.” And protecting yourself can feel like the safest option. But there is a difference between having boundaries and building walls around yourself. In this episode, I talk about staying connected to who you are while still being thoughtful about who gets access to you and how much access they receive. Different relationships deserve different levels of closeness, but I think being connected to another person is something worth treating as a privilege. I also get into forgiveness, change, accountability, and the willingness to say what you need while being open to hearing what someone else needs from you. None of that guarantees you will never get hurt again. You probably will. But completely closing yourself off can create its own kind of pain. You may protect yourself from certain experiences, but you can also end up disconnected from people, opportunities, and even parts of yourself. Life gives us the chance to change every day. We can appreciate who we are while still acknowledging where we need to grow. We can apologize when we have caused harm. We can genuinely change our behavior. We can learn from what happened without allowing the past to determine how we experience everything that comes next. Stay present. Stay connected to yourself. Keep your boundaries. But do your best not to lose your softness along the way.

  4. há 3 dias

    You Can Acknowledge the Barriers Without Living in Them

    There are real barriers that come with living with cerebral palsy and with having a visible disability. I have experienced frustration, anger, bitterness, limitations, and situations where cerebral palsy absolutely affected what I was able to do. I also understand why conversations about ableism, accommodations, access, and fairness can carry so much emotion. At the same time, I do not want my life to become an ongoing us versus them conversation. In this episode, I unpack why I believe both things can be true. We can acknowledge the realities of disability while also asking ourselves what we are going to do with the life and circumstances we have. My experience with cerebral palsy is my own. Someone else with the same diagnosis may have completely different challenges, abilities, support needs, and opportunities. That nuance matters. But I still believe there is value in asking ourselves a simple question. What am I going to do next? There are times when we need accommodations. There are times when we need help. And if we are trying to accomplish meaningful things in any area of life, disability or not, we are probably going to need other people along the way. That is different from allowing frustration, resentment, or comparison to become the place where we stay. I also talk about why I am not trying to convince people who have already decided they completely disagree with how I see things. The people I care most about reaching are the ones somewhere in the middle. The people who know they want something different but have not completely decided what direction they are going to take. You can acknowledge what has happened to you. You can be angry about it. You can recognize the barriers in front of you. And you can still decide what you want to do from here.

  5. há 4 dias

    Small Human Connections Can Make a Bigger Difference Than You Think

    Lately, I’ve been making a point to get out into the world a little more. Walking around shops. Going through the regular checkout line instead of using self checkout. Meeting people for coffee or lunch. Making eye contact. Having small conversations that probably would have seemed completely ordinary years ago. But now, they feel different. When so much of our work, communication, entertainment, and everyday life happens through a phone or laptop, I think there is real value in intentionally reconnecting with the physical world around us. In this episode, I talk about why those small moments of connection have been helping me mentally and emotionally, especially while navigating some of the ups and downs that naturally come with life. You can be optimistic, grateful, and genuinely appreciate where you are while still carrying heaviness. Those things can exist at the same time. I also get into why I’m trying to record these episodes closer to when they actually come out. I want these conversations to reflect what is happening in my life in something closer to real time, even if that means the schedule is not always perfectly predictable. A lot of life right now feels like putting together a puzzle while some of the outside pieces are still moving. And maybe that is part of it. We keep adjusting. We keep connecting. We keep working through what we need to work through while still appreciating where we are.

  6. 21 de ago.

    Do Not Lose Yourself in the Noise

    It is easy to lose yourself in the pace, pressure, responsibilities, and noise of everyday life. In this episode, I close out the week with a simple reminder to stay connected to who you are. None of us will feel completely grounded all the time, but the more we understand ourselves, trust ourselves, and lead with compassion, the easier it becomes to find our way back. I talk about the importance of not getting completely lost in your work, your roles, or everything happening around you. I also share why self-trust matters so much when life feels uncertain. You may not have every answer right now, but you can learn to trust yourself to figure things out as you move forward. This is also an invitation to slow down over the weekend, spend time with the people closest to you, and remember that life moves quickly. You do not have to do everything perfectly. You only have to keep doing the best you can. In this episode: Why staying connected to yourself is an ongoing practice How easy it is to lose yourself in everyday life Learning to trust yourself through uncertainty Leading with more compassion toward yourself Making space to slow down and reconnect Remembering that doing your best is enough Take some time this weekend to step away from the noise, reconnect with yourself, and be present with the people who matter most. Thank you, as always, for listening. I will talk to you again on Monday.

  7. 20 de ago.

    What Kind of Influence Do You Want to Have?

    In this episode, I reflect on where I fit in the online world and why I've never been interested in building a business around views, viral videos, or brand deals. Instead, I'm building something much more meaningful to me: a business centered around helping people change the way they think and feel about themselves. I share why I see myself as a business owner first, content creator second, and why every podcast, email, article, product, and live stream serves the same mission, helping people learn to love the body they have and appreciate who they see in the mirror. We also explore the difference between influencing someone to buy a product and influencing someone to believe something healthier about themselves. That distinction has shaped every decision I've made with Your Level Fitness. Along the way, I discuss authenticity, setting boundaries between your public and private life, and why understanding your role, whether online or offline, can bring more clarity to the work you do. In this episode: Why I don't consider myself a content creator first The difference between chasing views and building a business What "influence" really means to me Why changing how people see themselves matters more than selling products The role authenticity plays in building trust Knowing what to share and what to keep private Building an online presence that reflects your values instead of algorithms Whether you create content, run a business, or simply want to live more intentionally, I hope this episode encourages you to think about the kind of influence you want to have on the people around you. Long-term impact isn't measured only by numbers. It's measured by the lives you help change. Continue the conversation: Sign up for the Your Level Fitness live streams and join me live at: https://yourlevelfitness.com/stream

  8. 19 de ago.

    We "including YOU" Are Changing the Fitness Industry

    In this episode, I share the bigger vision behind Your Level Fitness and why I believe it's time to change the conversation around health, fitness, and body image. The message is simple: Love the body you have. Everything else grows from there. I talk about why the fitness industry has spent decades convincing us we're never enough, and how I want Your Level Fitness to become part of a different movement, one that encourages appreciation instead of criticism and confidence instead of shame. I also pull back the curtain on the Your Level Fitness shop and explain why every design, every product, and every quality decision reflects that mission. When you wear one of these designs, you're not simply wearing a shirt or hoodie. You're helping spread a message that encourages people to appreciate who and what they see in the mirror. Along the way, I share my thoughts on coaching, why information should be freely available, the difference between information and context, and why my focus is helping people build a healthier relationship with themselves that lasts long after the weight loss journey. In this episode: Why "Love the Body You Have" is bigger than a tagline How the fitness industry profits from insecurity Why appreciation creates a stronger foundation than self-criticism The difference between free information and personalized context How Your Level Fitness products support a larger mission Why quality matters just as much as the message Building a movement that helps people appreciate themselves for life If you've ever felt like fitness left you chasing a finish line that never seemed to bring lasting confidence, I hope this episode offers a different perspective. My goal isn't just to help you improve your health. It's to help you build a relationship with yourself that you actually want to carry through the rest of your life. Continue the conversation: Sign up for the Your Level Fitness live streams and join me live at: https://yourlevelfitness.com/stream

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Hosted by Daryl Perry of Your Level Fitness, this podcast features Almost Daily mindset episodes, along with conversations about confidence, body image, food noise, weight management, mental health, personal growth, and the everyday decisions that shape the way you see yourself. Whether you're building healthier habits, navigating a major life change or simply looking for a calmer headspace, these episodes are designed to help you slow down, think differently, trust yourself more and leave feeling better about yourself than when you pressed play.

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  • Criado por
    Daryl Perry
  • Anos de atividade
    2018 - 2026
  • Episódios
    2 mil
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Daryl Perry
  • Site do podcast
    The Daryl Perry Podcast