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Episode Description

In this episode of The Men’s Mental Health Series, Jack Conyers III returns for another open and thoughtful conversation with host Daryl Perry. Together, they dig deep into a popular phrase floating around the fitness space: “The gym is my therapy.” While both agree that movement and working out can be helpful tools, they explore how this mindset may unintentionally gloss over the deeper emotional work men often avoid.

Jack shares his personal journey through four different therapists, ultimately finding one who gave him the space, tools, and guidance to truly grow. He talks about how healing is an ongoing process, how vulnerability plays a vital role in mental health, and how photography unexpectedly became a form of self-soothing. Daryl and Jack also dive into the complexities of social media, the comparison trap, hustle culture, and the exhausting pursuit of external validation.

From childhood bullying and abandonment wounds to adult self-awareness and reframing negative thoughts, this episode is a real-time example of what it looks like to show up, talk through your stuff, and keep healing. It’s full of insight, lived experience, and a refreshing reminder that healing is not about perfection. It’s about choosing to show up for yourself, again and again.

This podcast is designed to get conversations started around your mental and emotional health and is not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your medical and/or mental health professional before starting any program. No one on this podcast is a medical or mental health professional.

If you’re in the United States and in need of support, please call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for 24/7 free and confidential support.

Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.

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For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations please email daryl@darylperry.com

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 fatherhood role, regardless of title or relation.

There’s no one-size-fits-all experience when it comes to being a dad, and on a day that can carry so much weight, I just want you to know that your pain, your presence, and your effort matters. If today is hard, you are not alone. Please don’t give up on them, and please don’t give up on yourself.

Happy Father’s Day. I see you. I hear you. I appreciate you.

Disclaimer: This podcast is designed to get conversations started around your mental and emotional health and is not to be taken as medical advice. Please consult your medical and/or mental health professional before starting any program. No one on this podcast is a mental health professional.

If you are in the United States and in crisis or need someone to talk to, please contact:

• National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 and press 1

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 and share this pod.

For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@darylperry.com

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 could mean more than you realize. If you are a guy, the challenge is twofold. Check in on another guy each day and also tell at least one person how you’re feeling. Start with honesty. It could be the same person. It could be someone different every day. What matters is creating the habit.

These consistent conversations are what break the silence. They build connection. They make being open and vulnerable a normal part of life. The more we do this, the more we reduce the stigma that says men have to hold everything in. The more we speak up, the easier it gets. And the lighter we begin to feel.

This challenge is starting in June, but it’s something we can all carry forward well beyond the month. Men deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported every day of the year. Let’s do this together.

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 and share this pod.

For comments, questions, topic ideas, or possible collaborations, please email daryl@darylperry.com

Disclaimer:
This podcast is designed to get conversations started around your mental and emotional health and not to be taken as medical advice. Please contact your medical and/or mental health professional before starting any program. No one on this podcast is a mental health professional.

If you are in the United States and need immediate help:
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Or visit 988lifeline.org