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 powerful step forward. Whether you’ve had positive or negative experiences with therapy, or haven’t tried it yet, this conversation is here to validate your feelings and remind you that you’re not alone. Daryl also discusses his new social series promoting mental health awareness and explains how wearing a message like “You can’t heal what you avoid” can help put a face to these important conversations.

If you’re a guy who has tried therapy and it didn’t work, Daryl sees you. If you haven’t tried yet, he encourages you to take the step. The message is simple... go to therapy, and let’s keep the conversation going.

This podcast is designed to get conversations started around your mental and emotional health. No one on this podcast is a mental health professional.

If you are in the United States and are in crisis or need immediate help, please contact:

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

• Emergency services: Call 911

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For comments, questions, topic ideas, or collaboration inquiries, email: daryl@darylperry.com