Dad Bod Sculptors Podcast

Ep 13: The Man You Used to Be Isn’t Gone—He’s Just Buried

Episode Summary

This episode is the gut punch you didn’t know you needed. It’s time to stop living in the rearview mirror and start building the version of you that your family—and your future—deserve.

Episode Notes

In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, Dane Palarino steps away from the macros, motivation, and muscle talk to speak directly to you—the high-achieving man who’s quietly losing himself.
 

You’ve built the business, you’ve got the house, the family, the life on paper… but when the door closes and you’re alone with the mirror, something’s off. You don’t recognize the man staring back at you anymore. You’re not just afraid of the belly—you’re afraid of what it symbolizes.
 

Dane takes you deep into his own story: the silent suffering, the invisible weight of regret, the moment he told his wife, “I’m not happy.” This is the episode where real change begins—not with a 30-day challenge or a shiny new plan—but with truth, ownership, and a blueprint built for the man who’s always led… just never himself.
 

What You’ll Hear:

 

Action Step:

Write down the 3 most common excuses you use for not changing. Then ask yourself: Are these real barriers… or just fear in disguise?