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

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: Why discipline is sexy—and how it rebuilds trust with your wife and yourself The hidden cost of waiting for permission to change How to audit the lies you’ve been calling “reasons” A wake-up call that’s both personal and universal: your kids are watching The two types of suffering—and the one that leads to freedom 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? 👉 TAKE MY FREE METABOLIC QUIZ HERE! Apply to work with Dane: Save your spot for a Dad Bod Sculptors Strategy Call and see if you qualify. 👉 https://dadbodsculptors.typeform.com/to/LniWZZaP 💪 Stay Connected with Dad Bod Sculptors ➤ Follow on Instagram: @dadbod_sculptors ➤ Connect with me on Linkedin ➤ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel 🔥 Official Partners & Sponsors Optimize your health with the exact tools we use in the Dad Bod Sculptors system: HD Muscle Supplements — Get Elite Protein, Supplements and Vitamins (Use code: DADBOD) Elev8 Cream of Rice — My go-to for clean, high-performance carbs. (Use code: DADBOD) Nu Sauce — Flavor without compromise. Low-calorie, high-impact sauces to stay shredded without boredom. (Use code: DADBOD) Whoop - Get your FREE Whoop Wearable Device with this 👉 Link ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Tap “Follow” on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review—it helps more dads and men over 35 find us and reclaim their health.