Dad Bods and Beards

“The bravest thing I ever did was continuing my life when I wanted to die.” – Juliette LewisIn this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down for one of the most difficult and important conversations they’ve ever had. What starts as a check-in quickly turns heavy as Tyson opens up about a recent dark season, including suicidal ideation, and the quiet mental health spiral that caught him off guard.They talk honestly about mental health triggers, how stress compounds over time, and the dangerous lie many men believe—that being strong means being silent. Together, they unpack the hypocrisy so many men live in: pouring everything into taking care of everyone else while neglecting their own emotional and mental well-being.This episode doesn’t offer easy answers or polished solutions. Instead, it offers something far more valuable—truth, vulnerability, and permission. Permission to admit you’re not okay. Permission to ask for help. Permission to stop pretending strength means doing it alone.This conversation is raw, uncomfortable, and necessary. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or like the weight of responsibility was crushing you, this episode is a reminder that you’re not weak for struggling—and you’re not alone in it.If this episode resonates with you, please know help is available. Talking saves lives. ABOUT THE SHOW:Dad Bods & Beards is the podcast where real men talk about mental health, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Hosts Logan and Tyson share authentic conversations with guests from every walk of life—from entrepreneurs and athletes to everyday dads—who open up about their struggles, wins, and lessons learned along the way.Whether you’re working on your men's health, navigating fatherhood, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, these stories will inspire you to keep going.Subscribe to hear new episodes about resilience, mindset, and living life by design, not by default.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO “DAD BODS and BEARDS” Podcast:*YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DadBodsAndBeardsOriginal⁠⁠  *Apple Music - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bods-and-beards/id1689964941?i=1000652044990⁠⁠⁠  *Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://spotify.link/PUh2OBw2SIb⁠⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH DAD BODS AND BEARDS:*All Links -⁠⁠⁠https://dadbodsandbeards.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQHfN0jk6Cr4a5UZXV_S8BYbLLVtVNI7SHLVtKWs0e-evasBZ27M2SZoU_aem_tSwRv41QwhHGvoVo6djRIg⁠⁠⁠  CONNECT WITH LOGAN:*All Links -  ⁠⁠https://loganpetersen.komi.io⁠⁠  CONNECT WITH TYSON:*All Links - ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tyson.allred?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-eswqaAEQh1TDCT1RsLDV6_g1rEnE1k8PKOGCm5eB1ngkDq3BXpg9Wos_aem_ZBbJW0gfiGV3LHWu5W8OGg⁠⁠⁠  PRODUCTION CREDITS:Intro/Outro Music:“Walk With Thousands” – Theo Fleury & Friends    THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:WAYS Energy – Energy Drinks ⁠https://waysenergy.com⁠MTN OPS – Supplements ⁠⁠⁠https://mtnops.com⁠⁠⁠Mindbloom - At Home Ketamine Therapy⁠⁠https://www.mindbloom.com/creator-partnerships/loganp100⁠⁠Copper Johns Grooming Company ⁠⁠⁠https://copperjohnsbeard.com⁠⁠⁠   

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston ChurchillIn this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Bryce Walker, a former college football player at Utah State and a man whose story redefines what real strength looks like.At 6’9” and 410 pounds, Bryce is physically imposing — but the real weight he carried came from a different place. Every season of his college football career, Bryce gave everything he had… and every season ended with a season-ending injury. Again and again, the thing he loved most was taken from him just when he poured his whole heart into it.Bryce opens up about what that cycle did to his mindset, his identity, and his sense of masculinity. He talks about learning mental fortitude the hard way, building systems and processes to survive dark seasons, and why a positive mentality isn’t pretending things are fine — it’s choosing to keep moving forward anyway.Woven through the seriousness are laughs, light moments, and the kind of humor that only comes from real brotherhood. Bryce is a good man, a devoted father, and a reminder that strength isn’t just about size or toughness — it’s about resilience, discipline, and showing up even when life keeps knocking you down.  ABOUT THE SHOW:Dad Bods & Beards is the podcast where real men talk about mental health, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Hosts Logan and Tyson share authentic conversations with guests from every walk of life—from entrepreneurs and athletes to everyday dads—who open up about their struggles, wins, and lessons learned along the way.Whether you’re working on your men's health, navigating fatherhood, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, these stories will inspire you to keep going.Subscribe to hear new episodes about resilience, mindset, and living life by design, not by default.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO “DAD BODS and BEARDS” Podcast:*YouTube - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DadBodsAndBeardsOriginal⁠⁠  *Apple Music - ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bods-and-beards/id1689964941?i=1000652044990⁠⁠⁠  *Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠https://spotify.link/PUh2OBw2SIb⁠⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH DAD BODS AND BEARDS:*All Links -⁠⁠⁠https://dadbodsandbeards.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQHfN0jk6Cr4a5UZXV_S8BYbLLVtVNI7SHLVtKWs0e-evasBZ27M2SZoU_aem_tSwRv41QwhHGvoVo6djRIg⁠⁠⁠  CONNECT WITH BRYCE WALKER:*Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/brycejwalker?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==  CONNECT WITH LOGAN:*All Links -  ⁠⁠https://loganpetersen.komi.io⁠⁠  CONNECT WITH TYSON:*All Links - ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tyson.allred?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-eswqaAEQh1TDCT1RsLDV6_g1rEnE1k8PKOGCm5eB1ngkDq3BXpg9Wos_aem_ZBbJW0gfiGV3LHWu5W8OGg⁠⁠⁠  PRODUCTION CREDITS:Intro/Outro Music:“Walk With Thousands” – Theo Fleury & Friends    THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:WAYS Energy – Energy Drinks ⁠https://waysenergy.com⁠MTN OPS – Supplements ⁠⁠⁠https://mtnops.com⁠⁠⁠Mindbloom - At Home Ketamine Therapy⁠⁠https://www.mindbloom.com/creator-partnerships/loganp100⁠⁠Copper Johns Grooming Company ⁠⁠⁠https://copperjohnsbeard.com⁠⁠⁠

“Vulnerability is not weakness. It is our greatest measure of courage.” – Brené Brown In this episode, Logan and Tyson are joined off screen by their good friend, and man behind the cameras of Dad Bods & Beards, Cole Chapman to sit down for an honest, no-filter conversation about one of the biggest barriers to men’s mental health: Why so many men don’t ask for help. They break down the most common reasons men avoid therapy and emotional support From fear of appearing weak, pride, stigma, and the lack of trust. To not knowing where to start, financial burdens, and the belief that they should be able to “handle it on their own.” This episode challenges the outdated idea that strength means silence. Instead, it reframes vulnerability as responsibility to yourself, to your family, and to the people who depend on you.This is a necessary conversation for men who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or isolated, and for anyone who’s ever wondered why men wait until they’re at a breaking point before reaching out. If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll deal with it later,” this episode is your reminder that later isn’t guaranteed — but help is available right now.  ABOUT THE SHOW:Dad Bods & Beards is the podcast where real men talk about mental health, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Hosts Logan and Tyson share authentic conversations with guests from every walk of life—from entrepreneurs and athletes to everyday dads—who open up about their struggles, wins, and lessons learned along the way.Whether you’re working on your men's health, navigating fatherhood, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, these stories will inspire you to keep going.Subscribe to hear new episodes about resilience, mindset, and living life by design, not by default.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO “DAD BODS and BEARDS” Podcast:*YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DadBodsAndBeardsOriginal⁠  *Apple Music - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bods-and-beards/id1689964941?i=1000652044990⁠⁠  *Spotify - ⁠⁠https://spotify.link/PUh2OBw2SIb⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH DAD BODS AND BEARDS:*All Links -⁠⁠https://dadbodsandbeards.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQHfN0jk6Cr4a5UZXV_S8BYbLLVtVNI7SHLVtKWs0e-evasBZ27M2SZoU_aem_tSwRv41QwhHGvoVo6djRIg⁠⁠  CONNECT WITH LOGAN:*All Links -  ⁠https://loganpetersen.komi.io⁠  CONNECT WITH TYSON:*All Links - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tyson.allred?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-eswqaAEQh1TDCT1RsLDV6_g1rEnE1k8PKOGCm5eB1ngkDq3BXpg9Wos_aem_ZBbJW0gfiGV3LHWu5W8OGg⁠⁠  PRODUCTION CREDITS:Intro/Outro Music:“Walk With Thousands” – Theo Fleury & Friends    THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:WAYS Energy – Energy Drinks https://waysenergy.comMTN OPS – Supplements ⁠⁠https://mtnops.com⁠⁠Mindbloom - At Home Ketamine Therapy⁠https://www.mindbloom.com/creator-partnerships/loganp100⁠Copper Johns Grooming Company ⁠⁠https://copperjohnsbeard.com⁠⁠  

“Feelings are much like waves; we can’t stop them from coming, but we can choose which ones to surf.” – Jonatan MårtenssonIn this episode, Logan and Tyson sit down with Ashlee Stratton for a powerful and practical conversation about emotional intelligence and the way our emotions shape every choice, reaction, and relationship in our lives.Ashlee breaks down the truth that most people never realize: your emotions are driving the car, whether you're aware of it or not. She explains how fear, insecurity, and old emotional patterns quietly dictate our behavior and how becoming conscious of those patterns is the key to true freedom and better decision-making.She introduces her signature method, the 60-Second Shift. A simple, science-backed process that helps you interrupt emotional autopilot, reset your nervous system, and step back into clarity instead of chaos. What follows is an honest discussion about identity, fear, mindfulness, self-awareness, and why emotional intelligence might be the most important skill we’re never taught.This episode is practical, relatable, and empowering and one we hope can be used as a roadmap for anyone who wants to stop letting fear run their life and start living from intention instead of reaction.  ABOUT THE SHOW:Dad Bods & Beards is the podcast where real men talk about mental health, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Hosts Logan and Tyson share authentic conversations with guests from every walk of life—from entrepreneurs and athletes to everyday dads—who open up about their struggles, wins, and lessons learned along the way.Whether you’re working on your men's health, navigating fatherhood, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, these stories will inspire you to keep going.Subscribe to hear new episodes about resilience, mindset, and living life by design, not by default.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO “DAD BODS and BEARDS” Podcast:*YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DadBodsAndBeardsOriginal⁠  *Apple Music - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bods-and-beards/id1689964941?i=1000652044990⁠⁠  *Spotify - ⁠⁠https://spotify.link/PUh2OBw2SIb⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH DAD BODS AND BEARDS:*All Links -⁠⁠https://dadbodsandbeards.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQHfN0jk6Cr4a5UZXV_S8BYbLLVtVNI7SHLVtKWs0e-evasBZ27M2SZoU_aem_tSwRv41QwhHGvoVo6djRIg⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH ASHLEE STRATTON:*All Links -  https://www.instagram.com/realashleestratton?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=N3NhdmEwMGRkMTFs   CONNECT WITH LOGAN:*All Links -  ⁠https://loganpetersen.komi.io⁠  CONNECT WITH TYSON:*All Links - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tyson.allred?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-eswqaAEQh1TDCT1RsLDV6_g1rEnE1k8PKOGCm5eB1ngkDq3BXpg9Wos_aem_ZBbJW0gfiGV3LHWu5W8OGg⁠⁠  PRODUCTION CREDITS:Intro/Outro Music:“Walk With Thousands” – Theo Fleury & Friends    THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:WAYS Energy – Energy Drinks https://waysenergy.comMTN OPS – Supplements ⁠⁠https://mtnops.com⁠⁠Mindbloom - At Home Ketamine Therapy⁠https://www.mindbloom.com/creator-partnerships/loganp100⁠Copper Johns Grooming Company ⁠⁠https://copperjohnsbeard.com⁠⁠ 

“The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.” – Ernest HemingwayIn this episode, Logan sits down with his co-host and brother, Tyson, to finally tell the story behind the man listeners think they already know. Tyson opens up about the defining struggles that shaped him — the moments that nearly broke him, the pressure of being a husband and father to six kids, and the internal battles that taught him how to rebuild from the inside out.He shares the lessons he learned the hard way, the turning points that forced him to grow, and the real why behind every decision he makes today. From juggling family life to launching Copper Johns, Tyson reveals how a brand became more than a business — it became a mission to create something meaningful, rooted in integrity, resilience, and purpose.This is Tyson at his most raw and honest. A story about owning your past, fighting for your future, and choosing every day to become the kind of man your family deserves. It’s reflective, inspiring, and a reminder that the parts of us that almost break are often the very parts that make us who we are.  ABOUT THE SHOW:Dad Bods & Beards is the podcast where real men talk about mental health, personal growth, and the mindset it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Hosts Logan and Tyson share authentic conversations with guests from every walk of life—from entrepreneurs and athletes to everyday dads—who open up about their struggles, wins, and lessons learned along the way.Whether you’re working on your men's health, navigating fatherhood, or simply trying to become a stronger version of yourself, these stories will inspire you to keep going.Subscribe to hear new episodes about resilience, mindset, and living life by design, not by default.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.  LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO “DAD BODS and BEARDS” Podcast:*YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DadBodsAndBeardsOriginal⁠  *Apple Music - ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-bods-and-beards/id1689964941?i=1000652044990⁠⁠  *Spotify - ⁠⁠https://spotify.link/PUh2OBw2SIb⁠⁠   CONNECT WITH DAD BODS AND BEARDS:*All Links -⁠⁠https://dadbodsandbeards.komi.io/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabQHfN0jk6Cr4a5UZXV_S8BYbLLVtVNI7SHLVtKWs0e-evasBZ27M2SZoU_aem_tSwRv41QwhHGvoVo6djRIg⁠⁠ CONNECT WITH LOGAN:*All Links -  ⁠https://loganpetersen.komi.io⁠  CONNECT WITH TYSON:*All Links - ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tyson.allred?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-eswqaAEQh1TDCT1RsLDV6_g1rEnE1k8PKOGCm5eB1ngkDq3BXpg9Wos_aem_ZBbJW0gfiGV3LHWu5W8OGg⁠⁠  PRODUCTION CREDITS:Intro/Outro Music:“Walk With Thousands” – Theo Fleury & Friends    THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:WAYS Energy – Energy Drinks https://waysenergy.comMTN OPS – Supplements ⁠⁠https://mtnops.com⁠⁠Mindbloom - At Home Ketamine Therapy⁠https://www.mindbloom.com/creator-partnerships/loganp100⁠Copper Johns Grooming Company ⁠⁠https://copperjohnsbeard.com⁠⁠