S2E13 Daniel Granger - From Body Fixers to Breakdown: The Pain Behind the Persona

Daniel Granger looked like he had it all.A successful hairdresser. A public figure. TV appearances. A big personality. But behind the scenes? He was exhausted. Addicted. Broken.In this raw and honest episode, Dan sits down with me to share the truth behind the mask. From childhood trauma and addiction to homelessness, suicide attempts and deep-rooted mistrust of men, this is a story about surviving, and eventually healing.Dan talks about:Growing up in chaos and losing his dad at 8Finding safety in feminine spaces after being abused by the men in his lifeHow fatherhood gave him purpose—but didn’t fix the painWhat it really took to feel safe in his own skin: retreats, rituals, boxing, plant medicineAnd why he now shows up for other men the way he always wished someone had shown up for himThis isn’t a story about fame or business. It’s a story about what it takes to become the man you never had.Show NotesThe Masks We WearWhy performing success left Dan feeling more alone than everThe moment he hit rock bottom and called Craig for helpChildhood Trauma & Safety in Femininity Abuse, abandonment, and the death of his father at 8 Why Dan gravitated towards women and struggled to trust menHomeless at 13 – Finding Tribe in Unlikely Places Building a hut in a park Taken in by a Christian men’s community that changed his lifeHealing Through Brotherhood Learning to feel safe around men through retreats and boxing Grieving his father for the first time during a San Pedro ceremonyBecoming a Man You Actually Like Letting go of addiction and old identities The power of fatherhood, purpose, and helping others healDan’s Mission Today Creating safe spaces for men Why his legacy won’t be built behind a salon chair, but in the hearts of the men he reaches

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