In our society, especially for men, we’ve been taught that grieving and the tears that sometimes come with this process are a sign of weakness. But there’s a growing sentiment that says we’ve been doing this grieving thing all wrong. It says that grieving and all the associated parts and pieces that come with it is really a way of expressing our deep, unbridled love for the one we lost.  “A lot of people, as I was dealing with grief and loss, started calling me a grief expert and that felt...

We have one life and one life only to live, love, grow, and do whatever it is that makes us whole. Here’s the problem: too many of us are stuck living life and dreaming the dreams of others. We ignore the signs of who we are and who we were meant to be, and the ramification of doing so often leads to the deep, dark hole that is depression. “Thinking about death makes you think about life.” – Ben Today, I speak to a man who knows a little something about living and dreaming for yourself, not...

On this episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, I’m sitting down and answering some of your questions. Listen in as I openly respond to a lot of topics including mental health, how I play tricks on my mind, finding the right therapist, building self-confidence, and much more. “Doing stand-up, I actually feel safe when I’m doing it because I feel like I’m in this weird, protective energy bubble and I don’t have time to be panicky or anxious when I’m onstage.” – (3:45) Danny We’ll also...

Everyone loves a good meal. No matter who you are or where you are, a good meal can make everything better. Stop where you are and think about a nice burger with all the fixings, a basket of fries on the side, and your favorite drink to wash it all down. From there, a thick slice of cheesecake to top it off. Sounds like heaven, doesn’t it? Even if it’s not heaven, it’s a pretty good start, to say the least.  “You can spit it out if you don’t like it, but you have to try everything.” –...

This world of ours is not an easy one. It’s full of challenges, some real and some imagined, which must be overcome each day. Regardless of the type we face, our first go-to as a society is the medicine cabinet. But what if we chose the most beautiful medicine ever created, the one that everyone has at their disposal, the one that lightens the mood and brings out our very best? What’s that medicine, you ask? Laughter. “Seemingly everybody has a mental health issue now that it has become...

Living a life filled with anxiety over what some of us would call the simplest things is a life millions of people around the world wake up to daily. But in many cases, they live in and face those challenges alone making what is already a difficult life harder. Here’s the reality, while some choose to ignore the pain of anxiety they see in others, all too often, those who choose to ignore or look the other way … are often dealing with a similar situation.  “As I got older, I started to see...

Love is a word commonly tossed about, but in reality, it’s one of the most misunderstood and misused terms in the dictionary. The truth is, the definition can vary depending upon who, what, and how it’s being used. The argument could be made that our world will be a better place when we stop seeing love as a corporate, one-size-fits-all expression … and begin personalizing the meaning.  “If we’re not loving ourselves, can we actually receive love?” My guest today knows all about love and...

The Wire is considered by many to be the greatest television series in history. For 5 seasons, it kept viewers from a broad cross-section locked in and watching every move the complex characters made … including Michael, a role played by my guest today, the one and only Tristan Mack Wilds! He’s a native New Yorker and a man who wears many hats and each time he graces the screen, mic, or stage, your eyes can’t help but gravitate toward his supreme talents. In today’s episode, we go deep...

You can only be who you are in this world; at some point, you must face that reality. Sounds simple enough, but when you’re a gay man and son of immigrants who see living in this country as evidence of sacrifice, being who you are can be challenging, to say the least.  “When I go there and everybody was shopping and doing all these other things, I was like I had no idea because that was never a part of my world.” – Mandoh My guest today is celebrity stylist Mandoh Melendez. His style is...

Few people have as much hands-on experience with the many sides of mental health work as today’s guest, Dr. Judy Ho.  As a triple-board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, Dr. Ho has evaluated maximum security prison inmates, served as an expert witness in criminal trials, works as a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University – and goes to therapy herself.  In this episode, Dr. Ho shares about emigrating from Taiwan as a child, the differences between men’s and...

Every year, millions of people attempt suicide – and thousands take their own lives. This week’s guest, Kevin Hines, understands better than most.  “Twenty-four hours before I went to leap off the Golden Gate Bridge … I was in such a devastating place of complete despair. It was worse than depression. It was a darkness and it was a place where I came to believe that all of my family, all of my friends hated me and wanted me gone. Of course, none of that was true, but I believed it. My brain...

Inspired, challenged, empowered … these are a few of the terms that come to mind when thinking about Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore. The arch of this show has featured some incredible guests with each helping our listeners start their journey toward a more fulfilled life.  As we dive into another of our ‘best of’ episodes, we’ll share clips from Zack Ament on the evolution of parent-child relationships, substance abuse, and sobriety while Sara Harvey touches on autism and eating disorders....

Let’s face it; this world we call ours is crazy and getting crazier each year. We’re all, every last one of us, dealing with something, and many times, our unwillingness to admit this truth limits the life we could be living.  “Take a look at the world we’re living in and be honest … who wouldn’t be depressed by what we see?” - Kristen Today, I’ll spend time with Dr. Kristen Casey; a woman who is adept at building solutions that tap into the best of all of us. We’ll cover the entire gamut...

Hollywood isn’t always about the glitz and glamour -- sometimes, it’s about standing up for what’s right. Sarah Ann Masse learned this earlier than most. After facing off against a man who was notorious for making and breaking acting careers, she became an advocate for fairness, leveraging lessons learned from childhood. Her parents instilled in her a belief in herself and a steadfast commitment to stand up for what’s right. All of these ideals played out well and have become the foundation...

This week on Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore, I speak with Mac Stanley Cazeau, LMHC, owner and operator of Therapy Is For Everyone Counseling. Many people either walk out of their relationships or stay in them, but very few manage to work on them – but Mac’s advice might change the way you think about relationships.   “If I'm going to talk about relationships, I had to fix my relationship first, me and my partner, we haven't had a conflict in over eight years, we have disagreements,...

This week on Off The Cuff with Danny LoPriore, I had an amazing conversation with mental health advocate and one of the stars of season two of Love Is Blind Danielle Ruhl.   Danielle opens up about her prior issues with an eating disorder and the struggles she had and still has with her mental health.  At one point, her eating disorder was so bad she regularly sprayed windex on her food in an attempt to stop from eating.   “I would eat chicken breast and I would keep windex by my desk in...

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, I’m joined by Clayton Echard. He’s been on the popular TV show The Bachelor, he is an author, and his passion is destigmatizing the conversations surrounding mental health. During my interview with Clayton, I asked him about the concept of mindfulness, his struggle with weight, and body dysmorphia.   “So, I literally left the running backs meeting and I go into the bathroom, I pulled my pants down and I looked at my ass and I was...

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, we have renowned author, TV personality director, life coach, and interventionalist, Mike Diamond. Mike has written several books on the human mindset and today Danny sits down with him to talk about how he managed to achieve success as a dyslexic person with ADHD and drug addiction after hitting rock bottom.  Listen to the podcast as both men discuss the present and reflect on their past. It’s all about taking advantage of...

WARNING: NSFW CONTENT In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, we have a no nonsense, no holds barred guest for you who used to be a sex worker but now is running multiple successful businesses including one related to helping women victims of trauma to get them back on their feet. Raquel Savage identifies as a sex worker even though she left that world 3 years ago back in 2019 and is now running a legit business as a therapist and counselor assisting queer and trans...

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, my guest is entrepreneur, TV personality, and host of the popular podcast Truly Kenya, Kenya Duke. She sits down with me to talk about her recent divorce from famous comedian Gary Owen after 20 years of marriage and how she is moving on from the whole thing, planning her career, becoming financially stable, while also being a responsible mom looking after the wellbeing of her three children.   “So, for me, I didn't grieve the loss...

This week on Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, I am sitting with my producer Sam Davidson and together we take questions that you, our audience, want me to answer.  Listen as I answer questions on a variety of topics ranging from anxiety and panic attacks to relationships and suicidal thoughts. I talk about my own personal struggles with negative thinking and give relationship advice for couples who are in a similar predicament and seeking a clear way forward. I also talk about the very...

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, my guest is licensed psychotherapist Natalie Gutierrez. Join me as I sit down with Natalie to talk about the different types of PTSD, the art of meaning confrontation, how she works with trauma victims of all ethnic backgrounds, and how she came up with the idea and title for her new book, ‘The Pain We Carry: Healing from Complex PTSD for People of Color’.   “It's not that we are the pain. We are carrying pain, but we are not the...

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, my guest is content creator, mental health advocate and self-development enthusiast, Jesse Katches. Growing up, Jesse struggled with OCD and anxiety and panic attacks. I sat down with Jesse to talk about anxiety triggers, staying fit, relationships, and much more. It’s all happening right here On the Cuff.   “For me to call 911, it was very extreme. And so I ended up doing it. They talked to me on the phone. Right when the...

In this week’s episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, my guest is psychologist, relationship coach, and nationally known expert on narcissism, Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, also known as Dr. Z. She works with people nationwide, helping them understand the complexities of narcissistic relationships, providing tools and customized behavior plans to help people make healthy choices. As you may have guessed from the bio, today’s topic is narcissism.    “Because of how a narcissist operates, it is...

In this episode of Off the Cuff with Danny LoPriore, the guest is none other than yours truly, in the flesh. Join me as I take a moment to talk about my mental health and thank all of you, my fans, followers, friends, supporters, who have made such a positive impact on my life.    “I have been more active. And by active I mean not as much as exercising. Yes, I have been doing that. Eating healthier. I have been eating healthier for my wedding that’s coming up. So, I am trying to do that....