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 8
Finding safety in feminine spaces after being abused by the men in his life
How fatherhood gave him purpose—but didn’t fix the pain
What it really took to feel safe in his own skin: retreats, rituals, boxing, plant medicine
And why he now shows up for other men the way he always wished someone had shown up for him

This isn’t a story about fame or business. It’s a story about what it takes to become the man you never had.

Show Notes

The Masks We Wear

Why performing success left Dan feeling more alone than ever
The moment he hit rock bottom and called Craig for help

Childhood Trauma & Safety in Femininity

Abuse, abandonment, and the death of his father at 8
Why Dan gravitated towards women and struggled to trust men

Homeless at 13 – Finding Tribe in Unlikely Places

Building a hut in a park
Taken in by a Christian men’s community that changed his life

Healing Through Brotherhood

Learning to feel safe around men through retreats and boxing
Grieving his father for the first time during a San Pedro ceremony

Becoming a Man You Actually Like

Letting go of addiction and old identities
The power of fatherhood, purpose, and helping others heal

Dan’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

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