Dad Bods & Beards Podcast – Starting Their Fitness Journey | The Conquer Cast Ep 019

In this episode of The Conquer Cast, Trevor Farnes sits down with Logan Peterson & Tyson Allred, hosts of the Dads, Bods, & Beards Podcast—a show tackling everything from fatherhood and mental health to social media, grooming, and masculinity.

Logan and Tyson share their personal battles with mental illness, their unexpected journey into podcasting, and how their mission has evolved into something bigger than they ever imagined.

If you’ve ever struggled with mental health, self-doubt, or simply finding your tribe, this episode will hit home.

The Unlikely Friendship That Created a Movement

Logan and Tyson didn’t grow up together. They weren’t childhood friends. In fact, their paths didn’t cross until social media brought them together.

📌 How They Met:

Logan was making beard-related content on TikTok.
Tyson owned a beard grooming company and reached out.
They started collaborating, creating funny viral videos that led to millions of views.

What started as content creation quickly turned into a deep friendship—one that would lead to the launch of a podcast, a mental health movement, and a mission to help men open up.

🎙 “It’s weird to meet one of the best friends you’ll ever have in your 30s or 40s—but that’s what happened to us.”

The Birth of the Dad Bods & Beards Podcast

Originally, Logan and Tyson just wanted to make people laugh with beard content. But after getting real about fatherhood, mental health, and struggles men face, the podcast took on a deeper meaning.

🔥 How It Evolved:
✅ Started as funny content for bearded men.
✅ Turned into discussions about men’s mental health, marriage, and parenting.
✅ Became a safe space for men to connect, share, and support each other.

🛑 “Men are told their whole lives to bottle things up. We wanted to change that.”

Mental Health, Vulnerability & Breaking Stigmas

One of the most powerful moments in the episode comes when Logan shares his own battle with mental illness.

😔 His Story:

For years, he suffered in silence, struggling with undiagnosed bipolar disorder.
He masked his pain by being the funny, happy guy, but inside, he was spiraling.
Seven years ago, he almost didn’t make it.

🚔 One night, after a severe mental health crisis, a police officer helped save his life, driving him to the hospital and encouraging him to seek help.

💡 “I realized that I wasn’t alone. I had people who cared. I just needed to open up.”

Today, Logan and Tyson use their platform to help men break the cycle of silence—encouraging them to talk, heal, and support each other.

Why Men Need Connection More Than Ever

One of the biggest lessons Logan and Tyson share is that men need deep, meaningful friendships—not just surface-level conversations.

✅ Men need a tribe – Strong friendships are just as important as marriage and family.
✅ It’s okay not to be okay – Vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness.
✅ Masculinity isn’t about bottling things up – It’s about being open, accountable, and willing to grow.

💭 “We’re proving that you can be masculine AND talk about your feelings. The two aren’t mutually exclusive.”

What’s Next for Dad Bods & Beards?

Logan and Tyson are just getting started. Their mission continues to grow, with:

🔥 New fitness & mental wellness initiatives
🔥 Partnerships with organizations like MTN OPS
🔥 Plans for a 3.5-mile mental health awareness run (in honor of Logan’s journey)

💡 “Men need connection. The best way to heal a sick dog? Put him in a healthy pack. That’s what we’re building.”