05/19/2026
Episode #14: Becoming the Man You Were Meant to Be with Heather Lary
In episode 14 of the 365 Proof Podcast by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Heather Lary, Director of Referral Relations and Marketing at The Carpenter’s Shed in Monroe, Louisiana.
Heather shares her journey from special education and pharmaceutical sales into the mental health and recovery field, where she now helps young men ages 16 to 20 find structure, purpose, accountability, and direction.
This conversation dives into the struggles facing young men today, including THC use, online gambling, lack of life skills, family system challenges, school issues, and the need for real mentorship. Heather explains why labels are not always helpful, why young men need more than just clinical treatment, and how coaching, community, fitness, education, spirituality, and accountability can help them rebuild their lives.
This episode is a powerful reminder that young men are not broken, they are still becoming. With the right support, structure, and love, change is possible.