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Why are you a father?
Why should you show up when it’s hard?
Why does being a dad actually matter?

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Paul Wandrey of the Why Dad Podcast to unpack the question most men never slow down enough to answer.

We talk about grief, miscarriage, losing a child, emotional exhaustion, anger, therapy, and the pressure to be the “strong oak” for your family. But what if real strength isn’t about being unbreakable?

This episode dives into:

• How loss reshapes a man’s identity as a father
• The myth of emotional stoicism in men
• Processing grief without shutting down
• Holding boundaries without losing connection
• How to redefine strength as a husband and dad
• Why defining your “why” changes everything

If you’ve ever felt tired, frustrated, disconnected, or unsure how to lead your family well… this one is for you.

Stronger. Mindful. Present.

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00:00 Becoming a Dad: The Steeper Learning Curve & the Big “Why?”

00:37 Welcome to The Daughter Podcast + Meet Paul

01:48 What “Why Dad?” Really Means (Kids’ Questions, Future Fathers, Showing Up)

04:10 Intentional Fatherhood & Paul’s Co-Host Perspective (Before You Have Kids)

06:07 Sponsor Break: People Will Hunt

06:53 Paul’s Origin Story: 1 of 9, Military/Catholic Upbringing, Seminary Years

08:43 Loss, Grief, and Fatherhood Tested: Miscarriage & Isla’s 22-Week Birth

12:38 Turning Pain Into Purpose: Becoming the Best Dad + Starting a Podcast

14:47 Processing Miscarriage as a Couple: Dad vs. Mom Experience

23:21 Honoring Amelia: Naming, Art, and Learning How to Support Sarah

26:55 The “newborn smell” & instant bonding as a dad

29:32 Racing to the hospital: unexpected labor at 22 weeks

31:02 In the OR: helplessness, waiting, and Isla’s final moments

33:31 After the loss: choosing to heal together (not break apart)

35:47 Redefining strength for dads: grief, pressure, and leading as one

41:01 Tools that helped: therapy, anger triggers, and parenting with empathy

46:48 Modeling growth (not perfection) + the host’s own dad journey

52:47 Looking 50 years ahead: health, presence, and lasting connection

56:16 Advice to dads in grief: find your “why” and keep recentering

58:42 Where to find Why Dad + final thanks, subscribe, and newsletter outro

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The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, any organizations, companies, or institutions mentioned, or corporate entities represented by the host.

Our aim is to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and open dialogue. While we strive for accuracy and balance, it's important to recognize that opinions may vary. We encourage critical thinking and further expl

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What if the most powerful influence on your daughter’s future isn’t what you tell her — but how you show up when life gets stressful?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a psychologist and parent coach, to break down the science behind how children actually learn from their parents — and why modeling matters more than lectures.

We explore:

• The difference between reactive vs intentional parenting
• Why “being strict” can create compliance without character
• The parenting style research that leads to the healthiest long-term outcomes
• A practical 3-step triage plan for handling discipline moments without damaging connection
• How fathers can hold high standards while still building emotional safety

This is not theory or gentle parenting trends.
It’s psychology-backed, real-world guidance for dads who want to lead with strength, clarity, and presence.

If you’ve ever walked away from a moment with your daughter thinking “that’s not how I wanted to handle that” — this conversation is for you.

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00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Fathers on Daughters

01:05 Welcome to the Daughter Podcast

01:42 Meet Dr. Lindsey Emerson

03:15 Parenting as a Learned Skill

06:38 The Five Cs Parenting Framework

11:11 The Importance of Authoritative Parenting

32:58 The Role of Consistency and Communication

36:18 Establishing Consequences

36:47 The Importance of Authoritative Parenting

37:42 The Five C's of Parenting

38:47 Intentional Parenting and Self-Check

40:55 Introducing the Three-Step Triage Plan

41:31 Step One: Respond, Don't React

45:49 Step Two: Teach, Don't Punish

57:08 Step Three: Monitor and Reinforce

01:02:10 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Season 3 of The Daughtered Podcast is here—and it goes deeper than ever.

This season isn’t about how to raise strong daughters.
It’s about how raising daughters shapes stronger, more mindful, more present men.

In this short solo episode, host Oscar Peña—father of three daughters—shares what’s ahead in Season 3, including weekly conversations with psychologists, educators, endurance athletes, and fathers who are doing the real work of growth at home.

This season explores presence over provision, emotional regulation, humility, leadership in the home, and the quiet work of becoming the man your daughters need you to be.

New episodes drop weekly.
This is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and grow—together.

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In the Season 2 finale of the Daughter podcast, Oscar Peña shares valuable lessons learned throughout the season. Key insights include the importance of modeling behavior, the balance between high standards and perfectionism, the power of apologizing, and the significance of emotional availability. Oscar emphasizes the role of gratitude and self-reflection in fatherhood, the impact of real moments over perfect ones, and the importance of preparing daughters for life's challenges. He also discusses the differences between leadership at work and at home, and the need for fathers to continuously evolve. The episode concludes with a heartfelt thank you to the community and a preview of exciting changes and new perspectives coming in Season 3.

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00:00 Introduction and Season Recap

02:06 Lessons Learned: Imitation and High Standards

03:34 The Power of Apologizing and Belonging

05:42 Gratitude and Self-Reflection

07:24 Honesty and Ending Excuses

08:37 The Importance of Sharing Your Story

09:27 Real Moments and Handling Challenges

11:21 Emotional Availability and Teaching Autonomy

13:09 Leadership at Home vs. Work

15:26 Embracing Change in Fatherhood

16:13 Conclusion and Season 3 Preview

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In this powerful conversation, Oscar sits down with Evan Sanchez, life coach and founder of New Grad Launchpad Coaching, to talk about the often-ignored phase of fatherhood: coaching our kids through early adulthood.

Evan works closely with parents of teens and new grads navigating what he calls the quarter-life crisis—a stage filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and pressure for both kids and parents. Together, Evan and Oscar explore how fathers shape their daughters’ confidence, boundaries, self-advocacy, and resilience long after childhood ends.

This episode dives into:

• Why daughters learn how to treat others by watching their fathers

• The shift from director to coach as kids grow

• Trusting daughters instead of controlling them

• Navigating entitlement vs preparedness in today’s world

• Supporting neurodivergent children with empathy and clarity

• Teaching boundaries without fear or intimidation

• Why praise, patience, and presence still matter in their 20s

If you’re a father who wants to raise a daughter who can speak up, set boundaries, and navigate the real world with confidence—this episode is a must-listen.

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What does it really mean to be “the example of what right looks like”—at home, not just at work?

In this episode of The Daughtered Podcast, Oscar sits down with William C. Spears, a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer who writes on leadership, ethics, and military life—and the author of Stoicism as a Warrior Philosophy.

Even though William is a father of three boys, his message is deeply relevant for girl dads and boy dads alike: your kids aren’t just listening to what you say—they’re learning from how you manage pressure, handle conflict, and take responsibility in real time.

This a packed episode:

• Why fatherhood is the most important job

• The leadership-parallel that keeps coming up

• The difference between controlling emotions vs. suppressing them

• A practical Stoic framework

• The hard-but-powerful practice of “negative visualization” (and why it can make you more present)

William also shares where Stoicism gets misunderstood online, how he thinks about service and sacrifice as a dad, and why your kids watching you “own your reactions” may be one of the greatest gifts you can give them.

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What does real leadership at home actually look like — and why do our daughters expose the gaps faster than anyone else?

In this powerful episode of The Daughtered Podcast, Oscar sits down with Albert Butler for an honest, deeply personal conversation about fatherhood, marriage, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to lead your family well.

Albert Butler is a CPA, MBA, national accounting firm partner, published author, and a devoted father of four (three daughters and one son). With decades of leadership experience in business, Albert brings a rare perspective on how professional leadership principles must be refined — not replicated — at home. His work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance, but he proudly identifies first and foremost as a husband and girl dad.

He shares how becoming a girl dad — starting with a life-altering NICU experience — reshaped the way he views responsibility, leadership, and presence. Together, they unpack why many fathers excel at leadership at work but struggle to translate those same principles at home, especially with their daughters.

Albert also opens up about marriage, humility, and the mindset that has guided his life and fatherhood journey: “I can because I will.”

Albert is the author of Life: Truth, Love, Loss, Success & Failure, a book inspired by fatherhood and legacy, written to pass wisdom down to future generations.

If you’re a dad raising daughters, navigating marriage, or trying to become a more present and emotionally grounded leader at home, this conversation will challenge you — and equip you — to do better.

🎧 Listen now and ask yourself:
Am I leading my home with the same discipline and intention I bring to my career?

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In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar sits down with Kim Worrell, a certified life coach for teen girls and young women, and a certified Positive Psychology Coach based in Providence, Rhode Island. Kim is the founder of KBW Coaching, where she blends life coaching and positive psychology to help girls navigate today’s complex world, build confidence, and move forward with purpose.

Oscar and Kim dive into what’s really going on in the hearts and minds of teen girls today—especially in those wild middle school and early high school years. Kim shares practical ways dads can stop “walking on eggshells” and start building real connection: from simple rituals like breakfast dates and coffee runs, to using humor, code words, and curiosity to keep communication open instead of shutting it down.

They talk about why dads’ steady love and presence are far more powerful than perfect words. Kim also breaks down tools that dads can adapt at home to support their daughters’ mindset, resilience, and self-belief.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I saying the right thing? Am I doing enough?” this conversation will help you show up with more clarity, courage, and compassion for your teenage daughter.

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