In this episode, Maria shares her experience of mirroring her father so closely that she sometimes loses her own identity. She traces her disorganized attachment back to her parents' immigrant hustle. She admires his relentless entrepreneurial drive, even as she struggles to reconcile it with the control he's exerted over her life choices, and what her one wish is from him.

Learn more about Maria and Shupa's early-stage startup built for South Asian women—diagnosed, self-diagnosed, and questioning—living with undiagnosed autism and/or ADHD at neurokin.ca.

Show us some love by subscribing to our Youtube channel, and follow us on Instagram @thedaughterwithdaddyissues!

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In this candid conversation, Shupa unpacks the complex dynamics of her relationship with her father and how those formative experiences shaped who she is today.

Learn more about Maria and Shupa's early-stage startup built for South Asian women—diagnosed, self-diagnosed, and questioning—living with undiagnosed autism and/or ADHD at neurokin.ca.

Show us some love by subscribing to our Youtube channel, and follow us on Instagram @thedaughterwithdaddyissues!

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Welcome to The Daughter With Daddy Issues Podcast Season 2.

Support this show today on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDaughterWithDaddyIssues/membership

In this raw, real, and vulnerable season finale, Sarzana shares a piece of her own personal story — and asks the question many of us have silently carried: How could what happened in my childhood… or what I watched my mother survive… show up again in my own adult relationships?

She opens up about surviving rock bottom, navigating complex PTSD, and how her father's absence and presence both shaped her life, her relationships, and her self-worth.

This episode is a reclamation — of pain, of truth, of power.

It’s for anyone who's ever asked “why?”

It’s for the daughters carrying silent grief.

Season 2 begins this September — with Toolkit Tuesdays, Interview Thursdays, and powerful new episodes on love, trauma, healing, and the father wound.

And remember... Your story matters. Our story matters.

✨ Stay connected:

🎙 Podcast IG: @daughterwithdaddyissuespodcast

💜 Sarzana's Personal IG: @thefatherwoundcoach

📩 Email: @thedaughterwithdaddyissuespodcast@gmail.com

If you’ve ever felt like your voice didn’t matter—like you had to explain yourself over and over again just to be dismissed… this space is for you.

This episode is for anyone who was misunderstood and made to feel like they were the problem.

We dive deeper into what it means to be chronically misunderstood — especially by those who were supposed to love us best — and how those scars can quietly teach us to silence ourselves just to survive.

💬 Let’s talk: Have you ever blamed yourself for things that weren’t truly your fault? DM me @thedaughterwithdaddyissues or @thefatherwoundcoach—I’d love to hear your story.

You can also share your reflections, questions, or stories by emailing thedaughterwithdaddyissues@gmail.com. I read everything with love and care. 🫶

🎧 Tune in now, and remember: the world doesn’t need a quieter version of you—it needs you, fully.

Ever felt like no matter how hard you try, the words that come from your heart never quite land?

Or worse, they get twisted into something you never intended?

This episode is for anyone who’s ever been misunderstood, misjudged, or felt like their truth wasn’t seen.

• What’s the difference between misunderstanding and misjudgment—and why does it matter?
• How does being misunderstood and misjudged chip away at your self-confidence and affect our well-being?
• Why does it feel so exhausting to keep explaining yourself, even when it seems like no one is trying to understand?

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling unseen or unheard, this episode is for you. You're not wrong for wanting to be understood.

💬 Let’s talk: Have you ever reached a breaking point trying to make someone understand you?

DM me @thedaughterwithdaddyissues or @sarzanahasinzafar—I’d love to hear your story.

🎧 Tune in now!

Seven Failures, Seven Wins, and Priceless Lessons!

It's been a year since I started this podcast and on this episode I share some facepalm moments, some oh-my-gosh-yaaaay moments and a lot of lessons that I am excited to carry with me for a lifetime... Tune in! :)

In this episode, I have an incredible chat with Adrienne Harris, a Numerologist, Self-love & Relationship Coach, and healer, about the wisdom found in Numerology and how understanding our energetic codes can reveal our strengths.

We discuss the balance between masculine and feminine energy, the impact of not having a father’s protection, and how hyperindependence can stem from trauma. Adrienne shares her personal journey of healing, embracing her divine feminine, and reclaiming sensitivity as a superpower. We also discuss the power of sharing our stories and embracing our true, authentic selves. (Thank you, Adrienne!)

Register for Adrienne's Free Masterclass happening on Feb 11th, 2025 on Reclaiming Your Divine Feminine: https://www.adrienneharris.ca/reclaiming-your-divine-feminine

(I registered!!!)

Connect with Adrienne:

Website: adrienneharris.ca

Instagram: @adriennehcoaching

Read her story in RESILIENT A.F.: Stories of Resilience Vol. 2: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/adrienne-harris-resilient-a-f-stories-of-resilience-vol-2/