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The Daughtered Podcast is a fatherhood podcast for men who are committed to becoming stronger, more mindful, and more present—especially in the lives of their daughters.
Built for girl dads and intentional fathers, this show explores what it really means to grow as a man and raise strong daughters. We dive into parenting daughters, modern masculinity, leadership at home, and the emotional intelligence required to build deep, lasting father–daughter relationships.
Fatherhood is a journey of growth. Every stage—from toddler tantrums to teenage talks—brings new challenges, deeper lessons, and opportunities to rise. Each conversation on this podcast is designed to help you reflect, level up, and lead with purpose—not just as a dad, but as a husband and man.
Being Daughtered means embracing the lessons our daughters are constantly teaching us—and allowing those lessons to shape us into better fathers, partners, and role models. It means slowing down, listening more, and showing up with intention.
We challenge current misconceptions of masculinity and lead with strength, presence, vulnerability, and purpose. Because presence is power. Vulnerability is strength. And love is the legacy we leave.
This isn’t a space for perfect dads. It’s a space for growing dads.
Through real stories, honest conversations, and practical tools, The Daughtered Podcast supports men who want to father with intention, lead with integrity, and raise confident, capable daughters.
Whether you’re new to fatherhood or decades in—you belong here.
This is more than a podcast.
It’s a mindset. A movement. And a community of fathers choosing to lead at home.
Want to be a guest on The DAUGHTERED Podcast? Want to collaborate? Send Oscar Pena a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/daughteredpodcast
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Send a text In this episode of The Daughtered Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Susan Schwartz, a Jungian analyst, clinical psychologist, and author of The Absent Father Effect on Daughters. With decades of experience working with women across all stages of life, Dr. Schwartz has seen firsthand how a father’s emotional presence — or absence — can shape a daughter’s identity, confidence, and relationships for years to come. In this conversation we explore: • Why daughters feel emotional absence so ...
Send a text What does it really mean to be a strong father? In this episode, I sit down with Marine Corps officer, children’s book author, and founder of Parent Child Connect, Olaolu, to talk about raising daughters and sons in today’s culture. We dive into: The power of community (especially in military life)Why perception shapes how kids see “present fathers”The difference between being stoic and being emotionally unavailableRaising boys with strength without shutting down empathyModeling m...
Send a text What happens when a 20+ year educator — who has worked with thousands of children — becomes a father of twin daughters? In this episode, Oscar sits down with Kyle Hill, longtime educator, intervention leader, professor, and father, to unpack what decades inside classrooms have taught him about raising daughters at home. Kyle has spent over two decades helping children with: • ADHD and neurodivergence • Behavioral and emotional challenges • Academic struggles • Confidence and resil...
Send a text 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 r...
Send a text 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 parentingWhy “being strict” can create compliance without characterThe parent...
Send a text 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 o...
Send a text 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. ...
Send a text 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 daugh...
Send a text 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 jus...
Send a text 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 (...
Send a text 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...
Send a text In this episode of The Daughter Podcast, Oscar is joined by The Real Life Wolverine, Brandon Mancini, a Marine Corps veteran, husband, father, strength coach, and founder of BMF Coaching. With 20+ years in coaching, he has helped thousands of men rebuild their bodies, discipline, and identity through what he calls whole-life strength. His story gained national attention after surviving a devastating accident that crushed his leg — an accident many doctors say s...
Send a text In this episode of the Daughter podcast, Oscar delves into the transformative power of gratitude, especially in the busy lives of fathers. As Thanksgiving approaches, he shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on how practicing gratitude can benefit both fathers and their daughters. Highlighting the difference between superficial and genuine gratitude, he details how fathers can model emotional intelligence and create lasting positive memories for their ...
Send a text In this episode of the Daughter Podcast, Oscar is joined by "Big D" Dan Sachkowsky—a father and entrepreneur who has built businesses, leads teams, and coaches men on becoming better leaders in their homes and their careers. He’s known for his straightforward approach to values, legacy, and personal standards.But what really stands out is how deeply fatherhood has shaped the way he operates. Dan brings real-life lessons from rebuilding after financial struggles...
Send a text In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar welcomes Anil Gupta. They call him The Love Doctor — and for good reason. Anil is a world-renowned relationship expert, TEDx speaker, and author of the bestselling book Immediate Happiness. He’s shared stages with icons like Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama, coaching families, couples, and leaders in over 18 countries. Through his signature “Happiness Formula” — G×G×G (Give × Gratitude × Growth) — Ani...
Send a text In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar's guest is a man whose story of redemption will stay with you. John Wildsmith, founder of Wyldstyle Fit, is proof that even in our darkest moments, there’s a way back. From years of addiction and incarceration to building a life rooted in faith, family, and fitness. This episode is a raw and redemptive journey through darkness, faith, and fatherhood. Oscar and John talk about how addiction nearly destr...
Send a text In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar welcomes parenting coach Jeanine Mouchawar, a Stanford-educated certified professional coach who specializes in helping parents of preteens and teens build stronger, calmer, and more connected relationships with their children. Through her coaching programs, workshops, and short-form videos, she teaches practical tools for communication, emotional regulation, and confidence-building at home. A mother of three gro...
Send a text What happens when a daughter grows up without her dad—and how does that absence echo into the rest of her life?In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Jeaneen Tang, a Los Angeles–based speech-language pathologist, author, and mom, who opens up about growing up without her father, breaking generational cycles, and using her own story to guide how she raises her son today. Jeaneen’s story reminds every father that the quiet moments—the ones we think ...
Send a text On this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar host Brent Dowlen, a Men’s Relationship & Personal Development Coach and the creator behind Purpose Driven Men—a coaching & media platform helping men move from simply living to truly thriving with purpose, growth, and legacy. He hosts the Driven 2 Thrive broadcast (formerly The Fallible Man), and the Dad Hat Shenanigans podcast, and he produces other shows as well. Brent is, more importantnly, a father o...
Send a text In this episode of the Daughtered podcast, Oscar engages in an insightful discussion with Jessica Setnick, a renowned expert in eating disorders. Jessica shares her extensive experience and practical advice on fostering healthy eating habits in children, particularly in daughters. The conversation delves into how parents, especially fathers, can support their daughters in developing a positive relationship with food and body image. Key topics include giving chi...
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