The DAUGHTERED Podcast
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
Episodes
Most dads don’t miss it on purpose… they just don’t realize it’s happening.
In this episode, we dive into a realization that hits hard once you see it—the time you think you have with your kids isn’t what you think. Not the time in the same house. Not the time spent driving them around. But the real, meaningful connection time.
This conversation unpacks how many fathers unintentionally trade presence for provision, an...
What does it look like to fight for your daughter without letting ego destroy the relationship?
In this episode of The DAUGHTERED Podcast, Oscar sits down with Rory Paquette for a real, honest conversation about fatherhood, divorce, masculinity, and the weight dads carry when raising daughters. Rory is a father, podcast host, podcast coach, public speaking coach, and mentor who helps men grow in leadership, marriage,...
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 co...
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 unavailabl...
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 a...
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 str...
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
- W...
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 do...
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,...
In this powerful conversation, Oscar sits down with Evan Sanchez, life coach and founder of
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...
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 conver...
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 ...
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 a...
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...
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 pra...
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,
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