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
Daniel Hong is a father of two daughters, fitness coach, cancer survivor, and founder of DH Fit Inc., where he helps busy parents build sustainable health habits that actually fit inside real life.
In this episode, Daniel and Oscar have an honest conversation about fatherhood, burnout, identity, fitness, and the emotional weight many dads silently carry while trying to provide for their families.
Daniel also opens up ...
Stress can either control us… or sharpen us.
In this solo episode, Oscar talks about the pressure his family is navigating during a major transition and how stress impacts fathers, marriages, and daughters more than we realize.
A conversation about emotional shutdown, resilience, stress inoculation, mindfulness, and teaching our daughters how to handle pressure in healthy ways.
00:00 Solo Episode Kickoff
00:41 Family Mo...
What does your daughter learn from you — even when you’re not trying to teach?
In this episode, we explore the deeper side of fatherhood — the kind that challenges your identity, your ego, and the way you show up every day.
I’m joined by Christopher Veal, a TEDx speaker, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and author of The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity, and the host of The Vulnerable Man Podcast. His work cente...
In this episode of The Daughtered Podcast, I sit down with Chip Scholz, a leadership coach, author of "Small Decisions Big Shifts" & "Every Dog Has Its Day", woodworker, and father of three daughters, for a powerful conversation on fatherhood, leadership, and the quiet weight of being a dad.
Chip shares his unique journey into fatherhood, stepping in as a dad to three young girls after their b...
What does it really mean to show up as a father of daughters?
In this episode of The Daughtered Podcast, I sit down with Yusef Marshall—host of One on One with Mr. Yu, certified high-performance coach, leadership coach, minister, speaker, and proud father of three daughters, to dive deep into fatherhood, legacy, and what it takes to raise strong, confident daughters in today’s world.
Yusef brings over 25 years of coac...
Breaking generational trauma as a father starts with the courage to face what you’ve been avoiding.
In this deeply honest episode of The Daughtered Podcast, Oscar sits down with Jennifer Chase, founder of Rise Addiction Life Coaching, whose story spans generations of trauma, addiction, healing, and family restoration.
Jennifer opens up about growing up in a home marked by alcoholism and abuse, her own battle with opi...
Strength as a father had less to do with muscles—and everything to do with resilience.
In this episode, Oscar sits down with Mitchell Osmond, founder of Dad Nation Podcast and a coach who helps high-performing men reclaim their home, health, and happiness without sacrificing career success.
Mitchell shares his powerful personal story of rebuilding his life, restoring his marriage, and learning how true strength is fou...
Becoming a father isn't the reason to stop chasing hard things…
It's a the reason to dream bigger!
In this episode, Oscar sits down with a fellow father, Chris Avery, preparing for an incredible challenge: running 31 miles every day for 365 days around the perimeter of America.
But the real conversation goes deeper than the miles.
This episode explores how fatherhood reshapes a man’s sense of purpose, why our ...
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,...
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...
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