When dads show up — or don’t — daughters carry those stories into every part of life.In this powerful episode of Lead Like a Girl, we open up about the complicated, beautiful, and sometimes painful realities of father-daughter relationships. Through personal stories and honest reflection, we explore how our experiences with our fathers — whether present, absent, or somewhere in between — have shaped our self-esteem, our romantic choices, and our view of men.

From divorce and co-parenting challenges to the deep need for forgiveness and healing, this conversation gets real about the emotional impact fathers have on their daughters’ lives. We talk about the generational cycles that can be broken, the responsibility fathers hold, and the support moms can give to nurture these crucial bonds.

If you’ve ever wrestled with your relationship with your dad—or if you’re a parent navigating this with your own kids—you’ll find truth, hope, and healing here.

• The impact of father-daughter relationships on future romantic choices

• How fathers shape daughters' self-esteem and trust in men

• Co-parenting and divorce: protecting kids from generational damage

• Honest conversations about absent or inconsistent fathers

• Forgiveness as a powerful tool for personal healing

• The vital role moms play in supporting father-daughter relationships

• Breaking family cycles and choosing a different future

• Why daughters need their fathers just as much as sons do

• It's never too late to repair and rebuild the relationship