Shalina tracked her father down through a government database and showed up at his house at 23.

Listen to this episode to find out what happens when you finally find your father.

The two also unpack what it is like to experience a block/unblock dynamic with your father on WhatsApp, the South Asian double standard where single moms carry the shame while absent dads walk free, and why choosing not to forgive may have its own kind of power.

And Sarzana shares how she learned to accept hot and cold behavior from her father first... long before she realized she'd been tolerating it from every man since.

Come back next week for Part 3!

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Sarzana and Shalina finally meet IRL (well, on mic) after almost a year of texting, venting, and bonding over their shared daddy issues.

What starts as giggles about being "happy depressed" and "being single" quickly goes deep.

Meet Shalina: Counselor, criminology grad, musician, singer, producer, resume writer, and advocate for survivors of financial abuse, narcissistic abuse, and domestic violence.

She shares about her father's immigration marriage to her mom, the chaos that unfolded two days after she was born, growing up in a house where dad was the ultimate forbidden topic, and the wild moment she decided to just... show up at his front door at 23 years old.

Along the way, the two get real about grief disguised as anger, why "daddy issues" gets a bad rap, how not having a dad messes with your dating radar, and the very real vulnerability that comes with craving male protection you never got.

It's messy, it's hilarious, it's heartbreaking, and it's everything you love about this podcast.

When you spent your whole life protected from the truth, what happens when you finally decide to go looking for it?

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.

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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!

Check out @ruposhi.bangla.toronto for authentic Bengali cuisine at 2680 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y4.

Welcome to The Daughter With Daddy Issues Podcast Season 2.

exiting season 1.

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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 [email protected]. 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/