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A Woman’s Self Worth & The Father-Daughter Relationship
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Why do so many women struggle with feeling “not enough”? In this episode, Ed explores the often unseen but powerful influence of the father-daughter relationship—how a father’s presence, absence, or emotional availability can shape a daughter’s self-worth, attachment style, and even her view of God.
We unpack the psychology of the father wound, what the research says about a father’s influence on daughters, and how this early relational imprint can lead to perfectionism, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown. Whether you’re a dad, a daughter, or walking with someone who…
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