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How To Battle With Carlos VasquezBEST OF How To Battle PodcastWelcome to episode 50! Carlos Vasquez brings together the five most-downloaded conversations from How To Battle, diving deep into raw stories of trauma, forgiveness and clawing your way back from the edge. From fractured bonds between fathers and sons to the marks we carry – inked on skin or buried inside – these guests lay it all out: the weight of childhood pain, the moment you choose to walk away from your past and the hope that comes with starting over.Travon Harris, Bryson McCalley, Giane Lollar, Jabarri Pangelinan, Kyle Walker, Adaku Mbagwu and Travis Sanchez share what it really take...
2025-11-2625 min
Experience Over ExpectationThe First Daughter Disruptor: Adaku Mbagwu on Breaking the Eldest-Daughter BurdenIn this episode, Mary talks with Adaku Mbagwu—a Nigerian-born, Tulum-based transformational guide and the self-proclaimed “first daughter disruptor.” Through her global community, Healed Hero, Adaku helps high-achieving firstborn daughters release generational pressure, perfectionism, and the invisible labor that keeps them exhausted—and build success that actually feels good.What we coverEldest-daughter dynamics across cultures (Nigeria, UK, Mexico)Invisible labor, hyper-independence, and why “strong” isn’t a life planThe Strategic Vulnerability Framework: awareness → sharing → receiving → magnetic authenticitySibling dynamics, resentment loops, and how to repair without losing yourselfCoaching case study: from stuck at $160K to $1M+ by unlearning “I mus...
2025-11-0530 min
No Shrinking Violets Podcast for WomenRescuing Yourself: Breaking the Firstborn Daughter CycleThoughts or comments? Send us a text!What happens when your entire identity is built around taking care of others? For Adaku Mbagwu, the journey from family provider to self-discovery required hitting rock bottom before she could rebuild her life on her own terms.Born in Nigeria and moving to London at age six, Adaku witnessed her family's financial collapse firsthand. The moment she saw her mother with rain seeping through holes in her shoes became the catalyst for assuming a parentified role at just eight years old. As she explains, "I signed away my...
2025-10-3049 min
Deals with Heels - Where Female Entrepreneurs ThriveBreaking the Chains of First Daughter Syndrome with Adaku Mbagwu Episode 87SummaryIn this episode of Deals with Heals, host Debra Bowers speaks with Adaku Mbagwu, a transformational guide and founder of Healed Hero, about the unique challenges faced by first born daughters. They explore the concept of First Daughter Syndrome, the pressures of achievement, the need for community support, and the importance of setting boundaries. Adaku shares her personal journey of overcoming depression and finding purpose, emphasizing the significance of self-discovery and the power of connection among women. The conversation highlights the struggles and triumphs of first-born daughters, offering insights and resources for empowerment...
2025-10-1432 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe First Daughter Awakening: Healing, Reclaiming & Rising with Adaku MbagwuIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with transformational coach and Healed Hero founder, Adaku Mbagwu, to unpack the hidden burdens and emotional scars carried by eldest daughters. From growing up as the responsible child in a family of seven to reaching a breaking point of burnout and depression, Adaku shares her journey of survival, awakening, and leadership. This episode isn’t about fixing what isn’t broken—it’s about healing what’s been ignored. A must-listen for high-achieving women who are done living in over-functioning survival mode.
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2025-09-2120 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe First Daughter Awakening: Healing, Reclaiming & Rising with Adaku MbagwuIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with transformational coach and Healed Hero founder, Adaku Mbagwu, to unpack the hidden burdens and emotional scars carried by eldest daughters. From growing up as the responsible child in a family of seven to reaching a breaking point of burnout and depression, Adaku shares her journey of survival, awakening, and leadership. This episode isn’t about fixing what isn’t broken—it’s about healing what’s been ignored. A must-listen for high-achieving women who are done living in over-functioning survival mode.
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2025-09-2120 min
Heal Podcast - Lily PatrascuWhy Healing (Not Hustle) Unlocks Limitlessness - Adaku Mbagwu and Lily Patrascu
2025-09-0925 min
Stop, Look & ListenFrom Privilege to Pain to Power with Adaku MbagwuIn this powerful episode, Adaku Mbagwu—founder of Healed Hero and coach for firstborn daughters—opens up about her emotional journey 🌍. From a privileged life in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to facing hardship in the UK 🇬🇧, Adaku shares how early responsibility, cultural expectations, and family trauma led to depression… and how she found healing 💫.Now, she empowers other firstborn daughters to reclaim their voices and set healthy boundaries 🚫❤️. Don’t miss this heartfelt convo about resilience, mental health, and transformation 🙏🏾.📲 Follow Adaku on IG: @adaku_mbagwu 🌐 Visit: healedhero.com 🎧 Catch more episodes: pushplaypods.comFollow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcast
2025-07-2142 minThe Fourcast Media Podcast NetworkFrom Privilege to Pain to Power with Adaku Mbagwu | Stop, Look & ListenIn this powerful episode, Adaku Mbagwu—founder of Healed Hero and coach for firstborn daughters—opens up about her emotional journey 🌍. From a privileged life in Nigeria 🇳🇬 to facing hardship in the UK 🇬🇧, Adaku shares how early responsibility, cultural expectations, and family trauma led to depression… and how she found healing 💫.Now, she empowers other firstborn daughters to reclaim their voices and set healthy boundaries 🚫❤️. Don’t miss this heartfelt convo about resilience, mental health, and transformation 🙏🏾.📲 Follow Adaku on IG: @adaku_mbagwu 🌐 Visit: healedhero.com 🎧 Catch more episodes: pushplaypods.comFollow Stop, Look & Listen on youtube.com/@stoplooklistenfourcast
2025-07-2142 min
How To Battle With Carlos VasquezUnlocking a New Future: From Survival to Thriving with Adaku MbagwuWhat really holds us back – and how do we break free?In this episode of How To Battle, Adaku Mbagwu sits down with Carlos Vasquez to share her raw, personal journey, from navigating poverty and family struggles to uncovering the deep-rooted beliefs that shape our lives. As a guide and mentor, Adaku has helped countless individuals break through their limitations by tapping into spiritual foundations and deep introspection.She reveals the mindset shifts, transformative practices, and powerful relationships that have redefined her path, and how they can redefine yours....
2025-03-2756 min