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The Daughter With Daddy IssuesS01 Finale - Owning Our StoriesSupport this show today on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheDaughterWithDaddyIssues/membershipIn this raw, real, and vulnerable season finale, Sarzana shares a piece of her own personal story — and asks the question many of us have silently carried: How could what happened in my childhood… or what I watched my mother survive… show up again in my own adult relationships?She opens up about surviving rock bottom, navigating complex PTSD, and how her father's absence and presence both shaped her life, her relationships, and her self-worth.This episode is a reclamation — of pain, of...2025-06-2826 min
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesSullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 79: The DV episode with Sarzana Hasin ZafarIn this conversation, Shawn Sullivan and Sarzana Hasin Zafar delve into the complexities of domestic violence, focusing on the survivor's perspective. They discuss the impact of childhood trauma on adult relationships, the challenges of leaving abusive situations, and the importance of creating safe spaces for survivors to share their stories. The dialogue emphasizes the need for self-awareness, recognizing red flags in relationships, and the significance of support systems in the healing journey. They also highlight the unique struggles faced by male survivors and the importance of normalizing conversations around men's mental health.2025-06-2548 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesMisunderstood Part 2: Silencing OurselvesIf 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 you...2025-05-1916 min
The Unleashed Podcast with James NunnEpisode 57 - Understanding Attachment Styles in RelationshipsIn this conversation, Sarzana Hasin Zafar shares her personal journey of navigating relationships, attachment styles, and the impact of childhood trauma on adult life. She discusses her podcast 'Daughter with Daddy Issues' and how it aims to create a safe space for discussing difficult topics like daddy issues, emotional regulation, and self-love. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding attachment styles, the role of vulnerability in relationships, and the necessity of self-awareness and emotional regulation for healthy connections. Sarzana emphasizes the need for both men and women to support each other's emotional needs and the significance of putting...2025-05-081h 36
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesMisunderstood - Part 1Ever 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 t...2025-03-0925 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesFailures, Wins, and Lessons (It's been a YEAR!)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! :) 2025-02-1822 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesNumerology and the Divine Feminine with Coach Adrienne HarrisIn 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 fo...2025-02-0958 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesNumerology and the Divine Feminine with Coach Adrienne HarrisIn 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.Register for Adrienne's Free Masterclass happening on...2025-02-0958 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesGoodbye 2024 and Thank You! In this episode, I express gratitude for 2024 (the year I started this podcast!), and for everyone who has been on this journey with me. I share little summaries of the episodes I have published so far and my plans and dreams for 2025! This is a promise to turn all the hardships and pain from 2024 into a purpose. To all those who came to my podcast as a guest, my heartfelt gratitude to you. To those who shared their stories with me privately after listening to an episode or two, my heartfelt gratitude to you. 2025-01-0133 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesMy "Whys" Behind The Title For This PodcastIn this episode, I share the story of how I came about choosing the title for my podcast The Daughter With Daddy Issues, and my "whys" behind creating this. 2024-12-2034 min
The Daughter With Daddy Issues"Overcoming the Most Unexpected Loss of a Parent " - My Interview with Shaheer Trigger Warning: Conversations around Depression; Grieving Death.In this episode, our guest Shaheer brings courage, vulnerability and awe-inspiring resilience as he describes his relationship with his father in childhood, and the eventual passing away of his father from depression, which Shaheer heartbreakingly named, “the death of despair.”We delve into the importance of grieving, the importance of father figures in our lives, the art of owning our stories, and forging our paths.2024-06-2458 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesI Hesitate to Call You a HomewreckerIf I could say anything to the woman that my father had an affair with while he was married to my mother, this is what I would tell her. 2024-05-1211 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesMy Interview with PoonamStep into Episode 06, where we are honoured to share the courageous journey of Poonam. A mother to three beautiful sons, Poonam embodies invincible strength, admirable vulnerability, and unwavering resilience as she shares her powerful story with us. Tune in today as we explore father wounds, childhood traumas, and invaluable insights together! TW: childhood sexual trauma2024-04-221h 10
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesThe Stigma of having Divorced Parents in South Asian communitiesTW: Mention of domestic violence, physical ab*se, childhood s*xual ab*se.In this episode, I explore why I used to get defensive when someone would express concerns about adult children of divorced parents not being able to be suitable romantic partners or spouses. And why I agree with it now... to some extent. And why healing is so important for all of us to show up as confident, compassionate, curious and grounded adults as we keep evolving, regardless of our parental and personal marital history or status. What I also go through briefly...2024-02-2237 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesSpoken Word / Monologue: "Sketchbooks and Doodle Pads"TW: physical ab*se. This is a spoken word that I attempted, titled "Sketchbooks and Doodle Pads", exploring concepts of procrastination, self-doubt, low self-worth, lack of self-belief, growing up with narcissistic tendencies from our fathers, and finally attempting to break free from our own self-limiting patterns.2024-02-2205 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesAuthentic Self and Abandonment Wounds [Trigger Warning: One mention of S*icide Ideation.]In this episode, we briefly explore how abandonment wounds, rooted in emotional neglect or the absence of consistent care during formative years, can lead individuals to develop coping mechanisms that may compromise their authentic expression. The fear of rejection or abandonment can drive people to suppress certain aspects of their true selves in an attempt to conform or gain approval. Embracing the authentic self requires a deep exploration of these abandonment wounds, as healing involves acknowledging and addressing the pain associated with past emotional neglect. By understanding and working...2024-02-1225 min
The Daughter With Daddy Issues"I Think I Have Daddy Issues" TW: #suicideideation #sexualassault #physicalabuseReminiscing the moment I told my therapist that I think I have daddy issues; how I felt about the term "daddy issues" at the time; finding connection between limerance, attachment, staying in a cycle of being infatuated as a coping mechanism; modern-day and pop-culture implications and interpretations of the term "daddy issues" and what that may entail for us when it comes to developing understanding of this psychological phenomenon.2024-01-2421 min
The Daughter With Daddy IssuesThe First Step is One of the HardestThe first step is one of the hardest! Episode 1 is my first step in this journey where we start exploring the complexities and nuances of father-daughter relationships. In this episode, we briefly touch upon the different ways father wounds can manifest in our relationships with ourselves and others.2024-01-2219 min