The Impact of an Absent Father w/ Jeaneen Tang

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a daughter grows up without her dad—and how does that absence echo into the rest of her life?In this deeply moving conversation, we sit down with Jeaneen Tang, a Los Angeles–based speech-language pathologist, author, and mom, who opens up about growing up without her father, breaking generational cycles, and using her own story to guide how she raises her son today.Jeaneen’s story reminds every father that the quiet moments—the ones we think don’t matter—are often the ones our daughters carry the longest. From learning to build self-worth without validation to understanding the lifelong effects of presence and absence, this episode is a call for dads everywhere to lean back into what truly matters: being there.We also talk about her work as a speech therapist and her powerful approach to early childhood communication outlined in her new book, Play Dumb and Sabotage—a mindful guide for parents who want to help their children build confidence and language through connection.Book: Play Dumb and Sabotage — available on Amazon and all major audiobook platformsPlay Dumb & SabotageJeaneen on InstagramDaughteredpodcast.com Oscar on Instagram Few Will Hunt. 10% OFF use GIRLDAD 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to The Daughtered Podcast01:12 – Growing up without a present father05:58 – Learning self-worth when love feels conditional09:44 – How absence shapes confidence and relationships13:22 – The moment she realized she had to break the cycle17:50 – “Presence over Provision” — what daughters truly remember23:11 – Lessons for fathers: listening, showing up, and dropping the ego28:40 – How childhood wounds impact how we parent33:15 – Building language, confidence, and connection with kids37:42 – Why fathers should ask for help and lead without pride41:00 – Everyday ways to strengthen the father–daughter bond45:55 – Closing reflections: Be the dad you wish you hadGuest Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the guests. They do notSupport the showCatch up w/ The Daughtered PodcastOscar on InstagramFew Will Hunt. 10% OFF use GIRLDADWant to be a guest on The DAUGHTERED Podcast? Want to collaborate? Send Oscar Pena a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/daughteredpodcast