Daddy Issues: The Hidden Reason You're Never Good Enough | Happiness | E565

You love your dad. He did his best. So why are you still desperately trying to prove you're good enough? Why do you keep choosing emotionally unavailable partners? Why can't you stop fixing everyone else's problems? And why does being the person who "has it all together" feel so damn exhausting? What if the patterns ruining your peace today started with a wound you didn't even know you had? I'm joined by psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole to unpack the truth about "daddy issues," the invisible father wound, and how childhood experiences can quietly shape your self-worth, relationships, and ability to receive love. And trust me, this conversation got personal. In this episode, you'll learn: The surprising signs of daddy issues you might be mistaking for personality traits. Why even loving, well-intentioned fathers can leave emotional wounds. How your childhood may be driving your people-pleasing, perfectionism, and compulsive fixing. Why you keep falling for emotionally unavailable people and mistaking familiarity for chemistry. How to start healing your father wound, reclaim your worth, and finally stop walking on eggshells. Here's what I want you to know: You don't have to keep living out patterns you never consciously chose. If you're ready to understand what's keeping you stuck and finally start changing it, my team of therapist-coaches can help. Book a free consultation to take the first step toward healing your father wound, reclaiming your self-worth, and creating healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Special thanks to this month’s sponsors of the podcast: Shopify — Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you’ll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Sequencing.com — Discover what your DNA can reveal about your health with clinical-grade whole genome sequencing that reads 100% of your DNA. Get 10% off with promo code LHS at Sequencing.com Ritual — Hormone-free support made for the perimenopause years. Get 25% off your first order at Ritual.com/LHS Tin Can — A screen-free phone that gives kids more freedom to talk to friends, with parental controls built in. Get $10 off your first order at tincan.com/LHS Vinted — A secondhand marketplace app that makes it simple to sell clothes you no longer wear and earn extra cash. The app is free to download, and with no seller fees, you keep what you earn.