The DAUGHTERED Podcast
The Daughtered Podcast is a fatherhood podcast for men who are committed to becoming stronger, more mindful, and more present—especially in the lives of their daughters.
Built for girl dads and intentional fathers, this show explores what it really means to grow as a man and raise strong daughters. We dive into parenting daughters, modern masculinity, leadership at home, and the emotional intelligence required to build deep, lasting father–daughter relationships.
Fatherhood is a journey of growth. Every stage—from toddler tantrums to teenage talks—brings new challenges, deeper lessons, and opportunities to rise. Each conversation on this podcast is designed to help you reflect, level up, and lead with purpose—not just as a dad, but as a husband and man.
Being Daughtered means embracing the lessons our daughters are constantly teaching us—and allowing those lessons to shape us into better fathers, partners, and role models. It means slowing down, listening more, and showing up with intention.
We challenge current misconceptions of masculinity and lead with strength, presence, vulnerability, and purpose. Because presence is power. Vulnerability is strength. And love is the legacy we leave.
This isn’t a space for perfect dads. It’s a space for growing dads.
Through real stories, honest conversations, and practical tools, The Daughtered Podcast supports men who want to father with intention, lead with integrity, and raise confident, capable daughters.
Whether you’re new to fatherhood or decades in—you belong here.
This is more than a podcast.
It’s a mindset. A movement. And a community of fathers choosing to lead at home.
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The DAUGHTERED Podcast
Turning Rock Bottom Into Purpose: A Father's Redemptive Story w/ John Wildsmith
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In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar's guest is a man whose story of redemption will stay with you. John Wildsmith, founder of Wyldstyle Fit, is proof that even in our darkest moments, there’s a way back. From years of addiction and incarceration to building a life rooted in faith, family, and fitness.
This episode is a raw and redemptive journey through darkness, faith, and fatherhood. Oscar and John talk about how addiction nearly destroyed his life — and how becoming a father saved it.
From the depths of meth addiction and incarceration to the moment that changed everything — a daddy-daughter dance he almost missed — John shares how faith, family, and fitness became his foundation for rebuilding his life.
If you’ve ever struggled with shame, purpose, or showing up for your family, this episode is a reminder that redemption is possible — and that our daughters have a way of leading us home.
00:00 – Welcome & opening line: “Drugs will take you to a dark place.”
00:28 – Meet John: DFW roots, Marine family, church upbringing
02:05 – Early trouble: expulsions, alternative schools, GED
04:10 – Rehab lessons that “ruined” getting high
10:40 – Marriage, pregnancy, family losses, and the slide deeper
16:05 – “Bare minimum provider” mindset & burden on his wife
28:50 – The daddy-daughter dance: “My first dance was my last relapse”
34:45 – Teaching his 11-year-old: shut down gossip, choose integrity & loyalty
37:05 – Presence > perfection: managing reactions & transparency
42:05 – Routines that don’t steal time from family
46:05 – A word to dads in dark places: find your reason, make it your purpose
50:05 – Where to find John: Wyldstyle Fit
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Want 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
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