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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.

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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.

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Being the Torch: Navigating Fatherhood from Athlete to Single Dad

July 15, 2025 • The Radcast Network, Oscar Peña • Season 2 • Episode 10

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In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar is joined by Cletus Coffey, a dynamic leader and former professional athlete, to discuss the challenges and important lessons of divorce, single fatherhood, and personal growth. Cletus shares his personal journey through career changes, family dynamics, and personal breakthroughs. He emphasizes the importance of self-leadership, authenticity, and taking ownership of one’s actions to improve not just oneself but also relationships and family life. His insights are drawn from his own experiences and his work with his program, 'Be the Torch.' Tune in for an engaging conversation packed with valuable advice for fathers striving to be the best they can be.

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00:00 Introduction to the Daughter Podcast

00:14 Meet Cletus Coffee: Athlete to Advocate

02:40 Cletus's Journey: From Professional Athlete to Single Father

04:52 The Birth of Torch Training and Personal Growth

05:09 Navigating Divorce and Rebuilding Life

17:08 The Importance of Presence and Overcoming Ego

20:44 Balancing Fatherhood and Career

29:26 Shout Out to Randy Rodoni

30:26 Reframing the Lies

32:31 The Scoreboard Mentality

34:24 Parenting and Victim Mentality

37:51 Fatherhood Reflections

45:09 Leading with Authenticity

51:20 Be the Torch: A Path to Self-Improvement

57:52 Conclusion and Resources

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