We explore the dynamics of fatherhood from the unique perspective of a daughter with an incarcerated dad. Dashia D.,LMSW, offers insights, advice, and stories that resonate with families everywhere. With her blend of professional insight and humor, Dashia facilitates relatable yet comedic conversations that most would find difficult. Join us every other week for a new episode and become part of the Daddy Lessons Podcast community. Because everyone has a story, and every story deserves to be heard.
What happens when a father is physically present in success, but emotionally absent at home? In this episode, I reflect on Shannon Sharpe’s interview with comedian Ryan Davis, specifically his honest discussion about struggling to connect with his daughter due to constant travel and time away. Using that conversation as a starting point, I explore how father absence even when unintentional shapes attachment styles and relationships well into adulthood. We also talk about the painful process...
19 Oct 2025
EP.007 Life After Divorce: Raising Troubled Sons (Linda's Story Part 2)
In Part 2 of this intimate series, my grandmother shares her journey after leaving an abusive marriage and the challenges that came with raising children on her own. We talk about the pain of seeing her sons incarcerated, navigating the fallout of absent fatherhood, and the emotional weight carried by women who are always left to pick up the pieces after men’s decisions. This conversation shines a light on the realities many Black mothers face: doing everything they can to hold families ...
21 Sept 2025
EP.006 Linda's Story: Childhood Trauma & Surviving an Abusive Marriage (Part 1)
In this powerful two-part series, I sit down with my paternal grandmother to have one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever shared. In Part 1, she opens up about her childhood trauma and her marriage to my grandfather, which was marked by abuse and silence. Through her story, we uncover the ways trauma travels through generations — and how surviving doesn’t always mean healing. This episode is raw, vulnerable, and filled with lessons about resilience, pain, and the importance of telling...
24 Aug 2025
EP . 005 Why Calling Kids ‘Fast’ or ‘Grown’ Feeds the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Why are Black children so often treated like adults before they’re even teenagers? In this episode, we unpack the adultification bias that labels Black girls as “fast” or “grown” and Black boys as “dangerous” or “criminal.” We dig into how this bias shapes discipline in schools, pushes kids into the school-to-prison pipeline, and robs them of their right to simply be children. From cultural language like “acting grown” to systemic practices in education and juvenile justice, this conversati...
27 Jul 2025
EP.004 Coming Out to My Black Dad: A Story of Identity, Fear & Love
In this deeply moving episode, my guest opens up about coming out to his father, navigating masculinity in the Black community, and how being both gay and Black shaped his teenage years. We explore the emotional impact of trying to connect with a father who didn’t know how to love out loud — and the lifelong journey of healing that followed.
13 Jul 2025
EP. 003 Who's My Father? Loss, Paternity Tests, and the Pain of Not Knowing
In this episode, we confront the complex emotions tied to paternity, father loss, and the life-changing power of family secrets. You’ll hear real stories of identity, grief, and how young people sometimes turn to sex and dating as a way to process what they can’t say out loud. It’s a deep, honest conversation about trust, truth, and the journey to self-understanding. Like, Follow, Comment & Subscribe: @daddylessonspod @dashiadd95 #PaternityTest #FatherLoss #FamilyTrauma #TeenStruggles #Hi...
29 Jun 2025
EP.002: Father's Day Chaos: Sibling Dynamics/Storytime
Dashia D., LMSW, examines the complexities of fatherhood through the lens of sibling dynamics and personal storytelling, providing relatable insights for families navigating unique challenges in this interview.
15 Jun 2025
EP.001 Introduction: Welcome to the Daddy Lessons Podcast!
Dashia D., LMSW, introduces the Daddy Lessons Podcast, exploring fatherhood dynamics through the lens of a daughter with an incarcerated dad, offering insights and relatable stories.
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