Daddy issues are real: The psychology of father wounds and how they shape us
About this episode
Dr. Judy Ho discusses the serious psychological implications of 'daddy issues' and offers tools for healing from paternal attachment wounds.
560. 'Daddy issues' gets thrown around as a punchline — but the psychology underneath it is serious, well-researched, and affects people of every gender. This Father's Day week, Dr. Judy Ho reclaims the term and unpacks what paternal attachment wounds actually are, how they shape adult relationships and self-worth across all genders, what 'good enough' fathering looks like neurologically, and three tools for healing — whether your father is still in your life or not. Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Judy's team at at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist More from Dr. Ho on her other channels: Dr. Ho's website , Substack , LinkedIn . Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Judy Ho
Topics covered
- father wounds
- paternal attachment
- adult relationships
- self-worth
- mental health
- healing
Keywords
- daddy issues
- father wounds
- paternal attachment
- mental health
- self-worth
- healing tools
- adult relationships
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Organizations: Savvy Psychologist, QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Acast, YouTube, Facebook, Substack, LinkedIn
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