129. Rest Isn’t Laziness: The Hidden Cost of Being the Firstborn Daughter with Adaku Mbagwu

129. Rest Isn’t Laziness: The Hidden Cost of Being the Firstborn Daughter with Adaku Mbagwu

April 19, 2026 · 32 min

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Serena Low and Adaku Mbagwu discuss the emotional and psychological burdens faced by firstborn daughters.

[TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains references to suicide.] What happens when responsibility is placed on your shoulders before you even have language for choice? In this honest and illuminating conversation, Serena Low is joined by Adaku Mbagwu, founder of Healed Hero and widely known as The First Daughter Coach. They explore the emotional, cultural, and psychological imprint carried by firstborn daughters — particularly those who grow up over-functioning, over-delivering, and quietly bu...

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Host: Serena Low

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