S1E20: It's My Kid's Birthday and I'll Cry If I Want to | What Actually Makes Birthdays Special

In this episode of The DAUGHTERED Podcast, hosts Oscar + Blandon discuss the importance and ways of making birthdays special for their daughters. They compare birthday celebrations to the anticipation of Christmas and express differing viewpoints on the necessity and impact of birthday gifts versus experiences. Oscar shares that he relies on his wife to handle birthday planning, aiming to make their daughters feel special throughout the day. Blandon, on the other hand, passionately supports going all out for birthdays and emphasizes the significance of curating experiences. The episode closes with a discussion on cultural milestones like quinceañeras and the societal versus personal aspects of birthday celebrations, inviting listeners to share their own approaches.

Welcome to the Daughtered Podcast — where dads come to talk, think, grow, and thrive. I’m your host, Oscar, and this is a space for men who are committed to becoming stronger, more mindful, and more present—especially in the lives of their daughters. We believe that fatherhood is a journey of growth. Each conversation on this podcast is a chance to learn, reflect, and level up as a dad and as a man. Whether you’re a brand-new father or deep into the teenage years, we’re here to support each other through every stage. Being Daughtered means embracing the lessons our daughters are continuously teaching us and using them to become better. We challenge current misconceptions of masculinity and lead with strength, compassion, and intention—building stronger relationships and lasting memories along the way. This community is for every man who’s ready to show up—not as a perfect dad, but as a growing one.

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