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We Can Do Hard Things · November 3, 2026 · 1h 1m

Do You Have a Father Wound? Find Out with Terri Cole

Terri Cole

Psychotherapist Terri Cole joins the podcast to discuss the father wound—how early relationships with fathers shape self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. They explore why many women feel responsible for others' happiness and hit a breaking point in midlife. Cole shares strategies to stop managing everyone else and start living authentically.

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Signs of the Father Wound
Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and hyper-independence can be subtle signs of a father wound, even for those who had a good relationship with their dad.
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Earning Love Instead of Receiving It
Many people learn to earn love through achievement or caregiving rather than receiving it unconditionally.
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