How to Raise Confident, Mentally Tough Daughters

What kind of father do we need to be to raise girls into strong, empathetic, and emotionally resilient women? Today's show is all about how to raise confident, mentally tough daughters.

Emily McCarthy is a former case officer for the CIA and the cofounder of GORUCK, a brand with Special Forces roots that leads backpacking events all over the world.

Emily lost her father when she was just getting out of college. It was a devastating blow, but the foundation he laid will echo for generations.

Emily talks about how her dad gamified safety and defense so she would always be ready to protect herself and others. She also talks about the many ways her father showed up in her life that made her into the incredible woman she is today.

Emily's story is proof of the ripple effect a father leaves on his children's lives, even if his time is cut short. Don't miss this moving episode.

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