Good Daughtering: Rewriting Expectations & Reclaiming Self Worth with Dr. Allison Alford

In this episode, Candice sits down with Dr. Allison Alford, communication expert, professor at Baylor University, and author of Good Daughtering. Allison shares how her research and personal experience led her to uncover the invisible labor adult daughters carry in families and why so many women struggle to feel like they are doing enough.

In this episode, they discuss:

• What “daughtering” really means and why it often goes unseen
• How invisible emotional labor impacts adult daughters
• Why most mother-daughter relationships live in the messy middle
• The difference between guilt, obligation, and healthy connection
• How daughters can create change without waiting for parents to transform
• Why “good enough” is a healthier goal than perfection
• How talking about daughtering can shift family dynamics and self-worth

No matter where you fall on the daughtering spectrum, this conversation will leave you feeling more empowered, more understood, and more than enough exactly as you are.

About Dr. Allison Alford:

Dr. Allison Alford is a communication expert, author, and speaker who specializes in uncovering the invisible labor women do in families and society—especially the often-overlooked role of adult daughters. With a PhD in Communication Studies from The University of Texas at Austin and nearly two decades of teaching experience, Allison brings both deep research and real-world perspective to conversations about identity, relationships, and the work women do behind the scenes. She’s the author of Good Daughtering: The Work You've Always Done, the Credit You've Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough.

Book: Good Daughtering, out Feb 17, 2026
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