Sarah McLachlan Discovers ‘Hard Ass’ Parenting Is Basically Her Mom 2.0

KEY POINTS

•Sarah McLachlan, 58, shared on Amy Poehler’s podcast that she had to rethink parenting her oldest daughter, India Ann, born in 2002.
•She originally tried a tough-love approach inspired by rejecting her own mother’s style, but it led to anxiety and communication issues noted during family counseling.
•After therapy, McLachlan learned to communicate better and rebuild their bond, inspiring her 2025 song 'Gravity' reflecting the challenging yet healed relationship.

In a stunning epiphany on Amy Poehler's podcast in 2026, 58-year-old singer Sarah McLachlan admitted she unintentionally turned into her mother while parenting her eldest daughter India Ann, born 2002. Despite planning a gentle approach post-divorce with ex Ashwin Sood, her 'hard ass' tough-love technique backfired big time. Therapy revealed India’s anxiety had been ignored as Sarah’s well-meaning but harsh words made her feel 'shitty.' After years of family counseling and a whole buffet of humble pie, their relationship finally blossomed—so much so that the 2025 single 'Gravity' now immortalizes their rocky journey. India declined to comment, likely drafting an apology letter.