Unplugged & Rooted

Unplugged & Rooted

Hosted by: Joty Gill

Unplugged & Rooted is a podcast about honest conversations on parenting, families, education, health, and wellbeing. We unplug from the noise and get rooted in the real issues shaping our children, homes, and...

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Two Generations, One Story: Inside a South Asian Family

What happens when two generations sit down and share their truths? In this episode, a mother and son open up about their experiences growing up in Canada—navigating culture, expectations, and identity from two very...
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Advocating for Foster Children: Real Stories & How We Can Help

In this episode, I speak with Marcy .M  from British Columbia about her work with foster children. We shed light on the hardships these children go through and what’s possible when they have the right support. We also...
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Why I Left Teaching? All About ME Part 2

In this episode, I share my personal journey of leaving the teaching profession. I open up about three major challenges I faced—changing student behaviour, shifting parenting dynamics, and systemic issues within...
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Why I Left Teaching: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Part 1

After 16+ years as a teacher, I open up about why I walked away. This episode explores the realities inside today’s classrooms—student behaviour, parenting shifts, and the growing challenges in education—and what it...
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