Rooted and Routed Podcast
Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility.
Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems.
Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, Rooted & Routed brings forward voices shaped by cross-border lives, including expats, returnees, diplomats, leaders, founders, educators, parents, and third-culture individuals.
This is not a podcast about relocation checklists or surface-level expat stories. It is a space for real conversations that help listeners make sense of what global lives demand — emotionally, structurally, and personally, and what they quietly produce in return: empathy, adaptability, judgment, and perspective.
Across episodes, the podcast examines lived experience alongside the systems and ecosystems that surround global mobility; from work, education, and leadership to policy, culture, and family life, without losing the human lens.
Rooted & Routed is for anyone navigating life between worlds, and for those building, leading, or supporting global mobility ecosystems who want a deeper understanding grounded in real lives, not abstractions.
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Rooted and Routed Podcast
What Happens When Dad Is the Trailing Spouse? A Sabbatical in India | Thomas Heinry
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Embracing Expat Life: A Stay-at-Home Dad’s Sabbatical Journey in India
Meet Thomas, the Stay-at-Home Dad, French Expat on Sabbatical in India!
Join us in this episode as we dive into the unique journey of Thomas, a dedicated teacher who has taken a sabbatical to embrace the expat life in India. Now a stay-at-home dad, Thomas shares his profound experiences adapting to a new culture, managing the kids' transition, and exploring the vibrant and diverse life in India.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The challenges and rewards of being an expat stay-at-home dad.
- Insights on adapting to Indian culture, from food to language.
- The importance of using an expat sabbatical to pursue hidden passions.
- Personal growth and the evolving dynamics of social life as an expat.
- How Thomas deals with societal expectations and supports his family's journey.
Taking a sabbatical as an expat has been an eye-opening experience. It's about stepping out of the comfort zone, exploring hidden passions, and fostering resilience in the face of change.
Whether you're considering an international move, currently living abroad, or simply curious about expat life, this conversation offers valuable insights and inspiration.
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Rooted and Routed is a global mobility and cross-cultural storytelling podcast hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck. New episodes every week.
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