Rooted Connections Podcast

About Rooted Connections Podcast

Join two lifelong friends Pam & Uju with over 20 years of shared history as we explore the experience of growing up in Nigeria and raising families in the UK. Through honest, heartfelt conversations, we dive into the joys, challenges, and cultural differences of living between two worlds. From parenting to identity, tradition to adaptation, each episode offers our unique perspective on navigating life as Nigerian women in Britain. Expect laughter, reflection, and deep discussions on culture, family, and belonging. Perfect for anyone bridging cultures or curious about this dynamic journey.

Publisher

Pam Shodeinde and Uju Omoarukhe

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Dec 2024

Latest episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Nov 2025

   S2E12: Today I am Unlearning - Breaking Patterns and Rewriting the Story

   Hosts Pam and Uju reflect on unlearning beliefs and expectations shaped by culture, society, and religion, embracing release and renewal in their 40s as they break generational patterns.

2. 

   14 Nov 2025

   S2E11: Whose Womb Is It? The Ethics & Culture of Surrogacy

   This episode explores the complex ethics surrounding surrogacy, questioning its impact on women's dignity and families amid evolving reproductive technologies and cultural beliefs, examining the intersection of faith, ethics, and human desire.

3. 

   7 Nov 2025

   S2E10: When Faith Meets Medicine: Navigating culture, belief systems & healthcare with Dr. Michelle Olorunipa

   Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Michelle Olorunipa discusses the intersection of faith, African culture, and medicine, highlighting the role of religion in healthcare decisions and her experiences as a Black woman in NHS leadership in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Rooted Connections Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Michelle Olorunipa
• Cllr Ashiedu Joel
• Deji Eyitayo
• Gisele Pelicot
• Georgina Ayeni

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,411

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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