Roots to Routes

About Roots to Routes

This podcast unpacks the importance of understanding where each of us come from, and the role it's played in where we’re going. Each episode is an honest and personal conversation about legacy, identity, and the lessons passed down through generations. Each guest is someone who has broken barriers through what they're now doing, from founders and CEOs, to creatives and athletes, we explore how our roots shaped us, what we can learn from the stories of our elders, and how much culture has evolved even since our own childhoods. From societal expectations on success to relationships, I get the guest to share their own experience a on overcoming generational struggles, and their advice for the next generation. If you're someone who’s ever felt stuck between living life the way you want or fitting in, or you’re still figuring out where you belong, you're not alone here. And if you’re a guest on the show, this isn’t just about sharing your bio. It’s about sharing the stories that made you you, and leaving behind something meaningful for the next generation to hear.

Publisher

Anand Dattani

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jan 2021

Latest episode

9 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

107 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Why We Hide Our Pain & How To Raise Kids In The Digital Age | Amit Singh Kalley

   Amit Kalley breaks down the psychological trap of the immigrant survival mindset, why men were conditioned to hide their pain, and the terrifying reality of what unfiltered internet access is really doing to our kids. Ahard hitting conversation into the generational habits we carry and the digital dangers we ignore.

2. 

   19 May 2026

   The Mental Health Crisis of High Performers & Why Community Is Our Last Hope | Haydn Elliot

   This episode goes deep on the psychology of depression in high achievers, the science behind emotional suppression, the concept of the ”third place” and what its disappearance is doing to an entire generation, and why Haydn believes community-based fitness is one of the most underrated tools for mental health that currently exists.

3. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Arjun Sofat on Discipline, Isolation & The Family Lessons That Helped Build Free Soul

   What makes someone walk away from well-paid stability to build something meaningful? FreeSoul’s Arjun Sofat reveals the roots behind his decisions - a search for purpose, his mother’s influence, immigrant values, 100‑hour weeks and the lonely chapter no one talks about. We dive into discipline, cultural expectations, and why “impact over legacy” drives his work in women’s wellness. A powerful conversation on identity, resilience and purpose.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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

Quality

57

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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Guest appearances

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