Unplugged & Rooted

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 communities. The podcast is also available on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube. Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/show/2jo0etnR6grCiM68ljReRu Apple Link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-rooted/id1892446635 Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDQedBeBpLumo2ZuCKyrZu2NwIYCVK6x3 Podcast input or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca

  1. 5 hr ago

    Beyond Grades: Raising Readers, Leaders & Lifelong Learners with Manpreet Kaur

    What does it really take to help children thrive in today's fast-changing world? In this episode, we sit down with Manpreet Kaur, educator, author, literacy innovator, and founder of "The Learners Pathway" to explore how parents can move beyond the traditional tutoring mindset and empower children with the skills they need for lifelong success. Manpreet shares her personal inspiration behind The Learners Pathway and why literacy is the foundation of learning. We dive into the Science of Reading, discuss how writing strengthens brain development, and examine the growing impact of technology, screens, and social media on children's learning and attention. The conversation also explores modern parenting, building character and leadership in children, and the cultural expectations many South Asian families face. Manpreet offers practical, research-backed insights that will challenge the way you think about education and leave you with actionable strategies to help your child become a confident learner and future leader. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply passionate about helping children reach their full potential, this episode is filled with valuable insights you won't want to miss. Manpreet Kaur and The Learners Pathway Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelearnerspathway/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manpreetkrs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelearnerspathway LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-learners-pathway/ Website: https://www.thelearnerspathway.com/ If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Beyond Grades: Raising Readers, Leaders & Lifelong Learners with Manpreet Kaur

  2. 3 days ago

    Teaching Without Borders: What’s Really Happening in Today’s Classrooms?

    What has changed in education over the past two decades, and are students, teachers, and schools better prepared for the future? In this episode, we sit down with Coryn, an American educator who has taught in both the United States and Denmark, alongside Camilla, a Danish teacher, for an honest conversation about how classrooms have evolved on both sides of the Atlantic. Together, we explore the realities teachers face today, comparing education systems, classroom culture, parenting styles, student behaviour, and the growing influence of technology. Coryn shares her firsthand experience transitioning from teaching in the U.S. to Denmark, offering unique insights into what each country does well and where both continue to struggle. We also dive into some of education's biggest questions: How has teaching changed since the beginning of their careers? What impact did the No Child Left Behind era have on American education? How have parenting and student behaviour evolved? What are teachers seeing when it comes to attention spans, mental health, and classroom management? How are social media, smartphones, and AI reshaping learning? Why is teacher burnout increasing, and are educators receiving the support they need? What can the U.S. and Denmark learn from each other? And most importantly, what gives experienced teachers hope for the future of education? Whether you're a teacher, parent, student, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of learning, this episode offers a thoughtful, honest, and international perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing education today. Coryn's Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/dane___ish/ If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Teaching Without Borders: What’s Really Happening in Today’s Classrooms?

  3. 4 Aug

    Daughters Finding Themselves: Breaking Expectations, Setting Boundaries & Redefining Marriage with Saba S.

    In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Saba S., a content creator and advocate for daughters still learning to be themselves, to explore the complex journey of balancing culture, family expectations, identity, and personal choice. Saba shares her insights on marriage pressure, arranged marriages, independence, and why more women are questioning traditional expectations around relationships, family roles, and their futures. We discuss the challenges of setting boundaries with family, overcoming guilt, and finding the confidence to honour yourself while still respecting your roots. This episode explores the importance of raising emotionally healthy daughters, shifting parenting perspectives, evolving cultural conversations around marriage and divorce, and creating a future where women feel empowered to make choices that align with their values. A meaningful conversation about identity, self-worth, family, and the courage it takes to embrace who you truly are. Saba S. Social media Links: Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@saba.sttr?_r=1&_t=ZN-987AlT7WjBe Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/saba.sttr?igsh=MTA2ZWQ4YXg4b2U4bQ== If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Daughters Finding Themselves: Breaking Expectations, Setting Boundaries & Redefining Marriage with Saba S.

  4. 3 Aug

    From Law Enforcement to Life-Changing Leadership: A Conversation with Kal Dosanjh

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kal Dosanjh, law enforcement officer and founder of KidsPlay Foundation, TEDx speaker, proud father, and community leader. Kal shares his journey from policing to creating meaningful change through mentorship, youth empowerment, and community engagement. We explore the experiences that shaped his passion for helping young people, the importance of building trust between communities and law enforcement, and how sports, mentorship, and positive role models can create brighter futures for the next generation. Kal also reflects on leadership, resilience, parenting, cultural identity, and the lessons he has learned from serving others. This conversation highlights the power of one person’s commitment to making a difference and the impact that happens when communities come together. Kal Dosanjh https://www.instagram.com/kal_dosanjh/ Kids Play Foundation https://www.instagram.com/kidsplayfoundation/ If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    From Law Enforcement to Life-Changing Leadership: A Conversation with Kal Dosanjh

  5. 30 Jul

    Unwritten Paths: Divorce, Desi Identity & Finding Yourself Again

    In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Life Coach and Writer Nisha Mody to explore the winding journey of career reinvention, personal transformation, and finding freedom beyond expectations. From IT consulting and recruiting to voiceover work, speech-language pathology, and life coaching, Nisha shares the lessons she has learned from navigating a nonlinear career path and embracing change at every stage of life. We talk about what it means to redefine success, separate self-worth from productivity, and create a life rooted in authenticity. At the heart of this episode is Nisha’s deeply personal story of divorce within the South Asian community. She opens up about writing her memoir, breaking the silence around divorce, and the cultural expectations that shape how women experience marriage, family, and identity. Together, we explore how generations of South Asian women have navigated roles as daughters, wives, mothers, and partners, and how younger generations are challenging traditions while creating new definitions of belonging, love, and independence. Nisha shares insights on healing after major life transitions, rebuilding confidence, reclaiming identity, and supporting women who are choosing themselves in a world that has often asked them to prioritize everyone else. This episode is a conversation about courage, liberation, and the power of becoming who you truly are. Healing Hype Girl https://www.instagram.com/healinghypegirl/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healinghypegirl If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Unwritten Paths: Divorce, Desi Identity & Finding Yourself Again

  6. 29 Jul

    Breaking Generational Cycles: Mental Health, Parenting & the South Asian Community

    In this episode, we sit down with Sunaina M., MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker, therapist, and founder of Decoding Desis, for an insightful conversation about mental health, parenting, and the cultural challenges facing South Asian families today. Drawing from both her professional experience and personal journey, Sunaina shares practical advice on fostering healthier relationships, breaking generational patterns, and creating supportive environments where children and families can thrive. Together, we explore how culture, technology, and changing societal expectations are shaping the next generation, while discussing what parents, educators, and communities can do to better support mental well-being. In this episode, we cover: Mental health challenges facing South Asian families Parenting across generations and balancing cultural traditions with life in Western society The impact of technology, social media, and screen time on children and teenagers Traditional gender roles and the importance of emotionally present fathers Challenges facing South Asian youth, including peer pressure, gangs, and substance use Breaking the stigma surrounding therapy and mental health Changing attitudes toward marriage, divorce, and relationships Whether you're a parent, educator, young adult, or simply interested in mental health and the South Asian experience, this episode offers thoughtful insights, practical strategies, and an encouraging perspective on building stronger families and healthier communities. Decoding Desi  https://www.instagram.com/decoding.desis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@decoding.desis?lang=en https://www.decodingdesis.com/ If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Breaking Generational Cycles: Mental Health, Parenting & the South Asian Community

  7. 23 Jul

    Breaking the Silence: Healing, Resilience & Reclaiming Your Story with Franca Bartella

    What happens when life's greatest challenges become the beginning of your deepest healing? In this inspiring episode, we welcome author, inspirational women's advocate, and breast cancer survivor Franca Bartella to discuss her powerful book, *The Broken Link*. Franca shares her journey through divorce, breast cancer, and personal transformation, revealing how she found the courage to break free from silence and reconnect with her authentic self. We explore generational trauma, inherited beliefs, parenting, vulnerability, the impact of technology on emotional well-being, and the healing power of the Japanese art of Kintsugi. Franca also offers practical insights on breaking unhealthy cycles, overcoming fear, and rewriting the stories that keep us stuck. If you've ever felt broken, silenced, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation is a reminder that healing is possible, resilience can be built, and it's never too late to reclaim your voice and your life. Franca Bartella Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/soulwaterhealing/ TikTok Page: ​​https://www.tiktok.com/@soulwaterhealing?lang=en “The Broken Link” by Fanca Bartella Book Link on Amazon:https://a.co/d/01zY087R About the author Franca Bartella is an author, inspirational women’s advocate, and breast cancer survivor whose work is rooted in healing, resilience, and the courage to reclaim one’s voice after life-changing experiences. Through her writing, Franca speaks to women who have walked through pain, trauma, illness, loss, or emotional disconnection and are ready to find their way back to themselves. Her book, The Broken Link, was born from six years of reflection, healing, and deep inner work. Author page With honesty, compassion, and hope, Franca writes for every woman who has ever felt broken, silenced, or unsure of her own strength. Her message is simple but powerful: even after the most difficult chapters, healing is possible, purpose can return, and the link to the self can be restored. If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 LinkedIn Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Breaking the Silence: Healing, Resilience & Reclaiming Your Story with Franca Bartella

  8. 22 Jul

    Understanding Bilingual Speech Development: What Punjabi Parents Need to Know

    In this episode, we sit down with Kamalpreet, a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in supporting Punjabi-speaking and bilingual families raising Punjabi-English-speaking children. Kamalpreet shares her journey into speech therapy and what led her to focus on bilingual language development within Punjabi communities. She walks us through what her day-to-day work looks like when helping children develop strong communication skills, and why early support can make such a meaningful difference. Together, we explore some of the most important questions parents have: Does bilingualism slow down speech development or actually benefit it?What are the early signs of a speech or language delay? How can parents confidently support both Punjabi and English at home? This conversation also touches on cultural beliefs and challenges within Punjabi families, how parenting has changed across generations, and the growing impact of technology and screen time on children’s communication skills. Most importantly, Kamalpreet offers practical, culturally grounded strategies for parents who want to raise bilingual children while preserving Punjabi and supporting healthy language development from the very beginning. A valuable conversation for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in bilingualism, early intervention, and child language development. Preet | Punjabi SLP Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/punjabislp/ If you’d like to share podcast input, ideas, or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca. Check out our website, www.chartedrootseducation.ca, for coaching, courses, and more. You can also find us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/chartedroots/ TikTok Link https://www.tiktok.com/@chartedroots Facebook Link https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575714368819 Linkedin Link https://www.linkedin.com/in/joty-gill-aa7710334/

    Understanding Bilingual Speech Development: What Punjabi Parents Need to Know
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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 communities. The podcast is also available on Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube. Spotify Link https://open.spotify.com/show/2jo0etnR6grCiM68ljReRu Apple Link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unplugged-rooted/id1892446635 Youtube Link https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDQedBeBpLumo2ZuCKyrZu2NwIYCVK6x3 Podcast input or feedback, email us at jngill@chartedrootseducation.ca

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  • Creator
    Joty Gill
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joty Gill
  • Show Website
    Unplugged & Rooted