Roots and Routes with Zee

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Roots and Routes with Zee is a podcast about growth, purpose, identity, and the journeys that shape us. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and life lessons, Zee explores where we come from, where we're going, and how the choices we make define the people we become.

2d ago

Fear Doesn't Sound Like Fear

Many of us think we'd recognize fear if it showed up in our lives. But fear rarely announces itself. It doesn't say, "I'm scared." Instead, it disguises itself as caution, overthinking, perfectionism, timing, and the endless search for certainty. In this episode, Zee explores the subtle ways fear influences our decisions, the opportunities it quietly steals, and why some of the biggest regrets in life come from listening to fear when we should have listened to courage. From the fear of failure and judgement to the fear of success itself, this conversation challenges us to recognize the voice that's been holding us back and decide whether it deserves control over our future. Because fear will always have a voice. The question is whether it gets a seat at the table, or control of your life. In This Episode Why fear rarely looks like fearThe hidden cost of overthinkingFear of judgement and criticismThe surprising fear of successHow courage is built through actionWhy fear gets a voice, but not a voteMusic: “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) https://chriszabriskie.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

9 min
3d ago

The Standard You Walk Past Is the Standard You Accept

We all have goals. We all have dreams. We all have a picture of the person we want to become. But goals don't shape our lives. Standards do. In this episode, Zee explores the hidden cost of tolerance. The small compromises, ignored problems, broken promises to ourselves, and everyday behaviours that quietly become the standards we live by. From personal discipline and leadership to relationships and self-respect, this conversation challenges us to look honestly at what we're allowing and what it's costing us. Because the standard you walk past is the standard you accept. And what you accept today shapes the life you experience tomorrow. In this episode: Why goals are not enoughThe difference between discipline and toleranceHow self-betrayal damages confidenceLeadership and personal accountabilityPractical steps to raise your standards immediatelyMusic: “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) https://chriszabriskie.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

7 min
Apr 21

Stop Outsourcing Your Happiness

Most people think happiness is something you find. Something that comes from the right people, the right outcomes, or the right timing. But what if that is the problem? In this episode, I unpack a hard truth I had to learn a few years ago. Happiness is not something you outsource. It is not someone else’s responsibility to carry, manage, or maintain. It is yours. We break down what happiness actually is, why tying it to people and circumstances creates instability, and how quietly handing over that responsibility can leave you feeling stuck, reactive, and dependent. This is not about being cold or pushing people away. It is about taking your power back. If you have ever felt like your mood depends on how others show up, or like you are waiting for things to go right before you feel okay, this episode will challenge that. What you will take from this episode Why happiness is an emotion, not a permanent stateHow we unknowingly outsource our happinessThe hidden cost of depending on people and outcomesWhat it actually looks like to take ownership of your emotional stateChallenge For the next 24 hours, pay attention to every moment your mood shifts. Ask yourself: What have I tied my happiness to right now? Awareness is where the shift begins. Final Thought The moment you stop outsourcing your happiness is the moment you take your power back. Music: “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) https://chriszabriskie.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

13 min
Apr 15

Who you're becoming (Even when no one sees it )

Most people don’t quit because it’s too hard… they quit because it feels like nothing is happening. In this episode, Who You’re Becoming (Even When No One Sees It), we dive into the quiet phase, the part of the journey where the effort is real, but the results aren’t visible yet. This is for the ones who are still showing up. The ones putting in the work without recognition. The ones questioning if it’s even worth it. Because the truth is… just because you can’t see the progress… doesn’t mean it isn’t happening. This episode is about: Building discipline in silenceUnderstanding the unseen phase of growthShifting focus from results to identityLeading and supporting others through the processIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but getting nothing back… this is for you. Keep going. Because who you’re becoming… matters more than what you’re chasing. Music: “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) https://chriszabriskie.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

9 min
Apr 1

Time, Purpose, and Pressure - Living with Intent

The Quiet Deal I Made With Life There’s something I’ve carried with me for most of my life… A belief I formed when I was young. A promise I made to myself… that I wouldn’t live past 45. Not out of fear… but out of purpose. Growing up in an RDP house with limited resources shaped how I saw the world early. Time didn’t feel unlimited. Opportunities didn’t feel guaranteed. And somewhere along the way, I decided that if I lived well, built something meaningful, and did right by people… then I wouldn’t need to grow old. 45 felt like enough. Enough time to learn. Enough time to build. Enough time to leave something behind. But also early enough to leave before decline… before losing control… before becoming a version of myself I wouldn’t respect. This episode unpacks where that belief came from… how it shaped the way I live… and what happens when the people around you start challenging something you’ve never questioned. Because this isn’t just about a number. It’s about the quiet agreements we all make with ourselves… and whether we’re living intentionally… or just following rules we wrote when we didn’t fully understand life yet. Music: “Cylinder Five” by Chris Zabriskie Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) https://chriszabriskie.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

14 min

5 Episodes

Roots and Routes with Zee is a podcast about growth, purpose, identity, and the journeys that shape us. Through honest conversations, personal reflections, and life lessons, Zee explores where we come from, where we're going, and how the choices we make define the people we become.

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