Roots& Wings Episode ONE:
Roots& Wings Episode ONE:
Podcast Description
In this powerful debut episode of Roots & Wings, the co-hosts invites listeners on a journey into the heart of identity formation. Through deeply personal stories and thought-provoking conversation, we explore how childhood experiences, social labels, and cultural expectations shape the way we see ourselves—and how we teach the next generation to do the same.Featuring reflections from Patrice, Ashley and Kacy, this episode examines the intersections of character, loss, resilience, and lived values. Together, we unpack how to nurture emotional intelligence and build a strong sense of self in a world that often defines us before we’re ready.With questions like “Who are you when no one is watching?” and insights into parenting, storytelling, and self-perception, this episode is a meaningful conversation-starter for anyone raising—or becoming—a grounded, compassionate, and self-aware human being."Roots keep you grounded. Wings take you forward. True growth is knowing when to stand firm and when to fly."
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Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes of identity formation, emotional intelligence, and parenting dynamics. For example, the debut episode titled 'Who Am I in the World?' explores how childhood experiences and family values shape self-perception and resilience. It also encourages listeners to consider how they can nurture a sense of self in their children amidst societal pressures.
In this powerful debut episode of Roots & Wings, the co-hosts invites listeners on a journey into the heart of identity formation. Through deeply personal stories and thought-provoking conversation, we explore how childhood experiences, social labels, and cultural expectations shape the way we see ourselves—and how we teach the next generation to do the same.
Featuring reflections from Patrice, Ashley and Kacy, this episode examines the intersections of character, loss, resilience, and lived values. Together, we unpack how to nurture emotional intelligence and build a strong sense of self in a world that often defines us before we’re ready.
With questions like “Who are you when no one is watching?” and insights into parenting, storytelling, and self-perception, this episode is a meaningful conversation-starter for anyone raising—or becoming—a grounded, compassionate, and self-aware human being.
“Roots keep you grounded. Wings take you forward. True growth is knowing when to stand firm and when to fly.”
Whether it’s politics, race, religion, or simple everyday interactions, it often feels like we’re surrounded by binary thinking—us versus them, right versus wrong. So how do we raise children who are open, empathetic, and critical thinkers in a world that sometimes rewards the opposite?
Let’s talk about it.
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