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Rooted and Routed Podcast
by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck
Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility. Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems. Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, Rooted & Routed brings forward voices shaped by cross-border lives, including expats, returnees, diplomats, leaders, founders, educators, parents, and third-culture individuals. This is not a podcast about relocation checklists or surface-level expat stories. It is a space for real conversations that help listeners make sense of what global lives demand — emotionally, structurally, and personally, and what they quietly produce in return: empathy, adaptability, judgment, and perspective. Across episodes, the podcast examines lived experience alongside the systems and ecosystems that surround global mobility;
Episodes
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The Expat Feels Home. The Local Feels Foreign | DIETER WITHOECK | #Belgium #India
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the local feels like the outsider, and the foreigner feels at home? In this episode of Rooted and Routed, Sabiya sits down with Dieter Withoeck, her husband, a Belgian who has lived in India for nearly two decades, and a returning guest from Season 1. Together...
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Performed Authenticity, Brave Brands & Starting Over | KETAKI TANAJI GOLATKAR, GOOD DAY PR | Pt 2
Send us Fan Mail Visibility without values is just noise. Ketaki Tanaji Golatkar returns for Part 2 of our conversation on Rooted and Routed — and this time, the lens turns from identity and belonging to the work itself. After 21 years across global communications, diplomacy, and international...
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Indo-German DIPLOMACY to Pro KABADDI to ICC: KETAKI TANAJI GOLATKAR on Building Her Own GOOD DAY PR
Send us Fan Mail Ketaki Tanaji Golatkar is a global communications leader, a DEI advocate, and the founder of GoodDay PR and Strategic Communications. She has worked across agencies in Bombay and London, led a diplomatic project on Indo-German relations, and spent a decade in international sports…
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From Expat to Repat — What Nobody Tells You | MARIE TRUCHASSOU | Rooted and Routed S3 E2 Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Marie Truchassou is a global mobility HR consultant, founder of My Expat Compass and Forwards International HR, and one of only two people in France to hold both the GPHR and SPHRi certifications in international HR. In Part 2 of this conversation on Rooted and Routed, she goes...
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Inside the Human Side of Expat Assignments in India, with MARIE TRUCHASSOU | Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Marie Truchassou is a global mobility HR consultant who lived and worked as an expat in India — before becoming the person advising organisations on how to do it right. French, countryside-raised, she packed up her life and moved to India alone – navigating a new country, a new...
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What 4 Countries Taught One Expat Spouse About Identity and Home: RIKA BOUFFE
Send us Fan Mail For Rika Bouffe, Indonesian by birth, married to a French husband, and an expat spouse who has built a life across Indonesia, France, the United States, and India, home was never going to be a fixed address. It had to become something else entirely. In this episode, Rika shares…
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IT'S A WRAP | RECAP OF SEASON 2 | ROOTED AND ROUTED PODCAST
Send us Fan Mail Season 2 of the Rooted and Routed Podcast is officially wrapped, and this is your recap. From authentic voices to deep-dive conversations, this season has been about growth, identity, and navigating change. Thank you to every subscriber, listener, and guest who joined the…
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CARLOS RUANO: What Happens After the Service? Quiet Truths from a Diplomat’s Life.
Send us Fan Mail In part 2 of our conversation, Carlos Ruano unpacks the quiet decisions and systemic gaps many never hear about — from pensions to policy reform, reinvention, and the emotional costs of service. What We Cover in This Segment: Why some diplomats transition into real estate,...
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CARLOS RUANO : Working at WORLD BANK, UN, GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA & UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN
Send us Fan Mail As always, Rooted and Routed isn’t here to deliver headlines. We’re here to hold space for the stories that shape people, quietly and powerfully. In this part 1 episode, Sabiya sits down with Carlos Ruano — a diplomat, academic, and cultural observer who has lived in 10…
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What Strength Training Taught Me About Leadership – BINDI BASAN’s Story
Send us Fan Mail When you build a team across continents, how do you turn multiple worldviews into business results, not chaos? In this episode, Bindi Basan shares how she created multicultural teams that didn’t just show up, but stood out. We also dive into how she uses her fitness and dance...
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BINDI BASAN: The Leadership Advantage They Don’t Teach in Business School
Send us Fan Mail What happens when your cultural heritage comes from one country, but your upbringing and worldview are shaped by another, and then you return to that ancestral culture as an expat? In this episode, Sabiya welcomes Bindi Basan, a British-born transformation leader with Punjabi...
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How SARAH OLIVIERS Is Reinventing EQUESTRIAN CONSULTING From BELGIUM
Send us Fan Mail #rootedandroutedpodcast #studententrepreneur ====== CHAPTERS: SEASON 2 - EPISODE 8 - SARAH OLIVIER - PART 2 ====== 00:00 Coming Up 00:43 Sarah Strides (www.sarah-strides.com) and Sarah's support system 02:42 Living Independently 03:29 Belgian Government's Student Entrepreneur...
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From HORSEBACK in INDIA to Consulting in BELGIUM: SARAH’s Equestrian Path
Send us Fan Mail What’s it really like growing up as an expat kid—and how does that shape your future? In this powerful episode, host Sabiya Pathan Withoeck sits down with Sarah Oliviers, a Belgian veterinary student, international show jumper, and tech founder, to share her incredible…
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Threads of Belonging: JOANNA DUKKIPATI on Food, Language & Leadership
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt Part 2 episode, media founder, writer, and PhD researcher Joanna Dukkipati joins Sabiya Pathan Withoeck for a rich, reflective conversation that flows from food and migration to parenting and decolonising language, to claiming space and redefining inclusion.…
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JOANNA DUKKIPATI: The STORY Gatherer from MUMBAI to CORK
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to create a platform that amplifies voices often left unheard—and keeps growing with intention? In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Joanna Dukkipati — writer, media founder, and PhD researcher — shares her journey of evolving identity, inclusive...
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The GRIND Behind the GLORY | CHRISTIAN HUBER on What Young Chefs Get Wrong P2
Send us Fan Mail #jwmarriott #marriottsuitespune In Part 2 of this immersive conversation with Chef Christian Huber of Sorriso, Pune, we explore the unfiltered realitybehind the world of international kitchens and authentic cuisine. From peeling potatoes to leading a brigade, Christian shares…
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From Italy to India: CHRISTIAN HUBER on Culinary Identity and Adaptation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya Pathan Withoeck dives into the emotional and cultural layers of expat life with Christian Huber—Executive Chef at Sorriso, Marriott Suites Pune. From growing up in Italy to building a life and legacy in India, Christian reflects…
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Summie Yeung’s Path to Empowering Immigrants and TCKs (Third Culture Kids) | Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful part 2 conversation, Summie Yeung, a Life & Transition Coach, and former Hong Kong immigrant breaks down her coaching philosophy and insights on cultural integration, burnout, and parenting Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Listen as she shares real stories, research…
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Not Quite British, Not Quite Hong Konger: Redefining Identity with SUMMIE YEUNG
Send us Fan Mail Part 1: Summie Yeung on Rooted and Routed What does it really mean to grow up between cultures—and how do those experiences shape the way we live, work, and find our place in the world? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Summie Yeung, a Life and Transition Coach…
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One Year In: The Power of Storytelling Across Borders | 1st Year Completion
Send us Fan Mail From a notebook of handwritten questions to a platform that shares global voices, Rooted and Routed turns ONE! What began as quiet conversations has grown into a space for honest stories on identity, belonging, and the layered realities of global life. In just one year, we’ve...
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Understanding DIPLOMATIC Spouses Through a BOURDIEUSIAN Lens: A Conversation with ANNA SKOROBOGATOWA
Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Part 2 of our conversation with Anna Skorobogatowa What are the unspoken rules and emotional costs of life behind the diplomatic title? In this episode, Anna shares the lesser-heard realities of being a diplomatic spouse, from relocation stress and identity loss to navigating...
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Between Cultures and Continents: What It Means to Be a Diplomatic Spouse - Anna Skorobogatowa
Send us Fan Mail What does it truly mean to build a life in constant motion, while raising children, adapting to new cultures, and supporting a partner who represents a country abroad? In this deeply personal conversation, Anna Skorobogatowa, a diplomatic spouse of 23 years across 9 countries and…
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Trust But Verify: ARNAUD LUC on Parenting, Gen AI & Truth in Tech
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to lead in tech, raise culturally grounded children, and embrace change across continents? In this episode, Arnaud Luc—tech leader at Cambridge Mobile Telematics—shares his journey from the French countryside to winning global recognition at Apple’s WWDC and the...
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From FRANCE to BOSTON : ARNAUD LUCAS on Identity, LEADERSHIP & Life in TECH
Send us Fan Mail #rootedandroutedpodcast #technology In this heartfelt and insightful episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya Pathan-Withoeck sits down with Arnaud Luc, a French-born tech leader who has built an inspiring life and career across continents. From growing up in the French...
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From Norway to India: An Expat Leader - JAN THOMAS LERSTEIN's Journey of Belonging and Inclusion
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Jan Thomas, Head of Emerging Technologies Banking and Payments at DNB, and an expat living in India on his first international assignment. From leading tech innovation to quietly transforming lives through charity, Jan’s journey is one of cultural...
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Authenticity at WORK Isn’t OPTIONAL Anymore | LESSONS from MIMI NICKLIN | S2E1 | Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this deeply thoughtful follow-up episode, Mimi Nicklin, global empathy advocate and bestselling author, returns to share what she’s learned from working across cultures, leading diverse teams, and connecting with people through presence, empathy, and listening. From her…
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From EXPAT to EMPATHY Expert: The 20 Year Journey of MIMI NICKLIN | S2E1 | Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 🎉 Season 2 Premiere! We’re back—with a powerful start to Rooted and Routed Season 2 featuring none other than Mimi Nicklin, international empathy advocate, bestselling author, and long-time global citizen. 🌍 What does it mean to call a place 'home' when you’ve lived across the...
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LANDRY TCHAPDA: Why Financial Literacy and Soft Skills Should Be Part of Every Child’s Education
Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, Landry Tchapda dives deep into the complexities of raising children while moving across multiple countries and the challenges of adapting to different school systems. From Germany to India and now Australia, Landry…
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Celebrating India: Special Republic Day Compilation
Send us Fan Mail 🇮🇳 Celebrating India: Special Republic Day Compilation | 🇮🇳 This Republic Day, Rooted and Routed Podcast brings you a heartfelt compilation celebrating the vibrant essence of India through the eyes of our inspiring guests. From reflections on Indian culture and its rich...
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LEADING Across CONTINENTS: LANDRY TCHAPDA on GROWTH, RESILIENCE & PURPOSE
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode, Sabiya Pathan Withoeck speaks with Landry Tchapda, a German expat originally from Cameroon. With experience living and working in Germany, India, and Australia, Landry, the Head of Plant Management at Continental Tyres, opens up about his inspiring…
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Raising Kids to Give Back: Volunteering as an Expat Family in India | JOSH BOYLES - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh Boyles shares his inspiring journey of adapting to life in India as an expat. From learning the Devanagari script to translating a Change Anything Plan into Hindi, Josh has seamlessly blended cultural understanding with his expertise in change management.…
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Rock Climbing, Culture & Time: An American Expat's Life in Pune | JOSH BOYLES - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail First episode of 2025! In this episode, we had the honour of having Josh Boyles, an American expat who has been living in Pune, India, for almost two years. Josh shares his inspiring journey of cultural immersion, his passion for outdoor activities, and his commitment to giving...
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Year End REWIND Episode | ROOTED AND ROUTED PODCAST | HIGHLIGHTS of 2024
Send us Fan Mail ==== Welcome to Part 2 of our Rooted and Routed Podcast 2024 recap! 🌟 This year has been an incredible journey of meaningful conversations, diverse perspectives, and impactful stories. In this special highlight reel, we had the pleasure of hosting guests from diverse…
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CHRISTMAS Special Episode: HIGHLIGHTS of Rooted and Routed PODCAST 2024
Send us Fan Mail As 2024 comes to a close, let’s look back at the most inspiring moments, impactful stories, and unique perspectives from Rooted and Routed Podcast this year. From navigating life abroad to celebrating personal growth and cultural connections, this recap showcases the best of our...
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"Digital VOMAD": How One Voice Actor Turned the World Into His Office | PAVI LUSTIG - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of Rooted and Routed, Pavi Lustig dives deeper into his journey as a voice actor, digital nomad, and global citizen. With a multicultural upbringing and a love for travel, Pavi shares how his experiences have shaped his career, lifestyle, and personal growth. What…
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Voicing Apple, Netflix & BMW From a Hotel Room: A Digital Nomad's Craft | PAVI LUSTIG - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail #rootedandroutedpodcast #voiceover Meet Pavi Lustig, a voice actor, digital vomad (Vomad - Voice Over Nomad), and filmmaker who has worked with iconic brands like Apple, Netflix, Amazon, and BMW. In this episode of Rooted and Routed Podcast, Pavi shares his incredible…
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Coming Back From a Career Break: What No One Prepares You For | REBECCA THOMAS - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail How do you navigate the pressure to return to work after a career break or sabbatical? In Part 2 of Rebecca’s story, we discuss: - Overcoming fears and articulating the value of your sabbatical experience. - How burnout has led to a fourfold increase in sabbaticals globally.…
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Why She Quit at the Top: An 8-Month Sabbatical & What Came Next | REBECCA THOMAS - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Meet Rebecca, a coach who empowers individuals through pivotal moments of transition in their personal and professional lives. From career breaks to sabbaticals, Rebecca specialises in helping people at crossroads gain clarity and invest in a future version of themselves that…
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Why I Volunteered Abroad: An Expat Spouse's Work in Rural India | LOU HENDERSON - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Lou Henderson, a UK expat in Pune, shares the inspiring story of her involvement with Ek Beti Ek Cycle, an NGO founded by Indian triathlete Pragnya Mohan. Through this initiative, Lou helps provide bicycles to girls in rural Gujarat, empowering them to...
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Moving Abroad at 50: Finding Purpose as an Expat Spouse in India | LOU HENDERSON - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail In this Part 1 episode, we’re joined by Lou Henderson, a UK expat in Pune, India, who has channeled her passion for sustainable transport into meaningful community advocacy. Lou discusses her journey from Liverpool to Pune, sharing personal growth and cultural adaptation…
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Bridging the Gap: Serving Expat and Local Tastes in INDIA | API MIRPURI | Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this part 2 episode, Api shares the unique challenges he faced in sourcing top-quality ingredients across India, adapting to local and expat tastes, and maintaining the freshness and authenticity of his products. Api talks about: Challenges in Sourcing and Logistics 🚚…
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How a Global Citizen Built Pune's First Gourmet Food Store | API MIRPURI - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail In this Part 1 episode of Rooted and Routed, we’re joined by Api Mirpuri, a true global citizen who has lived across continents and worked in diverse industries. From growing up in Hong Kong to studying in Canada, and joining a family-owned clothing business in the Czech…
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From Immigration Lawyer to Travel Coach: An Expat's Reinvention | VEERLE BEELEN
Send us Fan Mail Navigating Expat and Repat Life: Veerle’s Story Across Australia, Cambodia, Spain and back home in the Netherlands. In this episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya Pathan-Withoeck sits down with Veerle from the Netherlands to explore her incredible journey from being an...
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Why I Stayed in India: Lockdown, Kindness & Life Between Worlds | MARIE HÉLÈNE - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this Part 2 episode of Rooted and Routed, Sabiya chats with Marie Hélène, a French expat and founder of Black Sheep Kollective. Marie Hèléne shares her journey living in India, Europe, and Corsica, reflecting on cultural adaptation, the power of wellness in corporate life, and...
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Can AI Write With Soul? Marketing That AI Can't Replace | MARIE HÉLÈNE - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail In this Part 1 episode of Rooted and Routed Podcast, we explore the fascinating journey of Marie Hélène, a French expat who has lived in India, New York, and Europe. With corporate experience at Renault, KLM, and Tommy Hilfiger, Marie transitioned to become an independent brand...
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Pregnancy & Healthcare in 4 Countries: An Expat Mom Compares | Naddy - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Parenting, Veganism, Healthcare systems and Perimenopause : Naddy’s Expat Journey Through Four Countries In this insightful episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya welcomes Naddy, a multicultural mom and Cybernetic Engineer, who shares her experiences of living in four…
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Reverse Culture Shock: An Expat's Identity Crisis on Returning Home | Luc Mignon - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, Luc Mignon shares his experiences as a long-time expat and the challenges of transitioning back to life in his home country. We explore: The emotional and practical challenges of expat life and returning home How Luc finds balance...
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Music, Culture & Giving Back: An Expat's Journey Across 6 Countries | LUC MIGNON - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Discover Luc Mignon: An Expat with a Passion for Music and Philanthropy In this inspiring episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, we explore the remarkable life of Luc Mignon, a French expat who has lived in Nigeria, Algeria, Norway, Italy, US and India. Luc's journey is filled...
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Expat Kids & Goodbyes: Helping Children Adapt to Life Abroad | Alisée Mignon - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail In Alisèe’s Part 2 episode, we dive into the realities of expat life, touching on some truly important topics: - The experience of finding schools in both India and the US - How kids from different backgrounds connect—and the challenges they face when saying goodbye - Strategies…
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When "Home" Keeps Changing: An Expat's Identity Crisis | ALISÉE MIGNON - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail A route to remember, a story to remember. Meet Alisée Mignon, a French expat who takes us on a journey of self-discovery like no other. She shares how living with purpose, embracing differences, and finding love in those differences have shaped her expat experience. In our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility.
Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems.
Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, Rooted & Routed brings forward voices shaped by cross-border lives, including expats, returnees, diplomats, leaders, founders, educators, parents, and third-culture individuals.
This is not a podcast about relocation checklists or surface-level expat stories. It is a space for real conversations that help listeners make sense of what global lives demand — emotionally, structurally, and personally, and what they quietly produce in return: empathy, adaptability, judgment, and perspective.
Across episodes, the podcast examines lived experience alongside the systems and ecosystems that surround global mobility;
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Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility. Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems. Through thoughtful, unfiltered...
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