Rooted, Regenerated and Chosen

Welcome to Rooted, Regenerated, and Chosen.In this inaugural episode, host Manpreet Dhillon introduces herself and shares her personal experiences that inspired both this podcast and the creation of the Strong Daughter Institute. From navigating chronic illness and loss to confronting burnout, identity shifts, and the pressures of leadership, Manpreet reflects on the many layers of grief she has carried throughout her life and the healing journey that followed.This conversation is an invitation into a different understanding of grief - one that goes far beyond the loss of a loved one. Manpreet also introduces the meaning behind Rooted,Regenerated, and Chosen:• Rooted: Reclaiming cultural identity, ancestralwisdom, and authenticity while reconnecting with the traditions, values, and practices that ground us.• Regenerated: Healing the nervous system, body, andspirit through practices such as Ayurveda, breathwork, holistic wellness, and intentional self-care.• Chosen: Consciously choosing yourself, your path,and the life you want to create—moving forward with purpose, alignment, and self-trust.Throughout the episode, Manpreet shares her belief thathealing is not about becoming someone new, but about coming home to who you have always been.She also introduces the mission of the Strong DaughterInstitute: creating a space for South Asian women to process grief, reconnect with themselves, heal generational patterns, and lead from a place of alignment rather than survival.Whether you are navigating loss, searching for deepermeaning, or learning how to choose yourself in a world full of expectations, this episode offers a compassionate starting point for the journey ahead.This is just the beginning. Subscribe and join us as we explore the many layers of grief, healing, identity, and leadership through honest conversations, personal stories, and practical tools for transformation. If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who may need to hear it too, and come be part of the Strong Daughter community.

Welcome to Rooted, Regenerated and Chosen, a podcast for South Asian women who are done shrinking to fit and ready to lead from the inside out. Each episode will blend leadership development, somatic wisdom, and real talk about identity, ambition, and belonging — because building a strong life starts with knowing who you are and having the community to hold you in it.