Root Wordz Podcast
Michelle Root
Show overview
Root Wordz Podcast has published 9 episodes during 2024. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 22 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Michelle Root.
From the publisher
Welcome to Root Wordz, I’m Michelle Root, and on this podcast we will embark on a journey of self discovery while appreciating the complexities of language through etymology, the study of words.Each episode, we will explore the origins of a specific word and how it can influence our well=being as a whole.I want to help us dive into the intersections of language and life, so we can contribute to a common understanding.Let’s uncover the power of language together!Please submit your word suggestions and ideas to [email protected]
Latest Episodes
S1 Ep 9Masculine and Feminine: Restrictive Labels That Hinder Us All
On this episode we will touch on the rigid binary that holds our society in a chokehold. Understanding the limits these heavy labels place upon us helps us better integrate both equally to become whole as an individual. Happy Pride!!Please connect with me!Any helpful suggestions are welcome at [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/
S1 Ep 8Moist: A Phonetic Nightmare For All
In today's episode, we tackle one of the English language's most nauseating words. It's collectively hated for its connotation to unclean, dampness among other things. The cultural phenomenon of distain for this word and its usage is fascinating! So let's dive in. Please connect with me!Any helpful suggestions are welcome at [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/
S1 Ep 7Freedom: Existing in a World of Unbridled Restrictions
The concept of freedom can feel illusive to many, and today we explore the more well known concepts of freedom and how its application ( or lack thereof) can make or break us as a society. In order to ensure we are fully exercising our freedoms, we must first know exactly what they are!Show Notes: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedomPlease connect with me!Any helpful suggestions are welcome at [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/
S1 Ep 6Empathy: Heart bonds and Humanity
EOn this episode, we explore the concept of empathy while understanding the importance of finding commonality towards each other as a way to foster our humanity. Building bridges, not walls feels so important now more than ever, and I hope bringing focus to our need for connection helps someone, somewhere feel heard and seen.Content warning: Mentions of self harm, war, and genocide.Show Notes:https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/10/a-short-history-of-empathy/409912/Dictionary.com : https://www.dictionary.com/browse/empathyPlease connect with me!Any helpful suggestions are welcome at [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/
S1 Ep 5Dichotomy: Exploring the Essence of Duality
In today's episode, we will understand the importance of the word 'Dichotomy" as we confront the paradoxes inherent in dualistic thinking while also challenging the conventional notions of binary opposition.If you have any episode suggestions or questions, feel free to contact me at:[email protected] join the FaceBook group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/
S1 Ep 4Resist: Standing Strong in a World of Adversity
Together in this episode, we uncover the dynamics of resistance in an ever changing world and find ways to stand up for ourselves in a society that would rather us remain silent. I hope to uncover aspects of the word resist that will help us advocate for ourselves and our wellbeing.Show notes/Citations:Dictionary.comhttps://americanhistory.si.eduyesmagazine.orgWebpage:https://rootwordzpodcast.comSocial Media: https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626
S1 Ep 3Serendipity: Unexpected Blessings In All The Right Places
On this episode, we will find the hidden potential and benefits in unexpected circumstances. The word SERENDIPITY brings us into its mythical, illusive world to help us be more aware of the possibilities in our lives.EMAIL:[email protected]:https://rootwordzpodcast.comINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626/NOTES AND CITATIONS:(Zameer Careem/TMZ the historian YOUTUBE/theteknologist.wordpress.com)Towards a Theory of Serendipity: A Systematic Review and Conceptualizationhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/joms.12890dictionary.comhttp://MerriamWebsters.com
S1 Ep 2Existentialism: The Sobering Awareness of Existence
On our very first full length episode, we will explore how the word “existentialism” contributed to my own personal period of life reflection. And inadvertently aided in the creation of this podcast. We briefly cover the origins of the word, variations, and most importantly, the impact that existentialism has on our psyche, spiritual growth and well being. Thanks for learning and listening with me!If you have any episode suggestions or questions, feel free to contact me at:[email protected] Or join the FaceBook group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/3699095346992626Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rootwordzpodcast/
S1 Ep 1Welcome to Root Wordz!
A quick episode to introduce myself and the vision I have for this project. I summarize the importance of education surrounding language so we can utilize it to its fullest potential. We also briefly emphasize the dichotomy of healing vs. harming others with our words and stress the importance of understanding the impact of the two.Email: [email protected]