Rooted Relationships
Hosted by Rooted Relationships
Two social work practitioners explore how our upbringing and past traumas shape our present-day friendships and romantic partnerships.
This is a conversational podcast that sits at the intersection of a therapy session and a candid chat between friends. The hosts use their social work background to dissect personal stories—both their own and their guests'—connecting them to clinical concepts like trauma bonding, abandonment, and attachment. Episodes often focus on the Black community's experience with love, friendship, and mental health.
“Unlike many relationship podcasts, the hosts are trained social workers who apply a clinical lens to everyday life. They skillfully translate psychological theory into practical, relatable conversations about dating, friendship, and family.”
Who hosts this show
Rooted Relationships is hosted by Kiam (KK) and her co-host, T. Both hosts hold a Master's degree in Social Work and are preparing for their LCSW licensure. The show blends raw, real conversations with their professional insights to explore how family dynamics and early experiences shape how we love and relate to others today.
Credentials & credits
- Master of Social Work (for both hosts)
- Pending LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Family dynamics, Choosing your friends how you choose your loveJan 19, 2025 · 36 min
- 02Healing, Communication & SupportDec 28, 2024 · 36 min
- 03
- 04Why We Choose Who We DoDec 9, 2024 · 31 min
- 05Let’s start from the beginningDec 1, 2024 · 32 min
- 06Let’s Chat!Nov 30, 2024 · 4 min
Notable episodes
- 01Healing, Communication & Support
A guest who is also a mental health counselor defines 'trauma bonding' from his own lived experience, providing a powerful, personal look at the concept. [CXlJYxMCNoY]
- 02Why We Choose Who We Do
The hosts distinguish between 'daddy issues' and 'mommy issues' and explicitly define ghosting as a form of abandonment in modern dating. [iC9CLuusn3c]
- 03Family dynamics, Choosing your friends how you choose your love
Co-host T tells a detailed story about a college friendship ending due to jealousy over socioeconomic differences, highlighting a painful and relatable experience. [viAIxk4TV-Y]
What you'll be asked on this show
Host KK begins interviews with foundational questions about a guest's background, age, and upbringing before gently guiding the conversation toward more emotional territory. She actively connects the guest's personal stories to psychological frameworks, such as defining 'trauma bonding' based on a guest's experience. [CXlJYxMCNoY] To build rapport and create a safe space, she often shares her own related anecdotes and experiences.
The show alternates between co-hosted discussions between KK and T and guest interviews led by KK. The tone is intimate and supportive, with the hosts frequently sharing their own vulnerabilities and referring to the audience as 'Fam'. Episodes often include links to educational articles on topics like family dynamics and abandonment.
Questions Rooted Relationships keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Rooted Relationships reaches for it.
origin
2- Q.01
“How does your upbringing affect your current relationships, both friendships and dating?”
This is a core question used to introduce the show's central theme early in an episode. [viAIxk4TV-Y]
- Q.02
“Where does that '[negative trait]' attitude come from?”
After a guest identifies a flaw, she asks this to trace the coping mechanism back to its origin. [CXlJYxMCNoY]
personal
2- Q.01
“How do we pick our partners—are you looking for someone like your dad or the opposite?”
The host asks this to directly link childhood parental relationships to adult partner selection. [iC9CLuusn3c]
- Q.02
“Whose personality do you have, your mom's or your dad's?”
After discussing physical resemblance, this question transitions to inherited personality traits. [CXlJYxMCNoY]
mindset
4- Q.01
“What are some not-so-good qualities you're currently working on?”
This question serves as a pivot towards self-reflection and personal accountability. [CXlJYxMCNoY]
- Q.02
“Can someone dying be considered a form of abandonment?”
She poses this to broaden the definition of a key concept and explore its different facets. [iC9CLuusn3c]
- Q.03
“If you were rejected respectfully, would it feel the same as being rejected blatantly?”
The host asks this to explore the nuances of rejection and its emotional impact. [iC9CLuusn3c]
- Q.04
“What does your affirmation, 'I am not my last mistake,' really mean to you?”
She often opens an episode by revisiting a powerful statement from a previous conversation to unpack it further. [iC9CLuusn3c]
process
3- Q.01
“What did you mean by '[psychological term]'?”
When a guest uses a clinical term like 'trauma bond,' the host asks for a definition from their personal perspective. [CXlJYxMCNoY]
- Q.02
“Are you receptive to a healthy partner, or do you struggle with it?”
This question explores how past trauma can make it difficult to accept healthy dynamics in new relationships. [CXlJYxMCNoY]
- Q.03
“Would you 'shoot your shot' or do you prefer to be pursued?”
This question uses modern dating slang to understand a guest's approach to initiating relationships. [iC9CLuusn3c]
advice
1- Q.01
“How do you handle a friend who seems jealous or is acting like a hater?”
This seeks practical advice for navigating difficult and painful friendship dynamics. [viAIxk4TV-Y]
Signature segments
- · Referring to the audience as 'Fam' or 'Family'
- · Opening episodes by dissecting an affirmation from a previous show
- · Applying social work concepts to personal stories
- · Hosts sharing their own vulnerabilities and experiences
- · Referring to male guests or partners as 'Kings'
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically individuals willing to have deeply personal and vulnerable conversations about their childhood, past traumas, and relationship struggles. The show has featured a mental health counselor, suggesting a preference for guests with a high degree of self-awareness.
- Willon Healing, Communication & Support
- Ton Family dynamics, Choosing your friends how you choose your love
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Based on the episodes reviewed, the podcast does not appear to feature any sponsors or advertisements.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The main host is named Kiam, but goes by KK. The co-host is known as T.
- What are the hosts' credentials?
- Both KK and T have Master's degrees in Social Work and are working toward their LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) certification.
- Is the podcast still being produced?
- The most recent episode was published in early 2025, so the podcast appears to be dormant or on hiatus.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a mix of conversational episodes between the two co-hosts and long-form interviews with guests, all focused on how upbringing affects adult relationships.
- How can I contact the show?
- The hosts provide an email address, [email — gated], for listener stories and questions.
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