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This episode contains graphic language and discussions of violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), and domestic violence (DV). Viewer and listener discretion is strongly advised.
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This week on Roots & Rhythm, Vlad and Angie dive into the cultural conversations shaking the internet – starting with “Diddy: The Reckoning” and the larger implications for intimate partner violence, masculinity, accountability, and power dynamics.

Together, Vlad and Angie break down:

• The cultural impact of the documentary and why it triggered such a strong public response
• How IPV shows up across communities and generations
• The responsibility men hold in shaping safe, accountable environments
• The dangers of enabling harmful patterns behind closed doors
• What healthy masculinity should look like

They also unpack the ongoing viral conversation surrounding Nelly & Ashanti’s co-parenting dynamic, including Nelly’s public statement about refusing to change diapers — and what this reveals about gender roles, fatherhood, emotional labor, and identity development.

This episode is raw, honest, and rooted deeply in the work Vlad and Angie champion:

healing, accountability, generational awareness, and emotional maturity.

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In this week’s episode of Roots & Rhythm, Vlad and Angie dive deep into the alarming realities of modern divorce: why people stay longer than they should, why they eventually leave, and what life looks like after the paperwork is signed.

Drawing from their own childhood experiences as products of divorce, they unpack:

• Why 40–50% of first marriages end in divorce
• Why second and third marriages fail at even higher rates
• The emotional, financial, and psychological reasons people stay
• Why women often leave mentally years before they leave physically
• The role of childhood trauma, identity, and cultural expectations
• The truth about “the seven-year itch”
• What healing after divorce actually requires
• How to break cycles and avoid repeating the same patterns in your next relationship

Whether you’re divorced, divorcing, thinking about leaving, or simply curious about the emotional roots behind relationship breakdowns — this episode offers truth, compassion, and the deeper insights nobody talks about.

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In this heartfelt post-Thanksgiving episode, Vlad and Angie dive into the complex emotions many of us carry into the holiday season—especially those who grew up in chaotic or unstable households. As the holidays approach, old wounds, unmet expectations, and complicated family patterns can resurface. This conversation reminds listeners that healing is possible and that new traditions can be created with intention, love, and emotional awareness.

Vlad and Angie open up about:

• Childhood holiday experiences marked by chaos, grief, or uncertainty
• How unresolved childhood wounds show up during the holidays
• The emotional reality of being adult children navigating family expectations
• Parenting during the holiday season while healing your inner child
• Breaking generational cycles to create new, healthy traditions
• Honoring the past without letting it dictate your present
• Building a holiday season rooted in peace, values, and emotional safety

If the holidays bring up more pressure than joy, this episode will help you feel seen, grounded, and empowered to redefine the season on your own terms.

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EPISODE 22: “From Acquaintances to Family — Choosing Our Village, Raising Our Kids, and Protecting Our Values”

This week on Roots & Rhythm, Angie returns to join Vlad for a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply grounding conversation about how they went from acquaintances… to family.

They break down:

• How intentional friendship became a village rooted in love, accountability, and shared values
• What it took to integrate their spouses and wider circle into a healthy, supportive community for their kids
• Why “Parents Night Out” turned into an unforgettable memory
• The truth about who raised them growing up—neighbors, aunties, uncles, and the “unofficial” family members who shaped their character
• What they’re choosing to repeat… and what they’re intentionally changing for the next generation

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a tribe of friends who become family—this episode is your blueprint.

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This week on Roots & Rhythm, Vlad and Angie tackle one of the most important conversations yet — how to break free from generational dysfunction. From questioning faith and parental influence to learning empathy and setting emotional boundaries, this dialogue explores the layers of healing required to change the narrative for future generations.

🔑 Top Takeaways:

• Understand where your parents’ pain came from.
• Break patterns of dysfunction with intention.
• Practice compassion as a form of self-healing.
• Don’t pass down what you never healed.

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In this powerful episode of Roots & Rhythm, we sit down with Cordan James Haveron (@cordanjamesspeaks) to explore what it truly means to be a man in today’s world. Together, we unpack themes of male vulnerability, the impact of the patriarchy on masculinity, and how healing from childhood trauma can lead to authentic leadership and wholeness. Cordan opens up about his experience as a transracial adoptee, navigating out-of-home care, and reclaiming his identity as a Black man adopted into a white family—forging resilience through dislocation, service, and purpose.

We dive into questions like:

• How does our upbringing shape our relationship with masculinity and power?
• What happens when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable instead of “strong all the time”?
• In what ways does the patriarchy hurt men as much as it hurts women—and how can we heal it?
• How can transracial adoptees reclaim culture, identity, and belonging in a world that often says they don’t fit?
• If you’re committed to growth, honest conversation, and the messy yet beautiful work of healing—to lead from a place of compassion, acceptance, and patience—this episode is for you.

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In this week’s episode of the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, hosts Vlad & Angie explore a question that many of us avoid asking: How much healing is “enough” before entering a relationship?

They dive deep into the modern obsession with “doing the work,” unpacking how the healing journey can either prepare us for love — or become an excuse to avoid vulnerability altogether. 💔✨

Topics include:

• Is healing a destination or a lifelong process?
• How “I’m still healing” can be a form of self-protection
• The difference between solitude and isolation
• How healed is healed enough for love?

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In this week’s episode of the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, hosts Vlad and Angie explore the real talk behind love, sacrifice, and individuality in relationships. 💞 They unpack how to balance giving and gaining, why healthy boundaries matter, and how ego and societal pressures can quietly sabotage connection.

From moms needing more personal time away from responsibilities, to couples navigating finances, self-discovery, and timelines, Vlad and Angie bring their signature humor, honesty, and cultural perspective to the mic. Whether you’re dating, married, or redefining love altogether — this episode reminds you that mutual growth begins with self-awareness. 🌿

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