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Roots and Rhythm Podcast

Roots and Rhythm Podcast

Written by: Vladimir Louissaint and Angie Thomas
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At Roots and Rhythm, we are dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of our lived experiences. Through heartfelt stories about marriage, relationships, and parenting, we aim to create a space where listeners can find connection, understanding, and inspiration. Our mission is to celebrate the diverse journeys that shape our lives, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all. Join us as we explore the rhythms of life, one story at a time.

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Episodes
  • Adult Loneliness: Misrepresented or Misunderstood? | Season 02 Episode 11 | Vlad and Angie

    Adult Loneliness: Misrepresented or Misunderstood? | Season 02 Episode 11 | Vlad and Angie
    Aug 7 2026
    Share your thoughts with us!Is loneliness becoming the silent epidemic of adulthood?Despite living in the most connected generation in history, millions of adults report feeling isolated, emotionally disconnected, and without meaningful community.In this episode, Vlad and Angie explore: Why adulthood can feel surprisingly lonely The hidden ways childhood shapes adult relationships Parenting and the changing dynamics of friendships Social media: connection or illusion? Whether the "male loneliness epidemic" is real Practical ways to build authentic community again Through humor, vulnerability, and honest conversation, they explore why genuine relationships require far more than simply following one another online.Whether you're married, single, raising children, or simply trying to reconnect with others, this episode will challenge the way you think about friendship, belonging, and healing.🔗 LISTEN & CONNECT🌐 Website: https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com🎙 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT📖 The Embrace Method (Second Edition) by Vladimir Louissaint A powerful guide to healing trauma, reclaiming purpose, and living authentically. 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X👕 Gallon Gear — Support Mental Health & Community Use code STAYROOTED 👉 https://gallongear.com(Using our affiliate link supports the podcast at no additional cost to you.)🎤 WANT TO BE A GUEST?We’re inviting listeners to be guests on the podcast and receive live coaching on air.📩 Email us: rootsandrhythmpodcast@gmail.com📖 About The Embrace Method Are you ready to embrace your best life? In The Embrace Method, Vladimir Louissaint shares a powerful roadmap to transform pain into purpose. Through raw storytelling, practical exercises, and hard-won insights, he shows how to turn trauma into a stepping stone toward healing, resilience, and leadership. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone ready to rise above adversity and unlock their fullest potential.👉 https://affiliates.naturaleman.com Use our affiliate code "ADX" and save 15% Off STAND+!Get your next pair: https://www.standshoes.com/discount/ADXSupport the showRoots & Rhythm Podcast is where culture, healing, and real-life conversations meet. Hosted by Vlad Louissaint and Angie, the podcast explores healthy relationships, healing childhood trauma, identity, parenting, spiritual growth, social commentary, and generational healing—through an Afro-Caribbean and lived-experience lens.Tagline: Where we explore the rhythms of life, one beat at a time. New episodes drop weekly on all major platforms.🔗 LISTEN & CONNECT🌐 Website: https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com🎙 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT📖 The Embrace Method (Second Edition) by Vladimir Louissaint A powerful guide to healing trauma, reclaiming purpose, and living authentically. 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X👕 Gallon Gear — Support Mental Health & Community Use code STAYROOTED 👉 ...
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • ☀️ Summer Is NOT a Vacation for Parents | Surviving the Summer Load | Season 02 Episode 10 | Vlad & Angie

    ☀️ Summer Is NOT a Vacation for Parents | Surviving the Summer Load | Season 02 Episode 10 | Vlad & Angie
    Jul 17 2026
    Share your thoughts with us! Summer break sounds relaxing… until you're the one responsible for keeping little humans entertained, fed, safe, enriched, and somehow finding time for yourself. In this episode of the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, Vlad and Angie unpack the reality of parenting during the summer months—from daycare closures, summer camps, travel, rising utility bills, and balancing work with family life, to the guilt parents often feel about "doing enough." Along the way, they share hilarious stories about childhood summers, favorite vacation memories, smart home technology, travel, relationships before kids, and why the best memories children keep aren't always the expensive ones. Whether you're a parent trying to survive the summer or simply reminiscing about the summers that shaped you, this conversation is packed with laughs, perspective, and practical encouragement. In this episode: Why summer can feel harder than the school year The hidden mental load of parenting during summer Dealing with daycare closures and camp schedules Parent guilt and the pressure to constantly entertain kids Making time for your relationship after becoming parents Summer travel memories and dream destinations Technology, smart homes, and saving money during the hottest months Why your presence matters more than perfect parenting 💬 Question of the Week: What's your favorite summer destination—or your favorite summer memory growing up? Let us know in the comments! 📸 Featured Creative Partner — JosieTV Media Planning a wedding, hosting a special event, or building your brand online? JosieTV Media specializes in capturing the behind-the-scenes moments, candid memories, and scroll-stopping content you'll actually want to share. With fast turnaround times and a creative eye for storytelling, JosieTV Media allows clients to stay fully present while every meaningful moment is captured. Whether you're a bride, business owner, ministry, or organization looking to elevate your online presence, JosieTV Media is ready to bring your vision to life. 📸 Follow on Instagram: @josietv.media 📩 Send a DM today to book your next event. 🔗 LISTEN & CONNECT 🌐 Website: https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com 🎙 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod 📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT 📖 The Embrace Method by Vladimir Louissaint 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X 👕 Gallon Gear — Support mental health & community 💥 Use code STAYROOTED for 20% OFF 👉 https://gallongear.com 🎤 WANT TO BE A GUEST? We're inviting listeners to join us on the podcast for authentic conversations and live coaching. 📩 rootsandrhythmpodcast@gmail.com 📖 About The Embrace Method Are you ready to embrace your best life? In The Embrace Method, Vladimir Louissaint shares a powerful roadmap to transform pain into purpose. Through raw storytelling, practical exercises, and hard-won insights, he shows how to turn trauma into a stepping stone toward healing, resilience, and leadership. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone ready to rise above adversity and unlock their fullest potential.👉 Get your next pair: https://www.standshoes.com/discount/ADXSupport the showRoots & Rhythm Podcast is where culture, healing, and real-life conversations meet. Hosted by Vlad Louissaint and Angie, the podcast explores healthy relationships, healing childhood trauma, identity, parenting, spiritual growth, social commentary, and generational healing—through an Afro-Caribbean and lived-experience lens.Tagline: Where we explore the rhythms of life, one beat at a time. New episodes drop weekly on all major platforms.🔗 LISTEN & CONNECT🌐 Website: https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com🎙 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT📖 The Embrace Method (Second Edition) by Vladimir Louissaint A powerful guide to healing trauma, reclaiming purpose, and living authentically. 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X👕 Gallon Gear — Support Mental Health & Community Use code STAYROOTED 👉 ...
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    8 mins
  • Fatherhood, Forgiveness & the Fathers Who Shaped Us | Season 02 Episode 09 | Vlad & Angie

    Fatherhood, Forgiveness & the Fathers Who Shaped Us | Season 02 Episode 09 | Vlad & Angie
    Jun 26 2026

    Share your thoughts with us!

    Father's Day may have passed, but the conversations it sparked are just getting started.

    In this deeply personal episode of Roots & Rhythm, Vlad and Angie reflect on what it means to be fathered, what it means to become a parent, and how those experiences shape the adults we become. Together, they explore the complicated relationships many of us have with our fathers—celebrating the lessons that stayed with us while confronting the wounds that still need healing.

    Vlad shares powerful reflections on rebuilding his relationship with his father, forgiveness, and how becoming a father himself transformed the way he understands generational trauma. Angie opens up about growing up in a large Cuban family, navigating her father's dementia, and finding peace without the closure she once hoped for.

    Whether your relationship with your father is thriving, strained, complicated, or absent altogether, this conversation is an invitation to reflect, heal, and move forward.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    • Why Father's Day often feels different than Mother's Day
    • The changing role of fathers across generations
    • Growing up with emotionally unavailable parents
    • Becoming the parent you wish you had
    • Forgiveness without forgetting
    • Breaking generational cycles
    • What fatherhood teaches us about ourselves


    This is one of our most honest conversations yet—and we hope it reminds you that healing often begins by understanding the people who came before us.

    📖 About The Embrace Method
    Are you ready to embrace your best life? In The Embrace Method, Vladimir Louissaint shares a powerful roadmap to transform pain into purpose. Through raw storytelling, practical exercises, and hard-won insights, he shows how to turn trauma into a stepping stone toward healing, resilience, and leadership. This book is a beacon of hope for anyone ready to rise above adversity and unlock their fullest potential.

    👉 https://affiliates.naturaleman.com

    Use our affiliate code "ADX" and save 15% Off STAND+!


    Get your next pair: https://www.standshoes.com/discount/ADX

    Support the show

    Roots & Rhythm Podcast is where culture, healing, and real-life conversations meet. Hosted by Vlad Louissaint and Angie, the podcast explores healthy relationships, healing childhood trauma, identity, parenting, spiritual growth, social commentary, and generational healing—through an Afro-Caribbean and lived-experience lens.

    Tagline: Where we explore the rhythms of life, one beat at a time.
    New episodes drop weekly on all major platforms.

    🔗 LISTEN & CONNECT

    🌐 Website:
    https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com

    🎙 Buzzsprout:
    https://www.buzzsprout.com

    📺 YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast

    📸 Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod

    📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT

    📖 The Embrace Method (Second Edition) by Vladimir Louissaint
    A powerful guide to healing trauma, reclaiming purpose, and living authentically.
    👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X

    👕 Gallon Gear — Support Mental Health & Community
    Use code STAYROOTED
    👉 ...
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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