Roots and Rhythm Podcast
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.
Episodes
The holidays are supposed to be joyful… but for many of us, they bring tension, grief, unresolved family dynamics, and unspoken expectations.
In Episode 26 of the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, Vlad and Angie sit with the truth of the season and ask a powerful question:
What would it look like to choose PEACE this Christmas?
In this episode, we explore:
- The emotional weight of family dynamics during the ho...
⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This episode contains graphic language and discussions of violence, intimate partner violence (IPV), and domestic violence (DV). Viewer and listener discretion is strongly advised.
If you or someone you love is experiencing DV/IPV, please use the resources listed at the bottom of this description.
This week on Roots & Rhythm, Vlad and Angie dive into the cultural conversations...
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 a...
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 i...
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...
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...
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 ado...
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 healin...
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, s...
EPISODE 17: “Love Is Therapy” — Roots & Rhythm Podcast
This week, Vlad and Angie explore how self-love and acceptance are key ingredients to confidence in any committed relationship. Drawing inspiration from Edmond and Kalybriah’s journey on Love Is Blind: Season 9, they unpack what we can learn about self-awareness, emotional compatibility, and the healing power of love.
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This week, Angie and Vlad unpack one of the most viral relationship topics — red flags. 🚩 They share how they used to define them in their early 20s vs. how marriage, healing, and parenthood have transformed their perspective today.
Is it a red flag… or a reflection of your own unhealed story?
Join us for laughter, honesty, and insight on what it truly means to grow through love, not just in it.
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In this episode of Roots and Rhythm, hosts Vlad and Angie discuss the complex topics of faith, family, and substance use, particularly focusing on drugs like cannabis and psilocybin. They share personal experiences, cultural attitudes, and the impact of the war on drugs on communities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of open discussions about substance use within families, the need for educati...
his week on the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, Angie and Vlad sit down for one of their most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. While the episode title is inspired by 50 Cent’s legendary track 21 Questions, this isn’t a literal Q&A—it’s a deep dive into the real issues that shape marriages and long-term relationships.
From infidelity and sex, to personal ideologies, parenting, and even tattoos, we ...
Inspired by Grammy Award-winning Rapper Lecrae's 2007 hit, on this week's episode of Roots & Rhythm Angie and Vlad share their personal journeys with faith and organized religion. From childhood church experiences to the ways they embrace spirituality today, they explore how belief systems have shaped their identities, relationships, and outlook on life.
The discussion turns to mainstream Ch...
This week, Vlad and Angie dive deep into the realities of racism as immigrants, as parents, and as people still shaping their identities in America.
Vlad shares his very first encounter with racism in school—an experience that revealed more about the system than the students around him—and how that moment shaped his understanding of support and resilience. Angie reflects on how racism has influenced her p...
🎙️ In this week’s episode of Roots & Rhythm, Vlad and Angie dive into the complexities of building and maintaining friendships in adulthood.
As parents in their thirties, they reflect on what truly qualifies as friendship, what happens when we outgrow certain relationships, and how to navigate the painful reality of drifting apart from people we once held close. Vlad opens up about one of his most im...
🎉 Episode 10 of Roots & Rhythm is here, and we’re celebrating over 100 downloads! In this milestone episode, Angie and Vlad reflect on the journey through our first ten episodes—complete with trial and error, lessons learned, and hours of footage that didn’t make the cut. This is a celebration of growth, resilience, and the community that continues to support us.
✨ This episode also features a specia...
🔥 HEATED DEBATE: Are Women REALLY Happier Without Men & Kids?
A YaleGlobal study asks: Should Women Stay Single?—suggesting single, child-free women are healthier and happier than their married counterparts (Read the study here). Angie breaks down the findings, but Vlad pushes back—calling out bias and defending men who try their best in relationships doomed from the start.
This episode gets spicy as...
Bright colors, cassette tapes, TV jingles, and that unforgettable dial-up tone—Angie and Vlad are taking it all the way back! In this throwback episode, we talk about what it was really like growing up in the 1990s. From Saturday morning cartoons to the early days of AIM and AOL, we explore how the era shaped our childhood and how much has changed since.
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In this episode of Roots and Rhythm, Angie and Vlad get personal about what they do for work—and how they don’t let work do them. From setting boundaries to prioritizing self-care, they unpack the importance of creating harmony between career and personal life. Tune in for candid insights on how to define your own version of success, set achievable growth goals, and apply practical tips for achieving wor...
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