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Life has been LIFE-ing lately.

In this episode of the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, Vlad and Angie sit down for a real and unfiltered conversation about marriage, parenting, finances, mental health, modern pressure, and what it means to stay grounded during difficult seasons.

From raising kids in today’s world, to budgeting during inflation, to the changing culture around masculinity and mental health, this episode is packed with honesty, humor, healing, and perspective.

We also dive into:

• Parenting and creating emotionally safe children
• The rising cost of everyday life
• Men’s mental health and burnout
• Police culture and leadership
• Marriage during financially stressful seasons
• Why community and affirmation matter
• Family trips, Disney cruises, Atlanta, Alaska & more

If you’ve been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or simply trying to figure life out in this season — this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Welcome to the Roots & Rhythm Podcast — where we explore the rhythms of life, one story at a time.

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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.

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