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In the 2026 premiere episode of the Roots and Rhythm podcast, hosts Vlad and Angie reflect on the holiday season, discuss the effectiveness of New Year resolutions, and explore the importance of sustainable change in personal growth. They delve into the all-or-nothing mentality, the significance of accountability, and the role of communication in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for long-term thinking and planning in achieving personal and relational goals, while also addressing the challenges of modern life and the importance of self-awareness.

Takeaways:

• The holiday season is a time for family bonding and traditions.
• New Year resolutions often fail due to lack of planning and self-control.
• Accountability can be a powerful motivator for achieving personal goals.
• Sustainable change requires a shift in mindset rather than a temporary resolution.
• Communication is key in relationships, especially when facing challenges.
• It's important to set realistic and attainable goals for personal growth.
• The all-or-nothing mentality can hinder progress and lead to burnout.
• Understanding one's environment can impact personal and relational success.
• Small, incremental changes can lead to significant long-term results.
• Therapy and self-reflection are essential for personal development.

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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 holidays
• Parenting pressures and gender roles that show up at family gatherings
• How social media fuels comparison, isolation, and unrealistic expectations
• Why the holidays can be especially difficult for single individuals
• The importance of confronting—not avoiding—family conflict
• How to intentionally build community when family feels complicated
• Why life is fleeting and relationships deserve our presence now

This is an honest, grounding conversation for anyone navigating holiday stress, grief, or complicated relationships—and a reminder that peace is something we can choose, even when circumstances aren’t perfect.

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""The present should be their presence.""
""You can carve out time for yourself.""
""Stop avoiding your conflicts.""

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📖 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.

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We hope today’s episode resonated with you. Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with us online and join the R&R community!

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⚠️ 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 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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📖 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.

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🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Roots and Rhythm!
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