Lean on Me | Mental Health, Systems, & Recovery | Ep. 6

Share your thoughts with us!⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental illness, trauma, and recovery. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. Support and healing are within reach. ❤️In this honest and emotional episode, Vlad and Angie dive into their personal experiences with mental health, share how their family histories influence their healing, and offer insights on raising children through a trauma-informed lens.Tune in for:Living through and healing from mental illnessThe generational weight of unspoken mental health strugglesHow we are breaking cycles as parentsWhere to find support and connection📌 Mental Health Resources:ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families): https://adultchildren.orgNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org or dial 988DeeDee’s Cry: https://www.deedeescry.comMan2Man (Black Men’s Support Group): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4gi6gTHmSr6HDMTYSbgpFA#/registration💼 Support Our Work (Affiliates): 👟 Stand Shoes: https://www.standshoes.com/discount/ADX 🧃 Natural E-Man for men’s wellness: https://affiliates.naturaleman.com🎙️ Join us as we explore the rhythms of life, one beat at a time. #RootsAndRhythmPodcast #988Lifeline #BlackMentalHealth #CycleBreakers #ACAHealing #DeeDeesCry #NaturalEMan #StandShoes #ParentingWithPurpose #MentalHealthMattersSupport 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 👉 ...