Runaway Love: Responsibility & Real Talk | Diddy, IPV, & Modern Relationships | Episode #25

Share your thoughts with us!⚠️ 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 responseHow IPV shows up across communities and generationsThe responsibility men hold in shaping safe, accountable environmentsThe dangers of enabling harmful patterns behind closed doorsWhat healthy masculinity should look likeThey 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.🌐 Visit Our Website:https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com🎙 Want to be a guest on Roots & Rhythm and receive live coaching?Email us at: [email protected] We’d love to feature your story, your questions, and your journey.🔗 AFFILIATE LINKSGallon Gear (SAVE 20% with code STAYROOTED) https://gallongear.com/?ref=ROOTSANDRHYTHMThe Embrace Method (Vladimir Louissaint’s book) https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X🆘 DV / IPV RESOURCESIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence, you are not alone. Here are confidential, 24/7 resources:National Domestic Violence Hotline 📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) 💬 Text “START” to 88788 🌐 https://www.thehotline.orgLove Is Respect (for teens & young adults) 📞 1-866-331-9474 💬 Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 🌐 https://www.loveisrespect.orgDeeDee’s Cry – Boston-Based Support & Resources 🌐 https://www.deedeescry.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.👉 Fellas, it’s time to take your energy and your performance to the next level.I’ve partnered with The Natural E-Man—a powerful, all-natural supplement designed for men who want to reclaim their vitality in and out of the bedroom. Created by a brother I trust from my men’s group.Ready to feel like your full self again? Tap in 👇🏾 👉🏾 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 👉 ...