Why Does She Stay? Life After Divorce, Why We Leave, & What No One Tells You | Episode #24

Share your thoughts with us!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 divorceWhy second and third marriages fail at even higher ratesThe emotional, financial, and psychological reasons people stayWhy women often leave mentally years before they leave physicallyThe role of childhood trauma, identity, and cultural expectationsThe truth about “the seven-year itch”What healing after divorce actually requiresHow to break cycles and avoid repeating the same patterns in your next relationshipWhether you’re divorced, divorcing, thinking about leaving, or simply curious about the emotional roots behind relationship breakdowns — this episode offers truth, compassion, and the deeper insights nobody talks about.Affiliate Links & Support Rooted Businesses📘 Order Vlad’s book, The Embrace Method https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X💧 Gallon Gear — SAVE 20% with code STAYROOTED https://gallongear.com/discount/STAYROOTED🎙️ Want to be a guest on Roots & Rhythm or receive live coaching? Email us: [email protected] the podcast: IG: @rootsandrhythmpod YouTube: Roots and Rhythm Podcast📖 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 👉 ...