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In this episode, we sit down with Dhiny Mercedes, Army Sergeant and Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI, MSW), to talk about mental health, service, and purpose.

We explore:

• Mental health in the military
• PTSD and emotional resilience
• Serving others through lived experience

This conversation is powerful, honest, and necessary.

🎙 About Dhiny Mercedes

Deneet Mercedes is a U.S. Army Sergeant and registered clinical social work intern passionate about mental health advocacy. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals in both military and civilian settings, he is dedicated to helping people access resources, heal, and grow.

🤝 CONNECT WITH DHINY MERCEDES

💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhiny-mercedes-397629321

📺 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindPhrame

📖 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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📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT

📖 The Embrace Method by Vladimir Louissaint

👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X

👕 Gallon Gear (Support mental health & community)
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In this powerful episode of the Roots & Rhythm Podcast, we sit down with marketing strategist and entrepreneur Desiree Whitehead, who shares her journey from corporate America to building a purpose-driven marketing business rooted in integrity.

Desiree breaks down what it really means to:

• Walk away from a six-figure career
• Build a business aligned with your values
• Turn your skills into impact and income

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that doesn’t align with your purpose — this episode is for you.

🎙About Desiree Whitehead

Desiree Whitehead is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Howl Marketing, a purpose-driven marketing agency focused on helping brands grow with integrity.

Throughout her career, she has played a key role in strengthening market positioning and supporting companies that have reached $300M+ valuations within their first five years.

With over 20 years of experience advising founders, CEOs, and leadership teams and years in corporate leadership roles, she transitioned into entrepreneurship to create meaningful impact through ethical and results-driven marketing.

🤝 CONNECT WITH DESIREE WHITEHEAD!

🌐 Website: https://howl-marketing.com/

💼LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/desireewhitehead-mba

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/des_fractionalcmo/

📖 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.

👉 https://affiliates.naturaleman.com

Use our affiliate code "ADX" and save 15% Off STAND+!

Get your next pair: https://www.standshoes.com/discount/ADX

Support the show

🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Roots and Rhythm!
We hope today’s episode resonated with you. Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with us online and join the R&R community!

🔗 Follow Us & Stay Connected:

🌐 Website: https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com
🎙 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469020
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod

📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT

📖 The Embrace Method by Vladimir Louissaint

👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X

👕 Gallon Gear (Support mental health & community)
Use code STAYROOTED
👉 https://gallongear.com

🎤 WANT TO BE A GUEST?

We’re inviting listeners to be guests on the podcast and receive live coaching on air.

📩 Email us: rootsandrhythmpodcast@gmail.com

🌱 Roots and Rhythm — Where we explore the rhythms of life, one beat at a time.

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In this deeply impactful episode, we’re joined by Dr. Gayl Crump Swaby, therapist, professor, and author, to explore generational healing and emotional legacy.

We discuss:

• How trauma is passed down
• What it means to “unlock legacy”
• How healing impacts parenting, marriage, and identity

This episode will challenge you to reflect, heal, and grow.

🎙About Dr. Crump-Swaby

Dr. Gayl Crump Swaby is an Associate Professor, therapist, and founder of New Generation Consultants & Associates. She specializes in trauma-informed care, multicultural counseling, and family dynamics, helping individuals and families heal and thrive. She is also the author of Unlocking Legacy and Releasing Burdens.

🤝 CONNECT WITH Dr GAYL CRUMP-SWABY!

🌐 Website: https://newgenconsults.com/drgaylcrumpswaby/

💼LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-gayl-crump-swaby-528a4823

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaylcrump/

📖 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.

👉 https://affiliates.naturaleman.com

Use our affiliate code "ADX" and save 15% Off STAND+!

Get your next pair: https://www.standshoes.com/discount/ADX

Support the show

🎧 Thanks for tuning in to Roots and Rhythm!
We hope today’s episode resonated with you. Let’s keep the conversation going—connect with us online and join the R&R community!

🔗 Follow Us & Stay Connected:

🌐 Website: https://www.rootsandrhythmpodcast.com
🎙 Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2469020
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rootsandrhythmpodcast
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootsandrhythmpod

📘 RESOURCES & SUPPORT

📖 The Embrace Method by Vladimir Louissaint

👉 https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Method-leverage-trauma-dreams/dp/B0CM3V2K5X

👕 Gallon Gear (Support mental health & community)
Use code STAYROOTED
👉 https://gallongear.com

🎤 WANT TO BE A GUEST?

We’re inviting listeners to be guests on the podcast and receive live coaching on air.

📩 Email us: rootsandrhythmpodcast@gmail.com

🌱 Roots and Rhythm — Where we explore the rhythms of life, one beat at a time.