Always Roses

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The novel It Ends With Us and its new movie adaptation have sparked a huge online conversation about domestic violence, and we're here to dive deeper into this important topic. 

In this episode, we dive deep into toxic relationships, focusing on the often misunderstood and overlooked signs of abuse and coercive control. Coercive control is a subtle yet pervasive form of domestic abuse that goes beyond physical violence, involving manipulation, intimidation, and psychological tactics to dominate and control a partner. We discuss how to recognize the warning signs of toxic relationships and provide practical advice on how to safely exit. Tune in to learn how to identify the signs, protect yourself or a loved one, and take the first steps toward freedom and healing.

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Welcome to Yap City. Population: your last two brain cells, Sophia and Allie. This episode is a true one-take. No edits... just us unloading our brains on the mic.

We debrief Love Island USA and the chokehold it had on us and the rest of the world. Don't be shy, we know you ate it up too. Then, the conversation takes a sharp left as we unpack our experience attending a Christian church for the first time. Never thought we'd be writing an episode description on Love Island and religion, but here we are. We open up more about how religion played a part in our pasts and where we're at in our journey with spirituality in this current stage of life. We hope you enjoy this off-the-cuff chat!

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Today we're sharing what we're proud of outgrowing. We talk about haters disguised as friends, managing confrontation (in a healthy way!), setting and maintaining boundaries, standing on business when it comes to your standards for dating and so much more! No matter what stage of life you're in, there's something for you in this episode. 

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Prepare to shop til you drop baby! On today's episode we're  playing SMASH or PASS... purchase edition. That means we're spilling the tea on our top favorite  (SMASH) and least favorite purchases (PASS) so you can make the best decision for yourself.

As the self-proclaimed deal-hunting Queens, we've done the hard work for you by finding what products are worth the splurge, what can be swapped out for more affordable dupes, and we've even taken the L's on products that suck so you don't have to.  We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did recording it. What's the most recent purchase you made that you can't stop raving about? We want to hear!!

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It's time to get serious about your growth. Today we're talking about becoming "HER" -- a new way to think about showing up as your highest self. While there's no quick fix or magic pill to transform you overnight, we promise that doing the work today will pay off exponentially in the future. True transformation takes intentional exploration and creativity to  get specific on who she is and what she does.

We're breaking down that process and sharing our top journal prompts to get you thinking about who the ideal YOU is. How does she act? What does she wear? Who does she admire? What are her friends like?  Once we harness our power to create our own reality, we can stop wishing and wanting and start going and doing! We hope you leave this episode inspired to create your dream life and GO GET IT!

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In this episode, we talk candidly about the ever-changing relationships we have with our bodies.

Sophia shares her shocking experience of waking up from an unexpected emergency surgery with an 8-inch scar on her stomach and divulges how she transformed that traumatic experience into empowerment.

Allie talks about her experience taking Accutane for cystic acne and also opens up about the plastic surgery she's had. If you've been contemplating plastic surgery, you won't want to miss Al's take!

We dissect the ways that media and societal beauty standards skew our perception of what a 'healthy' body looks like. We even have a discussion on body positivity vs. body neutrality and how external validation of our 'thinner' and 'fitter' bodies may lead to pursuing a body that isn't actually healthy. Join in on this discussion that is sure to help plant some seeds and get you thinking about the relationship with your body.

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HELLO LOVELY LISTENERS! We are SO excited to be back for Season Two and we hope you are too.  In this episode, we catch up on all of the crazy sh*t that happened during our hiatus--think moldy apartments, moving, and more health scares. We also share our "In's & Out's" of 2024 thus far aka what we're working on making more space for and what we are letting go of. We touch on what we're doing to improve our mental health, physical health, and relationships. We even talk about our feelings on religion/God/Source and share ways we're showing up for each other through the ups and downs life throws our away. 

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The first step to preparing for a kickass new year is to reflect on what this year taught you. While the measurable goals we typically set at the start of a new year are important, it’s the unwritten & unspoken lessons we endure that are pivotal in our growth. The ultimate goal is to not repeat the same lessons in the new year. That’s why, to close out season 1, we’re sharing the top lessons we learned in 2023. We hope this episode inspires you to reflect on what 2023 taught you so you can make 2024 YOUR year too.

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Catch up with Allie and Sophia to hear about their experience as guests on the Young OG Perspective Podcast, a quick debate on who should pay for dates, and a deep dive into how their friendship has changed since launching Always Roses. 

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Get ready for a juicy episode! The never ending terminology in the dating world is just one of the many intricacies that make it scarier than ever to find love. Together, we'll define these terms, explore the power of clear intentions in the pursuit of romantic relationships, and shed light on the not so glamorous parts of long term partnerships. We hope you leave this episode feeling empowered to build meaningful connections and navigate the challenges of romantic love with confidence and clarity!