Recorded straight from the edge of chaos — this episode is coming to you just before we head to the hospital to be induced. Baby isn’t here yet, but the countdown is on... so we decided to record one last episode while Sophia’s contractions are still theoretical.

We’re in the weirdest limbo — hospital bags packed, pants basically off, emotions running high, and zero clue how this is all going to go down. Naturally (pun intended), that means we’re overthinking everything — from our birth plan to who’s more likely to cry first.

Inside this episode:
🍼 The great C-section vs natural birth debate (and why neither of us is totally sure)
🧳 What we packed in our hospital bag (spoiler: snacks and nipple cream made the list)
😂 A quickfire round of “Who’s More Likely To…” — from pooping on the table to naming the baby after our OB
🤯 Some real talk about what birth is really like — and the pressure women feel to do it a “certain way”
🧠 Sophia gets vulnerable about fears, decisions, and the wild ride her body’s been on

And yes — we ask the important questions, like:

😅 How many people are going to see my va-jay-jay?
😅 Should we flip a coin to decide our birth plan?
😅 And is a C-section secretly a Marvel villain?

🎧 Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts and don’t forget to follow + leave a review — especially if you’ve ever been stitched, split, or surprised during labor.

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This one takes you way behind the scenes. We recorded this episode when Sophia was 9 months pregnant — swollen, emotional, and just three weeks out from meeting our son.

We’re talking:

• The unexpected third-trimester symptoms no one warned us about 🤯
• Our (very different) thoughts on making a birth plan and why Sophia’s still struggling to make a decision
• The honest, vulnerable fears that come with being on the edge of such a massive life change

It’s raw. 
It’s real. 
And it captures a moment in time that already feels like a lifetime ago.

Whether you’re a parent, a soon-to-be, or just here for the messy middle moments — we hope this convo helps you feel a little more seen and a lot less alone.

Don’t forget to subscribe + leave a review — we read every single one and so appreciate having you in our world! 

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Welcome to a spicy episode of Relatable with the Roses, where we’re pulling back the curtain on one of our recurring arguments — and letting YOU be the judge. 👀

Every couple has that one thing they just can’t agree on… and for us, this is one of them.

We each make our case, try to stay respectful (keyword: try), and then hand the mic over to you:

 📣 Who’s right — Sophia or Brad?

Vote in our Instagram stories @relatablewiththeroses and settle this once and for all.

Whether you’re team Sophia, team Brad, or just here for the chaos, we’re so glad you’re tuning in. Hit subscribe and send this to someone who loves a good relationship debate.

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In this episode of Relatable with the Roses, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our entire IVF journey — the messy, the raw, the hilarious, and the heartbreaking. So many people keep these stories close to their chest, but we’re putting them right on the table.

We answer your top listener questions about IVF, sharing what it really looked like for us:

• How many IVF cycles we went through
• The hardest parts physically and emotionally (hint: ambulance rides, hormone monsters, body changes)
• Whether we told friends and family about our treatment
• The unexpected awkward or funny moments during injections and scans (yes, including icing the balls)
• How Bradley’s surgery played into our journey
• Our experiences with mindset tools like the Wim Hof method
• How we kept our relationship strong through hormones, stress, and heartbreak
• How we coped with negative results and stayed mentally healthy (plus the wild advice from our therapist that actually helped)
• How many embryos we ended up with and what we decided to transfer
• Naming embryos, Googling symptoms, and those TV-show-worthy IVF moments

If you’re starting IVF, in the middle of it, or just want to know what it’s really like to grow your family with modern medicine, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:
✅ IVF is way more than just shots — it’s surgery, hormones, hope, and heartbreak
✅ Communication saved our marriage through it all
✅ Sometimes you have to release attachment to an outcome
✅ Therapy can help you imagine a fulfilling life, kids or not
✅ Humor will get you through (just wait until you hear our embryo names)

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In this very first episode of Relatable with the Roses, we’re introducing ourselves and sharing the real, raw, and occasionally ridiculous story of how we became “the Roses.” From our very first meeting to breakups, makeups, and Big Daddy moments (don’t worry, we explain that one!), we’re taking you behind the scenes of our relationship — no filter.

We’re answering questions like:

 ✅ How did we first meet?
 ✅ What were our first impressions of each other?
 ✅ Did we think we’d get back together after we broke up?
 ✅ When did we know we were in love?
 ✅ What drives us crazy about each other?
 ✅ What’s something we’ve never shared with anyone else?
 ✅ What are we most excited about for this podcast and for our future?

We talk about the night we actually broke up, how it felt from both of our perspectives, and why it still makes us laugh (and cringe) today. Plus, we share the story of how Brad almost drowned as a baby (yep, that’s in there), and what Sophia can’t stand about Brad’s door-slamming and dog-walking style.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the highlight reel of marriage, or just love hearing how couples really make it work, this is your front-row seat.

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We're the Roses 👋🏻

This show is where we finally say the things we didn’t say out loud for years—from IVF and marriage challenges to career twists, expat life, and prepping for our first baby (who’s currently kicking during this recording).

Relatable with the Roses is your permission slip to not have it all figured out. We're getting honest about the mess, the magic, and everything in between.

🎧 Episodes drop weekly starting July 1st. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! 

 🥂 Bring your wine. Or HobNobs. (You'll see.)

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