Relatable with The Roses

This week is a rollercoaster in the best, most Relatable with the Roses way. We dive into Bradley’s alternative health journey for stroke recovery—what he’s trying, how he’s feeling, and what’s next. (Hint: he hasn’t eaten in 12 days. Yep. We talk about why.)

We also revisit Couple’s Court after getting a flood of messages from you all. The case on appeal? The Dishwasher Debate. Who actually won—Sophia or Bradley? We read your DMs and render a (mostly) final verdict.

And for Good Week/Bad Week, we detour into the worst apartment Sophia ever lived in—the one where she had to put herself to sleep at 6:45 pm because of all the mice. 😬

Note: Nothing in this episode is medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for health decisions.

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We’ve officially survived (mostly) the first month of parenthood — and let’s just say, nothing could have fully prepared us for what we’ve learned, lost (sleep), and leaked.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• The parenting curveballs that hit harder than expected (hi, pelvic floor and baby poop panic)
• The wild breastfeeding journey — tongue tie, latch drama, and why nipples deserve hazard pay
• Postpartum fashion surprises (underwear MVP, anyone?)
• How our dogs are adjusting to life with a tiny human (spoiler: not well, Alfie)
• Why “sleeping upstairs” felt like a betrayal (even if it was only 10 feet away)
• The weird grief that comes with saying goodbye to pregnancy perks

🎮 Plus, we play a game called “Parenting Advice: Yay or Hell No” — where we react to traditional, outdated, and totally unhinged parenting advice from the past.

Let’s just say: we have thoughts on “cry it out,” “boys don’t cry,” and why biting your baby back is not the solution.

Whether you're a new parent, a dog parent wondering if they’ll adjust, or just love a good TMI overshare — this one's for you.

🎧 Tune in for the mess, the magic, and some questionable advice we’ll definitely be ignoring.

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In this episode, we pick up right where we left off — deep in labor, hanging on by a thread (and an epidural), and doing everything we said we didn’t want to do. Because when it comes to childbirth, your “birth plan” is more like a suggestion… and the universe might just laugh in your face.

We talk through:

• The one thing I swore I wouldn’t do… and why I had to do it anyway
• The moment things got scary — and bloody — fast
• What surprised us most about pushing, delivery, and those final minutes
• Meeting our son for the first time 
• How Alfie and Chloe reacted when we brought him home 
• And why it’s true what they say: birth is messy, magical, and nothing like the movies

This is the raw, honest, “we still can’t believe that happened” episode. We’re sharing the pain, the panic, the power, and the quiet after — when it was just us and this brand new little person we somehow made.

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We had a baby! 🎉 But let’s rewind a bit… because the journey to meeting our son was anything but chill.

In this episode, we take you inside the wild ride that was our birth story — starting with the moment we were told we’d be induced, all the way through 75 hours of poking, prodding, gas-and-air, and yep, screaming “I want a C-section” in a crowded ward.

From one cervix that refused to cooperate to a midwife named Bob (??), and a labor room we weren’t sure we’d ever get to — this episode is raw, real, and kind of ridiculous in hindsight.

We get into:

• The unexpected hell no moment during induction
• Which item we packed that turned out to be totally useless
• The breakdown in the hallway (and the hero midwife who saved us)
• Why Brad basically lived on coffee and nerves for 50+ hours
• And the moment Sophia finally got her epidural (and Brad finally got the call)

Plus: pink pads, emotional goodbyes, ghost Wi-Fi, and the deeply honest truth about what those final hours felt like — physically, emotionally, mentally.

Whether you’ve had a baby or not, this is the kind of birth story we wish we’d heard before it all started.

💛 If you’ve got a wild labor story, DM us — we’re officially part of the “nothing went to plan” club.
 🎧 Tap play for part one of the story we’ll be telling (and laughing about) for the rest of our lives.

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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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