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Rosé + Thorns episodes

  • Interview with a Doula (feat. @jazzminboyd_)

    It may be spooky season, but ain't no vampires on this episode of Rosé + Thorns. All treats and no tricks, P. Ryan talks to Jazzmin Boyd about her experiences and expertise as a doula,  her knowledge of PrEP and HIV prevention, and her pleasure navigations as a fat Black woman. 
     

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    You can connect with Jazzmin on Instagram.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Cocaine? The Girls Are USING It (feat. @sexredefined)

    How can we have a season about sex and pleasure without mentioning drug use, harm reduction, and advocacy?  This episode of the Rosé + Thorns podcast takes listeners to 2021 when P. Ryan sat with sex educator Janielle Bryan and explored her sexuality and public health work. The two then allowed space for the unpacking of their own sexual experiences. Enjoy!

     

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Ignited by Life (feat. @rafaellafiallo)

    Are you living life to the fullest, or are you bound by self-constructed rules? On this episode of the Rosé + Thorns podcast, P. Ryan sits with Afrosexology co-founder Rafaella Fiallo and chats about the relationship between discipline and freedom. The two then unpack trauma treatment and explore the ways clinicians can improve exposure therapy. Finally, P. Ryan and Rafaella dive into pleasure and uncover the consequences of being more pleasure aware. Enjoy!

     

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    You can connect with Rafaella on Instagram and via her Healing Exchange website.

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Surrender (feat. @dalychia)

    Are you engaged in orgasmic living? On this episode of the Rosé + Thorns podcast, P. Ryan sits with Afrosexology co-founder Dalychia and explores various themes related to their life to date. The two then explore the facts of orgasmic living and openly surrendering to life. Enjoy!

     

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    You can connect with Dalychia on Instagram.

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    1 hr 33 min
  • The Bussy Agenda (feat. @iampryan)

    Hey, lovebugs!

     Have you ever wondered about Rosé + Thorns' host? Like, who is this guy, and what's his deal? Well, this is the episode for you! Hope y’all enjoy. 🖤

     

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    Want to check out P. Ryan's single, “American Beauty,” on Apple Music? Here it is!:

    https://music.apple.com/us/album/american-beauty/1486716105?i=1486716109

    1 hr 24 min
  • Rosé + Thorns Szn II Teaser: Could You Mix It Up? (feat. @jerryblive)

    I don’t know about you, but I’ve been excited to celebrate the recent accomplishments of SO MANY Black women. It seems, however, that many of these accomplishments have been sharing space with another interesting focus.

     

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    37 min
  • Shift (feat. Lynique Webster)

    We did it, y’all! We made it to the end of Rosé + Thorns, season one! This season has meant so much to me and THIS EPISODE left me feeling FULL! Lynique Webster (vocalist extraordinaire) has blessed my life beyond words and I’m SO GLAD she thought it not robbery to be our season finale guest. I have no words. Just get into her wisdom regarding gift, growth, and grief . 🖤

     

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    You can follow and keep up with Lynique on Instagram and Twitter. 

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Round + Round (feat. @_saint.smith_)

    One thing about me—I LIVE for a “full circle” moment. On this episode of Rosé + Thorns, I spoke (and LAUGHED) with the talented SMITH. I’ve been following his work for quite some time and I’m grateful for the chance to kick back, ki ki, and dive into his music, his life, and his journey!  🖤

     

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    You can follow and keep up with SMITH on Instagram and Twitter. 

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Vulnerable (feat. @vshaynef)

    I've often wondered what it’d be like to interview a jazz great. I guess God looked out by ordaining this sit down with V. Shayne Frederick. I’m still in awe of the way he openly explored his relationships with music, self, others, and much more. Get ready for a treat!  🖤

     

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    You can follow and keep up with Shayne on Instagram and Twitter. 

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    Tags: COVID19, music, jazz, blues, rhythm, R&B, Black, community, craft, music, education, New York, vulnerability, love, Epic Records, gospel, relationship, friendship, LA, DC, ATL, Atlanta, PHL, Philadelphia, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, , entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, lgbt, queer, Dartmouth, Ivy league

     

    52 min

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Join Dr. P. Ryan and friends in unpacking the highs and lows of life, culture, and relationships—open conversations with no off-limits topics.