We’re brainstorming what’s next for Relatable — and we want your input.

We’re thinking guests, double-date-style conversations, and a newsletter (aka Side Chat with the Roses) with playlists, favorite things, recs, and the stuff that doesn’t make it into the pod.

👉 Fill out the quick survey linked in the show notes and tell us what you want more of in 2026:

https://forms.gle/oLW7P2RRKXSnTSA5A

Then we get into our usual chaos: Good Week / Bad Week, the return of Love Island, a viral Japanese “cheesecake” experiment, Bradley’s Roses Rebels Peloton takeover, Sophia’s two-month refrigerator replacement saga, and Grayson’s first day of solids… aka the beginning of more poonamis.

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This week on Relatable, we’re welcoming a very special guest: Bradley’s mom.

We handed her a microphone, gave her permission to be honest, and asked the questions you’re probably not supposed to ask someone’s mother — from what Bradley was really like growing up, to how she felt about his relationships, marriage, and becoming a parent.

We talk about childhood chaos, confidence, career dreams, and the moment it became clear that Sophia and Bradley were actually in this for the long haul. Then we shift into parenting and grandparenthood — what surprised her most, what she thinks we’re doing well, and what she wishes someone had told her when she first became a parent.

🎙️ In This Episode:

• What Bradley was like as a kid (and whether he’s changed)
• Childhood stories his mom definitely remembers
• First impressions, relationships, and marriage
• When she thought kids might (or might not) happen
• Watching your child become a parent
• What we’re doing well — and what we’ll probably figure out later
• Parenting advice from someone who’s lived it

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This week on Relatable, we’re opening the inbox for a full Dear Roses advice episode — and things get messy fast.

From accidentally lying about a homemade dinner (thanks to a very confident spouse), to canceling plans with a fake injury and then immediately getting caught walking around in public, we’re tackling the kind of situations that live rent-free in your brain at 2 a.m.

We also get into the bigger stuff: how to bring things up without your partner getting defensive, what to do when your life looks great on paper but you’re exhausted all the time, and how to know when it’s time to move on from a job that’s “fine” but no longer fits.

Plus, we talk modern dating guilt, airplane etiquette rage, and newborn sleep (or lack thereof). As always, we’re not experts — just two people with opinions, stories, and a lot of empathy.

If you’ve ever thought “Is this a big deal or am I just overthinking?” — this episode is for you.

💌 Dear Roses Questions We Answered:

• I hosted a dinner party, ordered everything in, and my husband told everyone I cooked it. Do I correct the lie… or let it die?
• My partner gets defensive anytime I bring something up. How do I communicate without it turning into a fight?
• I canceled plans claiming I couldn’t walk… then got caught walking. Am I the asshole?
• My life looks great, but I’m exhausted and resent how “on” I always feel. Is this burnout or just adulthood?
• I’ve outgrown my job but don’t know what’s next. How do you leave something stable without a plan?
• I’m dating two people (everyone knows), but I still feel guilty. Is that normal?
• Someone let their kid listen to music without headphones on a plane. What is the correct response (legally and emotionally)?
• Newborn sleep struggles: what we’re doing, what’s working, and what we’re still figuring out.

If you’ve ever lied a little, canceled plans dramatically, or wondered if everyone else has life more figured out than you — you’re not alone. Welcome to Dear Roses.

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