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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This week on Relatable with the Roses, we’re doing a very real Christmas recap — highs, lows, expectations, chaos, and all.

It was our son’s first Christmas, which meant excitement, pressure, big expectations… and the humbling realization that he has absolutely no idea what’s going on. We went all in trying to make it magical, only to learn (once again) that parenting has a funny way of keeping you grounded.

In this extended Good Week / Bad Week, we share what surprised us most about celebrating Christmas with a baby, the new traditions we accidentally discovered, and how different the holidays feel now that we’re parents. There were cinnamon rolls (lots of them), sweet moments, and — somehow — another poonami. Seriously… what are we doing wrong?!

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It’s officially the holiday season, and we’re kicking things off the only way we know how — with honesty, chaos, and… another poonami story. 🙃😩 #whyus?

In this episode, we start with Good Week / Bad Week, where we somehow once again find ourselves asking: why does this keep happening to us?! If you’re a parent (or have ever been around babies), you’ll probably feel seen.

Then, we dive into a festive round of Naughty or Nice, where we give our very unfiltered opinions on holiday behavior, traditions, gifts, food, hosting, and everything in between. From fake Christmas trees (a surprisingly controversial topic) to holiday etiquette, nothing is off-limits, per usual.

It’s a light, funny, and very relatable holiday episode to kick off the holiday week — perfect to listen to on a walk, in the kitchen, or while hiding from your family for a few minutes.

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This entire episode is a love letter to New York — and a snapshot of a huge milestone for our family.

We’re recapping our whirlwind trip that included:

🗽 Bradley speaking at an incredible event hosted by Carrot Fertility and Hello Heart, and what that moment meant after everything we’ve been through

✈️ Grayson’s first-ever flight (which went surprisingly well…!!)

💩 A poonami at 30,000 feet that we will never emotionally recover from

🚴‍♂️ Meeting some truly amazing Peloton members and being reminded why that community is so special

🏡 And finally, the feeling of coming home — visiting our home in New York for the first time with our son and seeing it through completely new eyes

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This episode is coming to you a tiny bit late because… we were having way too much fun in New York and didn’t realize publishing failed. Casual. 😅

In true Relatable with the Roses fashion, we kick things off with Good Week / Bad Week, including:

🙈 The moment our housekeeper accidentally saw Sophia very naked
💌 The DM that completely made Sophia’s day
🗽 General NYC joy that may or may not have distracted us from, you know, work

Then we jump into answering your questions — the fun ones, the real ones, and the slightly unhinged ones:

🎄 How Bradley booked One Royal Holiday on Hallmark
🔥 What sex is actually like after giving birth
👶 How we’re really doing as new parents
🏝️ And, of course… who would win Love Island

It’s light, chatty, and very “you’re hanging out with us on the couch” energy — thanks for your patience while we were off living our best New York lives.

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This week is pure, unfiltered Rose household chaos — no guests, no structure, just Sophia and Bradley catching up on life and somehow spiraling into multiple stories you didn’t ask for (but will definitely enjoy).

We cover:

🐶 The time Bradley lost Alfie in the woods.
Yes, a true horror story. Yes, Alfie is okay.
No, Sophia has not forgiven Bradley.

✈️ Our growing panic about flying to NYC with an infant.
Will he cry the entire time? Will we cry the entire time? TBD.

😵‍💫 Sophia’s very bad day.
Not dramatic, just extremely on brand.

🩳 Grayson’s hatred of wearing layers — just like his dad.
Bradley even shares the story of the time he stripped naked in a grocery store because he was too hot… and we fear Grayson might follow in his footsteps.

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