The Rosie Rose Podcast

Rose Khun
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My father was shot and killed. Many years later, I chose to forgive the man who took his life, that's when everything changed. My family survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia. That pain ran deep, through generations, through me. Breathwork, meditation, holistic nutrition, and reconnecting with Cambodian herbal remedies helped me find my way back to myself. The Rosie Rose Podcast is about healing generational trauma, finding yourself, and discovering the power within you to make this world better. Pain. Growth. Healing. Empowerment. You're in the right place.

  1. May 31

    I Found My Dad's Murderer on the Internet. Then I Wrote Him a Letter.

    In 1990, Rosie's father was shot and killed in his San Jose video store. For decades, she carried the grief quietly until her 30s, when she tracked down the man responsible and wrote him a letter in prison. This is that conversation. Ricky shares his journey from surviving the Cambodian Killing Fields, to gang life in Oakland California, to 26 years behind bars and the moment he put down Rosie's letter because he couldn't finish reading it. A raw, unfiltered conversation about guilt, karma, healing, and what forgiveness actually looks like.

  2. 11/24/2025

    From Pain to Purpose: 75 Hard, Legacy & Love w/ California Cal

    Today I sat down with California Cal — host of The Damn Dude Podcast — for a full-circle conversation about discipline, grief, rebuilding identity, and why he’s currently doing 75 Hard. We originally connected online years ago when I was doing 75 Hard. Now he’s on his own journey, and this conversation explores the deeper “why” behind discipline, not just the physical challenge. We talk about: Losing family members and navigating childhood grief Growing up around gangs and violence Breaking his skull, neck, and back and hitting emotional rock bottom Choosing responsibility instead of staying in survival mode Ayahuasca, fasting, and confronting stored pain Teaching babies survival swimming and finding purpose through service Documenting life for future generations Doing things because they align, not to prove something Why his values are show love, show respect, live with integrity Men, emotion, and learning to cry again This episode is about self-reflection, healing, discipline, and choosing who you want to become, regardless of where you came from. If something resonates, share it with someone who’s doing their own “hard” season of life. California Cal Instagram: @loveallcal Podcast: The Damn Dude Podcast Website: loveallcal.com Connect with Rosie Instagram: @the_rosie_rose_ The Rosie Rose Podcast on YouTube

  3. 11/10/2025

    Doing the Heart Work with Frank Ivey

    In this episode, relationship coach and educator Frank Ivey shares how emotional intelligence, psychology, and faith come together to transform relationships from the inside out. Frank opens up about his personal journey — through loss, love, and spiritual awakening — and how he discovered that real transformation begins not by fixing others, but by doing the heart work that brings us back to wholeness. We talk about forgiveness, grief, marriage, community, and what it truly means to heal in partnership with God. ✨ You’ll learn: The deeper meaning of “heart work” How to grow emotional intelligence through faith Why community and connection are sacred Simple daily rituals to align your heart with gratitude 🎧 Listen if you’re ready to: Heal the patterns keeping you stuck Feel closer to God and yourself Build healthier, more compassionate relationships Follow Frank on Instagram @creatingforeversFollow Rose on Instagram @the_rosie_rose_ 💫 The Rosie Rose Podcast — Conversations that heal, awaken, and inspire.

  4. 10/19/2025

    #29 Manifestation + The 5 Pillars of Prosperity

    Prosperity is often mistaken for money alone—but what if true abundance is so much more? In this episode, Rose sits down with Tessa-Marie Shillingford—financial expert, life coach, and author of The Five Pillars of Prosperity. With over 30 years in the financial world, Tessa-Marie has seen firsthand how money problems are often symptoms, not the root cause. Her framework of the five pillars—spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, and financial—shows us how to create balance, alignment, and fulfillment across every part of life. We also explore the practice of manifestation: what it really means to align belief, energy, and action so that dreams move from inspiration to reality. From reframing “struggles” into challenges, to using meditation and daily habits as tools for clarity, Tessa-Marie offers wisdom you can apply right away. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: Why money is often just a symptom of deeper imbalance How the 5 pillars support each other (like fingers on a hand) Emotional vs. mental prosperity—how to respond, not react The seed analogy: manifestation as a daily practice of nurturing Why language matters: shifting from “struggle” to “challenge” Meditation, body scans, and journaling as prosperity practices Tessa-Marie’s personal rituals, affirmations, and inspiration This conversation is practical, heart-centered, and full of reminders that true prosperity starts from within. Connect with Tessa-Marie: IG / TikTok / YouTube: @thetessa_marie @TessaMarieShillingford

  5. 10/12/2025

    (#28)10 Days of Silence: Vipassana Experience

    What happens when you give up talking, phones, reading, journaling — everything — for 10 days of silence? In this episode, Rose sits down with her retreat roommate Fantoya Hill, LCSW (@yeuniquity) to share their first-hand experience at a Vipassana meditation retreat in Kelseyville, CA. Together, they explore the challenges and breakthroughs of sitting still for 10+ hours a day and the unexpected lessons that came after leaving the retreat. ✨ In this episode: Facing boredom, pain & intrusive thoughts Discovering impermanence (anicca) through body scans Learning to eat, walk & drive deliberately How silence shifted our reactions to daily stress & social media Takeaways we’re carrying into everyday life Whether you’ve been curious about trying Vipassana or just want to understand what it’s like to sit in silence, this conversation offers both honesty and hope. Guest: Fantoya Hill, LCSW IG: @yeuniquity | @functional.elements Follow Rosie: IG @therosierose | YouTube Rose Khun

  6. 10/06/2025

    #27 Confidence Comes After Action — with Amma Primicino

    In this empowering episode of The Rosie Rose Podcast, I sit down with Amma Primicino — a certified life and confidence coach based in the UK, originally from Ghana. Amma shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt and transforming her life transitions into a mission to help others rise above fear, reconnect with their true selves, and build unshakable confidence. 💬 In this episode, we explore: • Why courage comes before confidence • How to move through fear and take action (even when you don’t feel ready) • The power of self-acceptance and rewriting your inner story • How to celebrate small wins and stop comparing yourself • Why growth feels uncomfortable — and why that’s a good sign If you’ve ever felt “not enough,” this conversation will remind you that confidence is built, not born — and you are further along than you think. 🌹 Follow me on Instagram: @the_rosie_rose_ 💖 Connect with Amma: @ammaprimicino

  7. 09/29/2025

    #26 Breaking the Cycle: Chhut Pa on Faith, Fatherlessness & Healing

    In this conversation, Chhut Pa shares his journey from surviving the Cambodian genocide and Thai refugee camps to navigating Long Beach gang culture, serving in the U.S. Air Force, and ultimately finding peace through surrender to God. We talk baksbat (broken courage), fatherlessness, the cost of silence, and how healing begins—with honesty, community, and faith. Topics & timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:10 Childhood under the Khmer Rouge 05:05 Thai refugee camp & first hope 10:20 Long Beach gangs, poverty & baksbat 18:40 Losing Dad, silence, and anger 25:30 Military service, faith crisis, divorce 33:10 “Let Go & Let God”: surrender & forgiveness 45:50 Recording our parents’ stories (SORIYA Project) 54:30 Breaking cycles: vulnerability, therapy, church & community 1:02:20 Final message — Healing starts with you If you’re breaking cycles in your family, this one’s for you. Comment on IG: @the_rosie_rose_ | Guest: @khmerfatherscollective / @chut_p717

  8. 09/22/2025

    #25 9 Silent Retreats & the Art of Facing Yourself

    Welcome back to The Rosie Rose Podcast — a space for real stories, raw healing, and the moments that change us. This week, I’m joined by Allison, a high school teacher, yoga practitioner, and someone who has completed nine 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreats. That means no talking, no distractions, no phones — just you, your breath, and everything you've been avoiding. We talk about what draws her back again and again, what it’s like to confront your thoughts in total silence, and how the practice has shifted her relationship to anger, pain, presence, and teaching. Whether you're meditation-curious, have never sat in silence, or you’re deep into your healing journey, this conversation is filled with humor, honesty, and reflection on what it means to truly sit with yourself. 🧘‍♀️ Connect with Allison: @electricbodyyoga 📥 Subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with a friend who needs it. Keywords: Vipassana, meditation, healing, mindfulness, anger

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My father was shot and killed. Many years later, I chose to forgive the man who took his life, that's when everything changed. My family survived the Killing Fields of Cambodia. That pain ran deep, through generations, through me. Breathwork, meditation, holistic nutrition, and reconnecting with Cambodian herbal remedies helped me find my way back to myself. The Rosie Rose Podcast is about healing generational trauma, finding yourself, and discovering the power within you to make this world better. Pain. Growth. Healing. Empowerment. You're in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Rose Khun
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rose Khun
  • Show Website
    The Rosie Rose Podcast