Relatable with The Roses

Sophia + Bradley Rose

If you've ever wondered how other couples actually navigate the hard conversations, balance demanding careers without losing each other, or just survive the beautiful chaos of building a life together - you've found your people. Each week, Bradley (Peloton instructor) and Sophia (business owner) invite you into Casa Rose for the conversations couples have behind closed doors but rarely admit to having. We're talking raw, honest talks about marriage, money, ambition, family planning, and all the messy human stuff you think about in the shower but never say out loud.Think of it as being a fly on the wall with your most transparent friends. You'll hear them tackle listener questions, share real-time stories from their actual life, get advice from experts who know what they're talking about, and yes - even crash their double dates with some faces you might recognize. This is your all-access pass to a relationship that's figured out how to keep it real and keep it fun. Welcome to Relatable - where perfect is boring and honest is everything.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep 52 | Love Is Blind: Kelly Chase Reveals What Really Happened Behind the Scenes

    Love Is Blind fans (or the reality TV curious!), this one's for you. This week we're joined by Kelly Chase from Season 1 of Love Is Blind for an honest conversation about what really happened behind the scenes of one of Netflix's biggest dating shows. We talk about everything from the pods and producer influence to what it's actually like getting engaged to someone you've never seen before. Kelly also shares what wasn't shown on camera, what happened with Kenny after filming ended, and how the experience shaped her views on dating, love, rejection, and self-worth. Whether you're a reality TV superfan or you've never watched an episode, this conversation is a fascinating look at what happens when real relationships collide with reality television. In this episode: How Kelly ended up on Love Is BlindWhat dating in the pods is actually likeThe role producers play behind the scenesWhether the weddings are legally bindingWhat happened between Kelly and Kenny after filmingThe emotional aftermath of reality TVWhy Kelly believes the experience changed her for the betterReality TV myths, rumors, and secretsFollow Kelly: Instagram: @chaselifewithkelly Podcast: Chase Life with Kelly Website: chaselifewithkelly.com Plus, listen to Kelly on Sophia's podcast, Marketing Unfiltered, where they have a more focused business conversation: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-213-what-love-is-blinds-kelly-chase-learned-about/id1644601845?i=1000763066095  Connect with Us: 👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions. http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe 👉 Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia  👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

    1h 17m
  2. Jun 3

    Ep 50 | My Partner Hates My Best Friend

    This week, we're celebrating a major milestone: Episode 50! 🎉 Before diving into Dear Roses, Sophia and Bradley discuss surviving the UK's latest heatwave, why British houses seem designed to trap heat, questionable haircut experiences, postpartum hair regrowth, thrift store toy discoveries, and Grayson's latest obsession: a garden hose. Then it's time for Dear Roses, where listeners submit their biggest friendship, family, parenting, and relationship dilemmas. In this episode: Is it ever okay to date your friend's ex?My partner hates my best friend. Should I force them to spend time together?My in-laws completely ignore our parenting rules. Is it time for a confrontation?My friend started therapy and now weaponizes therapy language. Am I the problem or are they?Plus: the surprising ways relationships change, setting boundaries with family, and why Bradley would make a terrible therapist.Have a question for Dear Roses?  Submit it here ➡️  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBN2njJgwW-xnx37Gz_Os8O9_6WWtTr_hZSGZb7ZpCci3uFQ/viewform?usp=header  Connect with Us: 👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions. http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe 👉 Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia  👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

    55 min
  3. May 27

    Ep 49 | “Wow… You Really Know How to Live.”

    This week, Sophia and Bradley are running on zero sleep and pure chaos before Bradley heads to Wales and Grayson gets his helmet adjusted in London. What starts as a casual catch-up somehow spirals into arguments about driving, disappearing fireflies, space movies, birthday expectations, gross public behavior, and whether modern socks are literally designed to self-destruct. They also dive into the tiny things that suddenly feel exciting as parents, why one random trip to Mango became Sophia’s Roman Empire, and the surprisingly emotional realization that maybe this season of life is a little less glamorous than they imagined. Plus: psychotic behaviors we’ve all normalized, movie reviews no one asked for, and Bradley discovering Sophia apparently doesn’t always wash her legs properly. In this episode:  Grayson’s helmet therapy update  The great driving debate  Why fireflies are disappearing  The movie that made Bradley feel smart  The “best day ever” that involved Mango and burgers  Are socks secretly designed to fall apart?  Psychotic behaviors we’ve normalized as adults  Public bathrooms, subway germs & shoes in bed  Why parenting completely changes what a “fun” day looks like If you’ve ever romanticized a trip to the mall, argued over public hygiene, or questioned whether you’ve lost your edge after becoming parents… this one’s for you.  Connect with Us: 👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions. http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe 👉 Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia  👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

    57 min
  4. May 6

    Ep 46 | Is Screenshotting a Private Chat a Friendship Dealbreaker?

    This week, Sophia and Bradley are back with sunshine, chaos, coffee explosions, and a fresh round of Dear Roses questions. They kick things off with a very important debate about whether England is ever actually sunny, Madonna’s Coachella comeback, Justin Bieber’s controversial performance, and Grayson’s new obsession with… the garden hose. Then things get chaotic when Sophia accidentally becomes the keeper of someone else’s missing package, Bradley has a full coffee disaster on his way to work, and they somehow make it into another round of listener questions. 🔥 What We Cover ☀️ Sunshine, Coachella & Pop Culture Tangents  Why sunny England feels like a national event  Sophia’s lifelong Madonna obsession  Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella  Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance debate  Why Bradley is apparently Bradley Bieber now 👶 Grayson’s New Favorite Toy  The paddling pool era has officially begun  Why babies don’t actually need toys  The garden hose takeover  Toddler-level tantrums before toddlerhood 📦 The Package Delivery Saga  Why random packages keep getting delivered to their house  Sophia’s “Oscar-worthy” acting moment with a missing package  The adorable 20-year-old just trying to find his shirt  Bradley’s ongoing beef with Royal Mail, DPD, FedEx… basically everyone ☕ Bradley’s Coffee Disaster  A travel mug betrayal  Coffee all over his outfit, bag, coat, and floor  Why it looked like a snake was attacking him  The dry cleaner who saved the day 💌 Dear Roses This week’s listener questions include:  My foreign boyfriend hasn’t introduced me to his family in three years — red flag?  My friend screenshotted our private chat — modern friendship dealbreaker?  My partner noticed I turned off my location — is location sharing normal?  How do you deal with Debbie Downers at work?  Is taking two weeks to reply to texts a friendship red flag?  Is liking an ex’s Instagram posts harmless or disrespectful?  If I tell a friend something personal, should I expect them to tell their partner? As always, the advice is honest, chaotic, occasionally helpful, and highly unqualified. Connect with Us: 👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions. http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe 👉 Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia  👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

    1h 2m
  5. Apr 29

    Ep 45 | The Relationship Advice We Got Before Baby… And What Actually Worked

    This week, Sophia and Bradley are coming in hot—with chaotic energy, British vs. American debates, and a very real conversation about how having a baby has actually impacted their relationship. From overheating UK homes and spider invasions 🕷️ to ADHD diagnoses and toddler sleep hacks… this episode takes a turn into something deeper: what happens to your relationship after a baby—and why no one fully prepares you for it. They get honest about fighting more, feeling overstimulated, navigating identity shifts, and whether all that “protect your relationship” advice actually works in real life. 🔥 What We Cover 🇬🇧 UK vs 🇺🇸 Life (and Relationships)  Why UK houses feel like saunas in summer and freezers in winter  Americans = hype squad energy  Brits = lovable… but a little emotionally reserved  The very real difference in friendliness (yes, even in New York vs London) 🧠 Bradley’s ADHD Diagnosis  “You’ve got problems, kid.”  What it explains about his childhood and behavior  Why school didn’t work for him (and maybe doesn’t work for a lot of people)  The difference between being “book smart” vs actually engaged 👶 Parenting Realizations This Week Sophia’s unexpected breakthrough:  Babies need way more stimulation than you think  “Field trips” = better naps (game changer)  Soft play, parks, new environments = instant sleep success 👉 Key takeaway: Tire the kid out = everyone wins 😵‍💫 The Reality of Life With a Baby  No downtime  No spontaneous plans  Everything takes 10x more effort  Even “relaxing” isn’t actually relaxing 💥 The Big Conversation: Has Having a Baby Changed Our Relationship? Short answer: Yes. We get honest about how this year has actually felt—fighting more, feeling stretched thin, and figuring out how to stay connected while everything else shifts. We also revisit the advice we got before having a baby—and share what’s been helpful, what hasn’t, and what feels a lot easier said than done. Connect with Us: 👉 Join us in Side Chat with the Roses for the aftershow, where we keep the conversation going and answer even more of your Dear Roses questions. http://relatablewiththeroses.substack.com/subscribe 👉 Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia  👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts: directtobradandsophia@gmail.com

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If you've ever wondered how other couples actually navigate the hard conversations, balance demanding careers without losing each other, or just survive the beautiful chaos of building a life together - you've found your people. Each week, Bradley (Peloton instructor) and Sophia (business owner) invite you into Casa Rose for the conversations couples have behind closed doors but rarely admit to having. We're talking raw, honest talks about marriage, money, ambition, family planning, and all the messy human stuff you think about in the shower but never say out loud.Think of it as being a fly on the wall with your most transparent friends. You'll hear them tackle listener questions, share real-time stories from their actual life, get advice from experts who know what they're talking about, and yes - even crash their double dates with some faces you might recognize. This is your all-access pass to a relationship that's figured out how to keep it real and keep it fun. Welcome to Relatable - where perfect is boring and honest is everything.

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