Our relationships, identities, and sense of self are in constant flux. On this episode of the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Dr. P. Ryan sits down with podcaster, creator, and publicist Savoy Anthony Jefferson to unpack the emotional, mental, and personal growth that can come with stepping into your 40s. They discuss: 💗Becoming comfortable with taking up space. 💗Growing with your Calling 💗Experiences that can inspire building self-worth 💗 How loving yourself can impact your romantic and sexual ...

Life is changing fast—and our relationships are changing with it. How do we grow, love, and stay emotionally present in times like these? On this episode of the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Dr. P. Ryan sits down with his Brother and friend, Homer, for a raw conversation about romantic relationships, personal growth, and the role therapy plays in understanding ourselves and others. They explore: 🌍 Creating psychological safety in social and romantic spaces 🌍 How AI is reshaping skills and care...

In this GAYlentine's Day 🌹🖤 episode of Rosé + Thorns, Dr. P. Ryan is joined by Houston media personality Cassius J. Clay for an honest conversation about faith, identity, and dating while learning to fully show up in your body. Together, they unpack growing up gay in the Black church, navigating body image and desirability politics in relationships, and protecting your Black Boy Joy in every season. From public assimilation to private authenticity, this episode explores what it takes to...

Happy New Year, lovebugs! 🥂💛✨ The Rosé + Thorns podcast is back for the new year! In this episode, Dr. P. Ryan sits down with Theo Plowden, certified life coach, personal trainer, and youth impactor, for an honest conversation about overcoming setbacks, emotional vulnerability, and healing. Together, they explore personal growth, resilience, and how men can remain accountable as they engage in relationships with others. Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved...

Ever found yourself clinging to a relationship long after the spark (and sense) was gone? 💔 This week on the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Drs. Shun and P. Ryan uncork the psychology behind why we sometimes overstay our emotional welcome. Guided by research and grounded in real-life experiences, they unpack the beliefs and values that keep us holding on—and share heartfelt declarations to shape how they love and leave in the future. Grab your glass and join the conversation. 💛 Check out “11 R...

We couldn't let y'all go without inviting you to consider how prejudice and bias impact everyone. Shoutout to our producer for stirring up this conversation. 💛 Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the show. You can follow and keep up with Rosé + Thorns on Instagram and TikTok. You can check in and keep up with Dr. Shun on Instagram. You can also follow and connect with Dr. P. Ryan on Instagram.

This week on the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Drs. Shun and P. Ryan explore the impacts of removing a suicide prevention tool that was crucial to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals nationwide. While discussing the importance of affirming care throughout the episode, the two share their perspectives on the need for specialty-trained professionals when dealing with marginalized groups. They also explore the ways individuals in the field are committing themselves to showing up for community during this t...

Have you ever made incorrect assumptions about a person or a situation? Have you ever been called intimidating? Have YOU ever felt intimidated by others? This week on the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Drs. Shun and P. Ryan utilize their experiences at church to examine the impact of interpretations on social interactions. The two share their experiences with making interpretations and having interpretations made of them, which leads them to explore the ways intimidation can influence interpers...

This week on the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Drs. Shun and P. Ryan are tackling the tension between romance and finance. After sharing a few life updates, your favorite psychologists delve into the highs and lows of forming romantic relationships with partners who are rich, poor, and somewhere in between. They also explore the importance of personal values as one navigates the romantic space. 💛 Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your loved ones about the s...

Do you experience doubt and hesitation about owning your accomplishments? Do you ever sense that one day you’ll be exposed as not deserving all you’ve achieved? Well, this Rosé + Thorns conversation is for you! Using personal experiences to ground this week’s topic, Drs. Shun and P. Ryan dive into imposter syndrome and explore the ways this phenomenon can impact Black professional life. They also use their unique narratives to highlight various factors that can facilitate and protect one from...