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Rosé + ThornsPast the Expiration Date: Why We Stay Too LongEver 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 Reasons Why People Stay in Unhealthy Relationships” on Psychology Today Lik...
2025-10-2430 minRosé + ThornsEliminating LGBTQ+ Option 3This 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 time.We hope you enjoy. 💛 Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell your lov...
2025-10-1117 minRosé + ThornsInterpretation and IntimidationHave 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 interpersonal engagement. Finally, your favorite psychologists offer recommendations on how to manage interpretations and feelings of intimidation. We hop...
2025-09-2627 minRosé + ThornsCould You Date a Man of Little Means?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 show.You can follow and keep up with Rosé + Thorns on Instag...
2025-09-1628 minRosé + ThornsUnpacking Imposter SyndromeDo 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 experiencing imposter syndrome. 💛Thank you for giving this episode a listen. Feel free to join th...
2025-09-0127 minRosé + ThornsPsychologists, Psychiatrists, Life Coaches . . . What's the Difference?There are numerous mental health professionals in the world, but do you know the difference between them?On this episode of the Rosé + Thorns Podcast, Drs. Shun and P. Ryan blend humor, honesty, and professional expertise to explore pathways and ethical considerations of various roles in the mental health space. From busting myths to sharing their personal insights, the duo dives into the factors that make psychologists uniquely qualified to help with mental health and considers where other professionals fit into the space. Whether you’re curious about who to turn to for mental health supp...
2025-08-2320 min