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Dirty Roses Podcast: Healing Through the Thorns

Life isn't always a bed of roses. Sometimes, it's the thorns that leave the deepest marks. The Dirty Roses Podcast dives deep into the messy, beautiful journey of healing from past traumas and experiences that have shaped who we are.

Join us for raw, honest conversations that explore the complexities of love, life, and self-reflection. We'll challenge your perceptions, spark introspection, and motivate you to embrace positive change.

From heartbreak and loss to childhood wounds and societal conditioning, we'll tackle the tough topics head-on, offering a safe space to unpack the pain, find meaning in the struggle, and bloom into our fullest potential.

In each episode, you can expect:

- Thought-provoking discussions: We'll delve into the psychology of trauma, the power of forgiveness, the importance of self-love, and the many paths to healing.

- Inspiring stories: Hear from guests who have overcome adversity and found resilience in the face of life's challenges.

- Practical tools: We'll share actionable tips and strategies for coping with difficult emotions, setting healthy boundaries, and cultivating a more loving relationship with yourself and others.

Whether you're just starting your healing journey or you're well on your way, the Dirty Roses Podcast is here to remind you that even the most beautiful roses grow from the dirt. Tune in and let's heal together.
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March 12, 2024

Self Love w/ Coach Kathei

Let’s talk about this thing called Self Love.  The ladies of the Dirty Roses Podcast do some introspective work with Coach Kathei as she sheds light on what it’s like to love who you are fully and how your self worthiness allows you to show up as your best self in relationships; listen now on Season 4 Episode 5 What does self love look like? How do you become the best version of yourself for you and for your intimate relationships and friendships? Leigh LaRie and Nik B bring their own issues to the table with Life Coach Kathei McCoy, as she dishes out the real when it comes to self talk, manifestations, goal setting, accountability and dealing with trauma. Listen in for an intense conversation about Self Love.  Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on including YouTube.  Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesPodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics.  Looking for advice? Want to share a crazy dating story? Or…
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Feb. 20, 2024

I'm a Survivor w/ Yolanda Merriweather & Kenyatta Trice

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes conversations about domestic violence and abuse. Dirty Roses Podcasts dives into the darker side of relationships as they discuss the experiences of domestic violence survivors and their journey to help others heal. Listen now on Season 4 Episode 2 Guests, Yolanda Merriweather and Kenyatta Trice, share their personal stories of domestic violence, how they escaped, how they survived, how they healed.  Kenyatta shares her professional and personal struggles but how she created a lane of her own to help others elevate their lives.  Yolanda details how her childhood traumas normalized what she experienced as an adult and how she overcame years of abuse. Yolanda tells about her non-profit and an event she has planned to honor and celebrate their surviving and their beauty - inside and out. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on including YouTube.  Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRoses…
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Dec. 12, 2023

Redefining Manhood & Masculinity, Drew Dukeshire & Blaise “The Dope Black Therapist” Harris

Leigh LaRie and Nik B are joined by Drew Dukeshire and the Dope Black Therapist, Blaise Harris for a discussion on manhood and masculinity. The fellas join Dirty Roses Podcast as subject matter experts to answer questions, dispel stereotypes and share their personal journeys into manhood. Drew shares his experiences with decisions he made landed him behind bars and where his turning point was in making huge life changes for him and his children. Blaise expands on his experience growing up in North Carolina and what it was like having having to turn to other non-father male figures for guidance. For the first time, the ladies of Dirty Roses Podcast, take a backseat to the conversation and let the men have the floor. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on including YouTube. Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesPodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics. Looking for advice? Want to share a crazy dating story? …
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Nov. 28, 2023

Red Flags, Heather Cain

What are red flags? In fact, what are orange, yellow and green flags? Therapist, Heather Cain gives an in-depth overview of what they are, how to navigate them and even how to recognize your own. Leigh LaRie and Nik B share several of their own personal tales of what playing with red flags looks like and lessons learned. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on including YouTube. Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesPodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics. Looking for advice? Want to share a crazy dating story? Or simply relate to a topic you’ve heard on the show? Submit your letter to DirtyRosesLetters@gmail.com. If you want to highlight your product or service on our platform or would like to sponsor an episode or season, contact us directly at DirtyRosesPodcast@gmail.com. PRODUCT/BRAND PROMOTION:DB Dessert Company Website: https://www.dbdessertcompany.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DBDessertCompany  …
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Nov. 21, 2023

Love Beyond The Struggle, Tommy Bradley

Tommy Bradley, founder and CEO of Quintauris, shares his story of hardship as a youth.  Stories of his time behind bars and the moment he made a conscious decision to change his life.  He discloses the difficulties he faced once he shifted his thought process but how it has been the best thing he could have ever done. He shares how this led him to finding and marrying the love of his life and how they now co-parent and continue to grow as a couple.  Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on including YouTube.  Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesPodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics.  Looking for advice? Want to share a crazy dating story? Or simply relate to a topic you’ve heard on the show? Submit your letter to DirtyRosesLetters@gmail.com. If you want to highlight your product or service on our platform or would like to sponsor an episode or season, contact us directly at DirtyRosesPodcast@gmail.com. …
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Nov. 7, 2023

Surviving Childhood Trauma, Sherlyn Perryman

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes conversations about child rape, molestation and abuse. Guest, Sherlyn Perryman, shares her healing journey after experiencing hurt and harm as a child. How do you heal from what has broken many and grow to flourish as a professional and still find the ability to love and trust in relationships.  She shares with Leigh LaRie and Nik B, tools and techniques that helped her move beyond the trauma.  Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on including YouTube.  Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesPodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics.  Looking for advice? Want to share a crazy dating story? Or simply relate to a topic you’ve heard on the show? Submit your letter to DirtyRosesLetters@gmail.com. If you want to highlight your product or service on our platform or would like to sponsor an episode or season, contact us directly at DirtyRosesPodcast@gmail.com.  PRODUCT/BRAND PR…
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July 25, 2023

I Can Do Bad All By Myself, LaShay Marion

After giving a relationship your all and it fails, how do you pull yourself up and try again? Is there love after love? And why bother dating if “I Can Do Bad All by Myself”? LaShay shares with Leigh LaRie & Nik B her experience in loving hard, but loving herself more to know when it’s time to walk away and let go. Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms were on. Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics.  Also, send us your craziest dating experiences and love advice questions to DirtyRosesLetters and leave us reviews, feedback and suggestions at DirtyRosesPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 18, 2023

Life After Divorce, Nyk Watson

What’s next after a messy breakup or divorce? We discuss with Nyk Watson, what signs to look for, how to handle a public break up and what healing looks like.  Discover how to live your best single life and exhibit the “glow up” that everyone desires. Leigh LaRie and guest Nyk Watson, share their personal divorce stories and also how they mended their broken hearts. Learn what to do and what not to do.  Go to DirtyRosesPodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on.  Then like and follow us on all social media @DirtyRosesodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics.  Also, send us your craziest dating experiences and love advice questions to DirtyRosesLetters and leave us reviews, feedback and suggestions at DirtyRosesPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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March 28, 2023

Safe Spaces

Dirty Roses Podcast welcomes guests Bahia and Patrick. High level executives navigating the world as a couple with very different relationship pasts. Bahia coming out of a long term marriage and Patrick having experienced a few relationships and the single life, share their take on how to hold space for each other in a health and communicative way. Learn from both male and female perspective, what a safe space looks like, why it’s important and how to effectively have differing opinions without creating chaos.  Go to dirtyrosespodcast.com and subscribe to any or all the podcast platforms we’re on.  Then like and follow us on all social media @dirtyrosespodcast to join in on our wild conversations and topics.  And of course, while you’re listening to the show make sure you’ve grabbed a bite from our favorite Nawlins style restaurant, Le Bontemps Cafe & Catering.  You can check out their full menu at lebontempscafecateringbonappetit.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…