Interview with a Life Coach (feat. Theo Plowden)

Happy New Year, lovebugs! 🥂 The Rosé + Thorns podcast is BACK and kicking off the year with new guests and meaningful conversations. In this episode, Dr. P. Ryan sits down with Theo Plowden, a certified life coach, personal trainer, and youth impactor, for an honest and vulnerable conversation about personal growth, emotional healing, and resilience. Together, they explore overcoming setbacks, inspiring others, and what it looks like—especially for men—to give themselves permission to be emotionally vulnerable. Theo also shares how he has accessed healing and growth in his own life. 0:00 – Rosé + Thorns Teaser: Overcoming Self-Doubt 1:00 – Meet Theo Plowden: Life Coach & Youth Mentor 4:55 – Theo’s Journey After a Challenging Year 9:22 – Perspective vs. Perception in Personal Growth 11:52 – What a Life Coach Really Does 16:53 – Mentorship and Its Impact on Youth Outcomes 20:25 – Season Theme: Men Are Healing and Growing 22:40 – Influences Shaping Healthy Masculinity 27:40 – Theo’s Healing Journey: Emotional Vulnerability 29:40 – Moving Beyond Material Success in Male Growth 32:20 – Why Some Men Maintain Ambivalent Relationships 35:24 – Tips for Men Looking to Build Healthier Relationships 37:58 – Spin the Rosé Bottle: Fun Wrap-Up & Reflection 40:49 - Where to find Theo Beyond Rosé + Thorns This episode is for anyone interested in: Life coaching and personal development Emotional vulnerability and mental health Healing journeys, especially for men Motivation, resilience, and growth conversations 👍 Like what you heard? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation. #LifeCoaching #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #MensMentalHealth #RoseAndThornsPodcast