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The Rosie and Roula Show

Roula Abou Haidar and Rosie Burrows

Unfiltered chats about personal growth gone wrong, stories about the weird things people say and do, and wild rants about the unwritten rules none of us signed up for. Plus plenty of advice that you never asked for, but we can"t help but give.We release episodes for you to listen, laugh and relate to every weekday for free.

society & culture

All Episodes

7:57

188: The Harsh Truth About Wedding Speeches (Most Are...

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2025/11/04

Roula’s got a bone to pick—and this time it’s with bad speeches. From weddings to birthdays, she’s had enough of muffled mics, awkward in-jokes, and rambling stories that no one but the bride understands. Rosie tries to play mediator (and occasionally gets caught in the firing line), but Roula’s not holding back. They dive into why giving a great speech is an art: one that requires a mix of storytelling, self-awareness, and knowing your audience. Because if your speech doesn’t make people lau...

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12:56

187: It's OK For Adults To Have Tantrums Too! (But...

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2025/11/03

Rosie admits she had a full-blown adult tantrum this week—complete with swearing, frustration, and tears over a van repair gone wrong. Roula calls her out (lovingly) and shares her own experiences of emotional explosions, before the two dive deep into what adult tantrums really are: moments of overwhelm, stress, and unmet needs. They unpack why adults often punish kids for expressing emotions we still struggle to manage ourselves, and how we can do better by modelling calm instead of perfecti...

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14:58

186: Stop Telling Kids They’re Amazing (When They’re...

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2025/11/02

Rosie opens up about her self-doubt at work and how a few words of praise completely changed her day. It sparks a bigger chat with Roula about the way we praise kids (and adults), why we often do it wrong, and what real encouragement actually looks like. From “well done” overloads to handing out medals just for showing up, this one’s all about building genuine confidence instead of false reassurance. Roula questions whether constant positivity does more harm than good, while Rosie admits she’...

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13:30

185: Why Schools Crush Creativity (For Teachers and...

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2025/10/30

Rosie’s back in the classroom after nearly a decade away — and it’s not exactly the warm welcome she hoped for. In this episode, she and Roula dive into what happens when good teachers find themselves trapped in a rigid system that doesn’t work for everyone. From outdated rules like “don’t smile before Easter” to how we force kids (and teachers) into one-size-fits-all learning, they question whether schools are actually teaching creativity or just conformity. Roula challenges Rosie to see how...

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10:40

184: Are You Ever "Too Old" For Something? Why Age...

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2025/10/29

Recorded live on TikTok, this episode takes a playful but honest look at society’s obsession with age — from the clothes we wear to the things we do. Roula opens up about feeling self-conscious when dressing in younger styles, wondering if she’s “too old” to wear certain looks, while Rosie calls out the idea entirely. The two talk about growing at your own pace, the unfairness of “you should know better,” and why style, fun, and freedom shouldn’t come with age limits. There’s even a cameo fro...

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12:44

183: Why The Middle Finger Isn't Actually Offensive

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2025/10/28

Roula and Rosie dive into the weird and wonderful world of hand gestures — from what they mean across different cultures to why Roula just can’t bring herself to flip the bird. They explore how something as simple as a thumbs up can shift from friendly to passive-aggressive, why some cultures speak with their hands while others barely move them, and the hilarious cultural misunderstandings that come with it. Roula even shares why the middle finger feels “off” to her and how she’s replaced it ...

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13:30

182: The Most Stressful Question Ever: “What’s for...

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2025/10/27

Some questions are harmless… until you’ve heard them a thousand times. In this episode, Roula and Rosie dive into the chaos of mealtime decisions: who decides what’s for dinner, why that simple question can cause so much stress, and how it connects back to our childhoods. Roula reflects on her mum’s loving (and exhausting) habit of cooking whatever her kids asked for, while Rosie admits she can’t stand it when people say, “I don’t mind—whatever you want.” The pair unpack why food planning fee...

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11:54

181: How Overplanning Will Ruin Your Day, and Why...

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2025/10/26

We’ve all had that one day we built up in our heads—the perfect plan, the flawless vibe—and then reality came along and ruined it. In this episode, Roula and Rosie dive into why our dream days rarely match up with reality, how overplanning can kill the fun, and the surprising power of just going with the flow. From Roula’s birthday flop to Rosie’s hiking disaster, the girls share hilarious and honest stories about control, disappointment, and learning to “play it by ear” (even if that phrase ...

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13:48

180: Borrowing vs Lending and The Rules of Consent

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2025/10/23

In this lively episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Roula confesses she’s wearing her son’s chunky necklace and admits she often raids her husband’s closet. The pair dive into the difference between borrowing and lending, exploring why taking something without asking feels like stealing and why consent matters for everyday items, not just relationships. Rosie challenges Roula on her habit of “borrowing” without permission and shares how her ex kept taking her clothes. They discuss respectin...

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12:36

179: The Education System is Broken - Here's Why and...

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2025/10/22

In this TikTok live episode, Rosie reveals she’s returning to the classroom as a relief teacher. She candidly reflects on why she left teaching before: the school culture and priorities didn’t serve students, her own mental health was suffering and she was grieving her father’s death. Moving away from family and taking her first full‑time job left her isolated and anxious. Now, older and wiser, she’s registered to teach again but on her own terms—taking short‑term assignments that allow her t...

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16:55

178: Silent Crying, Loud laughter, Gen Z Stares & The...

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2025/10/21

On this TikTok live episode, Roula and Rosie explore our complex relationship with emotions. Roula notices that people laugh loudly but try to hide their tears, prompting a candid conversation about why we call it “ugly crying” and feel ashamed to cry in public. Rosie explains the concept of ugly crying—uncontrollable sobbing complete with puffiness and snot—and they discuss how societal conditioning tells us to apologise for tears. The hosts share their own coping strategies, from having a g...

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6:56

177: LEGO Flowers & Random Acts of Kindness Shared by...

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2025/10/20

In this TikTok live episode, Rosie and Roula invite Barb onto the show while Roula finishes building a parrot‑shaped LEGO flower set. They laugh about how enjoyable yet impractical these sets can be—beautiful to build but expensive and dust magnets. Roula admits she’s been feeling irritable lately, but the conversation quickly turns heart‑warming when Barb shares how a random stranger gifted her flowers. The hosts explore how simple acts of kindness can lift your mood and spark an oxytocin bo...

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176: Dream, Secrets and Subconscious Fears and Rosie...

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2025/10/19

Dreams, Secrets & Lost Voices (Live TikTok) In this live‑recorded episode, Roula and Rosie dive into the strange world of dreams, subconscious fears and secret‑keeping. Roula wakes up from a terrifying nightmare where she is screaming so loudly that her voice disappears, triggering a discussion about how we use our voices and what it means when we can’t. The pair explore why some people struggle to remember dreams and share a second surreal story about Roula’s cats pulling up the floorboa...

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12:05

175: Personal Style, Work Clothes & Identity: a Gen...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, what starts as a light chat about Rosie’s hair turns into a full-on conversation about personal style, work clothes, self-expression, and generational perspectives . Rosie shares her thoughts on growing out her hair, dressing for teaching, and feeling pressure to fit a certain image — while Roula reflects on her lifelong love for fashion and how style is tied to identity, upbringing, and values. From Chino shorts and sneakers to bucket hats and sta...

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11:58

174: Bad Advice, Blunt Questions & Resting Bitch Tongue

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2025/10/15

In this candid and hilarious episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, They dive into the world of bad advice, unsolicited opinions, and those moments when you realise that the so-called “wisdom” you grew up with is actually… 💩. Rosie opens up about a moment she now calls one of her biggest bullshit advice regrets — telling her sister to “just stick it out” during a difficult time — and why that kind of advice doesn’t always age well. Roula brings in a cultural lens, reflecting on Lebanese

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173: Coeliac Disease is not Gluten Intolerance nor...

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2025/10/14

This is an eye-opening and never the less hilarious episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, where Rosie shares a shocking story: how her favourite icedcoffee might have been the sneaky culprit behind weeks of coeliac reactions. We dive deep into what coeliac disease really is, how gluten cross contamination happens in ways most people don’t expect, and why even “may contain” labels matter. Rosie opens up about her health journey, label-reading vigilance, and the frustration of being dismissed as...

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10:58

172: What Ticks You Off? Personal Triggers & Fake...

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2025/10/13

In this funny and raw episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we kick off with a simple question: “What’s the one thing that really ticks you off?” — and end up down a hilarious rabbit hole that includes personal space violations, vomit etiquette, and a passionate rant about fake nails vs natural nails 💥💅. Roula and Rosie share their most personal pet peeves — from people touching them at the wrong time to those who dismiss your feelings with “oh, they’ve never done that to me.” 😤 Then midway,

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10:46

171: Spooning - Can Anyone Really Sleep Like That All...

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2025/10/12

In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we unpack one of the most unrealistic things movies show us: couples sleeping all night in romantic spooning positions 🥄✨. Roula confesses she can’t sleep with her head on her husband’s chest and Rosie shares why she loves spooning… but only for a bit before she wants her space 😅. We dive into: 🛏 The myth of romantic sleeping positions in movies vs. real life 🌙 Sleeping habits and positions — belly sleepers, side sleepers, and the infamous “foot

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170: Do Your Feet Look Like Your Face? Roula Thinks So!

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2025/10/09

This episode starts with a simple question: what’s your favourite body part? Then it takes a sharp left turn into feet pics, OnlyFans jokes, and a surprisingly wholesome chat about learning to like the bits of ourselves we usually overlook. Rosie admits she almost started selling feet pics to fund her van upgrades (don’t worry, she didn’t), and Roula shares a wild magazine article claiming your feet actually resemble your face. That sends us spiralling into an experiment, some foot-care confe...

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169: Why We Don’t Always Practice What We Preach

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2025/10/08

It started as a chat about waiting rooms and somehow turned into a full-blown confession. Rosie admits to committing the ultimate social sin — making a call on speakerphone in public — and Roula is shook. But underneath the laughter, we unpack something bigger: why we throw our values out the window the moment we feel flustered, stressed, or under pressure. From phone etiquette to emotional regulation, this one’s about those tiny moments that reveal who we are when we’re not thinking straight...

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