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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

15:13

127: Is Avoiding Conflict Ruining Your Relationships?

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/08/11

How to Handle Confrontation Without Blowing Things Up You bite your tongue. You play it nice. But inside? You’re boiling. In this episode, Rosie and Roula dig into the uncomfortable art of confrontation. Why do we avoid it so much—and at what cost? From shaky voices and sweaty palms to deep conversations that actually bring people closer, this one’s for anyone who struggles to speak up. We talk about: The fear of rocking the boat (especially for women) How to confront...

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14:01

126: Do You Really Want Friends Who Challenge You?

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2025/08/10

We say we value honesty. We say we want to grow. But when a friend calls us out, do we welcome it or run? This week, Rosie and Roula unpack a beautifully messy topic: the challenging friend. Is skepticism helpful or just annoying? Can confrontation deepen friendship, or does it just hurt? And do we truly want feedback or just validation? In this episode: • Rosie admits she’s better at challenging than being challenged • Roula gets real about her husband’s fact-ch...

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5:33

A Little Break... and a Big Thank You

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/27

This is a short but special episode. The Rosie and Roula Show is taking a two-week break from publishing new episodes, and we want to bring you in on the moment. Expect laughter, honesty, and an announcement that might inspire you to take a breath, too. While we rest and recharge, we’ve curated a Starter Pack Playlist of fan-favorite and foundational episodes — perfect for new listeners or anyone wanting a re-listen. We also want to hear from you, what are you doing...

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10:34

125: One Food for Life: A Culinary Dilemma Cultural...

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2025/07/24

If You Could Only Eat One Thing Forever... From air-fried loaded fries to ancient Ayurvedic staples, this week Rosie and Roula are tackling a truly delicious hypothetical: If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? But of course, it turns into more than just a food conversation. It’s about culture, comfort, memories, and the emotional power of the foods we grew up with. Whether it’s za’atar man’oushe made by Roula’s mum or butter chicken made from scr...

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7:09

124: Is It Really Hard to Follow Our Dreams? - The...

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2025/07/23

Dreams That Don’t Look Like Dreams A concert. A car ride. A voice from your teenage years. This week, Rosie and Roula explore how the smallest experiences like seeing Alanis Morissette live can crack open memories, grief, healing, and joy. What starts as a catch-up turns into a beautiful conversation about loss, growth, and the power of fulfilling tiny, meaningful dreams. Roula reflects on how Alanis’ music became a way to grieve her mother, while Rosie brings her Gen X reve...

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17:27

124: Is It Really Hard To Follow Our Dreams? and What...

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2025/07/23

Is It Really That Hard to Follow Your Dreams? We grow up hearing “follow your dreams” like it’s a fairytale ending. But what if the problem starts with the word dream itself? In this follow-up episode, Rosie and Roula unpack why we often put our biggest hopes on the back burner and how fear, timing, and language all play a role. From childhood fantasies of owning land or finding peace, to the simple bravery of going to a concert alone, this is an honest, warm, sometimes hilarious ...

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14:22

123: Embarrassing Things We Don't Want to Share, and...

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2025/07/22

In this raw and real episode, we peel back the layers and ask: what are you secretly embarrassed you can't do? From Roula’s fear of swimming pools to Rosie’s history with self-harm, we get vulnerable about the parts of ourselves we usually keep hidden—and why we’ve decided to speak up now. We talk about: – The fear of being seen differently after opening up – Why we avoid shame by staying silent – Learning new things later in life (and feeling behind) – How trauma shapes what we’re willing to...

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17:30

122: Is It a Bad Thing To Be Selfish in Times Where...

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2025/07/21

We tackle the messy meaning of “selfish.” Is it always a bad thing, or have we just been taught to feel guilty for putting ourselves first? From mum guilt and solo living envy to backhanded compliments and babysitting dilemmas, this episode digs into when selfishness becomes self-respect—and when it crosses a line. We explore: – What makes someone “selfish”… and who gets to decide – How boundaries and burnout intersect – Why single people might be better at self-care – The difference between ...

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13:25

121: Is GenX Stuck in the Past or Are They...

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/20

This one's for the Gen X-ers. Roula and Rosie dive into what’s really going on with the “forgotten generation”—from outdated work mindsets to evolving parenting styles. Is Gen X caught between progress and pride? Do they envy the freedom Millennials and Gen Z are claiming? And how do we move forward without getting stuck in blame? We get into: – Why Gen X might feel left behind – The impact of fear-based parenting and social media – Whether trailblazers are now resistant to change – How every...

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13:29

120: Do Millennials and Gen Z Really Have It Easier?

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/17

Roula dropped a spicy take last episode—and now we’re unpacking it. Do younger generations *actually* lack resilience, or are they just pushing back on the crap Gen X put up with? In this episode, we dive into generational parenting styles, quality of life, and whether facing fewer hardships means you’re less capable… or just luckier. We explore: – The impact of parenting that shields kids from struggle – How hardship and privilege can coexist – The mental load of growing up online – Why Ge...

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14:08

119 - How Rosie Met Roula: A Platonic Podcast Love Story

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2025/07/16

Send us a text Ever wondered how Rosie and Roula crossed paths and ended up hosting a podcast together? Spoiler: it started with a random online challenge, a vague forum post, and a whole lot of winging it. In this episode, we spill the story of how we met, became friends, and ended up recording over 100 episodes side by side (virtually). We also manage to go completely off-topic and cover: – Roula’s Middle Eastern hair vs Dutch weather – Protein coffee (it’s a thing) – Why Rosie’s the youn...

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14:40

118: Is It OK To Use AI To Write Your Emails?

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2025/07/15

Send us a text Are we lazy, less creative humans for using AI to help us write things? Or are we just evolving with the times? In this episode, Rosie confesses to feeling guilty for using AI in her emails—and Roula goes full passionate podcast voice to set the record straight. We chat about: Why using AI doesn’t mean you’re not doing the work– The difference between cheating and collaborating with a tool– How our education system might need to shift– And why ignoring AI is like sticking you...

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13:46

117: Tuning Out From Boring Conversations - We're All...

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2025/07/14

Send us a text We’ve all been there: stuck in a never-ending chat where your brain checks out but your face keeps pretending. In this episode, Roula and Rosie dive into those painfully long-winded conversations—why they happen, how we deal, and what to do when you're the one doing the rambling. We cover: How to handle people who talk (and talk… and talk)Whether pretending to listen is kinder or just cowardlyWhat to say when you genuinely can't followAnd how self-awareness (again!) is the secr...

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20:21

116: How Self-Aware Are You, Really?

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/13

Send us a text What happens when someone tells you your joke wasn’t funny—and not in a “bad timing” kind of way, but in a “that actually hurt me” kind of way? Do you shut down? Get defensive? Or say thank you and do better? In this episode, we dive into the big, messy, beautiful pool of self-awareness. From controlling your reactions to recognising when you've hurt someone (and what to do next), they share their own journeys—tantrums, breakthroughs and all. We explore: What beginner-level sel...

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115: Stop Making Condescending Jokes

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2025/07/10

Send us a text We’ve all been there—someone makes a joke at your expense, everyone laughs, and you’re left wondering if you’re being too sensitive or if they were actually just being a dick. In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into the fine line between playful banter and passive-aggressive digs disguised as “just jokes.” We get into: Why some jokes feel more like punches than punchlinesThe weird way we’re conditioned to laugh along even when we’re hurtHow to call people out without being l...

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114: Making Love vs Fucking vs Having Sex. What's the...

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2025/07/09

Send us a text Is “making love” just a polite way to say “sex”? Or does it mean something softer, slower... maybe a bit boring? In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into the language of sex: what we call it, why it matters, and whether saying “make love” is sweet, cringe or completely outdated. We cover: Why the term ‘making love’ makes us squirmWhether sex can still be romantic without being vanillaCultural differences in how we talk (or don’t talk) about sexHow shame, language and expectat...

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113: Wait… Do I Know You? Forgetting Faces & Faking It

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text We've all done it: smiled, nodded, and pretended we *definitely* knew that person who just greeted us like an old friend. In this episode, Roula and Rosie dive into the awkward art of forgetting people — and being forgotten. From unrecognised ex-colleagues to mystery street encounters, it’s all about memory, embarrassment, and saving face. We cover: When someone remembers *everything* about you… and you’ve got nothingHow to react when you’re blanking on names (or entire humans)...

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16:36

112: Why Being A Control Freak Isn't Always a Bad Thing

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/07

Send us a text From dishwasher dramas to meeting meltdowns, we’re embracing the messy truth: most of us have a little control freak hiding inside. Roula dishes up a strong theory on spacing cutlery, Rosie interrogates every decision, and somehow we end up bonding over fear, trust, and perfectly stacked plates. We cover: Why you care so much about how the car is packedThe not-so-subtle art of controlling outcomesTrust issues, dishwasher rage, and delegating like a grown-upWhen taking control ...

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10:35

Announcing The Winners of Our 100th Episode Give-Away!!

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/06

Send us a text In this bonus ep, we reveal the three listeners who won our competition (yep, we said two but picked three because we’re soft). We also chat about: The sweet and funny messages you sent usHow it actually feels to hit 100 episodesWhy Roula’s obsessed with the weatherAnd why you *really* should follow the show (Rosie rolls her eyes but agrees)To Shell, Barb, and Andrew: you’re bloody legends. And to everyone else, stick around. Related Episodes Episode 99: What Does Freedom Reall...

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111: Why Hard Nipples and Erections Feel So...

The Rosie and Roula Show ·

2025/07/03

Send us a text Why Are Nipples (and Boners) So Embarrassing? Why do we feel ashamed of perfectly natural bodily reactions, like hard nipples or spontaneous boners, even when they’re not sexual? This week, Rosie and Roula wade into a funny, awkward, and surprisingly freeing conversation about anatomy, puberty, and the weird rules we’ve all absorbed about what’s appropriate to show or hide. From cold-day nipple shame to teenage erections, they explore the deeply gendered doubl...

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