The Rosie and Roula Show

Rosie has a confession: she fell into a reality TV rabbit hole and binge-watched Dating Naked. Hours of nudity, awkward first dates, and one very curious fascination with how penises move when men walk. Naturally, Roula had thoughts. What starts as a guilty pleasure chat turns into a surprisingly honest talk about why reality TV pulls us in, the double standards in how men and women carry themselv...

Roula’s had it with newsletters. The constant sign-up popups, the endless “limited-time offers,” the inbox chaos—it’s too much. In this episode, she and Rosie dive into the growing epidemic of newsletter fatigue, why it’s become the new social media hustle, and whether anyone’s actually reading them anymore. They unpack how something that was meant to feel personal turned into another marketing ma...

Roula had a dream — and Rosie was in it… sort of. Except the Rosie in the dream had long hair, seemed suspiciously nice, and might not have been Rosie at all. Cue the chaos. This episode starts with a bizarre dream about an imposter Rosie, then veers into everything from dream meanings and sleeping techniques to height differences, Dutch genetics, and Roula’s wild theory about what it means when R...

In Episode 165, Roula takes listeners on a raw, candid journey into her decades‑long battle with migraines .  It isn’t just a headache—it’s a debilitating condition that has stolen weeks of her life. She explains how her migraine began just as her husband left for Greece, ruining the solitude she had been looking forward to. Rosie listens empathetically as Roula vents about friends and co‑workers...

Roula and Rosie tackle a common insecurity among creators: cringing at your own voice or appearance on recordings .  Roula kicks things off by noting how many people say “I don’t watch my recording—I don’t like my voice, I don’t like to see myself on video.”  Rosie has no patience for that excuse; she believes people sometimes say it to avoid sounding vain, but replaying your own work makes you a...

Rosie and Roula explore the awkward side of generosity in this short, high‑energy episode. Roula admits she feels uncomfortable around friends who are so generous that she never gets a chance to reciprocate: “They’re quicker than us because they don’t want us to pay them back.” She wonders how to deal with the imbalance when someone keeps giving. Rosie reflects that many of us treat kindness as a...

Rosie and Roula tackle a saying that has followed women around the world: “If you want to know how your wife will look later, look at her mum.” Roula explains she heard this sexist expression throughout her childhood in Lebanon and even from Europeans, while no one tells men to check their future father‑in‑law. She and Rosie discuss how ageing stereotypes and gender roles create pressure on women...

In this short episode of The Rosie & Roula Show , we tackle a modern-day annoyance: people blasting their phone conversations on speaker in public. From buses and trains to shops and streets, “speakerphone culture” is taking over  but is it convenience, entitlement, or just plain rude? Rosie and Roula debate noise pollution, privacy, empathy, and why so many of us have stopped calling it out....

Roula shares how the sea of glowing screens at a recent show made her stomach turn, Rosie admits she hasn’t been to a concert in almost a decade (and would probably lose her mind now), and together we explore whether banning phones from concerts, theatres, and even restaurants might actually make life better. This episode also spirals into Roula’s dream of opening a no-phone café, Rosie’s struggle...

We went in on the “organic” debate—and let’s just say, it’s not as simple as apples vs apples. From Roula’s frustration at organic food being treated like a status symbol, to Rosie’s story about people refusing to eat her mum’s cooking because it wasn’t organic, we unpack the ethics, the marketing spin, and the reality of what’s actually on our plates. We also ask the uncomfortable question: if or...

This one’s a follow-up we know you’ve been waiting for. Roula finally made a call on whether her son can use TikTok—and the decision says a lot about how she’s approaching parenting this time around. She shares what she learned from giving her daughters phones too early, why she refuses to go down the “ban everything” route, and how she’s teaching her son to manage screen time with self-control in...

Rosie thought teenagers sleep all day, Roula says otherwise. Cue a debate that spirals into what parenting really takes from you: time, freedom, and sometimes your sanity. In this episode, we dig into the reality of raising kids at different stages, why parents never really “get more time back,” and how important it is to keep a sense of self outside of being Mum or Dad. From teenagers who never s...

This episode starts with an empty house: no kids, no interruptions, just us talking about what happens when you finally get 24 hours alone with your partner after years of chaos. For Roula, that meant champagne cocktails, a joint, and a trip down memory lane watching old music videos. What came out of it? A surprising discovery about freedom, attraction, and how differently two people can see the...

Roula and Rosie dive into a surprisingly heated topic: public toilets.  Should we keep them gender-neutral, or do women deserve dedicated safe spaces?  From hygiene concerns to cultural and religious privacy needs, they explore why this debate is about more than bathrooms—it’s about safety, dignity, and inclusion.  In this episode:  🚻 Roula’s plea: “I want my women’s toilet back”  🧼 Cleanliness,...

Ever been disrespected and walked away wishing you had spoken up? 😤 In this episode, Roula shares a raw, real story of confronting her neighbor after being spoken to with arrogance — and how she finally walked her own talk about setting boundaries. With Rosie cheering her on, they unpack: ✨ The difference between directness and rudeness ✨ How to stand your ground without losing kindness ✨ Why...

In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive deep into parenting, people pleasing, and the lifelong journey of authenticity. Inspired by a powerful clip from Dr. Gabor Maté, they unpack how childhood conditioning—like being told to “be a good girl” or “just be nice”—can strip kids of their true selves. Roula shares real stories about parenting her son and daughters, shifting from rigid rules to more auth...

Parenting advice often comes wrapped in comforting phrases like “Don’t worry, it will come naturally.” But what if that’s not true? In this episode, Rosie and Roula get real about the raw, unspoken realities of motherhood, fatherhood, and societal expectations. From sleepless nights and painful breastfeeding to cultural pressures and postpartum depression, Roula shares why parenting is far from “n...

Can belly button raspberries actually bond you with your unborn baby?  This week, Rosie & Roula dive into one of the most unusual listener emails ever: “How should I bond with my fiancée’s baby bump?”  🤰 From belly button raspberries to painting bumps, we explore the funny, weird, and surprisingly tender side of pregnancy bonding. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. We also get real abou...

This episode is all about breaking the rules—literally. We dive into the age-old question: is dessert only for after dinner, or can you enjoy it whenever you feel like it? From childhood eating habits to restaurant disappointments, we explore how sugar, tradition, and personal quirks shape our sweet-tooth choices. And spoiler: we’re officially giving you permission to eat dessert first. Topics cov...

This episode is all about a comment that stopped us in our tracks. One of our listeners responded to our chat about “making love vs fucking” — and honestly, she said it better than we ever could. We dive into her words, unpack why they hit so deep, and reflect on how tenderness, hunger, softness, and raw craving all blur together. It’s not about what you call it — it’s about how it feels. Topics c...

Some jokes are so bad you can’t help but laugh… or cringe. In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show , we dive into the world of unfunny jokes, fake laughter, and the strange things we all do to save face. From Rosie’s childhood knock-knock joke to Roula’s outrageously gross Dracula punchline, nothing is off-limits. We talk about why people laugh at jokes that aren’t funny, the social pressure t...

Why are we so scared of bugs? 🕷️ In this episode, Roula and Rosie swap their creepiest encounters with spiders, cockroaches, and all things creepy-crawly. From huntsman spiders in Australia to cockroaches in Lebanon, they explore why bugs trigger such fear and disgust—and whether it’s about survival, biology, or just how weird they look compared to us. If you’ve ever screamed at a spider on the ce...

Not everything that looks like kindness is kindness. In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we debate whether a husband’s birthday “gift” is generous or just lazy, and celebrate a mum who set a bold boundary that turned out to be the most thoughtful move of all. We explore how kindness gets confused with people pleasing, how boundaries can actually strengthen relationships, and why gifts som...

In this heartfelt episode, Roula and Rosie dive into the power of gratitude and why pausing to reflect on life’s blessings—big and small—can transform the way we see the world. Rosie shares how a surprising TikTok comment led her to start posting daily gratitude lists, while Roula opens up about the complex feelings of being more present for her son now compared to when her daughters were younger....

In this episode, Rosie sits down with Roula, a thoughtful parent navigating one of today’s biggest parenting dilemmas: Should kids be allowed on TikTok?  From heartfelt conversations with her 10-year-old son to exploring parental controls, the risks of social media comparison, and the importance of balance, Roula opens up about her fears and hopes as a mother. Together, Rosie and Roula dive into: ...