The Rosie and Roula Show
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273 episodes
248: Losing Your Virginity Is Outdated
What does “losing your virginity” actually mean… and why do we still say it like that?In this episode, Rosie and Roula unpack the language, pressure, and cultural weight behind the concept of virginity. From growing up in completely diff...
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247: Post-Argument Productivity - Why Fights Make You Get Stuff Done
Ever had a fight and suddenly felt like cleaning the entire house?In this episode, Roula shares what she calls “tragically funny” behaviour: after an argument with her partner, she becomes wildly productive. We’re talking deep cleaning, ...
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246: Should Couples Sleep in Separate Bedrooms? The Truth About Sleep, Intimacy & Relationships
Should couples sleep in the same bed—or is it healthier to sleep apart?In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, we challenge one of society’s biggest relationship norms.Roula opens the conversation by wanting to normalize co...
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245: A Glass of Wine, Really? Alcohol Culture, Addiction & What We Normalise
Is alcohol truly harmless — or just widely accepted?In Episode 245 of The Rosie & Roula Show, we dive into drinking culture, alcohol habits, and addiction, sparked by a real-life situation during flooding in Australia where people we...
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244: Why Is English So Different? UK vs US vs Australia Accents, Slang & Spelling
In this fun, honest, and unexpectedly deep episode, Rosie & Roula dive into a listener question that sparks a fascinating conversation about English accents, spelling differences, slang, and global communication.After receivin...
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243: Mental Rest vs Physical Rest: Why Are We Always Tired?
What does it really mean to feel rested?In Episode 243 of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula explore the difference between physical rest, mental rest, and emotional recovery. Rosie opens the conversation by sharing her long-ter...
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When One Partner Wants a Baby… And the Other Doesn’t | Ep. 242
What happens when a couple wants completely different things about having children?In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula discuss the complicated reality of relationships when one partner wants a baby and the othe...
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241: Women Fixing Cars? Breaking Gender Roles & Why Diversity in Jobs Matters
In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we explore gender stereotypes, women in male-dominated industries, and why diversity in jobs matters more than ever. Rosie was dealing with yet another mechanical issue in her van — a van...
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240: Bald Men, Hair Loss & Insecurity: The Conversation Men and Women Should Be Having
In this episode, Rosie and Roula open up a surprisingly deep conversation about male pattern baldness, hair loss, masculinity, self-expression and social pressure.Why do we openly discuss women going grey, dyeing their hair, and beauty s...
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239: The Problem With Saying “I’m Busy” When Someone Asks How You Are
“I’m busy.”But… busy how? Overwhelmed? Coping? Struggling? Fine but stretched?This episode starts with a simple question and quickly turns into a full-blown rant about one of Roula’s biggest communication pet peeves: using “I’m bu...
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238: Valentine’s Day - Commercialised Bullshit or Meaningful Tradition?
Valentine’s Day - commercialised nonsense, or a chance to define love on your own terms?What starts with Roula’s red lipstick and a casual Valentine’s chat quickly turns into a deeper conversation about love, money, gender roles and why ...
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237: Is it Gross To Kiss On Public Transport? Talking About Public Displays of Affection (PDA).
A packed train. Nowhere to look. A couple passionately eating each other’s faces right in front of you.In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into public displays of affection (PDA) and ask the uncomfortable question: when does romantic b...
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236: Why We Stay Too Long in Relationships, Friendships & Jobs (And How to Know When It’s Time to Walk Away)
Why Do We Stay Too Long?Why do we stay in relationships that are clearly over?Why do we hold on to friendships that drain us?Why do we remain in jobs that no longer fulfill us?In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Sh...
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235: Can You Trust Online Reviews? The Truth About Google Ratings, Bias & Bad Experiences
Can You Trust Online Reviews?In this episode of The Rosie and Roula Show, we dive into the messy truth about Google reviews, online ratings, and whether you can actually trust them.From a gluten-free fish and chip disaster to a hi...
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234: Why Do Animals Look Like Their Humans?
Have you ever seen a dog and instantly thought, yep, that makes sense for that owner? Or noticed couples who’ve been together for years starting to look eerily similar? In this episode, Rosie and Roula unpack the idea that animals, partners and...
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233: Jealousy in Relationships - It's Not Always A Red Flag (Here's Why)
Jealousy gets a bad reputation, but what if it isn’t always toxic or controlling? In this episode, Rosie and Roula unpack a real-life situation that sparked jealousy, control, vulnerability, and a deeper conversation about love languages, bound...
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232: Feeling Misunderstood - When People Think They Know You
We all have moments where we realise people don’t see us the way we actually are. In this episode, Rosie and Roula talk about feeling misunderstood, from confidence that’s mistaken for having it all together, to assumptions based on appearance,...
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231: The Opposite of Being Triggered - What Truly Lights You Up?
We spend so much time talking about what annoys us, triggers us, or drains our energy. But what about the opposite? In this episode, Rosie and Roula flip the script and talk about what actually lights them up, from dancing in packed bars and la...
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230: When Self-Awareness Becomes a Trap: Overthinking, Self-Blame & Taking Action
What if self-awareness isn’t helping you — but quietly keeping you stuck?This episode starts as a joke and turns into a very uncomfortable truth. When does self-awareness stop helping and start holding us back?In this episode of T...
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229: How to Regulate Your Nervous System After Emotional Triggers (Real-Life Tools That Help)
How do you calm your nervous system after a heated interaction, emotional trigger, or overwhelming moment?In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Roula opens up about what happens after emotional spikes — the sweating, racing thou...
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228: Who Decides How Kids Should Look? School Rules, Hair & Self-Expression
Should schools be allowed to dictate how students wear their hair?In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula unpack a controversial school policy that restricts students’ haircuts — banning styles like mullets,...
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227: What To Do When the People You Trust Weaponise Your Vulnerability
What do you do when someone you trust uses your vulnerability against you?In this episode, Roula opens up a deeply relatable conversation about what happens when personal things you’ve shared in confidence get thrown back at you during a...
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226: Thoughtful or Annoying? When Good Intentions Actually Make Things Worse
Ever had someone do something “nice” for you… and it actually made your life harder?In this episode, Roula brings a surprisingly relatable dilemma to the table: what happens when good intentions backfire. From neighbours returning bins a...
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225: Why We Avoid Talking About Death - Let's Plan Without Being Morbid
Roula turns 52 and has a quiet birthday filled with reflection — and it sparks a conversation most of us spend our lives avoiding: death.In this episode, Rosie and Roula talk openly (and surprisingly lightly) about why we don’t prepare f...
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224: Australia Bans Social Media for Kids Under 16: Is This Protection or Control?
Australia has introduced a world-first ban on social media for children under 16, and the internet is on fire. 🔥In this episode, Rosie and Roula unpack the controversy, the fear, and the very real questions nobody seems able to ans...
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