The Rosie and Roula Show

Do You Have to Get Married? Perspectives on Love and Life

Marriage: tradition, contract, romance, or societal expectation? In this eye-opening episode, Rosie (single) and Roula (married twice) dive into what marriage really means—and whether it has to define your life.

From cultural pressures to practical realities, Roula shares her experiences navigating two marriages, divorce, and raising children, while Rosie questions the very co...

We’ve all been trapped in a conversation, a meeting, or a moment that feels endless. Whether it’s a well-meaning neighbor, a friend who overshares, or a social trap you didn’t see coming, Rosie and Roula are here to help you exit with grace—without guilt.

In this hilarious and honest episode, Rosie recounts a 3-hour ordeal involving van repairs, unsolicited “help,” and a man who clearly thinks a spanner is a spoon. Roula delivers th...

Tis’ the season of family gatherings, awkward conversations, and maybe a joke that lands a little wrong. In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into the delicate art of self-awareness: how to recognize when your words hurt someone—and what to do about it.

With laughs, honesty, and a few personal stories (tantrums included), they explore how to navigate those tricky moments without shutting down—or going full angry frog.

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The holidays are here, and if you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break—or doing absolutely nothing—this episode is for you. In a world that glorifies hustle, Rosie and Roula remind us that slowing down isn’t lazy; it’s essential.

Join them as they explore why downtime makes us squirm, why boredom feels like failure, and how our culture has conditioned us to see rest as unproductive. This episode is packed with insights, laughs, an...

From the archives — a classic conversation from The Rosie & Roula Show, reshared while we take a short break 💛

Why that simple question sparks so much tension, invisible labor, and unspoken rules around food planning and hosting.

A relatable conversation about mental load, food decisions, and unspoken expectations at home.

mental load, dinner stress, relationships podcast, household dynamics

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From the archives — a classic conversation from The Rosie & Roula Show, reshared while we take a short break 💛

Rosie and Roula talk about unsolicited advice, mansplaining, and how to shut it down without losing your cool — or your confidence.

Handling unwanted opinions and condescension — when strangers weigh in on what you’re doing and how to set boundaries

mansplaining, unsolicited advice, boundaries, social behaviour

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From the archives — a classic conversation from The Rosie & Roula Show, reshared while we take a short break 💛

From swimming after eating to chewing gum myths, Rosie and Roula unpack the strange rules we grew up believing — and why so many of them make zero sense.

childhood myths, funny beliefs, social rules, nostalgia podcast, everyday myths

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From the archives — a classic conversation from The Rosie & Roula Show, reshared while we take a short break 💛

Rosie and Roula share how they met, why their friendship worked, and how a casual conversation turned into a daily podcast. A feel-good origin story about connection, friendship, and finding your people.

friendship podcast, podcast origin story, platonic friendship, women talking, Rosie and Roula

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After more than 200 podcast episodes, Rosie & Roula are hitting pause — without disappearing.

In Episode 216 of The Rosie and Roula Show, the hosts share why they’ve decided to take a three-week podcast break, how they’re handling it without guilt, and why rest is not a failure in a culture obsessed with productivity.

Instead of pushing through burnout, Rosie & Roula choose something radical: replays, boundaries, and recovery...

This episode gets right into the messy, honest truth about body hair. Why some women shave everything daily, why others have stopped caring, and how culture quietly taught us that hairless equals clean, attractive and “normal.” Roula shares the rituals she grew up with, the pressure to be hairless, and why she feels uncomfortable even going two days without shaving. Rosie talks about sensitive skin, convenience, and why shaving eve...

This one goes deep into the awkward reality of desire, rejection and the unspoken rules we bring into sex. We talk about why one person usually does most of the initiating, why rejection stings even when it’s said kindly, and how mismatched sex drives don’t automatically mean there's a relationship crisis. We also unpack the myth that men want sex more than women, why shame still shapes our sex lives, and how connection outsid...

The weight chat no one asked for but everyone seems to have an opinion on. From the Kate Moss era to the weird things people say about “the ideal body,” we dig into why weight still has such a chokehold on how we see ourselves. Is society actually shifting or are we kidding ourselves? We talk beauty standards, BMI nonsense, thin-shaming, fat-shaming, why scales are the worst invention ever, and why your organs matter more than your...

Rosie’s glitchy Wi-Fi, Roula’s cats faking their own deaths in her dreams, and the two of us finally tackling a topic we keep circling: escaping bad conversations. We’ve all been trapped listening to someone talk at us while our soul quietly leaves our body, so today we’re breaking down the practical stuff.

How to exit gracefully, how to set boundaries without sounding rude, and how to avoid getting stuck in those energy-sucking mom...

This episode starts with Roula’s winter rant about beanies and gloves… and honestly, she might have a point. From unwashed hats soaked in sweat and oils to gloves people use to wipe their noses before touching everything else, some everyday habits suddenly feel a bit grim. Rosie tries to keep up while Roula spirals into gloves, door handles, restaurant menus, salt and pepper shakers and the surprisingly filthy world hiding in plain...

Are you also scared of dark alleys?

In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Rosie & Roula revisit one of their most-loved past discussions — Episode 167: “What Freaks You Out?” — and take it a step further. This time, they explore what truly scares them, from everyday safety concerns to societal shifts, misogyny, public harassment, and why trusting your intuition matters more than ever. 

This episode is raw, vulnerable, and ...

This week, Rosie & Roula dive into the uncomfortable truth behind fast fashion, overconsumption, textile waste, unethical labour, and why “cheap clothes” cost far more than we realise. From clothes ending up on the shores of Congo to the pressure of constantly buying new outfits, this episode exposes the hidden side of the fashion industry—and offers real, doable solutions. 

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• What “fast fashion” really means   

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In this unfiltered and wildly honest episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula finally tackle a taboo topic we all grew up whispering about: breast size, penis size… and whether any of it actually matters.

From body shame to porn stereotypes to what people truly find attractive, this episode exposes how much pressure men and women carry about their bodies — and why so much of it is total bullshit.

Rosie opens up about th...

In this raw and surprisingly emotional episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, we revisit two of our most popular topics ever — Botox and grey hair — through a completely new lens.

Roula reveals a huge personal shift: after years of Botox and a deep fear of aging, she suddenly stopped…and didn’t know why. Today, she shares the realization that changed everything.

Rosie opens up about society’s obsession with youth, why aging shame hit...

In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive into the pressures of modern parenting, the myth that children can “save” a struggling marriage, and why so many couples today are asking the big question: Should we still have kids?

They explore how becoming a parent shifts identity — especially for women — and how resentment, overwhelm, and the mental load can silently reshape a relationship. They unpack why society still expects mothers to ca...