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 the blunt truth: it’s perfectly okay to say, “I want you to leave now.”

Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why saying no and setting boundaries is so hard
• How gender dynamics sneak into “helpful” situations
• When politeness backfires—and what to do instead
• Practical scripts to exit awkward interactions with kindness and clarity
• Tips for the polite pushovers, boundary-challenged, and anyone who’s ever faked a text to escape

Take this episode as your holiday permission slip to prioritize your comfort, communicate directly, and navigate social challenges with humor and confidence.

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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.

You’ll learn about:

• Beginner-level self-awareness and why it matters
• Handling being called out without crumbling
• Why honesty alone isn’t enough; action counts
• How our closest relationships teach us the hardest lessons
• Keeping your cool when emotions want to hijack the room

This episode is your holiday toolkit for navigating tricky conversations with grace, laughter, and maybe just a little reflective queen energy.

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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, and the occasional fizzy passionfruit soda.

In this fun and thought-provoking episode, you’ll hear about:

• Why doing nothing often comes with a side of guilt
• How history, culture, and productivity pressures shape our habits
• The impact of constant busyness on our kids and family life
• Mental health benefits of slowing down and embracing boredom
• Some unexpected Dutch idioms that will stick with you

Take this as your holiday permission slip: pause, breathe, and enjoy some well-earned stillness.

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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. Older episodes will be re-released (clearly marked as Replay) so listeners can revisit powerful conversations — or discover them for the first time.

The episode also opens a wider conversation about:

• burnout culture
• unrealistic work expectations
• email pressure while on vacation
• social media demands
• why availability ≠ worth

This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to step back, especially when you’ve been showing up consistently.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why The Rosie and Roula Show is taking a short break
• Releasing replay episodes without losing momentum
• How burnout sneaks up on creators, parents & professionals
• Why answering emails on vacation fuels modern burnout
• Setting boundaries with work, social media & expectations
• Choosing sustainability over hustle

Whether you’re a content creator, parent, entrepreneur, or employee — this episode gives permission to rest without explanation.

🎧 New episodes return in the new year. Until then: replay, recharge, and breathe.

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