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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 Gen Z and Millennials get labeled ‘soft’—and whether it’s fair

– The difference between helping someone and removing their accountability

Takeaways

• Roula believes that Gen Z and millennials have not faced true hardship.
• Parenting styles have changed, leading to children not learning to solve their own problems.
• Social media has impacted face-to-face conflict resolution skills.
• Quality of life influences the development of life skills.
• Roula's daughters have experienced hardship through family divorce, but enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
• There is a distinction between hardship and quality of life.
• Poverty still exists, but it may be hidden in society.
• Generational differences in accountability are evident in how problems are approached.
• The conversation aims to bridge generational gaps and foster understanding.
• Listeners are encouraged to contribute their thoughts on these topics.

We're not here to cancel anyone. We’re here to poke the bear and get the convo flowing.

So… are we over-protecting the next generation or evolving for the better?

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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 youngest in Roula’s circle

– A cheeky dig at Gen X and a semi-defensive follow-up

– Plus: why Gen Z and Millennials are our biggest fans

The whole thing is part chaos, part reflection, and 100% us.

Listen to Roula interviewing Rosie on her podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927423/episodes/14964676

Listen to Rosie interviewing Roula on her podcast: https://thepursuitoffreedom.com.au/episode/34-im-going-on-a-date-with-a-country-from-war-torn-lebanon-to-life-in-the-netherlands

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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 your head in the sand

AI isn’t going anywhere, so why are we still shaming ourselves (or others) for using it? Let us know what side of the AI fence you’re on.

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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 cowardly
• What to say when you genuinely can't follow
• And how self-awareness (again!) is the secret to not being a bore

So—are you zoning out or just zoning in on your next polite exit strategy? Let us know.

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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 self-awareness looks like
• How to handle being called out without crumbling
• Why honesty without action isn’t enough
• How our closest relationships are the best (and worst) teachers
• And how to keep your cool when your inner angry frog wants to kick off

Be honest: are you a reflective queen or a reactive toad? Let us know.

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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 punchlines
• The weird way we’re conditioned to laugh along even when we’re hurt
• How to call people out without being labelled “too sensitive”
• What to do when the jokes come from family or people you can’t easily avoid
• And how mutual respect makes all the difference

Ever had to fake a laugh at a joke that stung? Or been the one who crossed the line? Let us know.

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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 squirm
• Whether sex can still be romantic without being vanilla
• Cultural differences in how we talk (or don’t talk) about sex
• How shame, language and expectations shape what we think is “appropriate”
• And why the words we use might be stopping us from asking for what we actually want

So... do you call it sex? Making love? Something else entirely? Let us know.

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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 nothing
• How to react when you’re blanking on names (or entire humans)
• Whether it’s kinder to fake it or just admit the truth
• Why some faces stick and others vanish into the void
• And how being memorable might just come down to being bald and living in a van

Honestly, we’ve probably met you before. But just in case… remind us?

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