147: Why Are We Scared of Bugs and Spiders, But Not Cats and Dogs?

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 ceiling or sprinted from a cockroach, you’ll relate.Related Episodes119: How Rosie Met Roula: A Platonic Podcast Love Story🔑 fear of bugs, spider phobia, cockroach fear, why are we scared of insects, childhood bug stories, fear psychology, scary animals, creepy crawlies, insect fear podcast, spider stories, cockroach stories, phobia podcastspider fear, cockroach phobia, bug fear psychology, insect stories, creepy crawly podcast, fear of insects, funny phobia stories, scary bug encounters, podcast about fears, childhood fear--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast