187: It's OK For Adults To Have Tantrums Too! (But Kids Tend To Handle Them Better)

Rosie admits she had a full-blown adult tantrum this week—complete with swearing, frustration, and tears over a van repair gone wrong. Roula calls her out (lovingly) and shares her own experiences of emotional explosions, before the two dive deep into what adult tantrums really are: moments of overwhelm, stress, and unmet needs.They unpack why adults often punish kids for expressing emotions we still struggle to manage ourselves, and how we can do better by modelling calm instead of perfection. From learning to apologise to your child to recognising when you need to walk away before you break something (literally), this episode is a raw, honest look at what happens when life pushes you to the edge.When was the last time you had a tantrum—and what did it teach you about yourself?Topics Covered:Why adults have tantrums (and how they show up)The double standard between kids’ emotions and adults’How apologising models emotional intelligenceHealthy ways to self-soothe and walk awayWhat tantrums reveal about stress, control, and unmet needsRelated episodes83: Is Losing Your Shit Ever Justified?--------------------☕️ 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