219: Why Turbulence Freaks Us Out

Turbulence hits, the plane drops, your stomach flips — and suddenly you’re scanning everyone around you trying to work out if you’re the only one terrified. Some people are gripping the armrests, some look frozen, and others are somehow asleep like nothing is happening.In this episode, Roula talks about flying through heavy turbulence and feeling completely overwhelmed by fear, while watching others act totally calm. Rosie shares her own discomfort with flying and they unpack the strange mental gymnastics that happen mid-air — from overthinking the safety demonstration, to watching the cabin crew for clues, to wondering what the unspoken etiquette is when people won’t stop talking.It’s an honest, relatable chat about fear, discomfort, and all the weird thoughts that surface when you’re stuck in the sky with no control.Are you genuinely scared of turbulence, or do you just pretend you’re fine?TOPICS COVERED • Fear of turbulence and flying anxiety • Why some people seem calm during turbulence • Watching other passengers for reassurance • Overthinking safety demonstrations on planes • Cabin crew behaviour as a comfort signal • Airplane etiquette and unspoken social rules • Why flying is uncomfortable even when it’s safe--------------------☕️ 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