230: When Self-Awareness Becomes a Trap: Overthinking, Self-Blame & Taking Action
Thu Feb 05 2026
What if self-awareness isn’t helping you — but quietly keeping you stuck?
This episode starts as a joke and turns into a very uncomfortable truth. When does self-awareness stop helping and start holding us back?
In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula experiment with flipping their usual communication styles — and uncover how self-awareness can quietly turn into overthinking, self-criticism, and emotional paralysis.
What begins as playful role-reversal quickly becomes a raw conversation about self-blame, reflection vs rumination, fear of judgment, and taking responsibility without getting stuck in your head.
They explore:
The difference between healthy self-reflection and overthinking
When asking questions helps — and when it becomes avoidance
Self-blame vs accountability
Why blaming others can feel powerful (but doesn’t last)
Fear of being misunderstood vs fear of hurting others
How curiosity can support growth or stop action entirely
This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally aware but still stuck, constantly analysing instead of moving forward.
🎙️ Honest, funny, uncomfortable — and deeply human.
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What if self-awareness isn’t helping you — but quietly keeping you stuck? This episode starts as a joke and turns into a very uncomfortable truth. When does self-awareness stop helping and start holding us back? In this episode of The Rosie & Roula Show, Rosie and Roula experiment with flipping their usual communication styles — and uncover how self-awareness can quietly turn into overthinking, self-criticism, and emotional paralysis. What begins as playful role-reversal quickly becomes a raw conversation about self-blame, reflection vs rumination, fear of judgment, and taking responsibility without getting stuck in your head. They explore: The difference between healthy self-reflection and overthinking When asking questions helps — and when it becomes avoidance Self-blame vs accountability Why blaming others can feel powerful (but doesn’t last) Fear of being misunderstood vs fear of hurting others How curiosity can support growth or stop action entirely This episode is for anyone who feels emotionally aware but still stuck, constantly analysing instead of moving forward. 🎙️ Honest, funny, uncomfortable — and deeply human. -------------------- ☕️ 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