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Is It Just Us?

Hayley Rice and Debbie Cullinane
Is It Just Us?
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  • Is It Just Us?

    Is It Just Us Or...Is Being The Default Parent Hard Going!?

    04/03/2026 | 29 mins.
    We are back with another topic that comes up so frequently in our work! Being the "default" parent. In this episode we unpack what it means to us and we look at the ways it can impact us too. We share our own experiences and insights on this and of course, we offer some help. We hope you enjoy!

    Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your default parenting thoughts!

    We are absolutely delighted to be sponsored by the stunning Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. They are in Ireland's Top 3 Family Friendly Hotels and cater for children of all ages with an abundance of activities and resources. The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout for the adults too, the upgraded Signature Rooms are Devine, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

    If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!
    Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

    Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
    https://debbiecullinane.ie/
    https://www.hayley-rice.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Is It Just Us?

    Is It Just Us Or...Are Eating Disorders Still A Tricky Topic?

    25/02/2026 | 37 mins.
    It is eating disorders awareness week and we are so grateful for this conversation with Aoife O' Brien from AOB Coaching. Aoife talked us through some amazing insights on the topic of eating distress, eating disorders and all that comes with it. Debbie shares some of her experiences with this topic too. A truly honest and important conversation. We hope you enjoy.

    You can find more about Aoife here https://www.instagram.com/aob.coaching/
    You can get support on this topic here https://www.bodywhys.ie/eating-disorders-awareness-week-events-2026/
    Aoife mentioned that she got help at this clinic https://www.marinotherapycentre.com/

    Send your thoughts and comments in to [email protected]! We love hearing from you!

    We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

    If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!

    Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

    Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
    https://debbiecullinane.ie/
    https://www.hayley-rice.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Is It Just Us?

    Is It Just Us Or...Is Bedtime The Hardest Part Of The Day?

    18/02/2026 | 26 mins.
    Bedtime! It can't be just us? 😅 It's chaos, it's triggering, we are wrecked, some nights it ends in tears (everyones) ... This week we dive in to this topic and share our honest experiences. We have a laugh and give some tips too! We hope it helps x

    Send your thoughts and comments in to [email protected]! We love hearing from you!

    We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

    If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!
    Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

    Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
    https://debbiecullinane.ie/
    https://www.hayley-rice.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Is It Just Us?

    Is It Just Us Or...Would Parenting Be Easier If....?

    11/02/2026 | 26 mins.
    Our 40th episode in a row! We are so grateful to you guys and have had a blast making these episodes! We never want a break, the weekly chats are everything! In this episode we use answers from Debbie's Instagram question box to have some fun and talk through the things that make life hard as parents! This convo is funny and very REAL! We hope you love it.

    Send your thoughts and comments in to [email protected]! We love hearing from you!

    We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

    If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!
    Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

    Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
    https://debbiecullinane.ie/
    https://www.hayley-rice.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    Is It Just Us Or...Does Nobody Know What Play Therapy Actually Is?

    04/02/2026 | 25 mins.
    Following on from last week (we got carried away talking about how we became therapists 😅), this week we are chatting about the absolute wonder and amazingness of play therapy, how it works and the cases that stood out to us over the years! We hope this helps you to understand how incredible play is and how deeply wise children are.

    Send your thoughts and comments in to [email protected]! We love hearing from you!

    We are so grateful to be sponsored by the incredible Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly hotel in Co. Mayo. We recently stayed there & it was second to none! The brand new outdoor thermal suite is a real standout, the upgraded Signature Rooms are stunning, and the food in the restaurant is genuinely delicious. Check it out here

    If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation!!
    Hayley and Debbie are both Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists specialising in Play Therapy. They are also both mothers and former primary school teachers. You can follow Debbie on instagram here and Hayley here

    Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
    https://debbiecullinane.ie/
    https://www.hayley-rice.com/

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Is It Just Us?

Welcome to Is It Just Us...?A podcast for every parent who’s ever wondered if they’re the only one finding it all a bit… much. In each episode, we dive into the messy, beautiful, overwhelming parts of parenting and life, with honesty, humour, and heart. From sleep deprivation to screen battles, identity shifts to unexpected joys—we talk about it all.Because it’s never just you.🎧 Subscribe now and join us each week—where real talk meets real connection.Thanks for listening, Debbie and Hayley x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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