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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?

    Ep. 47 Is It Just Us Or...Is The Manosphere a Grim Reality For Parents?

    31/03/2026 | 30 mins.
    Did you watch it yet? In this episode, we unpack Louis Theroux's recent documentary which aired on Netflix and is all about the "Manosphere". It was not for the faint of heart and we found it a hard watch. Today we talk about how boys are being influenced online, and share practical advice on how to protect connection, build awareness, and support your child’s safety in the digital world. We hope you enjoy and get lots from it!

    Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your 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 and the Signature Rooms are Devine, plus, 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?

    Ep. 46 Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Hear From The Dads?! With Guest Stephen "Cowboy" Kelly

    25/03/2026 | 41 mins.
    We are delighted to have been joined for the first time by a dad and who better to represent than Stephen "Cowboy" Kelly. A father of 5, you may recognise Stephen from his role as "Cowboy Lavin" on the hit TV show "The Hardy Bucks" from social media or from the many sketches and comedy shows he performs in- but it's unlikely that you've heard him speak about parenting! Beyond the personality and presence, Stephen shares honestly about resilience, life lessons, setbacks, his health scares and being a dad. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

    Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your 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?

    Ep. 45 Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk About Parental Separation?

    18/03/2026 | 26 mins.
    In this episode we are taking a big topic- parental separation. We unpack the common issues we see in our work and really focus on how parents can support themselves and their children through this difficult time. We hope you find it helpful. Check out some resources in the show notes below.

    https://rainbowsireland.ie/parents-guardians/parental-separation-divorce-relationship-breakdown
    https://knowledge.barnardos.ie/server/api/core/bitstreams/e5cef7a5-cd42-4d14-82c8-728c3a617249/content

    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?

    Ep. 44 Is It Just Us Or...Is Perspective Everything? with Guest Charlene Flanagan

    11/03/2026 | 39 mins.
    This is a truly inspiring and uplifting conversation with Charlene Flanagan, CEO, co-founder and skin expert. One half of the global skin care brand we all love, Ella & Jo, Charlene opens up about motherhood, work and life. We went away with so many nuggets of wisdom and Debbie even had a few tears. We hope you love this conversation as much as we did!

    Check out Ella & Jo here

    Send us an email at [email protected] and let us know your 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.
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    Ep. 43 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.

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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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