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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?

    BONUS EP Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk About Parenting Boys?

    08/05/2026 | 20 mins.
    🎉It's our birthday! Is It Just Us? Podcast is ONE year old! THANK YOU to each and every one of you who listen! We really appreciate it. We have had a blast and loved bringing you a new episode every, single week. If you haven't already done so, it would make our day if you could subscribe, rate and tell a friend about our pod! 🥰

    ⭐️To say a huge thank you here is a bonus episode we know you will love on a really hot topic- raising boys. In this chat we talk about why this is such an important conversation, what challenges we face as parents of boys and what helps to set them up for the future! We hope you get loads from this.

    AND if you want more solid information you can trust and practical tools you can use each day our Raising Boys Who Thrive webinar is available to book here. The webinar is set to take place live on 13th May and a replay will be sent out by email to all ticket holders. After that it will only be accessible via our F.I.R.M Parent Hub all access tier.

    For the absolute best value- join our F.I.R.M Parent Hub all access tier now and get this webinar for FREE as part of your subscription. You can sign up here (cancel anytime!)

    This episode is proudly sponsored by The FIRM Parent Hub. The F.I.R.M Parent Hub is a therapist-led 24/7 parenting supportive space designed to help you raise confident, emotionally healthy children with boundaries that feel calm, clear, and connected. Inside, you’ll find practical tools, expert support, weekly parenting guidance, live trainings, and a community of parents who truly get it. Grounded in our F.I.R.M. Approach®-Fair, Intentional, Regulated and Modelled- the Hub helps parents move beyond surviving parenting and start feeling more confident, steady, and supported right away. For as little as €5 per week, trusted support is accessible and here for you! Join us here
    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. 52 Is It Just Us Or... Does Babysitting Feel Riskier These Days?

    05/05/2026 | 31 mins.
    In this episode we reflect on a recent Irish Independent article Hayley contributed to about babysitting. We chat about our own experiences with baby sitting as teens, how it feels as parents now and what has changed. We also explore today's teens and what stepping into that role today might look and feel like for them. We hope this gives you some helpful insights into this topic!

    Send your thoughts and comments to us at [email protected]

    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. 51 Is It Just Us Or... Do We Need To Talk About PMDD and Peri Meno With Guest Caitlin Kirrane

    28/04/2026 | 40 mins.
    This week's episode is such a treat! We had an amazing conversation with mum of 4, Caitlin Kirrane https://www.instagram.com/mrscaitlinkirrane/. Caitlin shares her life living in a mobile home with 4 children whilst building their dream home. She is open and honest about her pregnancies, living in the mobile, her PMDD and more recently, her quest to help herself through peri menopause. This conversation is an absolute must listen! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

    Send your thoughts and comments to us at [email protected]

    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. 50 Is It Just Us Or... Did Our Teenage Jobs Teach Us More Than School Ever Did?

    21/04/2026 | 30 mins.
    This is a really nostalgic and fun chat about our own teenage jobs, earning money as a teen, and the lessons that came with it. We also reflect on how different things feel for teens growing up today and what that might mean for their independence, confidence and relationship with money. We hope this gives you a laugh and some helpful insights too.

    Send your thoughts and comments to us at [email protected]

    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. 49 Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Hear From The Teens With Guest Shonagh O' Sullivan

    14/04/2026 | 53 mins.
    Parents, get ready for an episode that is going to blow you away, open your eyes wide to the world of teenagers and also give you a sense of hope for the future too. We are absolutely delighted to be joined by 17 year old Shonagh O' Sullivan from Tralee this week. Shonagh did a TED Talk entitled "Behind The Selfie" which was inspired by her experience of Snapchat and Coco's Law. In this conversation Shonagh gives us a glimpse into the world of a teenager. We discuss parenting, social media, friendships, pressures, her leaving school early and so much more. We hope you love it as much as we did!

    Send your thoughts and comments to us at [email protected]

    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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