Is It Just Us?

Hayley Rice and Debbie Cullinane
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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.

  1. Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need A Christmas Deload?

    HACE 4 D

    Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need A Christmas Deload?

    Is it just us or does Christmas now require a recovery period?! This week, we’re debriefing the festive season in real time..from the chaos and sickness to feelings of grief and thoughts on the new year, we’re chatting about how Christmas actually felt this year, what surprised us, what drained us and why even the good stuff can be… a lot! No festive perfection, no toxic positivity... just a very honest post-Christmas chat and a gentle nod to the idea that maybe Christmas needs a deload week. Or three!! Send your feedback and pod suggestions to us isitjustuspod@gmail.com We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - 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. **AND join us for our brand new 5 Day Behaviour Reset Challenge kicking off with 10 min podcasts each day from Jan 5th! At just €10 you'd be mad not too! https://www.firmparenting.com/checkout/5-day-behaviour-reset-challenge 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.

    34 min
  2. Is It Just Us Or...Is F.I.R.M. Parenting The Way Forward?

    24/12/2025

    Is It Just Us Or...Is F.I.R.M. Parenting The Way Forward?

    It's Christmas Eve! In this episode we are chatting all about our F.I.R.M. Parenting approach, what it actually stands for and how it came to be! We share behind the scenes insights into how we work and what is to come too! As a special Christmas gift to you here is a link to our 7 day FREE trial so you can check out our hub yourself! We hope you enjoy! We would like to wish all of our listeners a very happy Christmas! Thank you so much for listening, we really appreciate you all. Send your feedback and pod suggestions to us isitjustuspod@gmail.com We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - 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.

    38 min
  3. Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk About ADHD?

    17/12/2025

    Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk About ADHD?

    After the incredible response to last week's podcast with Jack O' Dea on ADHD, we wanted to unpack this topic a little more. In this episode, we open up an honest, judgment-free conversation about ADHD, questions parents are asking, the worries they’re holding, and the confusion that can come with trying to make sense of it all. We hope you enjoy! Send your feedback and future topic ideas to isitjustuspod@gmail.com We are delighted and excited to welcome our new podcast sponsor - Breaffy House Resort. This is a beautiful 4-star, family-friendly resortl 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. See for yourself here https://www.breaffyhouseresort.com/ If you’re planning a stay, use the code JUSTUS for money off your room reservation! Thank you Breaffy House Resort for sponsoring this podcast. This time of year can be a lot! Watch our FREE Christmas Without The Chaos masterclass here and get the strategies and practical tools that will help you to hold boundaries and avoid burnout this Christmas. Thank you for listening! 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.

    31 min
  4. Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk To Jack O' Dea?

    10/12/2025

    Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk To Jack O' Dea?

    This week's podcast truly is a very special one. We had the privilege of speaking with Jack O' Dea, our first ever guest! Jack is a 22 year old Masters student from Galway who was diagnosed with ADHD at 5 years old. He talks us through what life was like growing up, how he navigated school, friendships and the sometimes negative feedback he faced. We talk about advocacy, parenting, giving children the right information and the huge strengths that ADHD can bring. Thank you so much to Jack for joining us. We really hope that this session helps you parents and teachers out there! You can follow Jack on Instagram here Send your feedback and questions to isitjustuspod@gmail.com, we would love to hear from you. Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year. And thank you to Mimi for our exclusive discount code JUSTUS10- this will give you 10% off your order at checkout! Unreal! Join us in the F.I.R.M. Parent Hub 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.

    38 min
  5. Is It Just Us Or...Are Phones Stealing Childhood?

    03/12/2025

    Is It Just Us Or...Are Phones Stealing Childhood?

    In this week’s episode of Is It Just Us?, we dive into one of the most loaded parenting topics right now… smartphones for children and teens. With Christmas just around the corner, you may be feeling the pressure! We talk honestly about the pros and cons of smartphones, the emotional, social, and behavioural impacts we’re seeing and how to make choices that are aligned with your values! We hope you enjoy! Send us your emails at isitjustuspod@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts and what you would like to hear from us! Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year. And thank you to Mimi for our exclusive discount code JUSTUS10- this will give you 10% off your order at checkout! Unreal! Check out https://smartphonefree.ie/ and their instagram https://www.instagram.com/smartphonefreechildhoodireland/ For information on this topic https://www.cybersafekids.ie/ Listen to Shonagh Sullivan's Ted Talk here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqHi6U6z_rc Come to our FREE Christmas Without The Chaos Masterclass https://www.firmparenting.co/cwc-masterclass/ It's a great time to join the F.I.R.M. Parent Hub and avail of our FREE trial before it's gone! https://www.firmparenting.com/hub-offer 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.

    32 min
  6. Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need A Life Update!

    26/11/2025

    Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need A Life Update!

    Ok, so much has been going on, it is high time we filled you guys in! From home new to work news, we hope you enjoy this chatty life update episode! Send us your emails at isitjustuspod@gmail.com and tell us your thoughts and what you would like to hear from us! Thank you to our incredible podcast sponsor https://mimitoys.ie/ for sponsoring this podcast. We adore Mimi's developmental and super unique toys range! Check them out for all your Christmas gift and stocking fillers this year. And thank you to Mimi for our exclusive discount code JUSTUS10- this will give you 10% off your order at checkout! Unreal! And do check out https://www.breaffyhouseresort.com/ for a look! P.S. We never, ever do discounts in our F.I.R.M. Parent Hub- so run to our website and check out our limited Black Friday opportunity and safe yourself €100 while you are at it! https://www.firmparenting.com/hub 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.

    32 min
  7. Is It Just Us Or.. Is Skin Care For Toddlers A Step Too Far?

    19/11/2025

    Is It Just Us Or.. Is Skin Care For Toddlers A Step Too Far?

    In this episode we talk about the recently launched TODDLER skin care range! We chat through the message it sends to our young children but also how playing with the theme of "home spa" can be great! We touch on the skincare trend for tweens too and have loads to say about this topic both as parents and professionals! Also, can you guess the old staple that Hayley is now using on her face at night? 🤣 Thank you so much to www.mimitoys.ie for being our pod sponsor. Mimi toys are a family run business, curating a developmental toy and puppet range for over 20 years. Use the code JUSTUS10 for 10% off your order. Mimi toys have a fabulous range that are perfect to shop for those stocking fillers and Christmas presents. Don't forget to sign up to Mimi Toys news letter and get some bonus gifts and offers too And join us and 100s of parents like yourself in our F.I.R.M. Parent Hub where you can get our support and find your firm. https://www.firmparenting.com/hub AND tickets for our NEW F.I.R.M. Parenting Approach power hour workshop is now available https://buytickets.at/hayleyriceplaytherapy/1952772 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.

    31 min
  8. Is It Just US Or...Do We Need To Talk About Toy Guns?

    18/11/2025

    Is It Just US Or...Do We Need To Talk About Toy Guns?

    Toy guns! The topic that had brought much debate! In this week's episode we chat about Debbie's recent Ireland AM appearance and her chat on the topic of toy guns and aggression toys in the studio. We shed light on the subject as therapists and mothers and Debbie shares some key insights she didn't have time to mention on live TV! We would love to know your personal thoughts on this at isitjustuspod@gmail.com Thank you so much to www.mimitoys.ie for being our pod sponsor. Mimi toys are a family run business, curating a developmental toy and puppet range for over 20 years. Use the code JUSTUS10 for 10% off your order. Mimi toys have a fabulous range that are perfect to shop for those stocking fillers and Christmas presents. https://mimitoys.ie/ Don't forget to sign up to Mimi Toys news letter and get some bonus gifts and offers too! And join us and 100s of parents like yourself in our F.I.R.M. Parent Hub where you can get our support and find your firm. https://www.firmparenting.com/hub AND tickets for our NEW F.I.R.M. Parenting Approach power hour workshop is now available https://buytickets.at/hayleyriceplaytherapy/1952772 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.

    32 min
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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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  • Creado por
    Hayley Rice and Debbie Cullinane
  • Años en activo
    2 mil
  • Episodios
    35
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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    © Hayley Rice and Debbie Cullinane
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    Is It Just Us?

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