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. Ep. 59 Is Is Just Us Or... Is Parenting Big Emotions Exhausting?

    3d ago

    Ep. 59 Is Is Just Us Or... Is Parenting Big Emotions Exhausting?

    From meltdowns and tantrums to tears, worries and anger, big emotions can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to respond. In this episode, we explore what's really going on beneath those emotional moments and share practical ways to support children while staying steady yourself. We share our own stories and funny parenting moments that have had us in our big feelings too! Hayley mentioned Erica from Babogue really helped her with sleep- you can find Erica's information and services at this link https://www.babogue.com/ You can contact us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com with any comments, questions or tell us why you would like to be out next guest! Don't forget to subscribe and rate this pod! It really helps us! Thanks for listening x 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.

    33 min
  2. Ep. 58 Is It Just Us Or...Does Nobody Prepare Parents For Periods Either?

    Jun 16

    Ep. 58 Is It Just Us Or...Does Nobody Prepare Parents For Periods Either?

    Periods can bring questions, worries, big feelings and major changes, yet so many parents feel unsure about how best to support their child through it all. In this episode, we chat about the information children really need, how to approach period conversations with confidence, and simple ways to help your child feel informed, supported and comfortable as they navigate this important stage of growing up. We are also very giddy and have lots of laughs! You can contact us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com with any comments, questions or tell us why you would like to be out next guest! Don't forget to subscribe and rate this pod! It really helps us! Thanks for listening x 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.

    30 min
  3. Ep. 57 Is It Just Us Or...Is Parenting Different When Your Partner Has ADHD?

    Jun 9

    Ep. 57 Is It Just Us Or...Is Parenting Different When Your Partner Has ADHD?

    This week, we're joined by a really special guest, Aedin Shannon, a childhood friend of Hayley's who is now living in Perth, Australia. Aedin shares her experience of parenting along side her partner, Kenny who has ADHD. We talk about navigating family life with their two boys, carrying a greater share of the mental load, and parenting their son following his ADHD diagnosis too. We chat about the realities of neurodiversity in family life, what has helped them along the way, and the important conversation of how and when to talk to a child about their diagnosis. It's a super insightful and honest discussion that sheds light on the challenges, strengths, and unique dynamics of parenting in a neurodivergent family. Whether you're living this experience yourself or want to better understand it, this episode offers compassion, perspective, and plenty of reassurance. We are so grateful to Aedin for coming on and sharing her story with us! We learned so much. Here is the Trevor Noah episode we referenced https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ID2j0HYo4H9S3V2ScxPyx?si=0fb9b1e97ce547e5 You can contact us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com with any comments, questions or tell us why you would like to be out next guest! 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.

    38 min
  4. Ep. 56 Is It Just Us Or...Is Parenting Girls More Complicated Than Ever?

    Jun 2

    Ep. 56 Is It Just Us Or...Is Parenting Girls More Complicated Than Ever?

    From confidence and friendships to social media, self-image, and finding their voice, raising girls today can feel like navigating a world so different to the ones we grew up in ourselves. In this episode, we're chatting about some of the unique pressures girls face and how we can support them to grow into confident, resilient young women! We hope you enjoy and get lots from this conversation. Send your email ideas and thoughts to isitjustuspod@gmail.com AND join us for our Raising Girls Who Thrive webinar for a deeper dive into this topic. It is designed to help you better understand the unique girl brain, support confidence and self-esteem, navigate friendships and social pressures (one and off line),support you with things like sexual development, so your daughter can develop a strong sense of self in today's world. 📅 9th June at 7pm (you don't have to attend live) 🎥 Replay available to all who register ⭐ Free for All Access Hub members Join us and leave feeling clear, confident, and much better equipped to support the girl in your life to thrive TICKETS HERE 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.

    28 min
  5. Ep.55 Is It Just Us Or...Did We Blink and A Whole Year Passed?!

    May 26

    Ep.55 Is It Just Us Or...Did We Blink and A Whole Year Passed?!

    One year later… eventually 😅 In this episode of Is It Just Us...?, we’re looking back on the past year of podcasting, parenting, work, life, chaos, and all the moments in between following our recent podcast first birthday! From the episodes that hit home most, to the things that surprised us, challenged us, made us laugh, this is a real, unfiltered catch-up between us! We chat about what we’ve learned, how life has changed, the behind-the-scenes reality of running the podcast alongside motherhood and work, and some of the funniest and most ridiculous moments along the way. Basically… a slightly late anniversary episode, but very on brand for us! Send your emails at isitjustuspod@gmail.com 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.

    28 min
  6. Ep. 54 Is It Just Us Or...Is Online Safety The Parenting Issue of This Generation? With Guest Mick Moran

    May 19

    Ep. 54 Is It Just Us Or...Is Online Safety The Parenting Issue of This Generation? With Guest Mick Moran

    This week we are joined by Mick Moran, CEO of the Irish Internet Hotline, for one of the most important conversations we’ve had on the podcast so far. We talk honestly about what children and teenagers are really being exposed to online right now, from pornography and violent content to online grooming, manipulation, sextortion, AI generated imagery, misogynistic content and the growing influence of harmful online spaces. We hope this informtion empowers you and helps you to feel less alone in navigating a digital world that has changed faster than any of us could have imagined. We also discuss: • Why many children are encountering explicit content far younger than parents realise • The pressure children face online socially and emotionally • How algorithms can quickly pull young people toward harmful content • The importance of open communication over shame and punishment • Practical ways parents can begin protecting and supporting children online ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of explicit online content, pornography, online exploitation and other sensitive topics. Please do not listen with children present. Helpful resources mentioned: • CyberSafeKids • Hotline.ie (Irish Internet Hotline) • Webwise Ireland • Smartphone Free Childhood 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.

    1h 5m
  7. Ep. 53 Is It Just Us Or...Quick Fire Parenting Round!

    May 12

    Ep. 53 Is It Just Us Or...Quick Fire Parenting Round!

    Welcome back! In this episode we are answering quick fire questions straight from Instagram. We have a laugh and a chat about some everyday parenting challenges and thoughts. We hope you enjoy and thank you all sooo much for listening! Send your thoughts and comments to us at isitjustuspod@gmail.com There is still time to join us for our super popular Raising Boys Who Thrive webinar happening tonight May 13th! Get your ticket (which includes the unlimited replay) HERE 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.

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

    May 8

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

    🎉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.

    20 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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  • Creator
    Hayley Rice and Debbie Cullinane
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hayley Rice and Debbie Cullinane
  • Show Website
    Is It Just Us?

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