Is It Just Us?

This week, we’re diving into the shifts that happen in relationships after children arrive, the good, the hard, and everything in between. From feeling like teammates one minute to total strangers the next, we talk about the ways parenthood tests connection and how it can deepen it too. If you’ve ever felt the stretch but still believe in finding your way back to each other, this one’s for you.

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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/

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In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the hardest, most unspoken parts of parenting—sleep deprivation. From brain fog to burnout, we chat about how lack of sleep impacts everything: your mood, your relationships, your patience, and even your sense of self. If you're running on empty and wondering if it’s just you… it’s not. You are not alone, and you’re not imagining how hard this is.

Let’s talk about it—and remind each other that you’re doing an incredible job, even when you're utterly exhausted.

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.

Welcome to another episode of Is It Just Us...? In today’s episode, we’re reflecting on how growing up in the 90s – surrounded by diet culture, unrealistic beauty standards, and food guilt – has shaped our relationship with our bodies and food. Did it leave a lasting impact? We dig deep into our own experiences and explore how we can break free from these old patterns.

Thanks for joining us on this journey! If this episode hits home, share it with a friend, and don’t forget to subscribe for more honest conversations.

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.

Welcome to episode two of Is It Just Us...? – where we dig into the tough realities of parenting. Today, we’re tackling a big one: Is it just us, or are phones stealing SO much from us as parents? We explore how our devices have become distractions, taking away from our time, attention, and connection with our kids.

Thanks for tuning in! If this episode resonates with you, make sure to subscribe and share it with another parent who might be feeling the same.

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/

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Welcome to the very first episode of Is It Just Us...? – the podcast where we dive into the real, raw moments of motherhood. In today’s episode, we’re asking the big question: Is motherhood harder than we expected? Spoiler alert: you’re not alone if it is. We’ll share our thoughts, open up about the challenges, and explore the parts of parenting that often get overlooked.

Thanks so much for listening! If you feel seen or know a fellow mom who needs to hear this, don’t forget to share this episode. And of course, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an honest conversation.

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.

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

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.