Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli

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Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli episodes:

April 09, 2026 5 signs you are in a healthy relationship
For this episode of Just Between Us, Jennifer sits down with psychotherapist Stephanie Regan to unpack what makes a relationship last.

Because love, chemistry and butterflies are all well and good but they won’t carry you through the everyday reality of life, when you’re busy, distracted, and trying to stay connected in the middle of it all. From communication and self-awareness to fun, respect and learning how to argue without tearing strips off each other, this is a warm, honest and insightful conversation about the habits that keep relationships strong long after the honeymoon phase fades.
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38min
April 02, 2026 Would you let your partner sleep with someone else? Polyamory explained with Leanne Yau
For this episode of Just Between Us, Jennifer gets stuck into a relationship style that sparks a lot of curiosity… and let’s be honest, a fair bit of confusion too: polyamory. She’s joined by polyamory educator Leanne Yau, who breaks down what it is, how it works in real life, and why more people are starting to question the whole “one person forever” model. From myths and misconceptions to jealousy, boundaries and brutal honesty, this is a no-BS look at a way of loving that might just challenge everything you thought you knew about relationships.
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23min
March 26, 2026 'Am I the red flag?’ - Listeners sex and dating dilemmas exposed
For this episode of Just Between Us, Jennifer opened the DMs and asked listeners to send in the relationship dilemmas keeping them up at night and wow, you absolutely did not hold back.

Joining her to sort through the chaos are comedian Enya Martin, writer and broadcaster Barbara Scully, and Laughter Lounge MC Brian Gallagher. From ghosting and dating apps to sex chats, gym hints, and mothers barging into bedrooms at the worst possible moment, this is a funny, honest and gloriously unfiltered deep dive into modern love.
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41min
March 19, 2026 Am I dating a narcissist? Richard Hogan on the signs you shouldn’t ignore
Today’s episode takes on one of the biggest relationship buzzwords out there: narcissism. We’ve all heard it, ‘My ex was such a narcissist’, but how much of that is internet language, and how much of it points to something far more serious? This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer is joined by family psychotherapist Richard Hogan to unpack the difference between someone being selfish and someone being truly narcissistic. From love bombing and manipulation to family estrangement and the struggle to leave, it’s a clear, sobering conversation about the patterns that can quietly pull people under.
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36min
March 12, 2026 The quiet reason couples stop having sex and how to fix it with psychosexual therapist Aoife Drury
If you’re in a long-term relationship, you might know that feeling of starting to feel more like housemates than lovers. This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer is joined by psychosexual and relationship therapist Aoife Drury to talk about what happens when the spark fades - not the love, not the commitment, just the desire. From stress and exhaustion to communication and scheduling sex, this is a warm, practical conversation about how couples can find their way back to each other.
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34min
March 05, 2026 The secret to better sex in your 40's with clinical sexologist Emily Power Smith
Desire doesn’t have to have an expiry date. This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer sits down with clinical sexologist Emily Power Smith to talk about sex and ageing, from libido shifts and menopause to illness, disability and changing bodies. It’s a reassuring conversation about letting go of old expectations, learning what works now, remembering pleasure can evolve with you and sex can keep getting better.

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38min
February 26, 2026 ‘Love is love’ – Jennifer Rock and Jill Deering on coming out, co-parenting and building a modern family
Love doesn’t always arrive neatly or on schedule. This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer is joined by Jennifer Rock and Jill Deering to talk about building a family that doesn’t fit the traditional script. From parenting young and navigating small-town scrutiny, to coming out later in life and becoming a stepmother in your 30s, they share what it really takes to blend lives with care. They open up about co-parenting with ex-partners, putting kids first, and learning to do the work even when relationships change shape. It’s a warm, honest conversation about choosing kindness, earning trust slowly, and trusting that love can still be full and meaningful when it takes an unexpected path.
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33min
February 19, 2026 Why are so many of us still single? A matchmaker’s perspective with Feargal Harrington
Dating in Ireland can feel like a minefield. The apps are draining, ghosting is normalised, and everyone seems either too busy, too picky, or quietly panicking about timelines. Somewhere along the way, what should feel exciting has started to feel like hard work. This week, Jennifer is joined by professional matchmaker Feargal, who has spent over 15 years setting up real-life dates and watching what actually works and what really doesn’t. From app fatigue and sky-high expectations to the danger of sticking rigidly to a “type,” he shares the patterns he sees again and again. They talk about Irish pride and privacy, the reluctance to travel for someone who might be worth it, the pressure around age and fertility, and why “not settling” can sometimes become self-sabotage. It’s an honest conversation about effort, compromise and being realistic about what truly matters. Just Between Us is the Irish Independent’s sex and relationships podcast, hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli. New episodes every Thursday.
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26min
February 12, 2026 “Porn isn’t the problem” – What we get wrong about pleasure with Cindy Gallop
What if porn isn’t the villain we’ve been told it is and masturbation is actually one of the healthiest ways we learn about ourselves? In this episode of Just Between Us, Jennifer Zamparelli is joined by Cindy Gallop to talk about pleasure without shame, curiosity without guilt, and why understanding what turns us on can be deeply empowering.
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27min
February 05, 2026 'Sex toys 101: Finding what works for you with Shawna Scott of Sex Siopa'
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, you might be thinking about buying a sexy gift for someone you love, or for yourself, but not know where to start. This week on Just Between Us, Jennifer Zamparelli is joined by Shawna Scott of Sex Siopa to break it all down. From bullets to bondage, dildos to dilators, Shauna explains what’s out there, how it all works, and how to find what actually suits your body, your needs and your curiosity.
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34min

FAQs about Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli:

How many episodes does Just Between Us with Jennifer Zamparelli have?

The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.