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
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Ep. 75 Is It Just Us Or...Is Lying Normal? What Every Parent Needs To Know!
This week we are talking all about lying! From primary lies, secondary lies and tertiary lies to pro-social lies and white lies- there is so much to discuss! And we will help you to see why your child lying is a good thing!! How to respond to ensure you are supporting development and open communication and we have lots of laughs remembering the lies we told back in the day too!
We hope you enjoy!
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This episode is proudly sponsored by MindPath (https://mindpath.ie/)
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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 (https://www.instagram.com/debbiecullinane_/) and Hayley here (https://www.instagram.com/hayley_rice__/)
Hayley and Debbie offer therapy, parent support, courses and webinars and school support. Contact them on their websites below.
https://debbiecullinane.ie/ (https://debbiecullinane.ie/)
https://www.hayley-rice.com/ (https://www.hayley-rice.com/)
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6 Oct 2026
Ep. 74 Is It Just Us Or...Can Children and Teens Be Assessed For ADHD Safely Online? With Guest Jordan Casey CEO MindPath
Host Hayley and Guest Jordan Casey, CEO of MindPath, explore the safety and process of online ADHD assessments for children and teens.
29 Sept 2026
Ep. 73 Is It Just Us Or...Do We Need To Talk About Birth Trauma?
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists Hayley and Debbie discuss personal experiences with birth trauma, offering insights for listeners navigating similar challenges.
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