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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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.

We all know play is important, but what if you don’t have the time… or simply don’t enjoy it? In this episode, we’re getting honest about the guilt that creeps in when play feels like a chore. We talk about why it’s so common to feel disconnected from play as a parent, what it means if you just don’t like it, and how to find playful connection in ways that actually work for you, too.
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.
Thanks to Smyths Toys for sponsoring this podcast. Shop the incredible range at Smyths here
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