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The Confession Box

The Confession Box

Julie Haynes 85 episodes Latest Jun 3, 2026

The Confession Box is a weekly podcast hosted by Julie Haynes, offering a candid and unfiltered catch-up with listeners. Each episode covers a wide range of topics including relationship dramas, listener dilemmas, TV and film recommendations, and personal stories. The show features interviews and a segment called 'Julie's little sinners corner.' New episodes are released every week, and listeners are encouraged to get in touch via email.

Episodes

Acts of Kindness & Eye-Watering Ticket Prices 😂 Jun 11, 2026 37:59 This week on The Confession Box, Nana P shares a story about an unexpected act of kindness that gets them talking about the good people you meet when you least expect it.From Nana P's story involving a traffic warden to Julie sharing a touching experience involving a broken-down car and an email she received, the gang reflect on the small moments that can make a big difference in someone's day.The
The Word That Stopped Us in Our Tracks Jun 3, 2026 39:24 This week on The Confession Box, Julie talks about finally feeling like herself again, the gang take a trip down memory lane with childhood TV favourites, and Sean opens up about an uncomfortable experience that sparked a bigger conversation about attitudes, acceptance and how much Ireland has changed over the years.There's also a debate about whether family members should have spare keys to each
The Communion Money Investigation May 28, 2026 40:44 This week starts with one conversation and somehow ends with Cleopatra, communion money, conspiracy theories, mortgage advice and Irish traditions.The gang chat about ADHD medication costs, overpaying mortgages, family finances, old-school traditions from West Cork and whether parents actually “borrowed” communion money growing up 😂There’s also a completely chaotic debate about pyramids, ancient E
Left Sitting on the Bench 😂 May 20, 2026 33:13 Julie thought communion day was going to be emotional and full of big moments… until she found herself literally sitting on the bench while everything unfolded around her 😂In this episode, Julie chats about Fionn & Aaron Rose’s communion day and the mix of expectations vs reality, including all the funny, chaotic, and very real family moments that came with it. Julie also opens up about pregna
He Bought Me WHAT After Giving Birth?! 😂 May 14, 2026 42:38 This week, the gang are back and there’s finally a new addition to the family - baby Mikey Óg. Julie opens up about the reality of giving birth, the panic during her C-section, the emotional hormone crash afterwards, and the completely random things that had her crying all week.From “don’t be nice to me” meltdowns to getting nose strips as a push present, this episode swings between emotional and
“What If Everything Changes?” Final Weeks Before Baby Apr 28, 2026 37:09 This week is all about the final stretch.Julie talks through how things are actually feeling right now, hospital visits, low energy, and everything starting to feel very real. There’s still plenty of laughs along the way, but it’s a proper insight into where things are at heading into the final weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Speed Van Came Out of Nowhere 😂 Apr 22, 2026 37:56 It’s all going fine… until the speed van shows up.What starts off as a normal story quickly takes a turn, leading into a mix of reactions, laughs, and moments that don’t go quite as planned. There’s a bit of everything in this one, the kind of stories you don’t expect to go anywhere, but somehow end up being the highlight.Sit back and enjoy this week’s episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac
This One Nearly Didn’t Make It Out… Apr 13, 2026 35:34 After a couple of weeks without a release, this episode feels like everything hits at once.The conversation moves fast, jumping between stories, side tangents, and a few moments where things almost go a bit too far. There are points where everyone’s talking over each other, bits that probably should’ve been cut, and a few lines that might need a second listen before staying in.It’s one of those ep
We Left Him Alone for 3 Weeks… Mar 23, 2026 44:05 Welcome back to The Confession Box and this week, Sean is finally back after disappearing for three episodes… and of course, he has absolutely nothing useful to report.What starts as a simple catch-up quickly turns into the usual chaos, from nights out and running into old friends to stories that could’ve gone very differently if things escalated. There’s a bit of everything: awkward encounters, q
She Said WHAT to the Landlord?! Mar 20, 2026 41:33 Welcome back to The Confession Box Just Julie and Nana P this week, and it doesn’t take long before things go completely off the rails.What starts as a simple catch-up around Mother’s Day, gifts, and day-to-day life quickly turns into one of Julie’s most mortifying moments yet… when her landlord and a painter arrive at the house and the kids decide it’s the perfect time to start saying everything
Three Tragedies, One Family: Yvonne’s Story of Loss, Strength & Survival Mar 9, 2026 1:24:47 This week on The Confession Box, we sit down with our first guest, Yvonne, who shares the heartbreaking story of growing up in a family that has faced unimaginable loss.This episode contains discussion of suicide, death, drug use, and grief involving young people. Some listeners may find parts of this conversation distressing. Listener discretion is advised.Yvonne opens up about the first tragedy
Finally She Got the Keys Mar 2, 2026 32:50 Julie finally got the keys.After five years of being told no, single mum, self-employed, rejection after rejection, she walks into her own house for the first time… and immediately realises she owns absolutely nothing to put in it.The excitement quickly turns into “where do I even start?” as the reality of an empty shell hits. No furniture. No sofa. Just a kettle, a toaster, and an air fryer on th

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