Ryan Opens Up About a Big Personal Decision...

Louise has a foot fetish fan club?! Apparently so. It also reminded her of the time Lily Allen tweeted about her back when she was on Made in Chelsea… and let’s just say Louise was not pleased. Then we turn to Molly-Mae, reflecting on her announcement of her second baby. We share our thoughts on navigating pregnancy and public life, and the difference in how Ryan and Louise experience sharing personal news in the spotlight. Louise opens up about how emotionally challenging it was to come to terms with her changing body, shifting identity within the world of social media.  We also address the adoption comments we’ve received, explaining why it’s not the path we’ve chosen right now and why that feels right for us. And we end our conversation discussing declining birth rates and why blaming women…looking at you, Steven Bartlett…isn’t helping. Louise shares how her work is actively challenging outdated ideas, and Ryan reflects on why it’s so important for future generations. -- (00:00) Coming up on this episode… (00:30) Louise’s secret foot fan club exposed (02:45) Why did Lily Allen tweet about Louise?! (04:30) Why Louise is mortified by her dad (09:35) The fear of becoming embarrassing parents to Leo (10:40) What gives Louise the ick about Ryan… (16:30) Louise’s oral hygiene ick (18:22) Our honest thoughts on Molly-Mae’s pregnancy (26:30) Why Louise struggled with how she looked while pregnant (29:45) Navigating pregnancy in the spotlight (32:30) Why we’ve chosen not to adopt right now (36:59) Our reaction to Steven Bartlett’s birth rate conversation (43:46) Andrew Tate and the misogyny debate (45:30) Louise’s maternity commissioner petition (51:45) Why Ryan is so proud of the impact Louise is making (52:20) Final thoughts -- 🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email [email protected] or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere  Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise and Ryan are going on their first date. Well, not technically their first ever, but one ten years after their first. Dressed up and ready to impress, they’re pretending it’s day one all over again. Over starters, they rewind to their actual first impressions and that very unexpected first date. They talk about what they love most about each other, what men really look for in a woman, and whether they’d swipe right on each other if dating apps had been a thing back then. As the mains arrive, things get a little deeper. Valentine’s Day comes up, along with the pressure that can sit around it and how romance looks different when you’re parents. They talk honestly about making time for each other, whether that means scheduling it in or keeping things spontaneous, and how ten years later they’re still figuring out how to keep things exciting. By dessert, there are gifts, a little unexpected ex chat including a Made in Chelsea Valentine’s breakup reveal, and a very sweet surprise from Leo for Mummy that brings it all back to what really matters. -- (00:00) We’re Going on a First Date With Each Other!  (01:17) What we think of each other’s First Date Outfits (03:27) Our Brutally Honest First Impressions of each other  (05:06) What Men Really Look for in a Woman (14:06) We Create Hypothetical Dating Profiles (20:00) The Pressure and Expectations Around Valentine’s Day (21:12) The Origin Story of Valentine’s Day (24:30) Louise’s Dream Valentine’s This Year (28:50) The Valentine’s Break Up from Made in Chelsea… (29:07) What No One Tells You About Life After Having Kids (43:32) The Wuthering Heights Drama between Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie  (46:34) Our Valentine’s Gift Exchange (52:42) Leo’s Valentine’s Surprise for Louise (54:50) The end of our date… 🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email [email protected] or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere  Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re back with He Said, She Said! After a little pause, Ryan and Louise are opening up for the first time publicly about their fertility journey and the path they’re about to take together through surrogacy. They share the why, the how, and what this next chapter really means for them. We also hear what it’s like now that Louise’s younger brother Sam is her boss, the unlikely (and hilarious) bond between Leo and Pete, and Ryan even shares his theory that Louise might secretly fancy Pete... Plus, we get a revealing glimpse of what Louise’s dad is actually like and uncover a shocking phrase Ryan and Louise are hoping Leo doesn’t start repeating at nursery! This is a vulnerable, funny, and unfiltered conversation, full of laughter and moments that truly reflect what real life is like as parents, as a couple, and as individuals figuring it out together. 🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email [email protected] or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere  Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. -- (00:00) Introduction and new studio (01:17) Our thoughts on Sam and Pete as our neighbours (06:24) Does Louise fancy Pete?! (10:15) Leo and Pete are now best friends (15:10) Will Pete become Leo's godfather? (19:00) Why we took a break from the podcast? (22:13) The importance of communication in relationships  (25:38) Our fertility journey and surrogacy decision… (34:57) Leo’s hospital emergency  (44:16) Human connection vs AI technology  (53:00) The power of physical writing  (59:15) Our time capsule letters to each other… (01:01:35) Our goal as Parents to Leo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE’RE BACK! After a little pause, He Said, She Said is officially back. New home. New chapter. And we genuinely cannot wait to take you on this new journey we’re finally ready to share with the world. It’s the same podcast you love, as we talk through the highs and lows of parenting, our relationship, and life as individuals. But this time, there’s a brand new chapter unfolding and we’re bringing you along every step of the way…. Launching TOMORROW, Wednesday 28th January!  🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email [email protected] or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise and Ryan are back with a BIG announcement this week… In the final episode of He Said, She Said (for now!) Louise and Ryan discuss why they’ve decided to take a break, share their favourite conversations they’ve had on the podcast and reveal what’s next for them in their lives. Plus, the pair unpack what the podcast has taught them about themselves and each other, and unveil their plans for the next iteration of the podcast… Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey CREDITS: Artwork by @brittyflynn  Production by Astrid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.