Up Past Bedtime

• S3 Ep6: So... I have a boyfriend?! Everything about my Single Mum soft launch I don't think you saw coming

  In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I guess you could say… I’m in my post divorce, soft launch era. Surprise - I have a boyfriend!?!?! Let's introduce you to 'Gentle Boy'. For the first time, I’m opening up about being in a new relationship; which is something I wasn’t sure I’d experience again after my marriage ended. I talk about how we met (yep, dating apps), what made this connection feel different, and why I’ve kept things private until now.I share what it’s been like navigating a new relationship as a single mum, how I introduced him to my girls, and the very real ways my past trauma still shows up. But more than anything, this episode is about the joy of rediscovery... learning how to be loved gently, how to trust again, and how to hold space for both healing and happiness at the same time.This one’s personal… but it also feels really special. Let’s stay up late and chat about it.Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-night, unfiltered chats—the kind of conversations you’d have with your closest girlfriends. From relationships to motherhood, no topic is off-limits as Bella, a 20-something mum of two, invites you into candid conversations with inspiring women and shares her own raw stories. This podcast is where you’ll feel seen, heard, and completely understood. So get comfortable, because the best conversations happen when you’re up past bedtimeUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: [email protected]’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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• After Dark S3: You're Too Scared To Talk About This... But I'm Not!

  This episode is sponsored by @mylbdo. Use the code 'UPB20' at www.lbdo.com to save 20% off full priced items, site wide. This code is not valid with other offers.In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m diving into a whole bunch of things we, as women, often think about but rarely feel comfortable saying out loud. From those awkward convos in relationships to the raw realities of motherhood and how our bodies change after babies… nothing’s off the table.I open up about intimacy from a female perspective (not just the physical side of things, but the emotional too). We talk about navigating mismatched libidos, rediscovering desire, and feeling confident in our bodies again, even when they feel unfamiliar. I also touch on the mental load of motherhood, the realness of postnatal depression, and why communication in relationships and friendships is everything.This episode is for anyone who's ever felt alone in the chaos of raising little ones, who’s compared themselves to the "perfect" mum on Instagram, or who’s been scared to admit they’re overwhelmed. I talk about my experience with having two under two, the shifts in friendship after becoming a mum, and even how hard it can be when you and your partner don’t parent the same way.Ultimately, it’s a big warm permission slip to be vulnerable, to speak up, and to give yourself grace. Womanhood is messy, layered, and beautiful... and I hope this chat helps you feel a little more seen in it all.Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-night, unfiltered chats—the kind of conversations you’d have with your closest girlfriends. From relationships to motherhood, no topic is off-limits as Bella, a 20-something mum of two, invites you into candid conversations with inspiring women and shares her own raw stories. This podcast is where you’ll feel seen, heard, and completely understood. So get comfortable, because the best conversations happen when you’re up past bedtimeUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: [email protected]’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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• S3: Can We Just Chat? - Co-parenting, Divorce and Health Update

  In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m giving you a bit of a life update because honestly, a lot has been going on behind the scenes.I open up about how co-parenting is going, including how we recently navigated Bennie’s birthday with a shared celebration and a joint party. It’s not always easy, but I’m really proud of the respectful relationship we’ve managed to build because at the end of the day, our girls come first.I also touch on the divorce process. While I can’t legally share much of the detail (which is frustrating), I do talk about how emotionally exhausting it’s been and how much empathy I have for anyone else walking this path.From there, I dive into something that’s been coming up more recently: the process of being diagnosed with PMDD. It’s been a lot to take in, especially while already navigating my ADHD and autism diagnoses. I talk about what PMDD looks like for me, how it overlaps with neurodivergence, and the mental load of feeling like there’s always something new to figure out about myself.This is definitely one of those chats where I’m still in the thick of it, but I’m trying to be honest about how I’m showing up, protecting my peace, and leaning into self-care where I can. If you’re going through your own hard season, I hope this episode makes you feel a little less alone.Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-night, unfiltered chats—the kind of conversations you’d have with your closest girlfriends. From relationships to motherhood, no topic is off-limits as Bella, a 20-something mum of two, invites you into candid conversations with inspiring women and shares her own raw stories. This podcast is where you’ll feel seen, heard, and completely understood. So get comfortable, because the best conversations happen when you’re up past bedtimeUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: [email protected]’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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• S3 Ep5: Friendship Fallouts - The Importance of Protecting Your Peace

  In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m opening up about something that’s been on my heart lately — friendship changes. Whether it’s motherhood, separation, or just growing into a new version of yourself, life transitions can really shift your circle. I share my own experiences with friendship breakups, how painful they can be, and the emotional weight that comes with letting go.I talk about what it means to protect your peace, the power of being truly authentic in your relationships, and why having a few real, meaningful connections matters more than having a huge group of friends.If you’ve ever felt the sting of a friendship drifting or ending, this one’s for you. I hope it helps you reflect on the people around you, recognise when a chapter has closed, and feel okay with choosing growth, even when it comes with a bit of grief.Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-night, unfiltered chats—the kind of conversations you’d have with your closest girlfriends. From relationships to motherhood, no topic is off-limits as Bella, a 20-something mum of two, invites you into candid conversations with inspiring women and shares her own raw stories. This podcast is where you’ll feel seen, heard, and completely understood. So get comfortable, because the best conversations happen when you’re up past bedtimeUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: [email protected]’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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• S3 Ep4: 29 Lessons From The Almost 30 Club - My 29th Birthday & Sunsetting my 20s

  In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m reflecting on everything my twenties have taught me as I get ready to turn 29 on June 2nd. It feels like the sun is starting to set on this chapter of my life, and I wanted to sit down and share 29 lessons from the past decade - the ones that broke me, the ones that helped me grow, and the ones I’ll carry with me into the next decade. I open up about personal growth, self-discovery, motherhood, and the power of setting boundaries. Most of all, I talk about learning to live in the moment, love myself fully, and show up as the most honest version of me.Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-night, unfiltered chats—the kind of conversations you’d have with your closest girlfriends. From relationships to motherhood, no topic is off-limits as Bella, a 20-something mum of two, invites you into candid conversations with inspiring women and shares her own raw stories. This podcast is where you’ll feel seen, heard, and completely understood. So get comfortable, because the best conversations happen when you’re up past bedtimeUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: [email protected]’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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