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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 bedtime

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