This week on Up Past Bedtime, we are going full Bargain Baddie mode. I’m sharing some of the best money saving hacks, tricks and strategies that have come out of my Instagram subscriber group chat, where 250 women are swapping deals, tips and smarter ways to spend. We chat about using Up Bank to make budgeting actually work, how to make the most of frequent flyer points, getting strategic with ShopBack and Black Friday, and the everyday wins that come from things like Amazon and OnePass.

More than anything, this episode is about how powerful it is when women talk openly about money. Learning, sharing, unlearning and lifting each other up. The Bargain Baddies really said collaboration over competition.

If you love a deal, love a chat and love feeling like you’re actually getting your life together, this one is for you. 💸✨

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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This week I’m catching you up on what’s been going on behind the scenes. I open up about my PMDD diagnosis, how hard it can be to actually get help, and the stress of juggling it all as a single mum. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind trying to manage my mental health, money, and living situation all at once, but I wanted to share it honestly.

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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After Dark is finally back and I couldn’t be more excited. You guys loved it last season, so we’re bringing it back bigger, juicier, and even more unfiltered. In this season’s first After Dark episode, I’m introducing a brand new segment called Five Minute Fix, where I give my best advice on your dilemmas in five minutes or less. Then we dive straight into this week’s theme, Drunk Diaries. I’m sharing some of my own chaotic, hilarious drinking stories and reading out some of yours too. From wild nights to next-day regrets, it’s the perfect mix of relatable, embarrassing, and downright funny.

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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In this week’s episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m getting personal with a letter to my girls, with all the things I want them to know about life, love, and motherhood. I open up about what it’s been like to raise them while navigating separation, healing, and rediscovering who I am as a woman and a mum. From lessons in self-worth and communication to embracing imperfection and finding beauty in the chaos, this episode is a reflection on everything I’ve learned so far... and everything I hope they’ll carry with them as they grow.

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.

Book Mentioned (Motherhood Poetry):

Beautiful Chaos, Jessica Urlichs

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Let’s talk about the stuff no one really prepares you for… the fine print of adulthood.

In this episode, I dive into all the things we should’ve been taught growing up, from understanding finances, navigating emotional health, and looking after our bodies, to figuring out the messy realities of relationships, marriage, and everything in between.

I share some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned since becoming an adult (and especially since my marriage breakdown), and how I’ve had to completely re-learn what “having it together” actually means.

This chat is honest, a little chaotic, and very real. Because adulthood isn’t just bills and birthdays, it’s learning to read the fine print no one told us existed.

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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I’m back, and so is Up Past Bedtime! After a two-month break, I’m kicking off Season 4, which I’m calling 'The Season of More'. More honesty, more vulnerability, more laughter, and more connection.

In this episode, I catch you up on everything that’s been happening in my world, from navigating life as a single mum, to working through burnout, my ongoing divorce, and the emotional toll that comes with trying to do it all. It’s been a season of growth, reflection, and learning to slow down when life feels too heavy.

I also share what’s to come this season, including new segments, deeper conversations, more community involvement, and of course, our beloved After Dark bonus episodes (which are going to be even juicier than before).

This episode feels like a deep exhale after a big few months, real, raw, and straight from the heart. Welcome to The Season of More.

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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What to expect when UPB returns Oct 15th, 6am AEST

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In this episode of Up Past Bedtime: After Dark, I have no choice... I HAVE to answer the questions you've asked. After leaving a poll on the UPB IG and asking our audience to vote on their most burning, must know questions, I am here to deliver the answers.

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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