They also debrief the trip, from both Leo and Big Mike’s testing moments to Louise almost breaking her sobriety, there’s a lot to unpack. They talk about managing their IVF journey while away, and how it shifted their whole approach to the holiday. It also opens up a conversation about how holidays look different now they’re parents, which leads to an unexpected debate… should pubs be allowed to ban kids?

And with marriage back in the mix, they get into prenups. Practical or unromantic? And is it something they’d actually consider…they get into a little role play to figure out what they really think!

00:00 We finally found our engagement ring!

09:10 Looking back on our Antigua trip

13:05 How holidays change when you have a child

17:00 Top tips for travelling with a child

20:25 Should children be allowed in pubs?

24:15 The moment Louise nearly broke her sobriety

34:50 How IVF reshaped our holiday experience

38:55 Letting go of beauty standards on holiday

42:00 Would we ever get a prenup?

47:15 Hypothetical cheating role-play

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Of course, as it’s her birthday we had a few surprises planned… starting with Ryan transforming into Louise’s “ideal man.” Or at least, that was the plan. Let’s just say it didn’t exactly go the way we expected.

We also get into why Louise actually HATES her birthday, and the deeper reason behind it. That conversation takes an unexpected turn, leading to a very honest reveal about why Louise and Ryan still aren’t married… even after being engaged for eight years. This also opens up Ryan’s biggest regret from his proposal.

Things get even more emotional as he shares a series of surprise gifts that leave Louise laughing, and a little teary.

And just when she thinks it’s over, there’s one final surprise… a very special guest crashes the recording to wish Louise a happy birthday. You’ll have to listen to the end to find out who.

00:00 Ryan dresses up to surprise Louise! 

00:41 Why Louise hates her birthday 

06:03 Louise’s Childhood Birthday Experiences

10:05 The Root of Birthday Discomfort

12:18 Why we aren’t married yet?! 

15:57 Louise’s ideal Birthday

18:38 Ryan’s Shocking Engagement Revelation

22:41 Louise’s best birthday feeling 

25:03 Dream Birthday Scenario

29:06 Birthday Present Surprises

32:10 A Decade of Birthdays Journey Together 

41:28 Advice to Younger Selves

45:28 Mystery guest surprise revealed! 

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We chat honestly about how travelling as parents hits differently, the mental load of planning, and why even a dream getaway can come with nightmares (literally).

Louise opens up about adjusting to life with a stoma bag and how it’s impacted confidence around things like swimwear and holidays, while Ryan shares what it’s been like supporting from the sidelines. 

We also finally dive into love languages and how those differences can affect us. Add in our  Type A vs Type B approach and… yes, there are clashes. One thing we do agree on - the online storm surrounding the Bonnie Blue viral pregnancy story and what it says about the world our children are growing up. 

We also share where our heads are at when it comes to future family planning and the difficult decisions that come with it during uncertain times.

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We kick things off with a catch-up on our trip to Scotland and what travelling with a four-year-old is really like.

Then we dive into a surprisingly heated debate about sleep… which leads to talking about our own sleeping habits, snoring accusations, and whether couples should ever share a bed in the first place.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, we spend some time reflecting on mums - from embarrassing childhood moments and the things we definitely took for granted, to the moment you realise your mum is just… a person.

And finally… please welcome our youngest guest ever. Leo joins the pod to give his honest review of what mummy is really like at home and we put mum vs dad to the test in a game to see who actually knows Leo best.

Spoiler: the answers are not what we expected.

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From what Louise was really like growing up, to sibling rivalries with Sam, suspensions and a very disciplined upbringing, Mike gives us a glimpse into what life was like in the Thompson household. We also discuss why he carries quail’s eggs, how becoming a grandfather has softened him, and his advice for Louise and Ryan as they try for their second child.

But the moment everyone will be waiting for: Mike has never watched Made in Chelsea. So we show him the iconic bridge scene with Louise and Spencer Matthews. His reaction is not what we were expecting…

We also put him to the test with Love Island, Gen Z slang, BuzzBallz, and finally the ultimate question from listeners: who is his favourite child, Sam or Louise?

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(00:00) Big Mike Enters the Studio

(02:25) The Infamous Wallet and Quail’s Eggs

(05:01) Mike’s Old School Discipline

(10:20) Cleanliness Quirks and Daily Routines

(17:31) Why Did Louise Punch Her Dad Up the Eiffel Tower?!

(22:13) Mike Has Never Watched Made in Chelsea

(32:30) Mike’s Reaction to THAT Made in Chelsea Bridge Scene

(35:45) Is It OK for Men to Show Emotion?

(38:30) Mike’s Rant on Love Island

(39:06) Mike Tries to Decipher Gen Z Slang

(44:09) Mike Tries a Buzz Ball for the First Time

(47:26) Mike’s Best Life Advice

(49:10) Who Is the Favourite Child: Sam or Louise?

(50:00) Mike’s Advice for Louise and Ryan as They Grow Their Family

(54:05) Mike’s Final Words… “What’s He Said, She Said”

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We get into the unexpectedly sweet and slightly strange things we love about each other. Louise admits she likes Ryan’s BO, and Ryan shares a small habit of Louise’s she’d rather keep private. Then come the letters. A whole bag from Louise’s past. She reads from her diary at 18, written just before her first breakup, including “tips” she gave herself nearly twenty years ago. Do they still ring true?

We finish with Ryan. Why he’s taking on another Ironman, what’s behind it, and the reaction to Montana’s recent comments about parents going away, which opens up a bigger conversation about whether you’re allowed to choose yourself once you’re a parent.

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[00:00] Coming up on this episode

[00:30] Sam Thompson's surgery and recovery

[05:08] How Louise felt seeing Sam in hospital

[11:01] What is cuffing season?

[22:13] Should you talk about exes with your partner?

[27:30] Louise reads her old diary from eighteen

[34:04] How do girls process emotions compared to boys?

[38:15] Why Ryan is undertaking another Ironman?

[43:58] Our thoughts on Montana Brown critiquing absent celebrity dads

[46:08] Next week…Louise's dad joins the podcast!

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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.

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(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

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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.

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(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…

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Things then take a more personal turn as Ryan opens up, for the first time, about a journey he’s quietly been on over the last few months. He speaks honestly about his decision to have a hair transplant, how it’s made him feel, and why talking about it openly matters to him, especially if it helps open up more honest conversations around confidence and self-image for men.

We also share where we are on our surrogacy journey, opening up about what the process has really looked like behind the scenes. Louise speaks candidly about why she can’t carry her own baby, and we talk about our next steps in navigating this journey together. 

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(00:00) Intro to the episode

(00:56) Leo’s new favourite word of the week

(02:06) What does “crossing swords” mean?!

(05:33) Can Ryan explain the difference between tampon and a pad?!

(15:33) Ryan opens up about his hair transplant decision

(22:13) Breaking down the stigma around men’s cosmetic procedures

(33:24) Talking through our IVF process

(43:16) Understanding why Louise can't carry a baby

(50:25) Exploring our surrogacy options

(56:36) Ryan’s perspective on surrogacy

(58:56) The Japanese philosophy of Misogi

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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.

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(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

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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! 

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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…

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In this episode, Ryan’s gone viral! He’s been interacting with stars such as Khloé Kardashian and tells us all about how he’s found his recent fame. 

Plus, Louise shares what she learnt at her mole-mapping appointment, Ryan gives his thoughts on the recent killing of Charlie Kirk, and the pair discuss whether they would ever move abroad…

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This week, Louise and Ryan discuss their big dreams outside of parenthood and take a peek into the most savage DMs they’ve ever received…

Plus, Ryan shares what he’d love to discuss if he were to give a Ted Talk and the pair reveal the top questions they wish people would stop asking them.

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This week, Louise and Ryan talk about their experiences of boarding school, debate whether millennials work harder than Gen Z and Louise reveals how a viral TikTok of her dad has led to a private dinner with Rick Stein…

Plus, Ryan gives us an insight into his skincare routine and the pair discuss their extravagant plans for Leo’s fourth birthday.

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This week, Louise and Ryan dive into the essentials they’d take to a desert island and debunk some of the biggest assumptions people make about them…

Plus, Ryan tells us about his recent trip to McLaren HQ, Louise reveals the one album she could listen to for the rest of her life and together they chat about how they hope to be remembered 10 years from now.

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In this episode, Ryan’s off to the National Television Awards! He takes us behind the scenes of suit fittings and red carpet plans, and reveals why Louise isn’t joining him. 

Plus, Louise tells us all about her eventful smear test appointment, Ryan discusses his recent fertility tests and the pair answer a listener submission: She Said “I need help finding my Ryan!”.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan write their own Real Housewives taglines, discuss who would play them in a rom-com about their lives and reveal the wild irrational fears they had as children…

Plus, Ryan tells the story of a dramatic telling-off at school and Louise shares that she’s…joining a cult?

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It’s been an eventful week for Louise and Ryan!!

In this episode, Ryan reveals that Louise’s flat has been broken into by less-than-trustworthy Airbnb guests, Louise shares her thoughts on Bonnie Blue and the pair discuss what Notting Hill Carnival is actually like…

Plus, Ryan shares his thoughts on watching the news and Louise considers the long-term effect of weight-loss drugs on future generations.

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This week, Louise and Ryan share what they’d do if they could be totally anonymous for 24 hours, discuss what lessons they hope Leo learns from them and reveal whether they’ll ever let Leo watch Made in Chelsea…

Plus, Ryan shares what Disney villain he’d like to be and the pair give some advice to a parent who can’t quite immerse himself into imaginary play.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan discuss how they navigate family holidays as adults, Louise questions whether Ryan really thinks he’s handsome, and the couple unpack how an argument between Sam and Louise ended up costing Ryan £800…

Plus, Ryan debates where it’s too early to start thinking about Christmas and Louise answers a listener's submission: She Said “I’m scared of losing my identity in motherhood”.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan debate whether flirting counts as cheating, if it’s actually a red flag for a guy to have a girl best friend and share their embarrassing teenage crushes…

Plus, Ryan reveals the wild thing he did as a teenager that he’s never told his parents about - until now!

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In this episode, Louise explains the concept of a bikini wax to Ryan, and the pair open up about where they’re at in their fertility journey…

Plus, Ryan reveals the fitness challenge he’d like to undertake next, and gets deep about some recent health challenges he’s been facing.

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In this episode, Ryan reveals his guilty pleasure song, Louise discusses why she finds it difficult to maintain friendships and the pair share how often they secretly hide their emotions.

Plus, Louise and Ryan plan their dream hen and stag do weekends, and it’s a lot more low-key than you might think!

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan discuss the importance of digging for the deeper meaning in your everyday conversations, Louise shares a recent epiphany that shifted her perspective, and Ryan reveals the impactful advice he received from a new mentor.

Plus, Louise and Ryan give some helpful tips for maintaining close sibling relationships with this week’s listener submission.

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This week, Louise and Ryan debate the era of history they’d love to time travel to, choose the one cuisine they could eat for forever and Ryan reveals the questionable thing he did to impress Louise early on in their relationship…

Plus, the pair share the one app they can’t live without and Ryan divulges how often he really thinks about the Roman Empire.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan debate whether it’s a red-flag to have 24/7 access to your partner’s live location, discuss Louise’s strange childhood nanny (and whether they’d ever get one for Leo…) and Louise outs Ryan for being a shoplifter in his youth!

Plus, Ryan shares how becoming a Godfather has brought up difficult memories of Leo’s birth and the pair give a listener some much-needed advice on going on holiday for the first time without children.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan dive deep into relationship truths as they debate the age-old question: do soulmates really exist? The pair also get candid about the things their partner does in the bedroom that they secretly pretend to enjoy…

Plus, Louise reveals her most bizarre recent Google searches and Ryan shares the first place he’d look for Louise if they got lost in a supermarket.

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This week, Louise and Ryan dive into Ryan’s latest creative adventure of writing a children’s book, unpack Louise’s perfectionist tendencies and reveal how they accidentally ended up spying on Sam’s date night…

Plus, Louise talks about the importance of embracing the silly side of life and the pair answer a listener's submission: He Said “I’ve got no friends”.

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There’s lots of food chat this week! Louise and Ryan discuss their death row meals, the best meal they’ve shared and who would be in their dream celebrity dinner party line-ups…

Plus, Louise shares her fangirl moment when her favourite musician slid into her DMs and Ryan reveals the best compliment he’s ever received (from a certain TV icon…).

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan have an important and vulnerable conversation about learning to live again after suffering a traumatic birth.

Louise recently spoke on a panel in Parliament about her experience of birth trauma, and the pair discuss how the experience has reignited Louise’s passion for campaigning for change in the maternity sector. Together, they explore the concerning fact that 41% of medical negligence claims are related to maternity care and Louise candidly shares her fears about discussing her medical trauma with healthcare professionals - especially as someone in the public eye…

Plus, Louise discusses the changes she’d like to see in maternity care and a listener graciously shares her story to show that if you’ve suffered a difficult birth, you’re not alone. 

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This week, Louise and Ryan discuss what business or charity they’d start if money was no object, share the recurring tasks they absolutely dread doing and the little things their partner does that they secretly love.

Plus, the pair debate what they’d tell their younger selves and Ryan reveals what he told his friends about Louise when they first got together…

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In this episode, Louise shares how a trip to Croatia has made her rethink how she presents herself in social situations and Ryan reveals his hacks for having meaningful conversations with literally anyone - hint: it involves…magic goggles?

Plus, a recent book recommendation has Louise and Ryan considering the importance of making decisions from a place of inspiration (not desperation!) and the pair answer a listener’s submission: She said “Can you handle being a bridesmaid?”.

The book Louise and Ryan discuss is ‘Don’t Believe Everything You Think’ by Joseph Nguyen.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan share the one day in their relationship they’d like to live all over again, consider how their date nights have changed over the years and Ryan reveals his dream of spontaneously moving abroad…

Plus, Louise unpacks the misconceptions she thinks people have about her and the pair discuss what they think their relationship theme song would be.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan see how well they know their partner by visualising what their dream future looks like, understanding what stresses them out and navigating how their childhood has shaped the person they’ve become.

Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss what they believe the other values the most and how their past relationships have influenced how they show up for each other…

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This week, Louise and Ryan share their opinions on manifesting (and why it may be a load of rubbish…), open up about the sides of themselves their partner brings out and share the habits and qualities they most admire in each other.

Plus, Ryan’s birthday’s coming up and Louise is on the hunt for the perfect present…could a threesome be on the cards?!

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan share the recent praises they have for one another, what issues they’ve encountered this month and dive deep into how their relationship is actually going…

Plus, Louise tries to find a new nickname for Ryan and the pair discuss their favourite memories they have together…and why they need to work to create more as a couple.

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This week, Louise and Ryan discuss how they first knew they were ready to have children and why there isn’t ever a ‘right time’ to start a family…

Plus, the pair reveal their favourite skincare products and share their love for art and the stand-out pieces they have in their home.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan unpack why people have affairs, how to navigate differing sex-drives in a relationship and share their thoughts on prenups - and whether they’d ever sign one…

Plus, the pair answer a listener's submission: She Said “Is he the perfect guy?!”.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan share what goals and experiences are on their bucket lists and discuss how they worked to improve their self-confidence and stop caring about other people’s opinions of them.

Plus, Louise tells us the secrets behind her favourite hairstyles and the pair  reveal which celebrity they’d swap each other for…

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In this episode, Louise reveals how to deal with men, Ryan talks about his solo school tour and the pair try to unpack why couples often feel the need to keep score in relationships.

Plus, Louise and Ryan answer a listener submission and discuss whether love can ever truly be unconditional…

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After Louise and Ryan took you behind the curtain last week revealing what working on Made in Chelsea was actually like, the pair discuss whether they’d ever make a return to reality TV…

Plus, a listener asks whether jealousy in a relationship is ever okay, or if it’s always just a big red flag!

The finance advisor Louise mentions is Mark Tilbury, and you can find his YouTube channel here.

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In this episode, Louise analyses how similar she is to her brother, Ryan gives the insider gossip on how he surprised Sam on his Soccer Aid challenge and the pair give an exciting update on the house they put an offer on in a previous episode.

Plus, Louise and Ryan answer a tricky listener submission: She Said “He’s an amazing dad, but not a good husband”.

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This week you’ve asked Ryan to give all the insights into his music taste and the pair share their tool to stop an argument spiraling out of control…

Plus, it gets emotional as a listener asks Louise how she rebuilt her confidence and started to feel beautiful again after dealing with multiple health challenges.

Listen to Ryan’s playlist here!

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In this episode, Ryan tells the story of his chaotic ‘man-date’ at a jazz club, Louise discusses what actually happens when you write a will and the pair debate why women like seeing their partners show emotion.

Plus, Louise and Ryan share what they got up to when they spent 24 hours apart and a listener asks for advice on navigating finances in a relationship…

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This week you’ve asked Louise and Ryan questions that have led to some VERY interesting responses…there’s afternoon romps, colourful protective forcefields and a LOT of hair…?!

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan take you on a tour of their second home and unpack all the drama that comes with buying a house. They discuss the hidden costs of purchasing property, their pros and cons of the houses they’ve viewed and put in an offer LIVE on the podcast!

Plus, Louise quizzes Ryan about why some men want their girlfriends to be more sociable and the pair give some much-needed advice to a listener who is facing some conflict with her in-laws…

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This week, Louise and Ryan share their proudest achievements, both personally and professionally, and reveal where they feel the most at peace.

Plus, the pair discuss their favourite baby names and what they nearly called Leo!

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan talk about Sam’s incredible challenge for UNICEF, the importance of a good morning routine and Ryan reveals he was scouted by a ‘modelling agency’ on the street…

Plus, Louise discusses a recent online yoga class she did with an AI instructor and a listener asks for advice on overcoming ‘mum guilt’.

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This week, a listener asks for fragrance recommendations, and Ryan and Louise share the advice they wish they could give their 25 year-old selves (spoiler: you don’t need to have it all figured out just yet!).

Plus, Louise reveals the BIG secret she’s been keeping from Ryan…

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan discuss their recent parenting wins (and fails…), the best way to travel with young children and Leo’s newfound love of jiujitsu.

Plus, Ryan shares a recent lesson he learnt about the ‘thermometer’ and ‘thermostat’ personality types and the pair answer a listener's submission: She Said “My husband doesn’t get on with my brothers”.

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In this episode, Ryan and Louise discuss why they still haven’t gotten married, what’s holding them back from going ahead with the ‘big day’ and Louise shares how her parents divorce has perhaps skewed her view of marriage.

Plus, the pair compare their different communication styles and a listener asks for advice on how to deal with a partner who makes disrespectful comments.

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In this episode, Louise shares her recent stoma bag leak in public (and how Ryan sprung into action to help) and how a positive interaction with a new doctor has made her realise she needs to move forward from her medical trauma.

Plus, our listener's submission this week... She Said “My partner is lazy”. 

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In this episode, Louise answers all of your burning questions: from sharing where she finds her home inspo to revealing how she knew Ryan was ‘the one’...

Plus, Louise discusses her spiritual practices, whether she’s still friends with her Made in Chelsea co-stars and gives some helpful advice to a listener on how to tell people you have a stoma.

The charities Louise mentions in this episode are https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ and https://www.colostomyuk.org/.

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In this episode, the pair discuss the traits they’ve inherited from their parents, Ryan shares why he looked up to WWE wrestlers as a child and Louise reveals why she didn’t have any female role models when she was younger…

Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss their hopes for Leo and whether or not you should pass on your ambitions to your children.

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan talk about toxic masculinity, how Ryan wants to be a role model for his son and a recent disagreement sparks a conversation about how damaging arguing in front of your children really is.

Plus, the pair share how they came close to finally finding a country home and a listener shares their dilemma: He Said “I don’t know if I’ll ever want to live with you - not now, not in twenty years”.

Thank you to Studio Yamine for the lovely mugs! 

The chant Louise and Ryan mention is Guru Guru Varda Guru.

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In this episode, Louise shares some of her fondest childhood memories, the pair discuss the ways they’ve given and received love recently and Louise outlines how she wants to experience affection moving forward (hint: it may involve adopting more dogs…). 

Plus, Ryan and Louise describe their safe spaces and a listener asks for advice on navigating social situations with a long-term partner.

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Ryan opens up about how his recent illness has impacted his mental health, why he’s considering going back to therapy and shares why he’s recently been questioning his career path…

Plus, Ryan reveals his thoughts around becoming a stay-at-home dad and the pair discuss why it’s so important to open up about how you are feeling, despite how daunting it may initially feel.

Louise and Ryan also give some advice about maintaining a healthy and fulfilling relationship after having children with this week’s listener submission: She Said: “our relationship has struggled since becoming parents”.

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In this episode, Louise shares how valuable journaling is to her daily routine, Ryan unpacks the theory of having a ‘red or blue’ mindset and Louise reveals how she overcame a BIG fear…

Plus, a listener is worried a comment from a family member has ruined her niece’s body-confidence, so the pair offer some much needed advice.

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In this episode, Louise opens up about how she considered drinking for the first time in years whilst attending The Brit Awards and the pair share their thoughts on what men and women actually find attractive…

Plus, a listener asks for advice on reconnecting with old friends and how to make the first move when you struggle with maintaining friendships.

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In this episode, the pair give another update on their search for a second home, share their experiences of failure (and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing) and Ryan reveals the time he was arrested in Australia…

Plus, a listener submission prompts an honest conversation about whether Louise and Ryan want more children…

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The pair discuss how Louise can get carried away with the pace of life, the difficulty of maintaining a work-life balance and why it’s so important to accept help from others and offload some responsibilities.

Plus, Louise and Ryan reveal the truth about being influencers and reflect on their relationships with their parents as a listener asks for advice on how to have difficult conversations with the older generation.

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In this episode, Louise reveals her suspicion that the ENTIRE family has worms (much to Ryan’s disgust), Ryan shares what men actually look for in women and the pair talk about the pressures on young girls to have the ‘perfect’ body.

Plus, a listener asks for advice on hobbies you can do with your partner and Louise shares the time her trousers ripped at a children’s birthday party…

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In this episode, they discuss their differing school experiences, times they’ve been bullied in their lives and debate whether their star signs explain all of their problems…

Plus, Ryan reveals the time he ran away from school and a listener asks for advice on trusting your instincts when you’ve been burned in the past…

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan share the moment they found out their baby’s gender, debate whether it’s easier to raise a boy or a girl and discuss the reality of needing a number two in the desert…

Plus, Louise reveals she wants to go to Burning Man festival and a listener asks for advice on how to maintain good communication and intimacy with your partner whilst pregnant.

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In this episode, the pair play a savage game of Mr & Mrs, revealing who’s the better dancer, who’s the most attractive and who wears the trousers in the relationship…

Plus, Louise reveals why her dad takes a printer on holiday and a listener asks for advice on how to manage a relationship between an extrovert and an introvert.

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In this episode, Louise divulges what she tells her life coach about her relationship, the pair discuss being sensitive to the moon and Louise teaches Ryan all about the menstrual cycle.

Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss their son’s new pink ballet shoes and a listener shares their dilemma: He Said “I’m struggling to bond with my child”.

The poem Louise mentions is ‘All I See Is You’ by Jessica Urlichs:

Mama,

I can’t see past you right now, I’m so small and everything’s a little blurry.

All I see is you.

When you feel alone, like the walls are closing in, remember I’m here too. I know your world has changed and the days feel a little lonely. But they aren’t lonely for me.

You are my everything.

When you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, you’re making it look easy to me. Even though we’re still getting to know each other, you know me better than

anyone.

I trust you.

When you think some nights you’ll never sleep again, you will. We both will. But I’m scared right now. I promise I’m not manipulating you. I just need your smell and comfort. Do you feel that tug in your heart when we’re apart? I do too.

I miss you.

When you feel as if you’ve achieved nothing, please know, my cup has never been so full. 

The days that get away on you will be some of my best memories of us playing together on the ground.

I love you.

When you feel like you don’t know who you are anymore, when you turn away from the mirror. That face will be the one I look to when I achieve something, the one I search for in a crowd. The reason for my first smile.

You’re perfect to me.

When you feel like the weight of it all is heavy in your heart, please know I’ve never felt lighter. Can I lay here with you a little longer? 

I won’t always need you like this.

But I need you right now.

When you feel as if you have nothing left to give, when I see your hands outstretched at me, pleading. When we’re both crying. I wish I could talk, but I can’t.

If I could I would tell you,

There’s a reason I chose you.

I can’t see past you right now mama, because you are my world.

It will get bigger, soon enough.

But for now,

All I see is you.

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In this episode, Ryan shares his fascination with the Japanese concept of ikigai, the pair consider what we can learn from people living in Blue Zones and Louise reveals her bucket-list goal of appearing on the Real Housewives.

Plus, the pair discuss who would prefer to die first and a listener asks for advice about rebuilding self-confidence after being called crazy by an ex-boyfriend.

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In this episode, Ryan shares his hilarious impressions of the Thompson family’s twitches, Louise reveals what her relationship resolutions are for 2025 and why cleaning the house is like therapy for Ryan. 

Plus, Ryan tells the story of meeting the future 007 without realising who he was, and a listener shares their dilemma: “He Said: I’m not ready to move in just yet”. 

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In this episode, Louise and Ryan discuss why you don’t need to prove yourself with an anecdote from Chanel, why Louise sees her vulnerability as a defence mechanism and the different routines men and women have to go from a 2/10 to presentable!

Plus, a listener is worried her health anxiety has ruined her boyfriend’s holiday, so the pair offer some much needed advice. 

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They discuss Ryan’s upcoming ultra marathon in the desert (and all the different ways you need to protect your bits), Louise’s incredible turnout at a school sports day only a few months after surgery and how she’s slowly repairing her relationship with exercise. 

Plus, a listener writes in with a dilemma about weaponised incompetence – so how do you deal with a partner who has to be told what to do? 

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Ryan shares his dreams of getting a home outside of London and why a slower life is on the cards for his future, whilst Louise argues for the bustling adventures city life can bring and all the things she’d miss about living in the capital. 

Plus, the pair dive into a listener submission from a 25 year old who feels like she’s behind compared to all of her peers. 

LINKS:

• The Coffee Shop mentioned in our Listener Submission: @no41coffeeco

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Louise and Ryan compare their Christmas traditions, revealing which of them is obsessed with sparkles and tinsel and who prefers a simpler setup. 

They discuss the pros and cons of wish lists vs gifting surprises, Ryan shares the tragic story of finding out the truth about Father Christmas and Louise explains why she hates opening presents in front of other people.

Finally, we hear your Christmas dilemmas, which highlights the struggles of Christmas with the inlaws…

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The pair recap their chaotic proposal story, they discuss what marriage ultimately means to them and answer the big question… why aren’t they married yet?

Wedding planning then begins as Ryan reveals his aspirations of a wedding in the Swiss Alps, Louise ponders what a UK wedding might look like and the pair nail down outfits, food and of course – the stag and hen dos. 

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Louise bravely reveals the series of events which led her back to emergency surgery, she shares the details of her recovery and the routine she managed to create in order to get through it, as well as why she was left feeling guilty about the whole ordeal. 

Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss the lighter moments during this time, including why it’s so important to focus on what really matters and do the things that make you happy. 

Finally, they share a listener submission who is stuck in a friendship slump, and Ryan offers an insightful ‘rocket ship’ analogy which may help you reassess your adult friendships. 

LINKS:

• Marissa Peer Guided Meditation for Physical Healing
• Paul McKenna Sleep Meditation
• Stillness Is The Key – Ryan Holiday

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Ryan discusses how he’s handling this hospital stay compared to last time, deciding how much he wants to share with their son Leo and how he’s trying to create a zen atmosphere both at the hospital but within his own mindset.

Plus, Ryan dips into the mailbag to help with your dilemmas. He helps one listener who is struggling with their confidence, a listener who wants to be better at championing her partner, and finally, someone who needs guidance on settling down with the right person. 

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Louise and Ryan discuss how alcohol can affect relationships, struggles with self-confidence and the comments that severely knocked it; as well as the importance of finding different coping mechanisms outside of drinking. 

Plus, they’re advising a listener who is at an extremely difficult crossroads with a newborn and an unfaithful partner…

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Louise gives us a glimpse into her unconventional method of making big decisions while Ryan shares why watching Lion King with Leo made him reassess how he prioritises.

Plus, they’re linking up some listeners with advice on missing their honeymoon stage and fights over sharing chores.

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LINKS

• Thank you to feYi Flowers for gifting the beautiful bouquet
• Louise's jewellery collections with Carrie Rose Jewellery

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Ryan and Louise discuss the embarrassing to bewildering encounters they’ve had with exes, whether or not you can ever have closure with a former partner and how Ryan ended up kissing someone on the back of a National Express bus…

Plus, they offer some personal advice to a listener who is struggling with a conflict of parenting styles

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Louise and Ryan also dive into love languages, how knowing your partners love language can transform your relationship and the secret “trick” to finding out if someone is a sociopath. 

We then dive into the mailbag and hear from a listener whose husband is struggling, what Ryan can suggest on how best to support him.

LINKS:

• The 5 Love Languages

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Louise discusses how she unexpectedly found comfort in the idea of having her colon removed, while Ryan opens up about what happened when they received the news that there would be yet another round of major surgery.

Ryan also shares the advice he received from the men in his life during this time, along with some incredibly poignant words of wisdom for expecting fathers.

PLUS, it’s the first-ever audience submission! This week, you sent in a ‘she said,’ which covers when friendships start to feel like a one-way street.

LINKS:

• Nonviolent Communication book - [aff link]

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In the pilot episode, Louise and Ryan discuss why they’ve decided to open up their conversations to the world, and they share their own ‘He Said, She Said’ moments. 

To get the conversation going, Ryan brings up something unexpected Louise said in an interview and Louise finally asks Ryan why he would avoid coming to events with her. 

Listen now to hear this overdue conversation where everything gets laid out on the table… 

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