Up Past Bedtime

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: 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 bedtimeUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.Sydney, you were EVERYTHING 🥹💕 My very first Up Past Bedtime live show felt like the ultimate girl’s night - unfiltered chats, laughter, and so many special moments with some of the most incredible women in the room.In this episode, I’m bringing you along for the ride - from the raw conversations we had on stage, to the behind-the-scenes feels of hosting my first ever live event. Think of it as your front row ticket to the Sydney slumber party you didn’t know you needed.So grab a wine (or a mocktail), get cozy, and let’s relive the night we stayed up past bedtime together. ✨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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.This week on Up Past Bedtime, I’m joined by my friend and business manager, Mel Synott, for an honest and deeply personal conversation about grief and the way it reshapes who we are. In 2023, Mel lost her dad suddenly to cancer, an experience that shook her entire world and set her on a path of radical change. From leaving her high-profile job to rethinking what truly matters, Mel opens up about the messy, nonlinear journey of loss. We talk about how grief changes your relationships, your priorities, and even the way you see yourself, and why sometimes the greatest growth comes from the most heartbreaking seasons.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 bedtimeMel's Socials:Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@melissasynottInstagram: ⁠⁠@melissasynottUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.Lately I’ve realised I’ve been so focused on reaching goals- healing, growing, achieving, ticking off the to-do list - that I kind of forgot to actually enjoy my life. I’ve been in this hyperproductive mode, chasing the next thing, and honestly… it’s left me feeling flat. In this episode, I’m unpacking what it looks like when you get stuck in the grind and forget to have fun.I talk about the pressure to always be improving, why I’ve found myself saying “I’ll be happy when…” way too often, and how I’m trying to shift my mindset back to joy in the now. If you’ve been deep in your hustle era and lowkey miserable, this one’s for you.Let’s talk about slowing down and learning to live, not just achieve.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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.Life changes can hit hard. Whether it’s a breakup, a baby, or a big career pivot... Often the last thing we feel in those moments is financially in control. In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m joined by the incredible Victoria Devine, host of She’s On The Money and everyone’s financial bestie, to talk about managing money in seasons of change.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 bedtimeVictoria's Socials:Podcast: She's On The MoneyInstagram: @shesonthemoneyausTik Tok: @shesonthemoneyWebsite: www.shesonthemoney.comUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.In this episode, I sit down with Marcia Leone for the kind of raw, honest, and hopeful conversation I’ve been craving. Marcia is one of the OG mummy bloggers turned businesswoman, writer, and single mama of two. Over the past few years, she’s walked through her own marriage breakdown and come out the other side with so much wisdom and grace.We talk about the identity shift that comes with becoming a single mum, the grief and guilt of letting go of a family unit, and the unexpected beauty that comes with building a new version of your life. Marcia shares what those early days of separation really felt like, how she’s rebuilt her life piece by piece, and the role vulnerability and community have played in her healing.As someone who’s still in the thick of it, this conversation felt like sitting with a big sister who’s been through the fire and is now gently reminding me (and all of us) that it does get better.UPB is sending one lucky listener to a Motherhood Retreat, hosted by Marcia, at the end of August 2025. All details about this exclusive giveaway are in the episode. To enter the Byron Bay Motherhood Retreat Giveaway click here! 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.Marcia's Socials: Instagram: @marcialeone_Website: www.notsomumsy.comUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m opening up about what self-love really looks like for me right now... and spoiler: it’s not face masks and bubble baths. I talk about the real glow up that comes from the inside out, the kind no one can see on Instagram. From learning how to actually rest (which has been way harder than I expected), to setting boundaries, going to therapy, and redefining what it means to take care of myself; this episode is a raw, honest look at the kind of growth I’m most proud of.I also share a little announcement about my upcoming LIVE podcast recording (eek! Tickets go live at 8pm July 10th). Let’s stay up late and talk about becoming the woman we’re meant to be... even if no one else notices just yet.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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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: After Dark, I’m answering all the juicy questions you sent in about my relationship with Gentle Boy—the ones you said I conveniently skipped in my soft launch episode. From navigating love after divorce to balancing co-parenting with dating again, I’m sharing it all. The fears, the excitement, the reality of letting someone new into my life as a mum of two—and yes, the parts I was a little too shy to spill last time. This is an honest, late-night chat about resilience, love, and what it really feels like to find happiness again (even when it’s scary).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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nu Harvest⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I sit down with the incredible Emily Geraghty; a neurodivergent mum, advocate, and honestly, one of the most requested guests we’ve ever had. We get raw and real about what it’s like living with ADHD and ASD as adults, and how that impacts motherhood, identity, and everything in between.Emily opens up about her own diagnosis journey and what unmasking has looked like for her - the challenges, the grief, but also the clarity that comes with finally understanding yourself. We talk about the stigma that still exists around neurodivergence, the emotional and financial weight of seeking therapy and support, and the overwhelming pressure that so many of us feel to hold it all together.This episode is an honest look at the messy, beautiful, and often misunderstood experience of being neurodivergent (especially as women and mothers).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 bedtimeEmily's Socials:Instagram: @emily_georgina96Tik Tok: @emilygeraghty96UPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by⁠ Nu Harvest⁠. You can shop their full range ⁠here⁠ and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m doing a little check-in... with myself and with you. At the start of the year, I shared my 2025 Bingo Card and encouraged you to create one too… and somehow, we’re already halfway through the year?! So I thought it was the perfect time to sit down and reflect on how we’re tracking with those goals.I’m chatting through what I’ve ticked off so far, what’s still a work in progress, and how my intentions for the year have shifted; especially after sharing my new relationship and settling into a new season of life. From navigating money stuff and investing, to self-care, routines, and creating my dream outdoor space… it’s all in here.This episode is your reminder that growth isn’t linear, goals can evolve, and we’re all just doing our best. So let’s check in together - how’s your Bingo card looking?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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

This season is proudly brought to you by Nu Harvest. You can shop their full range here and use the code 'BELLSMESSINA' to save 15%.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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I sat down with the incredible Kira Rumble — a successful entrepreneur, mum, and the founder of one of my favourite businesses, Mini + Me. We had such a raw and honest conversation about what success really means, especially as women who are trying to do it all. Kira opened up about her journey through business and motherhood, sharing deeply personal experiences with infertility and hyperemesis gravidarum, and how those moments have shaped her definition of success today.We spoke about the reality of navigating motherhood while running multiple businesses, the mental load that comes with it, and how important it is to be vulnerable and open — because it’s in those moments we find real connection and community. We also touched on our own experiences with ADHD and ASD, the pressure women feel to "have it all," and how we’ve both learned to prioritise happiness and intuition over hustle culture.This episode is such a beautiful reminder that success doesn’t have to look one way — it can be soft, messy, meaningful, and entirely your own.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 bedtimeKeira's Socials: Instagram: @krumble Tik Tok: @keira.rumbleUPB Socials:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@uppastbedtimepodcast⁠⁠⁠Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠Here⁠⁠⁠Or Email Us: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m diving deep into something that’s been such a huge part of my personal journey lately - rediscovering my confidence. I talk on this journey, neurodivergence, motherhood, and everything in between. I open up about my ADHD and ASD diagnoses and how they’ve shaped the way I see myself, especially after navigating the thick fog of postpartum depression.This episode is all about unmasking - letting go of the pressure to be who we think we should be and reconnecting with who we actually are. I talk about the constant tension between the curated version of ourselves and our real, raw selves, and what it’s looked like for me to start setting boundaries, stop people-pleasing, and finally feel more at home in my own skin.I’m sharing personal stories, the messy bits, and some of the steps that have helped me start showing up more authentically in my life. If you’ve ever felt like you were performing instead of living (or if you’re just tired of being everything to everyone) , this one’s for you. Let’s talk about who we are when we stop hiding.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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

Welcome to the very first episode of Up Past Bedtime: After Dark — a new series where things get a little juicier, a little deeper, and definitely more unfiltered. Think of it like a late-night convo with your girlfriends once the kids are asleep and the wine is flowing. No topic is off limits here.To kick it off, I’m playing Truth or Drink, answering your spicy, personal questions — and yes, I went there. From my favourite sex position (yep, we said it) to whether I regret ending my marriage, nothing was off the table. If I didn’t want to answer... I had to drink.It’s raw, honest, a little wild, and exactly what After Dark is all about. Let’s stay up late together.

In this episode (and season) of Up Past Bedtime, I’m kicking off Season 3 with a theme that’s been close to my heart lately - rediscovery. This season is all about finding yourself again after life has completely reshaped who you thought you were. I’m sharing my own journey of change - through motherhood, identity loss, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between.Whether you’re in the thick of it or just coming out the other side, I want this space to feel like a warm hug and a pep talk all at once. We’ll be diving into honest reflections, powerful insights, and little prompts to help you reconnect with who you are now - not who you used to be. It’s time to let go of old versions of ourselves and make room for something new. And don’t worry - it’ll be raw, real, and still a whole lot of fun.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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠@bellsmessina

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m answering all your juicy questions, and we’re not holding back. From my chaotic move and bringing home my new puppy Hero (aka my furry little menace) to the messy reality of motherhood, mental health, and relationships, I’m giving you the realest answers.We’re diving into everything: libido changes after antidepressants (yep, we’re going there), the struggle of postpartum life, prepping for baby number two, helping friends through divorce, and what having kids really does to a relationshipUp 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: upbpod@messinaco.comBella’s Socials: Instagram: ⁠⁠@bellsmessina⁠⁠Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@bellsmessina