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He Said, She Said

by Staying Relevant Productions · English

Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey are entering their most open chapter yet… He Said, She Said brings listeners into honest, unfiltered conversations about life as partners, parents and individuals, including a new fertility journey they’ve chosen to share. From relationships to parenting and the realities of growing a family, Louise and Ryan explore the big stuff with openness and vulnerability, balanced by lighter moments from everyday family life. New episodes every Wednesday. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. Plus watch on YouTube from 5pm! Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Our Season Finale!

Season finale of “He Said, She Said.” Hosts Louise and Ryan announce a pause as their son starts school in September, discuss fertility/embryo-transfer timing and why they need personal space, and…

14 Jul 2026 · 55m · 19 chapters

"Women are finally being listened to" - Louise discusses the breakthrough that could transform maternity care and save lives

Louise Thompson discusses the maternity-care “breakthrough” that could transform outcomes for women and babies, following the Donna Ockenden and Baroness Amos reports.

7 Jul 2026 · 1h 2m · 24 chapters

“We might have a baby next year!” - A big step forward in our fertility story

The couple reflect on Ryan’s first solo fatherhood-focused event at Twickenham/Allianz Stadium, then discuss Louise’s airport experience with an ileostomy/stoma, wedding-season logistics (kids,…

30 Jun 2026 · 1h 9m · 22 chapters

Anna Williamson Gives Us a Therapy Session

Anna Williamson discusses birth trauma advocacy, mental health, and how couples can repair relationships through communication frameworks and scheduled “date” time.

23 Jun 2026 · 1h 17m · 30 chapters

Ryan's most emotional episode yet - A Father’s Day Surprise

A Father’s Day-themed episode mixing planning for a Twickenham event with a candid discussion of how baby news and past experiences can stir up complicated emotions; plus DIY/home-life banter and…

16 Jun 2026 · 55m · 20 chapters

Things Got Heated Discussing Our Argument Styles...

The hosts discuss (1) their personal “argument styles” in a relationship, mapping common patterns to nervous-system responses and practical ways to de-escalate, and (2) how “trad wife” content is…

9 Jun 2026 · 1h 1m · 27 chapters

"I'm Starting to Accept I'll Never Carry a Child Myself" : The Part of Surrogacy Nobody Prepared Me For

The hosts discuss grooming and body-confidence (laser hair removal at home, boundaries with kids, sharing razors/toothbrushes), how beauty/fitness marketing pressures younger people (including teen…

2 Jun 2026 · 59m · 28 chapters

Did We Rush Into Parenthood?

The episode is a “He Said, She Said” chat that mixes pop-culture banter with personal relationship and life-planning talk.

26 May 2026 · 58m · 26 chapters

“One of the Greatest Gifts Leo Has Given Us Is…” | The Biggest Lessons We’ve Learnt From Our Son

Parenting lessons from their son Leo, framed through “letters to Leo,” plus a candid discussion of body changes, confidence, and handling failure (including a near-miss TV casting).

19 May 2026 · 1h 5m · 19 chapters

“I Feel Like I’m Going Through This Alone” | We Open Up About The Hardest Stage Of Our Fertility Journey

The couple’s candid discussion of the hardest part of their IVF journey—egg retrieval day and the emotionally isolating “waiting game” afterward—plus a lighter segment on BAFTAs/celebrity culture and…

12 May 2026 · 50m · 28 chapters

“I Am Absolutely Terrified of This” - Ryan Opens Up About Something Deeply Personal

Ryan and his co-host discuss parenting anxieties around sleepovers and dating, then pivot to Ryan’s deeply personal fear of dementia and a letter he wrote to his son Leo after a painful trip to see…

5 May 2026 · 58m · 22 chapters

Why I’m Fighting for a Maternity Commissioner in the UK...

The hosts discuss a UK campaign to appoint a cross-party Maternity Commissioner, describing a Westminster Hall debate and why they believe it’s urgently needed to reduce maternal and baby deaths and…

28 Apr 2026 · 55m · 23 chapters

“We could have a baby by NEXT YEAR” - The Turning Point in our Surrogacy Journey

The hosts recap a recent family trip and use it to talk about parenting, mental health, and planning—then pivot to a surrogacy update about embryo transfer soon.

21 Apr 2026 · 1h · 24 chapters

What Do We Really Want Our Next Baby to be… Boy or Girl?

Parenting a 4.5-year-old boy (Leo) through boundary-testing, preparing for school, and debating what the next child should be (boy vs girl).

14 Apr 2026 · 1h · 21 chapters

Sam & Karen Thompson on MIC Drama, Heated Arguments & an Overdue Apology...

Sam and Karen Thompson (Team Thompson) discuss MIC drama from Made in Chelsea, heated arguments in their teens, and an overdue apology after Sam’s alcohol-fueled behavior.

7 Apr 2026 · 1h 8m · 27 chapters

The Moment Louise Nearly Broke Her Five Year Sobriety

Louise’s engagement ring was lost for over two years and is found again after a trip to Antigua; the episode also covers sobriety stress, airport mishaps, parenting/travel realities, IVF updates, and…

31 Mar 2026 · 53m · 16 chapters

The REAL Reason We’re Not Married Yet…

The couple discuss why one partner has a full-blown phobia/strong anxiety around birthdays (and being the center of attention), tracing it to childhood conditioning and a traumatic memory where their…

25 Mar 2026 · 48m · 19 chapters

Why We Clash (and Still Make It Work)

In this episode, Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey discuss their upcoming trip to Antigua, the challenges of parenting, and their different approaches to travel.

18 Mar 2026 · 57m · 22 chapters

What our 4-year-old REALLY thinks of us...

In this episode of *He Said, She Said*, hosts Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey engage in candid discussions about parenting, relationships, and their experiences as partners.

11 Mar 2026 · 52m · 24 chapters

Louise’s Dad Reacts to THAT Made in Chelsea Scene for the First Time EVER

Louise’s Dad Reacts to THAT Made in Chelsea Scene for the First Time EVER

4 Mar 2026 · 55m · 28 chapters

Louise Reads Her Teenage Diary...From Heartbreak to Advice

In this episode of He Said, She Said, hosts Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey delve into personal anecdotes and discuss various topics ranging from family dynamics to self-reflection.

25 Feb 2026 · 47m · 20 chapters

We Finally Address The Adoption Comments…

In this episode of *He Said, She Said*, hosts Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey share candid insights from their experiences as partners and parents while addressing various personal topics including…

18 Feb 2026 · 53m · 24 chapters

Ten Years Later… Would We Still Choose Each Other?

In this episode, Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey celebrate ten years of their relationship by pretending to go on their first date again, diving deep into their experiences over the decade.

11 Feb 2026 · 56m · 23 chapters

Ryan Opens Up About a Big Personal Decision...

In this episode of "He Said, She Said," hosts Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey engage in an unfiltered conversation touching on various topics, including Ryan's personal decision to undergo a hair…

4 Feb 2026 · 1h 2m · 29 chapters