He Said, She Said

Staying Relevant Productions

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.

  1. Ten Years Later… Would We Still Choose Each Other?

    6D AGO

    Ten Years Later… Would We Still Choose Each Other?

    Louise and Ryan are going on their first date. Well, not technically their first ever, but one ten years after their first. Dressed up and ready to impress, they’re pretending it’s day one all over again. 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. -- (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… 🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email HSSS@srproductions.co.uk or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere  Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min
  2. Ryan Opens Up About a Big Personal Decision...

    FEB 4

    Ryan Opens Up About a Big Personal Decision...

    Ryan and Louise kick things off with a new favourite word of the week, a very creative term for “down there”, which quickly sparks a conversation about crossing swords, body hair, and Ryan being put to the test on whether he actually knows the difference between a pad and a tampon. 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.  🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email HSSS@srproductions.co.uk or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere  Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. -- (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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
  3. Our First Time Sharing Our Surrogacy Journey Publicly...

    JAN 28

    Our First Time Sharing Our Surrogacy Journey Publicly...

    We’re back with He Said, She Said! After a little pause, Ryan and Louise are opening up for the first time publicly about their fertility journey and the path they’re about to take together through surrogacy. They share the why, the how, and what this next chapter really means for them. 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. 🗓 New episodes every Wednesday 📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email HSSS@srproductions.co.uk or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening. 🩵 Follow us everywhere  Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. -- (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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
5
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29 Ratings

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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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