He Said, She Said

Louise and Ryan head to UK Parliament to back the call for a maternity commissioner, with Louise sharing why this fight is so deeply personal. She opens up about her own experience of giving birth and the stark reality that care for women in the UK is still falling short, and why change shouldn’t have to come at the cost of tragedy.Then it pivots. A weekend away sparks a story no one saw coming, with unexpected glimpse into Ryan’s past as butler in the buff 👀. There’s also a chat about The Fury’s and how their approach to parenting might hold up if Leo married young, or started to swear at them. And finally, a simple question: should you share your location with your partner? Ryan’s a hard no. Louise couldn’t disagree more….🗓 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.podcastAnd of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

Louise has had a rare few days alone while Ryan and Leo headed off on their first father–son trip. Ryan reflects on what that one-on-one time meant to him, while Louise opens up about something many mums don’t say out loud: that she enjoyed the space, and why she refuses to feel guilt for needing time to herself.That honesty leads into a bigger conversation. Inspired by Emma Grede describing herself as a “three-hour mum”, we unpack the pressure around modern motherhood. How much time is “enough” with your kids, what’s expectation versus reality, and how our own experiences shape the kind of parents we want to be.We also share a major surrogacy update. It’s a big step forward, and one that brings a mix of hope, nerves, and the weight of everything starting to feel very real. And to close, we answer a listener question about how we navigated our darkest moments together and what it really took to come out the other side.00:00 Introduction01:50 Our double date weekend away 03:26 Our driving habits 07:22 Sam forgot to book a hotel room! 15:32 Ryan first trip alone with Leo 19:48 Ryan's Vision of Fatherhood28:28 Louise's Solo Time away from Leo34:03 No Mum Guilt in Taking Time Off37:39 Emma Grede ‘Three Hour Mom’ Controversy41:34 Sacrifices and Adaptability in Parenting43:43 Our BIG Surrogacy Update52:37 Listener Question: Keeping the Spark Alive Through Trauma58:51 See you next week! 🗓 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.podcastAnd of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

Louise and Ryan kick things off with a simple question, would they want a boy or a girl next? But their answers reveal something deeper, opening up a conversation about the quiet fears of parenting in a world shaped by the manosphere and everything kids are exposed to online.That leads into screen time, boundaries, and the looming question every parent faces… what happens when your child asks for a phone? Their take might surprise you...Plus, Louise shares why she chose to go sober, and a listener question about surrogacy uncovers something unexpected… was Ryan always sure he wanted kids?00:00 Intro00:40 Leo's Challenging Behavior Phase10:53 What Will Leo Be Like When He Grows Up?12:00 Do we want a boy or girl next? 12:55 The Manosphere and Raising Respectful Men17:29 The Fear of Having a daughter 20:26 When Will Leo Get a Phone?22:55 Screen Time and Parenting Challenges48:02 Louise's Sobriety Journey1:00:20 Ryan originally didn't want children 1:02:17 Looking Ahead in our surrogacy journey 🗓 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.podcastAnd of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

It’s a full Thompson takeover this week, with Sam and mum Karen joining Louise.We get into teenage Louise… and it’s more chaotic than anyone remembers. This sparks a few long-overdue apologies from Louise, and some honesty about their family dynamic now. But it doesn’t stop there. Louise has something she’s been holding onto, and it opens up a conversation they’ve never had before as she asks for an apology of her own...We also had to talk Made in Chelsea… with Karen’s reaction to them joining, plus her take on one of their most heated arguments. And of course, your questions: Sam as an uncle, the “favourite child” debate, and Sam as an uncle...Is he as good as Louise expected?00:00 Team Thompson Episode Begins02:02 Did Sam know he would be Louise's boss?03:45 Sam’s university rejection story08:56 Who was the better behaved child?10:00 Sam reveals how Louise was as a teenager16:00 Louise apologises to Sam and Karen22:13 Sam’s apology to Louise never talked about before30:00 How real is Made in Chelsea?32:25 Karen watches MAFS!33:10 Karen’s views on Sam and Louise joining MIC35:35 Watching Sam and Louise’s most heated MIC clip39:15 Reflections on doing reality TV42:00 Surprise from Karen leaves her in tears…43:30 How Sam’s neurodivergence affects his dating life47:35 Who is the favourite child?48:25 Louise’s opinion on Sam’s glow-up52:42 Who fancies Pete more?55:15 Is Sam as good an uncle as Louise thought?59:00 The Karen debate!🗓 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.podcastAnd of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

Louise and Ryan are back from Antigua and they have some BIG news…👀 After two years, Louise finally found her missing engagement ring. Which raises the question… is marriage finally on the cards?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 trip13:05 How holidays change when you have a child17:00 Top tips for travelling with a child20:25 Should children be allowed in pubs?24:15 The moment Louise nearly broke her sobriety34:50 How IVF reshaped our holiday experience38:55 Letting go of beauty standards on holiday42:00 Would we ever get a prenup?47:15 Hypothetical cheating role-play🗓 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.podcastAnd of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

Happy Birthday Louise!!! 🥳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 Experiences10:05 The Root of Birthday Discomfort12:18 Why we aren’t married yet?! 15:57 Louise’s ideal Birthday18:38 Ryan’s Shocking Engagement Revelation22:41 Louise’s best birthday feeling 25:03 Dream Birthday Scenario29:06 Birthday Present Surprises32:10 A Decade of Birthdays Journey Together 41:28 Advice to Younger Selves45:28 Mystery guest surprise revealed! 🗓 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.podcastAnd of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review.