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Up Past Bedtime

by Bella Messina

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.SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe

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  1. I love being a Mum. I hate Mum Culture. ~ Ep60

    I love being a mum. I love my girls more than anything in the world. But do you know what I don't particularly love? Mum culture. And I think it's time we talked about the difference. This week on Up Past Bedtime, I'm unpacking all the things about modern motherhood that have absolutely nothing…

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  2. The Death of my 5 Year Plan ~ Ep 59

    I used to know exactly what my life was going to look like. Marriage. A big family. At least four kids. A home. A career. I had a very clear picture of where I was going and what I was working towards. Now? I have absolutely no fucking idea. In this episode, I’m talking about the death of my...

  3. I'm Done Having Babies - October Life Update ~ Ep 58

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe Life has been doing what life does best lately… changing 🥹 In this month’s Life Update, we’re having a proper bestie catch-up about everything that’s been happening behind the scenes, including one pretty...

  4. I'm Spending Too Much Money ~ Ep 57

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe For the last six months, I feel like I’ve been operating on a financial model of: money comes in… and money goes straight back out. And honestly? I’m fucking sick of it. I’m constantly telling myself that...

  5. Relationships After Divorce: Can You Ever Start Fresh? ~ Ep 56

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe Dating after divorce hasn’t been the hard part for me. Falling in love again wasn’t even the hard part. Turns out, it’s what happens when that relationship starts getting serious that has brought ALL my…

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  6. Going Boy Sober & Decentering Men with Dee Salmin ~ Ep 55

    What happens when you stop making romantic love the centre of your entire world… and start expecting the men in your life to actually meet your standards? 👀 This week I’m joined by Dee Salmin, host of The Hook Up and author of It’s Not Love Actually, for a VERY overdue conversation about men,...

  7. September Life Update ~ Ep 54

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe September feels a little different… because for the first time in what feels like FOREVER, life is actually starting to slow down. This week I’m giving you a big life update ♥️ We’re talking about finally...

  8. My No Explanation Era ~ Ep 53

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe I’ve gotten pretty good at doing what I want… but apparently, I still need everyone to understand WHY I’m doing it 💀 As a reformed people pleaser, I thought learning to say no, set boundaries and make...

  9. The Friendship Audit ~ Ep 52

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe It might be time to audit your friendships 👀♥️ We spend so much time evaluating our romantic relationships, careers, finances and habits… but when was the last time you really stopped and thought about the...

  10. Trad Wives, Default Parents & The Dark Side of Motherhood ~ Ep 51

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe From trad wife culture to the Lindsay Clancy trial, this week’s episode is a much bigger conversation about motherhood, unpaid labour, postpartum mental health and what it really means to be the default...

  11. AFTER DARK: The Petty Olympics ~ Ep 5

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe Welcome to the Petty Olympics... where maturity takes a back seat and absolutely no one is leaving with a gold medal for emotional growth. 😂 In this week's After Dark episode, I'm reading out the pettiest,...

  12. August Life Update ~ Ep 50

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe July felt like the closing chapter of a lot of really big seasons in my life. In this month's life update, I'm chatting honestly about where I'm at mentally now that the dust has started to settle, what's...

  13. My Barbie Dream Home: Let's Talk About It ~ Ep 49

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe The Barbie Dream Home has become a bit of a character on my social media... but today, I wanted to take you behind the scenes of what buying and renovating my first home on my own has actually been like. In...

  14. The Cost of My Divorce ~ Ep 48

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe This week, we're talking about the cost of divorce... and I'm not talking about the dollar figure. Now that my divorce is officially finalised, I've been reflecting on what it actually cost me over the last...

  15. 20 Things I'm Leaving in my 20s ~ Ep47

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe If someone had asked me at 20 what my life would look like at 30... this definitely wouldn't have been my answer. A few weeks into my thirties, I've realised something... Turning 30 didn't feel like the end...

  16. Where Have I Been?! ~ Ep46

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe After a little time away... I'm finally back ♥️ And wow, there is A LOT to catch you up on. In this life update episode, I'm sharing everything that's happened behind the scenes over the past few months.…

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  17. S4 Ep15: Be Back Soon ♥️

    UPB is getting a glow up... but that takes time. Thank you for being so patient with me. Love you forever and always xx

  18. S4 Ep14: 3 Things I Thought I'd Never Say

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m sharing the things I never thought I’d say out loud… but here we are. From motherhood truths, relationship realisations, money mindset shifts, co-parenting moments,...

  19. S4 Ep 13: February Life Update - Holidaying, New Homes and a UPB Live event...

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe While we haven't had any time apart, for me... it's been awhile! I wanted to touch base because I have a few exciting things to announce 👀 Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-night,...

  20. S4 Ep12: What's in my screenshots folder?! 👀

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m doing something a little different and letting you rummage through my screenshots folder with me. From random notes I clearly thought were life changing at the time…

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  21. S4 Ep 11: Moving Home, Skiing & Finalising my Divorce - January Life Update

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m sitting down for a little life catch-up as we head into a brand new year of the podcast. I share how excited I am for what’s coming next, including an upcoming…

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  22. BONUS BEDTIME: What's on my 2026 Bingo Card...

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe I have a great feeling about 2026 🤭🤞🏻 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...

  23. BEDTIME BONUS: Christmas with Bella

    SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe I would miss you too much if I was gone for too long... so, over the next 3 weeks, expect to find a few bonus episodes to get you through this holiday break! Merry Christmas ♥️ Up Past Bedtime with Bella...

  24. After Dark S4 Ep3: YOUR CONFESSIONS - Spill & Stay Anonymous

    In this After Dark episode of Up Past Bedtime, the UPB besties came with confessions they were not willing to carry into 2026 and trusted me to say them out loud instead. From genuinely unhinged poop confessions to jaw-dropping secrets, blurred lines, and a few “did they really just admit that?”...

  25. S4 Ep10: Girlie Yaps with Danielle Mitchell

    In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, Danielle joins me for a very real, very chatty catch up where we talk all things content creation, social media, and why long-form conversations still matter in a world of quick takes. We open up about navigating mental health, ADHD, and the quiet ways social...

  26. S4 Ep9: I don't want to have it all (and I'm tired of being told I should)

    In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I am pulling apart one of the biggest lies sold to women in our 20s and 30s: the myth of having it all. We are told to be present mothers, have thriving careers, keep perfect homes, stay fit, look good, be emotionally regulated, have hobbies, make money and...

  27. S4 Ep8: November Life Update - Birthdays, Parenting & Burnout

    This week on Up Past Bedtime, I’m giving you my monthly life update; and honestly, it’s been… a lot. Between being sick, juggling solo mum life, and trying to keep up with a wild work month (hi, TikTok Awards), I’ve been stretched in every direction. I chat about where I’m at with my PMDD and…

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  28. After Dark S4 Ep2: Chaotic Would You Rather...

    This week on Up Past Bedtime: After Dark, we’re diving head-first into the chaos you girlies threw at me… a full episode of chaotic Would You Rathers that absolutely did not hold back 🔥 You asked me everything.Like… everything. From kink preferences and sexuality questions, to whether I’d rather...

  29. S4 Ep7: Main Character Energy - Decentering Men 101 with Mia Findlay

    This week on Up Past Bedtime I’m joined by the incredible Mia Findlay, creator, speaker and the brilliant mind behind @whatmiadidnext. Mia has spent years helping women step into their power, unpack their conditioning and build lives that aren’t centred around keeping men comfortable. In this...

  30. S4 Ep6: Unpopular Opinions Club - You Might Not Like These 👀

    This week on Up Past Bedtime we are entering the Unpopular Opinions Club. I’m sharing some of my hot takes on motherhood, relationships and just life in general. Some of these will probably make you nod along in relief and some might make you raise an eyebrow, but that’s the fun of it. You are...

  31. S4 Ep5: Money Talks: Bargain Baddies Tell All

    This week on Up Past Bedtime, we are going full Bargain Baddie mode. I’m sharing some of the best money saving hacks, tricks and strategies that have come out of my Instagram subscriber group chat, where 250 women are swapping deals, tips and smarter ways to spend. We chat about using Up Bank to...

  32. S4 Ep 4: October Life Update - PMDD, Stress & Figuring out where to live

    This week I’m catching you up on what’s been going on behind the scenes. I open up about my PMDD diagnosis, how hard it can be to actually get help, and the stress of juggling it all as a single mum. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind trying to manage my mental health, money, and living situation all...

  33. After Dark S4 Ep1 - Drunk Diaries 🍾🤢

    After Dark is finally back and I couldn’t be more excited. You guys loved it last season, so we’re bringing it back bigger, juicier, and even more unfiltered. In this season’s first After Dark episode, I’m introducing a brand new segment called Five Minute Fix, where I give my best advice on your...

  34. S4 Ep3: Notes to my Daughters - What I want you to know...

    In this week’s episode of Up Past Bedtime, I’m getting personal with a letter to my girls, with all the things I want them to know about life, love, and motherhood. I open up about what it’s been like to raise them while navigating separation, healing, and rediscovering who I am as a woman and a...

  35. S4 Ep2: The Fine Print of Adulthood (Terms & Conditions Apply 💀)

    Let’s talk about the stuff no one really prepares you for… the fine print of adulthood. In this episode, I dive into all the things we should’ve been taught growing up, from understanding finances, navigating emotional health, and looking after our bodies, to figuring out the messy realities of...

  36. S4 Ep1: The Season of More - I'm Back! Let's Catch Up...

    I’m back, and so is Up Past Bedtime! After a two-month break, I’m kicking off Season 4, which I’m calling 'The Season of More'. More honesty, more vulnerability, more laughter, and more connection. In this episode, I catch you up on everything that’s been happening in my world, from navigating…

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  37. SEASON 4: The Season of More

    What to expect when UPB returns Oct 15th, 6am AEST

  38. After Dark S3 Ep4: You Ask, I HAVE to answer...

    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…

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  39. S3 Ep15: UPB Live Show - Up Late With Sydney

    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…

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  40. S3 Ep14: What Loss Taught Me About Living - Mel's Grief Journey

    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...

  41. S3 Ep13: Loving The Life You Didn’t Picture - Motherhood and Disability with Kathryn Denny

    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 sat down with the incredible Kathryn Denny to talk all about what it’s like when life doesn’t the way you planned — and how…

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  42. S3 Ep12: I've Forgot to Have Fun - My Struggle with Burn Out and Perfectionism

    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...

  43. S3 EP 11: Budgeting Through The Chaos - Money Chats w. Victoria Devine

    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...

  44. S3 Ep10: This Wasn't What I Imagined - Single Motherhood & Divorce w. Marcia Leone

    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...

  45. S3 Ep9: The Not-So-Hot Girl Glow Up Journey - What I've Learnt About Self Love and Healing

    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...

  46. After Dark S3 Ep3: Gentle Boy & The Things I Left Out

    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…

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  47. S3 Ep8: Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me I Was Neurodivergent? - ADHD & Autism with Emily Geraghty

    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...

  48. S3 Ep7: Our Half-Way 2025 Bingo Card Check-In - It's Already June?!?

    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…

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  49. S3 Ep6: So... I have a boyfriend?! Everything about my Single Mum soft launch I don't think you saw coming

    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…

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  50. After Dark S3 Ep2: You're Too Scared To Talk About This... But I'm Not!

    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…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/up-past-bedtime-messina/subscribe

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