Louise and Ryan have a vulnerable conversation about communication and chemistry this week, as Ryan takes us through the four C’s for a fulfilling relationship. In this episode, Louise and Ryan unpack why people have affairs, how to navigate differing sex-drives in a relationship and share their thoughts on prenups - and whether they’d ever sign one… Plus, the pair answer a listener's submission: She Said “Is he the perfect guy?!”. Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts...
Jul 09, 2025•33 min
It’s Monday which can only mean one thing…it’s time for another Ask Us Anything!! In this episode, Louise and Ryan share what goals and experiences are on their bucket lists and discuss how they worked to improve their self-confidence and stop caring about other people’s opinions of them. Plus, Louise tells us the secrets behind her favourite hairstyles and the pair reveal which celebrity they’d swap each other for… Submit your questions for our next AUA here and don’t forget to come back on Wed...
Jul 07, 2025•19 min
Louise and Ryan debate who’s nicer to one another this week… In this episode, Louise reveals how to deal with men, Ryan talks about his solo school tour and the pair try to unpack why couples often feel the need to keep score in relationships. Plus, Louise and Ryan answer a listener submission and discuss whether love can ever truly be unconditional… Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show. Follow @hesaid.shes...
Jul 02, 2025•43 min
It’s Monday…so it’s time for our weekly Ask Us Anything!! After Louise and Ryan took you behind the curtain last week revealing what working on Made in Chelsea was actually like, the pair discuss whether they’d ever make a return to reality TV… Plus, a listener asks whether jealousy in a relationship is ever okay, or if it’s always just a big red flag! The finance advisor Louise mentions is Mark Tilbury, and you can find his YouTube channel here . Submit your questions for our next AUA here and ...
Jun 30, 2025•20 min
Louise and Ryan take you behind the scenes this week, and spill the tea on what working on Made in Chelsea was actually like… In this episode, Louise analyses how similar she is to her brother, Ryan gives the insider gossip on how he surprised Sam on his Soccer Aid challenge and the pair give an exciting update on the house they put an offer on in a previous episode. Plus, Louise and Ryan answer a tricky listener submission: She Said “He’s an amazing dad, but not a good husband”. Send your voice...
Jun 25, 2025•40 min
Louise and Ryan are back for another Ask Us Anything!! This week you’ve asked Ryan to give all the insights into his music taste and the pair share their tool to stop an argument spiraling out of control… Plus, it gets emotional as a listener asks Louise how she rebuilt her confidence and started to feel beautiful again after dealing with multiple health challenges. Listen to Ryan’s playlist here ! Submit your questions for our next AUA here and don’t forget to come back on Wednesday for our ful...
Jun 23, 2025•23 min
Louise and Ryan share their worst icks this week! In this episode, Ryan tells the story of his chaotic ‘man-date’ at a jazz club, Louise discusses what actually happens when you write a will and the pair debate why women like seeing their partners show emotion. Plus, Louise and Ryan share what they got up to when they spent 24 hours apart and a listener asks for advice on navigating finances in a relationship… Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and ...
Jun 18, 2025•51 min
It’s time for the weekly ASK US ANYTHING!! This week you’ve asked Louise and Ryan questions that have led to some VERY interesting responses…there’s afternoon romps, colourful protective forcefields and a LOT of hair…?! Submit your questions for our next AMA here and don’t forget to come back on Wednesday for our full length episodes. If you’ve got a dilemma, email us at hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to help you on the show. Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast , @louise.thomp...
Jun 16, 2025•19 min
Louise and Ryan have an exciting update about their long-running search for a country home… In this episode, Louise and Ryan take you on a tour of their second home and unpack all the drama that comes with buying a house. They discuss the hidden costs of purchasing property, their pros and cons of the houses they’ve viewed and put in an offer LIVE on the podcast! Plus, Louise quizzes Ryan about why some men want their girlfriends to be more sociable and the pair give some much-needed advice to a...
Jun 11, 2025•45 min
Louise and Ryan are back to answer all of your questions in our new weekly Ask Me Anything episode! This week, Louise and Ryan share their proudest achievements, both personally and professionally, and reveal where they feel the most at peace. Plus, the pair discuss their favourite baby names and what they nearly called Leo! Submit your questions for our next AMA here . Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show....
Jun 09, 2025•15 min
Ryan has a naked face! Louise reacts to Ryan shaving his beard and the pair discuss whether or not men hide behind their facial hair. In this episode, Louise and Ryan talk about Sam’s incredible challenge for UNICEF, the importance of a good morning routine and Ryan reveals he was scouted by a ‘modelling agency’ on the street… Plus, Louise discusses a recent online yoga class she did with an AI instructor and a listener asks for advice on overcoming ‘mum guilt’. Donate to Sam’s UNICEF challenge ...
Jun 04, 2025•44 min
After the amazing response to Louise’s solo episode, we’re launching a new weekly Ask Me Anything segment to answer your burning questions! This week, a listener asks for fragrance recommendations, and Ryan and Louise share the advice they wish they could give their 25 year-old selves (spoiler: you don’t need to have it all figured out just yet!). Plus, Louise reveals the BIG secret she’s been keeping from Ryan… Submit your questions for our next AMA here . Send your voice memos or stories to he...
Jun 02, 2025•19 min
Louise and Ryan talk all things parenting this week! In this episode, Louise and Ryan discuss their recent parenting wins (and fails…), the best way to travel with young children and Leo’s newfound love of jiujitsu. Plus, Ryan shares a recent lesson he learnt about the ‘thermometer’ and ‘thermostat’ personality types and the pair answer a listener's submission: She Said “My husband doesn’t get on with my brothers”. Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise...
May 28, 2025•44 min
Louise and Ryan are back from a lovely weekend away in Wales, a trip that’s prompted a much-needed conversation about their future wedding plans… In this episode, Ryan and Louise discuss why they still haven’t gotten married, what’s holding them back from going ahead with the ‘big day’ and Louise shares how her parents divorce has perhaps skewed her view of marriage. Plus, the pair compare their different communication styles and a listener asks for advice on how to deal with a partner who makes...
May 21, 2025•46 min
Ryan returns from his race across the desert and Louise tells the truth about how she really found solo parenting… In this episode, Louise shares her recent stoma bag leak in public (and how Ryan sprung into action to help) and how a positive interaction with a new doctor has made her realise she needs to move forward from her medical trauma. Plus, our listener's submission this week... She Said “My partner is lazy”. Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Loui...
May 14, 2025•47 min
Ryan is away running the Marathon Des Sables Legendary this week, so it’s time for a solo Louise Ask Me Anything! In this episode, Louise answers all of your burning questions: from sharing where she finds her home inspo to revealing how she knew Ryan was ‘the one’... Plus, Louise discusses her spiritual practices, whether she’s still friends with her Made in Chelsea co-stars and gives some helpful advice to a listener on how to tell people you have a stoma. The charities Louise mentions in this...
May 07, 2025•40 min
Louise and Ryan talk about the importance of role models this week! In this episode, the pair discuss the traits they’ve inherited from their parents, Ryan shares why he looked up to WWE wrestlers as a child and Louise reveals why she didn’t have any female role models when she was younger… Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss their hopes for Leo and whether or not you should pass on your ambitions to your children. Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and R...
Apr 30, 2025•42 min
Louise took Ryan to his first sound bath this week and let’s just say it was…interesting. In this episode, Louise and Ryan talk about toxic masculinity, how Ryan wants to be a role model for his son and a recent disagreement sparks a conversation about how damaging arguing in front of your children really is. Plus, the pair share how they came close to finally finding a country home and a listener shares their dilemma: He Said “I don’t know if I’ll ever want to live with you - not now, not in tw...
Apr 23, 2025•45 min
Louise and Ryan ask each other questions to connect on a deeper level this week. In this episode, Louise shares some of her fondest childhood memories, the pair discuss the ways they’ve given and received love recently and Louise outlines how she wants to experience affection moving forward (hint: it may involve adopting more dogs…). Plus, Ryan and Louise describe their safe spaces and a listener asks for advice on navigating social situations with a long-term partner. Send your voice memos or s...
Apr 16, 2025•46 min
Louise and Ryan have an important conversation about mental health in this week’s episode. Ryan opens up about how his recent illness has impacted his mental health, why he’s considering going back to therapy and shares why he’s recently been questioning his career path… Plus, Ryan reveals his thoughts around becoming a stay-at-home dad and the pair discuss why it’s so important to open up about how you are feeling, despite how daunting it may initially feel. Louise and Ryan also give some advic...
Apr 09, 2025•53 min
Louise discusses her recent bicycle crash and Ryan has been struck down with a bad case of the flu. In this episode, Louise shares how valuable journaling is to her daily routine, Ryan unpacks the theory of having a ‘red or blue’ mindset and Louise reveals how she overcame a BIG fear… Plus, a listener is worried a comment from a family member has ruined her niece’s body-confidence, so the pair offer some much needed advice. Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk f...
Apr 02, 2025•54 min
It’s Louise’s 35th Birthday! Ryan and Louise discuss their plans for the big day, the best birthday presents they’ve ever received and reveal the shocking truth that…Louise has never had a meal deal?! In this episode, Louise opens up about how she considered drinking for the first time in years whilst attending The Brit Awards and the pair share their thoughts on what men and women actually find attractive… Plus, a listener asks for advice on reconnecting with old friends and how to make the fir...
Mar 26, 2025•54 min
Louise and Ryan discuss what they wished they learnt in school and why they believe school doesn’t always teach children the important life skills. In this episode, the pair give another update on their search for a second home, share their experiences of failure (and why it’s not necessarily a bad thing) and Ryan reveals the time he was arrested in Australia… Plus, a listener submission prompts an honest conversation about whether Louise and Ryan want more children… Send your voice memos or sto...
Mar 19, 2025•50 min
Louise and Ryan have another honest conversation in this week’s episode. The pair discuss how Louise can get carried away with the pace of life, the difficulty of maintaining a work-life balance and why it’s so important to accept help from others and offload some responsibilities. Plus, Louise and Ryan reveal the truth about being influencers and reflect on their relationships with their parents as a listener asks for advice on how to have difficult conversations with the older generation. Send...
Mar 12, 2025•54 min
Louise and Ryan discuss their plans for more tattoos, and their contingency plans to alter their current ones should they ever break up… In this episode, Louise reveals her suspicion that the ENTIRE family has worms (much to Ryan’s disgust), Ryan shares what men actually look for in women and the pair talk about the pressures on young girls to have the ‘perfect’ body. Plus, a listener asks for advice on hobbies you can do with your partner and Louise shares the time her trousers ripped at a chil...
Mar 05, 2025•48 min
Louise and Ryan give an update on their search for a second home and discuss their bucket-list travel destinations. In this episode, they discuss their differing school experiences, times they’ve been bullied in their lives and debate whether their star signs explain all of their problems… Plus, Ryan reveals the time he ran away from school and a listener asks for advice on trusting your instincts when you’ve been burned in the past… Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcas...
Feb 26, 2025•52 min
Ryan’s back from his incredible challenge running 120km across the Sahara Desert! He updates Louise on how he found the experience and the pair discuss whether they’d ever take on a fitness challenge together… In this episode, Louise and Ryan share the moment they found out their baby’s gender, debate whether it’s easier to raise a boy or a girl and discuss the reality of needing a number two in the desert… Plus, Louise reveals she wants to go to Burning Man festival and a listener asks for advi...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Happy Valentine’s Day! Louise and Ryan discuss the various ways they could spend the big day, the best Valentine’s present Louise has ever received and unveil their new role-play identities (say goodbye to Ryan and hello to Spectre James!). In this episode, the pair play a savage game of Mr & Mrs, revealing who’s the better dancer, who’s the most attractive and who wears the trousers in the relationship… Plus, Louise reveals why her dad takes a printer on holiday and a listener asks for advi...
Feb 12, 2025•44 min
Louise and Ryan continue their search for a country home, as Ryan gives us some updates on his recent house viewings and reveals that catfishing is rife on RightMove… In this episode, Louise divulges what she tells her life coach about her relationship, the pair discuss being sensitive to the moon and Louise teaches Ryan all about the menstrual cycle. Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss their son’s new pink ballet shoes and a listener shares their dilemma: He Said “I’m struggling to bond with my child...
Feb 05, 2025•40 min
Louise and Ryan discuss future plans to visit Japan and why having a good umbrella is a sign of self-respect… In this episode, Ryan shares his fascination with the Japanese concept of ikigai, the pair consider what we can learn from people living in Blue Zones and Louise reveals her bucket-list goal of appearing on the Real Housewives. Plus, the pair discuss who would prefer to die first and a listener asks for advice about rebuilding self-confidence after being called crazy by an ex-boyfriend. ...
Jan 29, 2025•43 min
