Up Past Bedtime

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 confront 19-year-old Bella or future 39-year-old Bella, to the ultimate dilemma of what I’d pick ov...

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 episode we sit down for the chat so many of us needed in our teens and early twenties. Together we dive in...

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 welcome to agree, disagree or scream-laugh along. And if you have your own hot take, send it through so w...

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 make budgeting actually work, how to make the most of frequent flyer points, getting strategic with Sho...

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 at once, but I wanted to share it honestly. Up Past Bedtime with Bella Messina is your go-to for late-...

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 dilemmas in five minutes or less. Then we dive straight into this week’s theme, Drunk Diaries . I’m s...

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 mum. From lessons in self-worth and communication to embracing imperfection and finding beauty in the...

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 life as a single mum, to working through burnout, my ongoing divorce, and the emotional toll that come...

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 relationships, marriage, and everything in between. I share some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned sin...

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

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 a poll on the UPB IG and asking our audience to vote on their most burning, must know que...

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 so many special moments with some of the most incredible women in the room. In this episode, I...

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 grief and the way it reshapes who we are. In 2023, Mel lost her dad suddenly to cancer, an...

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 you learn to find beauty in a completely different path than the one you imagined. Kathryn sha...

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 actually enjoy my life. I’ve been in this hyperproductive mode, chasing the next thing, and hones...

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 control . In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m joined by the incredible Victoria Devine, host of She’...

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 bloggers turned businesswoman, writer, and single mama of two. Over the past few years, she’s wa...

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 baths. I talk about the real glow up that comes from the inside out, the kind no one can see o...

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 Gentle Boy—the ones you said I conveniently skipped in my soft launch episode. From navigating love after d...

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 requested guests we’ve ever had. We get raw and real about what it’s like living with ADHD and...

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 encouraged you to create one too… and somehow, we’re already halfway through the year?! So I thought...

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 'Gentle Boy'. For the first time, I’m opening up about being in a new relationship; whi...

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 comfortable saying out loud. From those awkward convos in relationships to the raw realities of motherhood and h...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m giving you a bit of a life update because honestly, a lot has been going on behind the scenes. I open up about how co-parenting is going, including how we recently navigated Bennie’s birthday with a shared celebration and a joint party. It’s not always easy, but I’m really proud of the respectful relationship we’ve managed to build because at the end of the...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m opening up about something that’s been on my heart lately — friendship changes. Whether it’s motherhood, separation, or just growing into a new version of yourself, life transitions can really shift your circle. I share my own experiences with friendship breakups, how painful they can be, and the emotional weight that comes with letting go. I talk about wha...