Up Past Bedtime

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...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m reflecting on everything my twenties have taught me as I get ready to turn 29 on June 2nd. It feels like the sun is starting to set on this chapter of my life, and I wanted to sit down and share 29 lessons from the past decade - the ones that broke me , the ones that helped me grow , and the ones I’ll carry with me into the next decade . I open up about per...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I sat down with the incredible Kira Rumble — a successful entrepreneur, mum, and the founder of one of my favourite businesses, Mini + Me . We had such a raw and honest conversation about what success really means, especially as women who are trying to do it all. Kira opened up about her journey through business and motherhood, sharing deeply personal experienc...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m diving deep into something that’s been such a huge part of my personal journey lately - rediscovering my confidence. I talk on this journey, neurodivergence, motherhood, and everything in between. I open up about my ADHD and ASD diagnoses and how they’ve shaped the way I see myself, especially after navigating the thick fog of postpartum depression. This ep...

Welcome to the very first episode of Up Past Bedtime: After Dark — a new series where things get a little juicier, a little deeper, and definitely more unfiltered. Think of it like a late-night convo with your girlfriends once the kids are asleep and the wine is flowing. No topic is off limits here. To kick it off, I’m playing Truth or Drink , answering your spicy, personal questions — and yes, I...

In this episode (and season) of Up Past Bedtime, I’m kicking off Season 3 with a theme that’s been close to my heart lately - rediscovery. This season is all about finding yourself again after life has completely reshaped who you thought you were. I’m sharing my own journey of change - through motherhood, identity loss, and all the messy, beautiful moments in between. Whether you’re in the thick o...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m answering all your juicy questions, and we’re not holding back. From my chaotic move and bringing home my new puppy Hero (aka my furry little menace) to the messy reality of motherhood, mental health, and relationships, I’m giving you the realest answers. We’re diving into everything: libido changes after antidepressants (yep, we’re going there), the strugg...

On this weeks episode, Bella sits down with Georgie Stevenson for a raw and unfiltered chat about navigating big life changes—from motherhood to business to personal growth. They dive into the mindset shifts that make all the difference, why adversity is key to appreciating joy, and how self-awareness and energy management can completely transform your life. From the highs and lows of modern paren...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , I’m getting real with a much-needed mental health check-in. Life has been a lot lately—juggling solo parenting, dealing with housing stress, and feeling the weight of social media and my expectations. I’m opening up about the highs, the lows, and the reality of trying to hold it all together while still finding time for me . Let’s talk about self-care, the powe...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , host Bella sits down for an open and unfiltered conversation with Rach, the founder of LBDO, a female wellness and pleasure brand. Together, they dive into the often-taboo topic of female pleasure and the importance of normalising these conversations. Rach shares her personal journey in creating LBDO, highlighting the intention and quality behind her products a...

This week on Up Past Bedtime , Bella dives into the world of energy, spirituality, and healing with spiritual healer Kellie Moses. Yes, this one’s a little woo woo —so keep an open mind, or at least pretend you’re just here for the vibes. Bella and Kellie explore the balance of masculine and feminine energy, the impact of past wounds on motherhood, and why setting boundaries (especially with love)...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , Bella dives into the wild world of dating after a decade-long relationship. She shares the highs, the lows, and the downright bizarre moments of re-entering the dating scene as a single mom—covering everything from navigating co-parenting while dating to the strange (and sometimes cringeworthy) realities of men’s dating profiles. Bella gets candid about her dat...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime , it was time for Bella to do a life update… it’s been a while! She gets personal, sharing major milestones and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Bella opens up about navigating life as a first-time renter, the bittersweet transition of her kids starting daycare and pre-kindy, and the realities of co-parenting post-divorce. She reflects on the emotional an...

In this episode of Up Past Bedtime, I'm joined by the amazing Danielle Mitchell for a real and raw chat about body image, self-love, and the messy, beautiful journey of motherhood. We open up about our own experiences with eating disorders, how pregnancy changed the way we saw our bodies, and the importance of raising confident daughters in a world full of unrealistic expectations. We also dive in...