He Said, She Said – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to He Said, She Said! Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey invite you to hear their unfiltered conversations about their relationship. 

In the pilot episode, Louise and Ryan discuss why they’ve decided to open up their conversations to the world, and they share their own ‘He Said, She Said’ moments. 

To get the conversation going, Ryan brings up something unexpected Louise said in an interview and Louise finally asks Ryan why he would avoid coming to events with her. 

Listen now to hear this overdue conversation where everything gets laid out on the table… 

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to answer your dilemma on the show.

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CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

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Listen from Wednesday 2nd October. Send your voice memos to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to answer your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Louise and Ryan share the journey of Winnie and her lovingly named 'Trouser Coughs.'

Louise discusses how she unexpectedly found comfort in the idea of having her colon removed, while Ryan opens up about what happened when they received the news that there would be yet another round of major surgery.

Ryan also shares the advice he received from the men in his life during this time, along with some incredibly poignant words of wisdom for expecting fathers.

PLUS, it’s the first-ever audience submission! This week, you sent in a ‘she said,’ which covers when friendships start to feel like a one-way street.

LINKS:

• Nonviolent Communication book - [aff link]

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to answer your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan kicks off the episode with a historical “She Said” which reveals an opinion he really wanted to change. Plus, Louise shares how watching Dirty John left her questioning everything…

Louise and Ryan also dive into love languages, how knowing your partners love language can transform your relationship and the secret “trick” to finding out if someone is a sociopath. 

We then dive into the mailbag and hear from a listener whose husband is struggling, what Ryan can suggest on how best to support him.

LINKS:

• The 5 Love Languages

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to answer your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ryan reveals the hilarious dream he had recently about Louise and Pete Wicks, which starts a conversation about the complex relationships we have with our exes.

Ryan and Louise discuss the embarrassing to bewildering encounters they’ve had with exes, whether or not you can ever have closure with a former partner and how Ryan ended up kissing someone on the back of a National Express bus…

Plus, they offer some personal advice to a listener who is struggling with a conflict of parenting styles

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

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From trips to A&E to jewellery launches, it’s been a week of highs and lows for Louise and Ryan but their biggest reminder? Remembering the power of saying no…

Louise gives us a glimpse into her unconventional method of making big decisions while Ryan shares why watching Lion King with Leo made him reassess how he prioritises.

Plus, they’re linking up some listeners with advice on missing their honeymoon stage and fights over sharing chores.

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

LINKS

• Thank you to feYi Flowers for gifting the beautiful bouquet
• Louise's jewellery collections with Carrie Rose Jewellery

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Things are a little different this week. Louise is back in hospital due to emergency surgery, so Ryan is here to share important updates and his side of the story.

Ryan discusses how he’s handling this hospital stay compared to last time, deciding how much he wants to share with their son Leo and how he’s trying to create a zen atmosphere both at the hospital but within his own mindset.

Plus, Ryan dips into the mailbag to help with your dilemmas. He helps one listener who is struggling with their confidence, a listener who wants to be better at championing her partner, and finally, someone who needs guidance on settling down with the right person. 

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louise opens up about her turbulent relationship with alcohol and Ryan shares how terrifying it is to see a loved one suffering in this way. 

Louise and Ryan discuss how alcohol can affect relationships, struggles with self-confidence and the comments that severely knocked it; as well as the importance of finding different coping mechanisms outside of drinking. 

Plus, they’re advising a listener who is at an extremely difficult crossroads with a newborn and an unfaithful partner…

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

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Louise is back on the podcast, and in this raw conversation with Ryan, she opens up about what the last 3 weeks have actually been like.

Louise bravely reveals the series of events which led her back to emergency surgery, she shares the details of her recovery and the routine she managed to create in order to get through it, as well as why she was left feeling guilty about the whole ordeal. 

Plus, Louise and Ryan discuss the lighter moments during this time, including why it’s so important to focus on what really matters and do the things that make you happy. 

Finally, they share a listener submission who is stuck in a friendship slump, and Ryan offers an insightful ‘rocket ship’ analogy which may help you reassess your adult friendships. 

LINKS:

• Marissa Peer Guided Meditation for Physical Healing
• Paul McKenna Sleep Meditation
• Stillness Is The Key – Ryan Holiday

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re heading to the altar this week as Louise and Ryan plan their dream wedding!

The pair recap their chaotic proposal story, they discuss what marriage ultimately means to them and answer the big question… why aren’t they married yet?

Wedding planning then begins as Ryan reveals his aspirations of a wedding in the Swiss Alps, Louise ponders what a UK wedding might look like and the pair nail down outfits, food and of course – the stag and hen dos. 

Send your voice memos or stories to hesaidshesaid@astridpodcasts.co.uk for Louise and Ryan to address your dilemma on the show.

Follow @hesaid.shesaid.podcast, @louise.thompson and @ryan.libbey

CREDITS:

Artwork by @brittyflynn 

Production by Astrid

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.