Show Notes
Ryan and Louise kick things off with a new favourite word of the week, a very creative term for “down there”, which quickly sparks a conversation about crossing swords, body hair, and Ryan being put to the test on whether he actually knows the difference between a pad and a tampon.
Things then take a more personal turn as Ryan opens up, for the first time, about a journey he’s quietly been on over the last few months. He speaks honestly about his decision to have a hair transplant, how it’s made him feel, and why talking about it openly matters to him, especially if it helps open up more honest conversations around confidence and self-image for men.
We also share where we are on our surrogacy journey, opening up about what the process has really looked like behind the scenes. Louise speaks candidly about why she can’t carry her own baby, and we talk about our next steps in navigating this journey together.
🗓 New episodes every Wednesday
📩 We’ve got a NEW email! Want to get involved? Email [email protected] or slide straight into our DMs @hesaid.shesaid.podcast. We want it all. Your dilemmas, questions, voice notes, stories and opinions. If it’s pod-related, we’re listening.
🩵 Follow us everywhere Instagram | TikTok | Youtube @hesaid.shesaid.podcast
And of course… don’t forget to subscribe, follow, rate and review. --
(00:00) Intro to the episode
(00:56) Leo’s new favourite word of the week
(02:06) What does “crossing swords” mean?!
(05:33) Can Ryan explain the difference between tampon and a pad?!
(15:33) Ryan opens up about his hair transplant decision
(22:13) Breaking down the stigma around men’s cosmetic procedures
(33:24) Talking through our IVF process
(43:16) Understanding why Louise can't carry a baby
(50:25) Exploring our surrogacy options
(56:36) Ryan’s perspective on surrogacy
(58:56) The Japanese philosophy of Misogi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
More from He Said, She Said
"Maternity system is fundamentally broken." It's a headline that understandably caught the attention of parents across the country last week. Following the publication of the landmark maternity report, Louise reflects on her campaigning for safer maternity care, unpacks what the findings really mean, and explains why the appointment of a Maternity Commissioner marks a significant step forward. Despite the alarming headlines, her message is clear: women should come away feeling hopeful, not fearful.
This week, Louise and Ryan share an exciting update on their fertility journey, opening up about where things stand now and the possibility of welcoming a baby next year. They reflect on the emotional highs and lows along the way, with Ryan sharing a powerful moment of acceptance as he talks about finally feeling at peace with the surrogacy journey.
This week we're joined by relationship expert and Celebs Go Dating coach Anna Williamson. As Sam and Pete's former dating coach, we had to get the inside scoop on what they were really like behind the scenes, and Anna shares a few stories that Louise and Ryan may not have heard before.
This week’s episode is a special Father’s Day edition, and one Ryan certainly wasn’t expecting. What begins as a conversation about fatherhood takes an emotional turn when a surprise message from his dad leaves him completely speechless, and the whole room fighting back tears.