<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Belinda Messer Creative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Books designed for kids dealing with a loss. One of the best grief resources for children.]]></description><link>https://www.belindamessercreative.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:44:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.reallifewithbel.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When Blood Isn’t Belonging: Jennifer’s Journey Through Foster Care and Adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this deeply moving episode of Real Life with Bel , host Belinda Messer sits down with Jennifer Becksvoort to explore a powerful and often misunderstood truth: blood does not always equal belonging. Jennifer’s story begins at just three years old, when she and her brothers were removed from their biological parents due to neglect. What followed was a journey through foster care and eventually adoption—an experience many assume leads to stability, safety, and a sense of “finally being home.”...]]></description><link>https://www.reallifewithbel.com.au/post/when-blood-isn-t-belonging-jennifer-s-journey-through-foster-care-and-adoption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bfdf6ebe334c87583deb5a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:35:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f302bc_56e5a3cede8c47f19d305da927194a63~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>belmesser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unfiltered Comedy &#38; Real Talk: Shayne Hunter on Real Life with Bel]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re someone who enjoys a real life podcast  that feels raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically honest, then this episode of Real Life with Bel podcast  is one you don’t want to miss. In this standout comedy podcast episode  titled “Did We Just Say That?” host Belinda Messer  sits down with Australian comedian Shayne Hunter  for a conversation that quickly goes off-script—in the best way possible. What This Episode Is All About This isn’t your typical polished, scripted show. Instead, it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.reallifewithbel.com.au/post/unfiltered-comedy-real-talk-shayne-hunter-on-real-life-with-belle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bfda930160b7de3150b3be</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:07:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f302bc_bb38ca1b22d1446997acb79cfb6903f0~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_728,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>belmesser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the Real Men Please Stand Up - Pete Bates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some stories challenge everything we think we know about people, pain, and second chances. In this powerful episode of the Real Life with Bel  podcast, I sat down with Peter to talk about the journey that brought us together — and the mission that now drives our work supporting women through The Lighthouse , an online safe haven created for women who need clarity, safety, and hope. This conversation is raw, confronting, and ultimately deeply human. Because sometimes the most powerful light...]]></description><link>https://www.reallifewithbel.com.au/post/will-the-real-men-please-stand-up-pete-bates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b7738fea38c468abda585e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:40:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f302bc_d66498c4e1e94b13a21e427ad31de31e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>belmesser</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Coffin Confessor - Bill Edgar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some podcast guests are interesting. Some are unforgettable. And then there’s Bill Edgar - The Coffin Confessor . His episode on Real Life with Bel  quickly became the most downloaded and talked-about conversation on the show . And once you hear what he does for a living… you’ll understand why. Because Bill Edgar doesn’t just attend funerals. He delivers the final truth from the grave . The Man Who Speaks for the Dead As the Coffin Confessor , Bill carries out the final wishes of people who...]]></description><link>https://www.reallifewithbel.com.au/post/the-coffin-confessor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae66cdde5ad9153e0a12a6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:24:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f302bc_753cc25549e842c3992931333909b4ab~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>belmesser</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>