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| 18 Jun 2024 | Parenting with a prosthetic leg - KICBUMP with Jess Quinn | 00:42:39 | |
Jess Quinn was one of our very first KICPOD guests way back in 2019. This week Jess returns, but this time for KICBUMP, after welcoming her first daughter Marla into the world last November. In our first conversation with Jess she shared her story of childhood cancer and having one of her legs amputated when she was nine years old. In this episode, Steph and Jess talk about Marla and the reality of parenting as an amputee. Jess shares how she gained confidence in her body through pregnancy, her birth story, learning to parent with her husband Todd and how they’re finding their feet with newborn life, the things she can’t do for Marla with one leg, and all the things that Marla will gain from having a mum who’s an amputee. Check out Jess' fave body positive books for kids FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Mar 2021 | Validating our Emotions & Overcoming Burnout | 00:57:32 | |
In today's episode Steph and Laura are joined by special guest and psychologist, Dr Jodie Lowinger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Apr 2023 | Did Laura get hit on? | 00:35:37 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they debate whether an encounter Laura had with someone was them hitting on her, or recognising her. You be the judge! They also respond to a D&M about something a lot of us can relate to - outgrowing your high school friends in your 20s and 30s, plus a follow up from the 'Nightmare Neighbours' chat last week, including some WILD stories that you guys sent in.
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KIC UPDATE: We have had two new recipes drop in the KIC app - Our One Pot Pesto Lasagna as well as a delicious Gooey Carrot Slice See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Putting an exciting career on hold - KICBUMP with Ash London | 00:36:07 | |
If you've ever listened to the radio, you'd know Ash from the successful night show she hosted for years, 'Ash London Live', or perhaps from one of the many other radio/TV shows that she's done in the past.
With regular world famous guests on her radio show like Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, Ash has put quite the thriving career on hold to spend time with her son Buddy. In today's episode we find out how she felt making this decision, what advice she has for mums with fulfilling careers, and why being a "selfish" mum isn't always a bad thing!
You can check out Ash London's podcast 'New Mum, Who Dis?" here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | Being a mum with ADHD - with comedian & podcaster Em Rusciano | 01:02:46 | |
Em Rusciano is a writer, singer, performer, comedian and podcaster. Em was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her early 40’s, and her three children are all neurodiverse too. Now this conversation has been a long time coming. If you’re a long-time listener of the KICBUMP podcast, you might remember when Em came on in 2023 and asked Steph whether or not she had ADHD. Well turns out…Em was right! And now, almost two years later, Em is back on the podcast to talk all things ADHD & motherhood. Like - communicating to your child about their neurodiversity, what makes having ADHD harder as a mum, getting REALLY into your kids’ hobbies, setting up boundaries with your family, and letting go of neurotypical rules of parenting. FIND OUT MORE Follow Em on Instagram @emrusciano Listen to Em’s weekly podcast ‘Emsolation’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/emsolation/id1686849901 If you haven’t listened already - Em’s podcast 'Anomolous' is a love letter to the neurodiverse community and a roadmap for neurotypical people https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/anomalous-with-em-rusciano/id1743920889 In case you missed Steph’s KICBUMP episode with Em, you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2657ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 20 May 2025 | A mid-year goal check-in with our coach Janey Martino | 00:43:37 | |
If you haven’t thought about your goals since you made them in January…this episode is for you. It’s the time of year where a lot of us have slipped behind on our goals or lost sight of them completely - but it’s never too late to make them happen! To help - we asked our coach Janey Martino for some mid-year goal inspo. Janey Martino is our personal coach as well as being a business founder, board director, investor and advisor for Kic. Janey speaks to us about reviewing our goals with curiosity instead of judgement, getting back on track with goals we’ve left behind, and a few different ways to think about goal setting. WE MENTIONED Janey has been on the podcast a few times before. Search her name in the podcast app you’re using to see all of her previous episodes. Check out Janey’s books https://kintsugiway.co/books FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Apr 2019 | Shameless Podcast: How They Got There | 01:13:14 | |
This weeks guests may be two very familiar voices in your ears, the two powerhouses behind the SHAMELESS podcast! Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews are two Aussie journalists turned podcasters. They’re both incredibly smart and we have loved getting to know them and looking up to them over the past year. They open up about their journalism careers, a little bit about the industry, and themselves as young women... we cannot wait for you to get to know these two! You can find the girls on Instagram at @shamelesspodcast If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Steph’s therapy update | 00:26:53 | |
Steph’s been seeing a therapist for the past few months and in today’s episode she shares how it’s been going, what she’s learned from it, and she and Laura reflect on how valuable it’s been for both of them to speak to someone unbiased who you can be totally truthful with. Then Laura reflects on completing the Kic Run 10 - 21km program and completing her first half marathon in a few years, including overcoming injury, showing up for every rehab session, and fuelling her workouts, rather than using running to lose weight. Plus Laura’s dryer saga continues! SPECIAL SHARES
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| 05 May 2020 | DJ Tigerlily - Behind The Decks | 01:04:17 | |
In today’s interview, we are joined by the inspiring Dara Hayes, also known as DJ Tigerlily. Dara is a globally recognised DJ, animal rights and environmental ambassador as well as an advocate for holistic wellness. We speak to Dara about getting through the hard years that follow high school, overcoming self doubt to be confident in who you are and how she balances life being a DJ whilst prioritising her health. KIC SPECIAL SHARES To take the Andalou Naturals skin quiz head to: https://andalou.com.au/pages/skincare-quiz Support #OVERIES4OVARIES and buy your ‘Overies’ from any of the following; https://www.bonds.com.au/stories/support-oca-overies-for-ovaries.html https://www.brasnthings.com/collections/support-oca-overies-for-ovaries.html/ https://www.jockey.com.au/women/underwear.html See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | Finding Confidence in Yourself | 00:51:51 | |
Laura and Steph have both struggled with self-assurance over the years but have learnt to apply a range of techniques which help drive self-belief and confidence.
KIC SPEACIAL SHARES: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Our thoughts on Sydney vs Melbourne Fashion Week | 00:29:18 | |
Sydney Fashion Week was a few weeks ago and it raised important conversations about who gets invited, who gets photographed, and how the event leaves people feeling afterwards, so this week we reflect on our own experiences of attending Melbourne and Sydney Fashion Weeks both as guests and walking in shows. Then we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on some of the dorky and rebellious things we did when were teenagers, like wearing rainbow toe socks but ONLY on Thursdays (Steph) and creating a shrine of empty Vodka Cruiser bottles (Laura). SPECIAL SHARES
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| 02 Nov 2021 | Confidence, self-love and gearing up for a hot girl summer with Allira Potter | 00:56:19 | |
On this episode Steph and Laura chat with the fiercely authentic Allira Potter. Allira is unapologetically herself and shares her personal experiences with practicing self-love and coming to terms with her values, which in turn have shaped her self worth. She encourages self-belief and shares the power in allowing yourself a moment to rest, while reminding you to be proud of your achievements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | Jelena Dokic is fighting to become the best version of herself | 00:45:26 | |
Jelena Dokic is an Australian tennis legend. She reached world number 4 and won 6 singles titles before retiring in 2014 and transitioning to a career in media. Alongside her commentating career, Jelena has written two books ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Fearless,’ in which she opens up about her story of survival. In this long awaited conversation, Jelena shares with Steph and Laura about learning she had an eating disorder, having her life and diet controlled by coaches and her father, dealing with body shaming comments online, how she built herself up from rock bottom and is now striving to become the best version of herself. If this conversation brings anything up for you, there is support available: The Butterfly Foundation is Australia’s national charity for people impacted by eating disorders and body image issues. Free & confidential support is available at 1800 33 4673 between 8am – midnight Lifeline offers crisis support 24 hours a day on 13 11 14 FOLLOW US: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Mar 2023 | The untold story about Steph! | 00:33:50 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph's husband Josh is given the chance to throw her under the bus with an embarrassing story, seeing as she reveals plenty about him on the pod... but will he do that to his darling wife? And what could she possibly not have shared already? Plus in today's episode, we hear some very controversial and unpopular opinions, and discuss the confronting truth about getting older.
SPECIAL SHARE: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Dec 2024 | Your favourite Monday episodes of 2024 | 00:34:23 | |
We looked at the data and checked it twice and these are the Monday episodes you downloaded the most in 2024! EPISODES WE MENTIONED Listen to the full episodes we mentioned… A revealing conversation about our sex lives https://pod.fo/e/26986f IUD or I-U-Don’t? Steph’s big decision https://pod.fo/e/2400ed Our thoughts on Botox, filler, and “anti-aging” https://pod.fo/e/227e4a Either we’re having sex…or we’re roommates. We want the in-between stuff! https://pod.fo/e/22a31b Honest catch up about our friendship https://pod.fo/e/24ff9b FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Aug 2022 | KICBUMP: The real side of motherhood that nobody is talking about, with Ash Pollard | 00:32:44 | |
For a lot of new mums, it can be extremely daunting dealing with everything that comes with parenthood, and on top of that seeing every other mum on Instagram seemingly cope just fine can add pressure and strip our confidence.
Ash Pollard wants to cut the crap! She’s got two kids under two, so has been through it all! She very generously bares all in this episode of KICBUMP, sharing the hardships she’s faced in her personal experience, and removing the stigma attached to postnatal depression and anxiety.
If you are suffering from postnatal depression or anxiety please reach out to the PANDA National helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit www.panda.org.au
SPECIAL GUEST Australian cook, author, TV & radio personality Ash Pollard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Hear Laura on Share My Mood with Will & Woody | 00:19:11 | |
We're in your ears today with another conversation Laura loved having this year on the podcast ‘Share My Mood’ with Will & Woody. We wanted to share bits of it in the KICPOD feed in case you hadn’t heard it coz it’s a good one! Laura, Will & Woody discuss difficult conversations between Laura and Steph have had and how Laura handles conflict in work and in life. Merry Christmas for those who celebrate ❤️🎄 HEAR MORE Hear Laura’s full chat with Will & Woody in the Share My Mood feed https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/share-my-mood-laura-henshaw/id1566497439?i=1000656872884 WE MENTIONED Will & Woody have both been on the KICPOD before… Achieving success while living with depression, with Will McMahon https://pod.fo/e/22409c Woody Whitelaw on friendship, mental health and surprisingly…gut health! https://pod.fo/e/1eba15 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 13 Aug 2024 | How to fall in love with running with Phoebe & Anna from Cheeky Run Club | 00:47:58 | |
It doesn’t matter where in your running journey you are, we think you’ll love this chat! Phoebe and Anna are Cheeky Run Club: a social running podcast and community for your everyday amateur runner. Since launching their podcast in January, Phoebe and Anna have covered topics like sports bras, nutrition, running burnout, prepping for races, and so much more. We’ve loved watching them grow a community of like-minded runners so we asked them to come in and share some of their running wisdom. In this episode, Phoebe and Anna chat through their individual running journeys, what a typical week of training looks like, how they deal with injuries both physically and mentally, the importance of running slow, and finding your running 'why'. START RUNNING If this episode has left you feeling like you want to start your own running journey, you can try Kic (including the KICRUN program) for free for one month. Use code 'KICRUN' when you sign up for a monthly subscription at kicapp.com (code must be entered on the website) FOLLOW US Follow Cheeky Run Club @cheekyrunclub on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 | The reality of life online with Sam Guggenheimer & Izzy Armitage | 00:41:33 | |
Sam and Izzy are figuring it out. After less than a year of full-time social media, the pair started their podcast ‘Just For Girls’ to chat, learn and figure shit out, and it has well and truly BLOWN up. We asked for your questions and got Sam & Izzy’s answers: do people take you seriously? What do your parents think about what you do? How’s your friendship? What really goes on at influencer events? And we (Millennials) ask for their Gen-Z opinion on what’s hot and what’s not in 2024. In this episode Sam also opens up about navigating an eating disorder. If the conversation around eating disorders brings anything up for you, there is support available: The Butterfly Foundation is Australia’s national charity for people impacted by eating disorders and body image issues. Free & confidential support is available at 1800 33 4673 between 8am – midnight FOLLOW US Just For Girls @justforgirrls on Instagram JOIN Kic Find out more about Kic at kicapp.com. Download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store. Follow us @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Feb 2023 | Josh did WHAT on the carpet!? 😱 | 00:24:29 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph reveals the shocking thing her husband Josh did in his sleep.. and it turns out this has happened to producer Mandy too!
We also discuss a topic that unfortunately is still so prevalent in the media today that shouldn't even be a thing anymore, especially in 2023. * Trigger warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you need support, contact lifeline on 13 11 14 *
SPECIAL SHARES:
KIC UPDATE: We just dropped two more weekly Masterclasses today! If you're new to KIC, our Masterlcasses are 5 to 30 minute style workouts, designed to fit into your every day, even if you can only squeeze in 5 or 10 minutes. Stay tuned for more weekly Masterclasses dropping into the app over coming weeks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | PCOS, Your Questions Answered | 00:40:31 | |
Our most requested podcast is here, a conversation on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)! We're glad to finally be able to cover off such an important topic with Steph and Dr Amanda Ward.
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| 24 Mar 2020 | Career Confidence | 00:37:03 | |
Today we are joined by our very own Chief Marketing Officer at Keep it Cleaner, Michelle Battersby. We have been wanting to get Michelle back into our podcast room since she started at KIC to share some of her wisdom, and we are so happy we finally recorded together again. We think you guys will love this one! In this podcast Michelle speaks through her experience with career growth/progression and how she made her decision to leave her dream job at Bumble and come to KIC. We also touch on why it is so important to have confidence in ourselves in the workplace, what to put in your resume and why you don’t need to tick every box to apply for a job. KIC SPECIAL SHARES Laura - A special message from one of our community members: “I just wanted to thank y’all all the way from Colorado for what you’re doing. My whole family just did your live-stream workout. My dad has Parkinson’s meaning he’s a high risk. He can’t go to the gym, and working out is his only means of keeping his symptoms at bay. Today we were all able to workout through your live and had a blast. You’ve made a personal difference in my families life by doing this and I just can’t thank you enough for your light and love and encouragement during this season!!! Thank you thank you.” Steph - Book by @vexking: Good Vibes, Good Life. You can listen to Michelle’s last podcast with us here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/michelle-battersby-turning-a-job-into-a-career/id1457667995?i=1000436906910
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| 28 Feb 2023 | Emotional eating, with Psychologist Cass Dunn | 00:26:24 | |
If you're someone who has a negative relationship with food, exercise or body image, this episode will provide you with some helpful tools to assist in rewiring your thinking patterns to be more positive. Clinical & Coaching Psychologist, and host of the 'Crappy to Happy' podcast, Cass Dunn joins us on KICPOD this week to discuss emotional eating. What exactly is it? What's the psychology behind it? Why does it affect so many of us, particularly women? What can we do to shift our mindset? Cass answers all of these questions and also provides a really interesting insight into the bigger question behind it all - what's really going on mentally? You can listen to Cass Dunn’s podcast ‘Crappy to Happy’ on the free LiSTNR app or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy this episode, we also recommend our episode with KIC's resident dietitian Liv Morrison on gut health, overcoming guilt, and building a positive relationship with food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 20 Aug 2024 | Our tips for traveling with newborns and toddlers - KICBUMP with Lisa De Sanctis | 00:44:15 | |
It’s tips galore in this episode! Steph invites her friend Lisa De Sanctis (aka See Want Shop) into the studio to share tips for traveling with toddlers and newborns. Should you book a flight during their nap time or awake time? Do you book accommodation with one room or two? How do you anticipate and handle big emotions on flights? Are travel prams and sky bunks worth it? Plus mourning your holidays before kids while enjoying the time you have while they’re still young. Steph reflects on her recent holiday to Fiji and the learnings she’ll take into their next holiday and Lisa shares her experience of traveling with a one-year-old and a two-year-old and what she’s doing to prepare for their first overseas holiday to Italy. FOLLOW US Follow KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2022 | Most mortifying moment ever!!! | 00:36:01 | |
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, we find out what mortifying moment Laura had at work recently, and the even more mortifying moment Steph once had with her parents. We also hear another D&M from someone who needs help figuring out what to do with the very sticky bridesmaid situation she’s found herself in, and we test out Laura to see how much of a people pleaser she really is.
SPECIAL SHARES: Laura – Farmer Wants A Wife, Channel 7 series Steph – Do Revenge, Netflix series
KIC UPDATES: We have just launched Treadmill, hosted by our newest Master Trainer – Laura! 10-30 minute sprint, hill, fartlek and speed interval runs or walks designed to challenge yourself or go at your own pace - no matter what you choose, expect to feel empowered with the runners high! Laura will be with you the whole way and can't wait to get sweaty, feel strong and KIC it with you on the Treadmill! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | When IVF doesn't work - KICBUMP with Brooke Hogan | 00:49:52 | |
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses miscarriage and graphic themes associated with infertility * Thankfully for Brooke Hogan, her pregnancy dreams have now come true - expecting her first bub in July this year! But it was a rocky start for the former Australia's Next Top Model star and good friend of Steph. In this KICBUMP episode, Brooke shares her heart wrenching story of unexplained infertility for 2 years as she and her husband tried to start a family, including unsuccessful rounds of IUI and IVF. We are taken on the emotional rollercoaster of her journey and shed tears of sadness and joy along the way. This episode gives hope to anyone struggling with their own fertility journey, and offers some advice to help support you through this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Laura & Dalton: How we Make our Relationship Work | 01:02:59 | |
This episode is all about Laura and Dalton. They discuss their journey so far, including the pivotal moments that have defined their life together. Find out all about Dalton's life, upbringing and family - from building a work ethic at a young age, to walking away from football after an unexpected illness. Dalton opens up about finding a path in life and re-prioritising his passions after his diagnosis. Plus he shares career advice and learnings that anyone can use to embrace more passion in their career. This episode is as open and raw as Laura and Dalton have ever been in an interview. Find out all about the challenges they have faced as they have built their respective businesses and forged a balance between work and home. This episode will give you real insight into their home life, communication style and their dreams for the future. If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 21 May 2019 | Let's Talk About Bullying | 00:59:08 | |
Today’s episode is a D&M that cant be had enough. We discuss bullying and trolling from our own experiences but also from others. This conversation was driven by our beautiful KIC community, who shared with us their stories and questions they had on the subject. We hope that this conversation sparks a thought into everyone’s minds out there to think before they speak. There will be mention of suicide so if this is a sensitive topic for you please keep this in mind before pressing play. If you or anyone else you know needs help, call lifeline 13 11 14 or the kids helpline 1800 55 1800. If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Nov 2019 | BONUS: Steph's Wedding Preparation | 00:19:47 | |
Welcome to our bonus episode! In this short and sweet podcast, Laura sits down with Steph, pre wedding and talks about her wedding preparations. Steph also mentions her tips in relation to budgeting and how she wants to spend her last morning of being a Miss. A big congratulations to Steph and Josh on their marriage, we wish them a lifetime of happiness. If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app or @kicpod and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | What Steph will do differently with baby no. 2 | 00:22:52 | |
All of the lessons that Steph learned with Harvey that she’ll do again, or leave behind, for baby number two! Last year we posted a question box about Steph’s second pregnancy and sooo many of your questions were about what Steph will do differently this time around - so we’ve put all the things together in this episode. Think - nappies, monitors, communication, sleep routines, transitioning to solids, and more. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 May 2025 | The results of our money & relationships survey | 00:54:42 | |
We asked you how you spend money in your relationship and almost 2,000 of you responded!! This week we dive into the results of our money & relationships survey, and share our own experiences of how we manage our money with our husbands. In the survey we asked: do you & your partner earn the same, how do you & your partner combine your money (and why), do you have any private accounts, how do you split combined expenses, and more. Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey <3 We were SO overwhelmed with the number of responses we received that we couldn’t get to all of them, but we’ll do more episodes on this topic in the future! SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Enrol in our 4-week gym challenge with our brand NEW trainer Tori! You may know her as @toristory on IG and her workouts are next level. It’s 4 weeks, up to 4 days per week. All strength levels are welcome. Enrol in app and we start the challenge on June 2nd. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 09 Jul 2023 | Do you shower after sex? | 00:35:11 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, it's Steph's turn to do the Cosmopolitan Magazine quiz from 2010, so it's time to find out if things are 'exciting' or 'a little too tame' in the bedroom! 🤭 There may also be a conversation about showering afterwards that sparks a bit of a debate too! Plus, we were sent a D&M from KICPOD listener Christina asking for some advice after her parents promised to pay for her wedding, but then pulled out at the last minute when she was locked in to some hefty contracts.
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Kic UPDATE: Our first ever Gym Program is here! Lift - part of our KICSTRONG Program, is coming soon to the Kic app and launching on the 30th of July! It's a 12 week progressive program developed by our amazing head trainer, Danny Kennedy, designed to help you build confidence in the gym, push your limits and achieve your fitness goals. As part of the program we're also launching exercise swaps with progressions and regressions so you can perfect your form, level up and make the most of your gym session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 30 May 2024 | "My partner wants kids and I don’t. Should we break up?" - with Laura Henshaw | 00:54:04 | |
The decision to have children is a personal one but if you’re in a relationship, the decision is one that you can’t make on your own. So what do you do if you find yourself in a situation where your partner wants kids but you’re not ready…or you want kids and your partner isn’t ready? Or what if you want children…but you don’t have anyone to have them with? In this episode Laura speaks with a KICPOD community member Madi who asked, “what if all the good partners are taken?” Then Laura sits down with relationship coach Megan Luscombe to find out how she helps couples work through this decision. What happens in a relationship when one partner doesn’t want children and has them? Or when one partner does want children and doesn’t have them? Do couples with different desires have to break up? How do you distinguish your wants from your partners’ within a long term relationship? And if you are single and dating with the intention of finding a relationship…how soon do you bring it up? Then you share your thoughts on the topic ❤️ FIND OUT MORE Follow Megan https://www.instagram.com/meganluscombe_/ Work with Megan https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/ Listen to previous KICPOD episodes with Megan My partner is perfect...why do I have doubts? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe is back to answer your questions https://pod.fo/e/22c46d Should I break up with them? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe answers your questions https://pod.fo/e/228bb0 FOLLOW US Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2024 | Is it rude to be late? Steph vs Laura in KIC-Court! | 00:32:44 | |
KIC-COURT is in session! In a brand new segment, Steph & Laura take on your controversial questions. We kick things off with a story from Producer Lindsey who came with a story of a late appointment and she asked…is it rude to be late? And Laura shares the small changes she’s making this year to make her life a little better including better diary planning, decluttering, meditating, reading and cutting down alcohol. Tell us in the Facebook group what changes you’ve made this year to make your life a little better. SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Join our KICPOD Facebook group! Join the conversation, give us your feedback on episodes and suggest guests and topic for future episodes FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | An honest catch up about our friendship | 00:43:11 | |
This week we check in on our friendship. In case you missed it, an article came out a few weeks ago claiming there was a “rift” in our friendship. There’s not! But we have been having some deep conversations and this week we want to talk about it. Plus we preview our Wednesday (and bonus!) Friday episodes with our coach Janey Martino who has made these conversations possible. We talk about the episode of Will & Woody's podcast 'Share My Mood' with Laura. You can listen to it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/share-my-mood-laura-henshaw/id1566497439?i=1000656872884 SPECIAL SHARES
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| 08 Sep 2020 | Michelle and Zara - Navigating your 20's | 00:59:50 | |
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| 18 May 2025 | Steph answers your pregnancy, birth & postpartum questions | 00:41:06 | |
This week Steph gives her final update before giving birth! What’s your birth plan? What do you think the gender is? Are you birthing at the same hospital as last time? What will Harvey do while you’re in hospital? What’s in your hospital bag? What are your go-to recovery products? We’ll have one more Monday episode with Steph next week and then stay tuned for something fun while Steph is on mat leave! SPECIAL SHARES
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| 18 Feb 2020 | How Can We Help After the Bushfires | 00:44:06 | |
In today's episode we wanted to touch on the recent devastating bushfires here in Australia. First up we are joined by Michael Church, founder of The Roo Keepers. With a mission to create a more sustainable future, they host programs to educate both children and adults on nature and wildlife, whilst also encouraging sustainable ways of living. Our second guest, Jordyn Chod has been upstate doing a summer crew project firefighting. Jordyn was able to share with us first hand, detail about the frontline attack, what’s actually involved in firefighting and how she is coping personally as a firefighter. We also share a special story from Wildlife Victoria and then share some great organisations and initiatives recommended to us, to help support those businesses and towns in need. For more info: The Roo Keepers: www.therookeepers.com.au / @therookeepers Jordyn Chod: @jordynchod
To donate or find out more about Wildlife Victoria head to: wildlifevictoria.org.au The other initiatives mentioned: Empty Esky @emptyesky, Spend With Them @spendwiththem, Buy From the Bush @buyfromthebush, Roadtrip for Good @roadtripforgood, Blaze Aid @blazeaid, Thread Together @thread_together See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | Charlotte Crosby opens up about her ectopic pregnancy - KICBUMP | 00:40:06 | |
You could say Charlotte Crosby is one of the OG influencers! She’s largely known for her role on Geordie Shore where the world fell in love with her.
In today’s KICBUMP episode, Charlotte speaks about her experience with a life threatening ectopic pregnancy, how she handled this among going through so many other challenges, her birth story and how life is now as a mum.
She also addresses how she's navigating life in the public eye with her little one, and how she feels about having Alba included in her life on the screen! Plus we got to know about how her and her partner Jake navigated falling pregnant only months after dating, and how their love life is going now.
Check out Charlotte's show 'Charlotte in Sunderland' now streaming on Binge. FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok
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| 28 Nov 2021 | KICBUMP: From bump to baby, your women's health questions answered! | 00:45:54 | |
In this week's episode Steph sits down with KICBUMP's very own women's health educator & physio, Ash Mason. Ash is a holistic physio and mind-set coach who genuinely loves empowering others to feel confident and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things women’s health! Ash shares her tips, tricks and tools on exercising during pregnancy, looking after your body post-birth, abdominal separation and other common women's health symptoms, mental health, burnout and feelings of overwhelm throughout all stages of early motherhood. To wrap up the episode Ash takes us through a pelvic floor exercise that you can literally do anywhere!
SPECIAL GUEST Ash Mason
SPECIAL SHARE Blueberry & Cinnamon Porridge via the KIC app.
Want to try KICBUMP? Get 60% off with our Black Friday Sale. Just $7.80 for your first month. Head to www.keepitcleaner.com to redeem this offer. Sale ends midnight tonight! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | Social media - filters, followers, comparison & taking control. | 00:59:38 | |
It’s safe to say that most of us have a love-hate relationship when it comes to social media. It’s a powerful tool to connect, be inspired and share our stories, yet on the flip side it can be incredibly detrimental to our mental health. Steph & Laura dive into the dark side of social media, discussing the negative toll it can take on our body image, self-esteem and confidence. But it’s time to take control. Steph & Laura share their tips on creating a safe and empowering social media experience, just for YOU. Click here to win a KIC retreat. Find out more about the Carman's Fun Run.
SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Corn on the cob cooking hack Laura: Dare to Lead with Brene Brown and Abby Wambach
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| 24 Sep 2023 | Steph opens up about being slut shamed in high school | 00:35:36 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph shares her experience with something extremely difficult and humiliating that she went through in high school, plus the conversation is brought back about the mental load on women and ways to divide the chores at home so that it's equal. Speaking of things being equal, we also hear some alarming statistics of the gender pay gap in Australia.
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Kic UPDATE: The KICRUN Club starts today and you’ve still got time to join us this week. You can pick from the 5km, 10km, or 21km program as we band together to take on the challenge over 8 weeks. Plus this Wednesday night you can join us for a live run meet up in Sydney at Centennial Park.The run is for all levels and there will be a pace to suit you. We’ll drop the link to the event in the show notes. We’d love to see you!
FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 17 Sep 2023 | Did Steph's prank go too far? | 00:30:06 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we reminisce about the days where prank calling someone as a kid was the most hilarious thing in the world - but Laura is shocked by one of Steph's mischievous childhood pranks (surprising since Laura is now quite the prankster herself)! This got us talking about some other hilarious nostalgic memories so enjoy the trip down memory lane! Also in today's episode, we hear your hilarious email fails after we shared some of ours last week. We learn some very valuable lessons on what not to do, that's for sure.
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Kic UPDATE: The KICRUN Club is coming back! We’ve partnered with New Balance to help you run your way and join together as a community to take on the 5km,10km or 21km run programs. The club starts next Monday the 25th and there is going to be free run meet ups, prizes from New Balance and plenty of surprises. Head into the Kic app to enrol in the club now so you’re set for next week.
FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | Anxiety, Career Changes and Sobriety with Olivia Rogers | 01:10:40 | |
This week Steph and Laura chat with the gorgeous Olivia Rogers discussing Liv’s struggles with anxiety and perfectionism. They explore how her anxiety has permeated many aspects of her life and the strategies she has in place to remove guilt and accept her flaws. Liv also opens up about her decision to stop practicing as a speech pathologist and her choice to stop drinking alcohol in an attempt to break away from the binge drinking culture and improve her mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Aug 2024 | Is cheating a deal breaker? We share our thoughts | 00:32:10 | |
This week Laura shares her (and Dalton’s) latest embarrassing moment involving a public toilet and a very upset tummy. And we read an article in The Cut called ‘How 10 Women Found Out They Were Cheated On’ and we wanted to share our thoughts on cheating. Is cheating ever okay? What makes it a deal breaker in a relationship? And Steph shares her experience of being cheated on in a past relationship. PLUS! Guess how many days it’s been since Laura washed her hair??? SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Our 8-week Express Lift Challenge is designed for anyone who feels intimidated or lost in the gym. Developed by Kic’s head trainer, Danny and guided by your hype girl, Steph - it’s just like having a PT in your pocket. Get ready to feel strong and supported when you step in with a plan. This challenge is made for anyone who: wants to feel comfortable using gym equipment, has 20-30 minutes to workout, wants the flexibility of choosing 1-5 sessions per week, and is looking for PT guidance without the exxy fees. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Apr 2023 | Problematic and toxic diet culture | 00:34:27 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they discuss the recent Gwyneth Paltrow interview that went viral due to its toxic messaging, and express why this was so problematic. Laura also reveals that she's been living with / putting up with something for FAR too long that could have easily been resolved with one quick trip to the shops. It turns out many people have also been living with broken or dysfunctional household items, and some prove to be extremely dangerous!
SPECIAL SHARES: Laura – Dark Waters, Netflix film with Anne Hathaway Steph – Getting out of your comfort zone Mandy – Let Go, book by Hugh van Cuylenburg
KIC UPDATE: We are now into week 2 of the KICRUN Club. We now have three programs/distances to choose from in the app - 0-5km, 5-10km and the new 10-21km if you're keen to get half marathon ready! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Apr 2024 | Should Laura get a divorce? | 00:36:13 | |
People are commenting on Laura's TikTok telling her she should divorce her husband Dalton. And you know what? Laura couldn't care less. Plus! Steph had a moment when she realised something she was doing to “save time” actually ended up worse off than if she’d put in effort to begin with. So we asked you…what do you to “save” time that ends up taking you longer? If you hate putting away your washing or taking out the recycling, we see you. And hi Alice! You guys love seeing Alice on the Kic Instagram and TikTok so we brought her into the studio to say hello. SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Ready to try Pilates but don’t know the difference between teasers and toe taps? Or ready to feel strong but don’t know the difference between a split or sumo squat Introducing: The Beginner Series. Support, guidance and celebration, from the very beginning. Everyone celebrates the finish line, But who’s cheering you on from the beginning? ‘Begin With Pilates’ has everything you need to enter your Pilates era and by the end of our 14-step ‘Begin With Strength’ series, you’ll have the basic movements covered and feel ready to workout with confidence. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 Jul 2019 | Social Media Chat | 00:59:07 | |
"In today’s episode we talk all things social media: the good, the bad and the mindless scrolling in-between. Hear our thoughts on body image, how each of us feels empowered by different things online and why we don't EVER compare ourselves to each other. Find out how we feel looking through our old posts and how we’ve changed and developed along the way! Plus we discuss how we choose what to post (and what not to) while navigating the delicate balance between sharing our lives and keeping some things private. If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | Tanya Hennessy - Believe in YOU | 01:10:13 | |
Show Notes: Today we are joined by the vivacious Tanya Hennessy. Tanya was an absolute joy to record with and was so kind to open up about so many aspects of her life. We touch on her journey from performing, radio, why Tanya left her National radio show, dealing with self doubt, owning who you are and so much more. We hope you laugh and enjoy this as much as we did. You can find Tanya at @tanhennessy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Feb 2024 | We’ve had enough of the “legging legs” trend | 00:33:26 | |
If you have legs…you have legging legs. That’s it. In our catch up today we chat about the viral TikTok body trend "legging legs" aka what Millennials will remember as the "thigh gap". Thankfully the search term has been banned by TikTok and we hope this is the first and last time we speak about it. Our bodies aren’t trends and leggings are for everyone. And Laura read ‘Mother-In-Law’ by Sally Hepworth and wanted to hear your mother-in-law stories and you sent us some doozies…
Kic UPDATE Our STAX. Core challenge starts on Monday. It’s two weeks with three 5-10 minute workouts each week. No matter how you move, this challenge is made to fit with you. And this weekend we’re heading to Sydney for our STAX ‘I Am Enough’ event and we’re giving away a trip worth up to $2,999, so you can Kic it with us! With $1000 worth of STAX. gear, 12 months with Kic, flights for two, accommodation and a platinum event experience - all on us! Enter here https://stax.com.au/pages/kic-x-stax-giveaway FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 Jan 2025 | Nutrition - with dietitian Liv Morrison: Kic-Start Your New Year | 00:47:27 | |
Liv Morrison is an accredited clinical dietitian & nutritionist. As Kic’s in-house dietitian, Liv approves every recipe you see in the Kic app. This time of year is notorious for fad diets and toxic health messages about restriction and deprivation, so this week we wanted to set the record straight. We asked Liv about how we can eat better, including adding foods in, instead of taking them out, the importance of eating a variety of different foods, the benefits of each macronutrient (protein, fat & carbs), our hunger and satiety hormones, and more. KIC UPDATE Our 4-week Feel-Good Challenge is on now. Choose from strength, Pilates or HIIT with 3 x brand new workouts per week and 1 x meditation per week. Plus annual subscriptions to Kic are now 40%! Sign up at kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store FOLLOW US Liv Morrison @noworries.nutrition on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Aug 2024 | Laura was told she's “playing the gender card”. This is what she has to say about it | 00:34:24 | |
It's time for another rant from Laura! On a recent Instagram video calling out internalised misogyny, someone accused Laura of “playing the gender card” and today she shares her feelings about it. TLDR: if you’ve never experienced discrimination, you can’t tell people who have been discriminated against that it doesn’t exist. PLUS the Olympics are over and we miss it already! We look back at some of our highlights outside of the gold medal moments. Check out the bibliography below for all the videos we mentioned. THINGS WE MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Equality at the Olympics https://www.instagram.com/p/C-GENOUTAuD/ Ilona Maher’s carbs video https://www.instagram.com/p/C94Ia4Cgtt9/?hl=en Ilona Maher’s body type video https://www.instagram.com/p/C94f_r2gDU0/?hl=en Jess Fox’s mum https://www.instagram.com/p/C9-blHpt0sQ/ Harry Garside the day after his Olympic fight https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Ah1opvtj2/ Laura’s rant video https://www.instagram.com/laura.henshaw/ SPECIAL SHARES
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| 06 Mar 2022 | KICBUMP: The fourth trimester | 00:36:13 | |
This week on the KICBUMP pod, Steph reflects on her own experiences as a brand new mum in that 'fourth trimester' - the period that a lot of the pregnancy/baby books forget to cover! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 03 Oct 2023 | Giving up alcohol and overcoming body image struggles, with Steph Elswood | 00:45:49 | |
* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) * Steph Elswood grew up as a professional dancer, in a world where a lot of the focus was on body image and where disordered eating was quite common in her circle. She has since healed her relationship with food an exercise and is now a health and fitness advocate, as well as the Director of body confidence workshops 'Stay Sassy', and Founder of non-alcoholic drinks range Carouse. In today's episode, Steph speaks to her experience as a dancer and what she'd now tell her younger self, her decision to give up alcohol and what this meant for her identity & among her friendship circles, and how she manages her own emotions whilst being an empath.
FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | “You’re not dumb” - a letter from Steph to her 16-year-old self | 00:36:11 | |
Laura is back from NYC and she’s ready to debrief! How did the reality stack up to her expectations, are Crumble Cookies worth the hype, shopping in SoHo, celebrity sightings 👀 and would she and Dalton ever move there? Plus Steph shares a letter she wrote to her sixteen year old self ❤️ SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Move on Monday! This is your reminder to complete any workout before midnight tonight, share it on your IG story, and you’ll go in the draw to win $1,000!! PLUS Greta’s classes are trending. IYKYK 😉 We’ve dropped even more in app today, so if you’re looking for workout inspo we highly recommend her classes. AND if you’re new to Kic, our sale is still on. But not for long!! You can get 50% off your first month. Which is less than $3.50 a week. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 24 Sep 2024 | Finding your purpose & getting what you want with Alexis Fernandez | 00:49:41 | |
Alexis is the host of the Do You F*ing Mind podcast, she has a Masters of Neuroscience, and you guys love her! Seriously, in a recent audience survey we asked you which guests you loved and OVERWHELMINGLY you guys said Alexis, so we brought her back on the podcast to talk about purpose and turning desperation into attraction to get what you want. In the first part of the episode we talk about purpose: what is it, how to find it, how it should feel in your body when you experience it, and how to find a purpose that serves you but also includes others. Then in the second half of the episode we talk about one of Alexis’ most popular podcast episodes ‘Turning Desperation Into Attraction’ and Alexis explains how wanting something too much could be the thing that’s pushing it away. MORE EPISODES WITH ALEXIS The secret to freedom is discipline https://pod.fo/e/2220bc Hear us on Do You F*cking Mind https://pod.fo/e/238ca6 FIND OUT MORE Check out Alexis’ new audiobook How To Chase Change https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/How-to-Chase-Change/Alexis-Fernandez-Preiksa/9781761429613 Check out Alexis’ book The Neuroscience of Self Love https://www.bigw.com.au/product/the-neuroscience-of-self-love-by-alexis-fernandez-preiksa/p/241746? Listen to Alexis’ podcast Do You F*cking Mind. We love her episode ‘258. Turning Desperation into Attraction: How to get what you REALLY want’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/258-turning-desperation-into-attraction-how-to-get/id1502954097?i=1000633738914 Laura mentioned an episode of The Imperfects with Libby Trickett. Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/libby-trickett-when-is-enough-enough/id1476501557?i=1000589981913 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 Jun 2024 | So…Do I Want Kids? - with Laura Henshaw & Dalton Henshaw | 00:47:41 | |
For the final episode of the miniseries Laura sits down with her husband Dalton. How does he feel about Laura doing this miniseries? What are his own fears around having children? Is it selfish if they never have children? And finally…do Laura & Dalton want kids? Then we hear from you about what the series has taught you. And Laura reflects on what she’s learned from creating the miniseries. FOLLOW US Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Do I or don't I want kids? - KICBUMP with Laura Henshaw | 00:38:43 | |
The decision to have kids is one of the biggest ones we’ll ever make. Last year Laura opened up about this decision, weighing up what it would mean to her career and her identity, what scares her about having kids, and her fear of leaving it too long. We know this is a question on so many people’s minds, which is why we want to create a podcast miniseries asking the questions we can’t find anywhere else. In today’s special episode, Laura is back on KICBUMP to share her plans for a new miniseries exploring the decision to have kids from multiple perspectives, from people who didn’t want kids and had them, to people who did want kids and never had them, how they decided and how they feel about it now. And we want to hear from you: what do you want to hear in the miniseries? Who do you want to hear from? What’s holding you back? What pushed you to make a decision? Reach out via Laura’s Instagram @laura.henshaw and KICPOD @kicpod We can’t wait to share it with you. This episode includes snippets from the following KICPOD episodes (in order) Laura's fertility journey - KICBUMP with Laura Henshaw and Dr Sneha Wadhwani (from June 2023) Laura expresses her fear of not coping (September 2023) The decision of whether to have children, with Ryan Shelton (February 2023) How do I know if I ACTUALLY want kids? with Gina Rushton (May 2022) FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 Jun 2021 | The comparison trap - talking babies, rings and materialistic things | 00:44:41 | |
In this week’s episode Steph & Laura explore the dangers of the comparison trap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Staying safe when travelling: how two sisters escaped attempted human trafficking | 01:02:34 | |
*Trigger warning mentions experience of attempted human trafficking* With travel now back on the cards and someone being trafficked every 30 seconds, we wanted to bring awareness about how to travel overseas safely. To support this subject, we spoke with Rachel Vasicek, co-founder of Francaesca Jewellery who escaped a calculated attempt of human trafficking with her sister whilst on an overseas business trip. Rachel shares the gripping details of her lived experience and brings awareness to and reminds us of some of the simple but fundamental precautions we should take when embarking on an overseas holiday. Get 15% off your Francesca purchase by using 'KIC15' at the website checkout (excludes all charity items and gift cards). SPECIAL GUEST: SPECIAL SHARES: KIC UPDATES: SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 May 2024 | When old exercise patterns trigger us | 00:27:45 | |
We talk a lot about rebuilding our relationship to food but we don’t talk as much about our relationship to exercise. Off the back of Laura’s HIIT classes in the Kic app, and the D&M we responded to last week about listening to your body, we wanted to talk about it. And just like our relationship to food - even when you’re in a good spot with exercise - past behaviours can sneak up on you when you least expect it. And this is your reminder that if you haven’t had a house party or a sleepover with your girlfriends in a while…do it!! Plus we reflect on how we’re feeling about the horrifying state of violence against women in Australia right now. Sending love to anyone who’s going through it themselves or feeling anxious and unsafe. 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit www.1800respect.org.au for online chat and video call services. We spoke to Tarang Chawla about his personal experience with domestic violence and losing his sister Niki in 2015. The episode is called ‘The Raw Reality of Domestic Abuse and Family Violence’ https://pod.fo/e/238cc6 We also spoke to Sue & Lloyd Clarke, the parents of Hannah Clarke, who was murdered with her children by her estranged partner in 2020. The episode is called ‘Coercive control in relationships - how to spot the warning signs, with Sue & Lloyd Clarke’ https://pod.fo/e/202c1a SPECIAL SHARES Laura: The Playlist on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81186296?source=35 Steph: Laura’s miniseries ‘Do I Want Kids’ !! Keep an eye on the feed tomorrow, Wednesday and Friday for the trailer and the first two episodes The sleepover article we mentioned https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2024/03/11696618/adult-sleepovers-nostalgia-friendship-socialising FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 06 May 2025 | Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey | 00:57:14 | |
Dr Billy Garvey is back! We had Billy on KICBUMP earlier in the year to talk about all things sleep and this week he is back to answer all your questions. Like: I have a toddler and I’m pregnant with my second. Will I ever sleep again? What does sugar and screen time do to a kids’ sleep? What if my kid only ever catnaps? How do I transition from a crib to a toddler bed? Using melatonin to sleep + lots more. In case you’ve missed our previous episodes with Billy, he is a developmental paediatrician and senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary paediatric hospitals with over 20 years experience working with families and children, and is the father of a three-year-old and one-year-old. This is part one of our sleep episode with Billy from February: https://pod.fo/e/2a87ea FIND OUT MORE Check out Billy’s website https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/ They have a Patreon too! Check it out https://www.patreon.com/PopcultureParenting FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 | The best thing you can teach kids about food, movement & body image – KICBUMP with Taryn Brumfitt | 00:38:27 | |
Taryn Brumfitt is a body image activist, documentary director, writer, speaker, and the 2023 Australian Of The Year. Taryn created the documentary ‘Embrace’ to help us change the way we think about our bodies and ‘Embrace Kids’ to teach 9-14 year olds how to respect, move and nourish their bodies. Kids learn their first messages about food, movement and body image from their parents but parents can’t control what messages their kids learn outside the home. This is where Body Blocks comes in: a free learning resource for childhood educators. In this moving conversation, Taryn joins Steph to discuss how Taryn has reframed the parts of her body that changed through childbirth and feeding 4,000 meals to her children, the impact that parents’ and teachers’ language can have on kids for years afterwards, and the importance of sending positive messages to kids even if you don’t always feel them inside. Learn more about Body Blocks https://theembracehub.com/body-blocks-by-embrace-kids/ Watch Embrace: Kids on Binge https://binge.com.au/shows/show-embrace-kids!23146 Watch Embrace on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80162341 Check out the book ‘Embrace Kids’ https://bodyimagemovement.com/shop/product/embrace-kids/ FOLLOW US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Eating disorders during pregnancy & postpartum - KICBUMP | 00:40:23 | |
* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) * In today's KICBUMP episode, we hope to shed a light on something that sadly affects many women in our community; coping with an eating disorder during pregnancy or postpartum. Even for someone who has experienced this in the past, pregnancy can be an extremely triggering time given the changes that occur to your body, so in today's episode we provide important information and support for those struggling, along with hearing personal stories from those who have come out the other side. We hear from Sarah from our KIC community who kindly reached out to tell her story, we have Danni Rowlands from The Butterfly Foundation giving helpful advice to anyone who needs it, and Steph shares her own personal experience with an undiagnosed eating disorder in her early 20s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 06 Feb 2022 | KICBUMP: Returning to Work with Emma Vosti | 00:57:25 | |
On the very first KICBUMP episode of 2022, Steph chats with one of her friends and fellow mum club member, Emma Vosti. Together they talk through the anticipations, struggles and juggles of returning to work after maternity leave. If heading back to work is making you feel a little overwhelmed, we really hope you feel less alone when tuning into this raw chat with Em & Steph. SPECIAL GUEST
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| 26 Feb 2023 | When your partner buys unnecessary things! | 00:36:39 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we find out all of the unnecessary purchases Laura's husband Dalton has made over the years, and hear the useless or overpriced items other people's partners have bought too. We also address the conversation that came out of last week's episode regarding tanning culture, which is only a small example of a much wider issue we need to think about. Plus, we were sent in a wedding related D&M which always spark the biggest debate!
SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - On Purpose with Jay Shetty, podcast episode with Drew Barrymore Laura - Australian Idol, TV show on Channel 7
KIC UPDATE: We are dropping brand new masterclasses into the KIC app every Monday and we’ve just released brand new Bootcamp workouts from our master trainer Leo! Join now for a 7 day free trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Let's talk about modern sex, baby! Confidence in the bedroom & post-lockdown love | 00:54:31 | |
This week we’re talking all things modern sex, pleasure, relationships and sex toys with the wonderful Lucy Wark and Georgia Grace. Together Lucy and Georgia are on a mission to give people the confidence and tools to feel comfortable, shame-free and empowered when it comes to all things sex!
In this chat they share insights into how covid-19 impacted sex, dating and relationships and they offer some incredible tips on how to improve sexual communication. They also bust some of the most common sex toy myths and share the importance of having the right tools and materials to help you understand sex and enjoy it.
SPECIAL GUESTS Modern Guide to Sex (video education course) Georgia & Lucy's podcast, ReScript by NORMAL
SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Dog House on 10 Play Laura: KIC Mediation ‘Anxiety Relief’
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| 04 Jul 2023 | Teela Reid helps educate us on First Nations issues | 00:30:36 | |
This week is NAIDOC week, where we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In today's episode, proud Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman Teela Reid joins us to not only share her experience growing up in Australia but also to help educate anyone who wants to learn more about First Nations issues. Teela is the host of the 'Blak Matters' podcast, which is an exploration of First Nations topics and why they matter, and today she delves into some of these topics such as the importance of Acknowledgement of Country and why we should all celebrate NAIDOC week. Teela is also a lawyer, so is the perfect person to explain The 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum that’s happening later this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Aug 2019 | Katie Lolas: Embracing Who You Truly Are | 00:51:59 | |
Katie Lolas is one amazing lady. After years of working 60 hour weeks in marketing, all the while suffering from chronic gut and health issues, she decided she had to make a change. She decided to go back to her first love - being a teacher!! While exploring how she could embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle. We've loved watching her impressive health journey via her website and Instagram at @lady.lolas, which is why we're thrilled to have Katie on the podcast. In this episode we explore how YOU can find inner strength by the accepting and valuing the things that make you different. Plus Katie discusses how she has worked to improve her gut health and food intolerances - a must-listen for anyone facing the same challenges - and why it's important to tackle stress and lifestyle changes in addition to seeing a medical professional. Finally she tells you why you should ditch the scales and stop stressing about what your body looks like and start caring more about how you FEEL! We hope you enjoy this one. We think it's really special. If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | Shameless vs KIC - When besties become business buddies, with Zara & Michelle | 00:29:53 | |
For anyone who has a podcast, it seems unfathomable to reach a milestone like 50 million downloads – but for Shameless Media founders Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews, this has recently become a reality! If you’ve contributed to that 50 million, you will have heard one of their many podcasts; Shameless, Scandal, Everybody Has A Secret, Book Club or Love Etc. In today’s episode, Zara & Michelle tell us what their career journey has been like so far, how they deal with stressful times, and of course compare notes with Steph & Laura also being two female founders in the public eye who started a business together after becoming besties. We also learn that if it weren’t for something Laura said, they might not have gotten to where they are now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 12 Mar 2023 | Steph was recognised while her ***** was exposed 😱 | 00:34:03 | |
WOW is all we can say. In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we learn that Steph was recognised during one of the most awkward encounters you could possibly have! And it turns out Laura has had a similar experience herself.
Also in today's episode, we discuss the most beautiful TikTok we've ever seen about body positivity which you can view here, plus we respond to a D&M about someone who doesn't have the same views as her partner about health.
SPECIAL SHARES: Laura - A reminder to get your yearly health check Steph - 'Gratitude for your body'; Mind & Body Pilates class in the KIC app
KIC UPDATE: Last week we dropped a new workout type - Mind & Body Pilates, led by our expert trainer Christina. These classes are a great way to incorporate mindfulness and movement into your everyday. There's 10 new Mind & Body Pilates Masterclasses available in the KIC app now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Jun 2023 | We absolutely hate this sex position! | 00:29:29 | |
X rated content ahead! In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they reveal the one thing in the bedroom that many of us have tried but is an absolutely terrible time for all involved. If you've tried something in the bedroom that you've seen in the movies or people have spoken about but you hated, send us a voice memo to our @kicpod Instagram page. Also in today's episode, Laura reveals what she did to her husband that made Steph react by calling her a "psycho" 🤣. Plus on a more serious note, we have a follow up from a recent discussion about celebrities revealing their toxic diets and we read out some of the comments you guys had about it.
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| 06 Oct 2020 | Leigh Campbell - Magazines to Motherhood | 00:43:32 | |
In today's episode we are joined by Leigh Campbell. Leigh is the executive editor at Mamamia, and host of two of her own podcasts - You Beauty and This Glorious Mess. We've been dying to get Leigh on the KICPOD and cannot wait for you to hear her incredible story. In this conversation Leigh shares her journey working in magazines and how she got ahead of the shift to digital media, as well as her personal struggles falling pregnant and going through IVF. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. KIC SPECIAL SHARES: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | Our honest thoughts on the Victoria's Secret Show | 00:41:33 | |
After a six year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned this year. The show was choreographed by an all-female team and featured greater cultural, age and body diversity than ever before, but the show still fell short in many ways. We have our say. Plus Laura lost a diamond in her wedding ring which made us wonder if any of you guys had ring horror stories…and you did! SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Stretch Pilates is new in app today! 4 in 5 women don’t stretch enough. So we’ve introduced Christina’s brand new stretch Pilates classes, combining your favourite flows with a deep juicy stretch. Whether you’re recovering from a run or feeling it after leg day at the gym, stretch it out with 12 classes to choose from. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 02 May 2023 | Breaking the cycle of binge eating & bettering your mindset, with Sami Rose | 00:32:05 | |
* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you need support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE * If you've got the KIC app, you may have already noticed the fantastic Sami Rose is one of our brand new trainers. Sami's story is one many of us can relate to - having gone through highly restrictive eating, focusing solely on aesthetics and living quite a miserable lifestyle, to then turning it around to be her happiest and healthiest self. In today's episode, Sami explains how she shifted her mindset and became a counsellor and coach for anxiety, binge eating and body image, and she shares the tools you can implement to maintain a healthy approach to food and exercise. If you'd like to try one of her masterclasses, download the KIC app for a 7 day free trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 14 May 2023 | Big news for Kic!! | 00:36:18 | |
If you've been following us on socials, you may already be aware of this hugely exciting news for Kic - otherwise you're about to find out all the details in today's episode! Also, Steph had a moment where she was made to feel... wait for it.. YOUNG! Usually it's the opposite when you're approaching 30! Plus, Laura tells a wild story from her modelling days that was quite terrifying.
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Kic UPDATES: Tomorrow, from 8am, in partnership with the Butterfly Foundation, we’re launching a limited edition merchandise store to wear your support, where 100% of the profits from T-shirt sales will go towards The Butterfly Foundation. If you would prefer to donate without purchasing a t-shirt, this week we will also match all donations made up to $10,000 AUD via this specific link. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 31 Oct 2021 | KICBUMP: Steph's mum chats pregnancy, birth & bringing up baby Steph! | 00:53:46 | |
We are so excited to release our very first KICBUMP KIC POD episode! Every fortnight, Steph will be chatting with an incredible line-up of experts, friends and like-minded mums to explore all things motherhood. To KIC' things off, Steph speaks with the most inspirational mum in her life, Wendy Smith; her very own mum! The mother-daughter duo dive into Wendy's pregnancy and birth stories (warning for those who envy easy, breezy births!), the differences and similarities they experienced and Wendy shares an insight into raising baby Steph!
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SPECIAL GUEST Wendy Smith, Steph's Mum!
STEPH'S SPECIAL SHARE The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 19 Mar 2024 | Should I break up with them? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe answers your questions | 00:48:11 | |
Overwhelmingly the most common questions we receive in the KICPOD inbox are about relationships. For this episode we brought in an expert: Megan Luscombe has specialised in relationship and business coaching, working with individuals and couples, for the past 12 years. We put three different scenarios (from you) to Megan and asked for her advice: I love him but I’m not in love with him anymore I’m young and I’m scared I’m missing out on my 20’s by being in a relationship He said he wanted two kids and he changed his mind after we had one. And then we asked the most common questions that came up: am I a bad person for thinking about my ex while I’m in a relationship with someone else? How do I stop having feelings for someone who never had feelings for me? I can’t stand my partner’s family - should we break up? Thank you to everyone who got in touch and trusted their questions with us <3 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | How a car accident changed Steph Kelly’s life and means she’s fed through her veins | 00:44:30 | |
In March 2018 Steph Kelly was in a car accident that changed her life. Steph received injuries to her neck, ribcage and shoulder, but months after the crash, her digestion wasn’t back to where it had been before the accident. What followed was years of sickness, time spent in hospital, and a lot of trial & error, before eventually landing on a solution that means she now receives her nutrition via her veins. In this episode we sat down with Steph to learn about the events that have lead up to now, what her day-to-day looks like, how she feels about her body, and what she wishes more people knew about invisible illnesses. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 07 May 2024 | Letting kids fail & encouraging a growth mindset - KICBUMP with Jess Sanders | 00:29:37 | |
Jess Sanders is a social worker and children’s author. Her latest book ‘You Can Do Hard Things - A Little One’s Guide For Not Giving Up’ helps children see disappointments as opportunities. A growth mindset empowers children to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. From building blocks, to learning times tables, children are constantly faced with difficulties, and a growth mindset helps children believe they are capable of overcoming these difficulties, if not today, then one day. In this conversation, Steph speaks with Jess about what a growth mindset actually means, how parents can model a growth mindset themselves, why children should experience failure and disappointment and what they can learn from it, not trying to “fix” our children’s emotions and giving children the tools to build their self-confidence. Check out Jess' latest book 'Life Lessons for Little Ones: You Can Do Hard Things' https://www.booktopia.com.au/life-lessons-for-little-ones-you-can-do-hard-things-jess-sanders/book/9781922930316.html KIC UPDATE Whether you’re a new mum, soon-to-be mum or all you want in life is to be a mum, no matter what kind of mum you are, Kic is here to help you make time for you. We’re treating our KICBUMP community to 1 month free with Kic. If you’re already a Kic member, you can share this code with the amazing women in your life. The code 1MONTH4MUM is available via www.kicapp.com until next Wednesday May 15th. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 30 Apr 2019 | Michelle Battersby: Turning a job into a career | 01:12:57 | |
In this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by Bumble’s Associate Marketing Director for APAC, Michelle Battersby. Michelle has a corporate banking background and is a strong believer in following your gut; which lead her to accepting her first position at Bumble. In this episode Michelle shares her wisdom on fitting into culture in a workplace, how even the most confident women still battle inner self doubt, and why sometimes jumping in the deep end is the push we all need to get to where we want to be. You can find Michelle on Instagram at @michellebattersby If you would like to see or hear more from us, you can find us on Instagram at @kic.app and @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or check out kicapp.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 06 Aug 2023 | Steph's crook gut! | 00:24:29 | |
We bloody love a bit of TMI, and in Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph gives us just that. Her gut is in fact.. crook, so she explains what's going on and why Josh is having to block his nose at the end of the day when she gets home 🤣 We also hear the story of how Laura met her husband Dalton, and cannot believe what happened after only 12 months of them dating! Let us know on our socials @kicpod if you think it's totally fine or maybe a little too soon! Plus, we open our KICMAIL box and hear a fantastic prank that Laura might use on Dalton, seeing as she loves to prank him so much.
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Kic UPDATE: Something for the Pilates people - we're launching an exciting new program soon! And what we can tell you is that it's going to burn (in the best way possible of course). Outside of this very exciting launch we also have 150 Pilates classes available in the Kic app from Barre Burn to Mind & Body and 7 Pilates styles - Kic has a flow fit for every body! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 May 2025 | Laura responds to Chris Griffin’s podcast - “I don't want my partner working unless she wants to work” | 00:36:45 | |
Chris Griffin is the host of the podcast 'The Pocket' where, on a recent episode, he spoke about his desire for a partner who doesn’t work unless she wants to. Laura spoke up about the episode throughout the week (and was overwhelmed by the response!) and in this episode Laura unpacks the problem with attitudes like these and why it’s so dangerous for women to be isolated from the workforce. KEEP LISTENING 'Hot Girl Walks & The Rise Of Soft Patriarchy' from Life Uncut https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hot-girl-walks-the-rise-of-soft-patriarchy/id1472126503?i=1000708363500 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 04 May 2025 | We ask a dietitian how much protein we *actually* need | 00:37:33 | |
Out with protein...in with fibre? It feels like we’ve been told to eat ENORMOUS amounts of protein for a while now…but now TikTok is telling us that we need to forget about protein and focus on getting more fibre. This week we call our Kic dietitian, Liv Morrison, to help unpack it all. Plus Gayle King was one of the women who went to space recently and it looked like she would rather be anywhere else, so we asked you…what do you hate that everyone else loves? SPECIAL SHARES
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| 14 Jan 2024 | We’re back! | 00:38:01 | |
It’s our first catch up episode of 2024 and we’re so happy to be back! We catch up on our holidays - Laura’s reveals her latest injuries and wants YOUR help to be less clumsy in 2024, and Steph shares the reality of what it’s really like to holiday with a toddler. And Steph shares her reflections on turning 30 – what she’s letting go of (caring about cellulite) and practicing more of (backing herself). Chat to you on Wednesday ❤ SPECIAL SHARES:
Kic UPDATE: Whether you're looking to build strength, find your Pilates flow or start your running journey – Kic off 2024 with our Feel Good Challenge. Make 2024 the year you focus on your smile, not the scales. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 Dec 2024 | Our favourite Special Shares of 2024 | 00:26:18 | |
If you’re looking for something to watch, read or listen to during the holiday period, we’ve got you covered. We checked our list of Special Shares from 2024 and picked out our fave movies, TV shows, books & podcasts from the past year, plus we brought in something new for the holidays. Enjoy! Podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty - 3 Tools To Build Self Confidence in a World where People Make You Feel Insecure https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/3-tools-to-build-self-confidence-in-a-world-where/id1450994021?i=1000678607995 The Imperfects - Dr Emily - Truth vs Harmony https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iXjJ8EO9jsDk17biWHV5m Movie Wicked https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/ Take My Hand https://tv.apple.com/au/movie/take-my-hand/umc.cmc.g1a50b5ew76chyz4v6ig71dp TV Show A Million Little Things https://www.stan.com.au/watch/a-million-little-things Lessons In Chemistry https://tv.apple.com/au/episode/little-miss-hastings/umc.cmc.42lpm0e9gfpag3m2gnhcqsatt Book The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - Don Miguel Ruiz https://www.kmart.com.au/product/the-four-agreements:-a-practical-guide-to-personal-freedom-by-don-miguel-ruiz-book-43370436/ The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-courage-to-be-disliked-by-ichiro-kishimi-and-fumitake-koga-9781760630492 All Fours - Miranda July https://www.dymocks.com.au/all-fours-by-miranda-july-9781838853457 Things Will Calm Down Soon - Zoë Foster Blake https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Zo%C3%AB-Foster-Blake-Things-Will-Calm-Down-Soon-9781922928023 The Magnolia Parks series https://www.dymocks.com.au/magnolia-parks-by-jessa-hastings-9781398717206 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 27 Apr 2025 | The pressure to do a “full body renovation” before your wedding | 00:35:09 | |
This week we’re talking about making new friends as an adult. Laura comes with advice from Mel Robbins’ new book and Steph suggests doing what Taylor Swift did to her when she was living in New York City. Plus! If you thought you knew everything about the time Steph & Taylor hung out…think again! Coz this week Steph brings details not even Laura had heard before. Also - the ridiculous wedding prep videos going viral on TikTok and the unrelenting pressure to take on a full body renovation before your wedding. WE MENTIONED The wedding TikTok we played https://www.tiktok.com/@_emilysworld/video/7467826767449935136 SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE Kika is coming in hot with new Spicy Pilates 🌶️ You’ve got 2 weeks to complete your 10 x Pilates classes. Each class is just 5-15 minutes; stack them, smash them or schedule them throughout your week. Complete each class to unlock the next. Choose from intermediate (10 x workouts) or beginner (6 x workouts). No need to enrol, simply complete your first workout and you'll unlock the rest of the series. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | My partner is perfect...why do I have doubts? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe is back to answer your questions | 00:28:28 | |
We asked for your wild Aussie wildlife stories and in this episode we hear about your run ins with spiders, possums, and emus, and find out what happened when Steph and her friends were riding bikes in high school and came face-to-face with an emu. And you loved our episode with relationship coach Megan Luscombe so much that we invited her back to answer a question from the community. You asked: “On paper he is perfect. He’s the ‘settle down with kind of guy’. Why do I have doubts?” We put this question to Megan and find out what she thinks about the idea of “the one”. SPECIAL SHARES FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 | Don’t call it a “cookie” - talking to kids about consent & body safety – KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders | 00:32:28 | |
Jayneen Sanders is a mum of three, author and educator. Her childrens' books teach kids about body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions. It’s every parents’ worst nightmare to think of something happening to their kid. But Jayneen’s work seeks to empower kids to become the boss of their bodies and teach parents how they can model respectful behaviour and boundaries at home. In this important conversation, Steph asks Jayneen about the importance of calling ‘private parts’ by their proper names, what age to start these conversations with kids, and the skills Jayneen teaches kids including creating a list of trusted adults that they can come to in case anything happens. Check out Jayneen’s free resources including ‘Questions to ask your child’s Child-Care Centre & School’: https://e2epublishing.info/posters#posterschildfriendly FOLLOW US: Jayneen: @jayneensanders on Instagram & @educate2empower See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 20 Aug 2023 | Alarming stats about the mental load on women | 00:26:22 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they discuss a recent TikTok trend that sparks the topic of how heavy the mental load is for many women. We hear some stats on how many hours of extra work per week women gain on average when in a heterosexual relationship in comparison to men, and the data is quite shocking. Also in today's episode, we take a trip down memory lane to some of the hilarious and innocent things written in our old school yearbooks.
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Kic UPDATE: We have just launched our Pilates program which is now available in the Kic app! Barre Burn with Kika is is a 6 week Pilates Program where you can expect PT style workouts with intense and dynamic movements that will lengthen and strengthen your entire body. They're all designed to be done at home or on the go - think minimal equipment for maximum performance
FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 15 Jan 2023 | Steph's big stuff up | 00:33:42 | |
We're officially back for 2023, and in Steph & Laura's catch up today we find out the big blunder Steph made over the holidays that caused some awkwardness with the in-laws, plus a TikTok trend we don't know if we can get around.
SPECIAL SHARES: Laura – #1: Ugly Love, novel by Colleen Hoover, #2: Blueback, film with Eric Banner in cinemas Steph – November 9, novel by Colleen Hoover
KIC UPDATES: Our new KIC Programs are progressive programs tailored to all fitness levels and designed to be followed so you can workout your way in the gym or at home and reach your fitness goals. PLUS, our New Year Sale is extended for one more day! It's your last chance to sign up to KIC and save 50% off your first month. Simply use the code NEWYEARSALE23 at checkout. Sale ends midnight on Monday 16th of January 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 18 Sep 2022 | KICBUMP: Steph on working mum guilt | 00:26:44 | |
In today's episode of KICBUMP, a very raw and vulnerable Steph explains her recent Instagram post, where sleep deprivation and long work days led to a breakdown.
Steph also addresses the guilt that comes with being a 'working mum', and why the term itself can be problematic.
KIC UPDATE: Today we launch Dance Cardio with Kath Ebbs on the KIC app! Move, groove and boost your mood with this brand new workout style. Join now and get a 14 day free trial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 30 May 2023 | Dating men vs women & exploring your sexuality, with Maria Thattil | 00:34:31 | |
Maria Thattil joins us for the second time on KICPOD (listen to her first ep here) and this time things get juicy! Maria is many things - an opinion writer, speaker, TV personality, diversity activist, digital creator, and former Miss Universe Australia. But above all else, she is 100% unapologetically herself, and paves the way for so many young people to feel comfortable and confident to explore their own identity. After being crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2020, she spent some time in the African jungle on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here where she came out as bisexual on national television. A year and a half on, Maria isn't afraid to share the intimate and personal details of her sex life - and today's episode is no exception! So what is the difference between dating men vs dating women? How did she even know what to do the first time? And what does she say to certain homophobic family members who hear her speak so openly about these topics? All is revealed in this ep, along with so many take away moments.
Be sure to check out Maria's book 'Unbounded', and her recent episode on the Audible podcast Power Talks.
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| 14 Sep 2021 | The Gender Gap with Jamila Rizvi | 01:01:13 | |
In this week’s episode Steph and Laura chat with the incredibly inspirational Jamila Rizvi. As a gender equality advocate, Jamila sheds light on the prominent gender gap in Australia. Sharing her personal experiences as a woman working in media and the government, her courageous battle with a brain tumour and the toll lockdown has played on the gender equality. Steph & Laura absolutely LOVED Jamila’s latest book Work. Love. Body. Which explores a very important question: Will the Australia of tomorrow be more equal than the one we were born into? Or will it be a country where women and girls remain left behind? Such an empowering episode, we highly recommend tuning in! Work. Love. Body. By Jamila Rizvi, Helen McCabe & Future Women SPECIAL SHARES Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising a friend you can’t go wrong with a sustainable gift from T2. Available in-store and online at www.T2tea.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 16 Mar 2025 | Steph's moving! | 00:41:37 | |
There’s one question that keeps showing up in Steph’s question box on Instagram so this week she sets the record straight…and shares a truly awkward melt moment. And Laura listened to an episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast about anxiety and creativity and we want to talk about it. WE MENTIONED The episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast was called ‘How to Control Your Mind & Redirect Your Energy to Self Transformation’. You can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/how-to-control-your-mind-redirect-your-energy-to-self/id1646101002?i=1000692340334 SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE The Real Runners Challenge starts on Monday March 24th! Choose to cover a total distance of 10, 20 or 40km over 4-weeks. Use your Kic app to track your distance. Plus, we’ve also dropped our return to running postpartum program to help you safely rebuild your confidence and strength, one step at a time. Over 8 weeks Laura will guide you from 0-3km at your own pace over 2-3 runs per week. The program is made for mums who are at least 3 months postpartum and have clearance to return to running, for most mums it will be around the 6 month mark, and others might not feel ready until 12 months. The program has been developed by our expert physios to prioritise safety and postpartum recovery. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 30 Apr 2023 | What we avoided for years to "look thinner" | 00:35:08 | |
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they address some of the horribly toxic "wellness" rules that have been floating around for years, that sadly many people still live by. Steph shares her own personal experience about what she avoided in order to "not get bulky", and Laura speaks about what she avoided in fear of this thing making her put on weight. Also in today's episode, we open our KICMAIL hearing some of the hilarious stories you have sent in, or comments you've made about previous segments.
KIC UPDATE: Let's be more Mindful in May! Throughout the month of May, to help you reduce stress and promote calm in your mind you can try our range of meditations in the KIC app.
SPECIAL SHARES: Laura: NOT the Barbie movie with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling Steph: Desperate Housewives on Disney Plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | To wash or not to wash: exposing our grotty post-pee habits | 00:35:40 | |
We asked for your grotty habits and you guys showed up! Steph was horrified when she learned Laura only washed her bra once a month so we asked you guys for your grotty habits and we’ve never felt so seen. So if you pick your nose, share your utensils with your dog or floss your teeth with your hair…you’re not alone. Also, Steph shares what was going on in her head when she was named the global face of swimwear brand Seafolly. And we say hello to our new producer, Lindsey! SPECIAL SHARES:
Kic UPDATE: This week we’ve dropped 5 new low-impact masterclasses with Brooke - one of Kic’s OG trainers. Work up a sweat with no sign of burpees or squat jumps! If you haven't already joined Kic, enjoy a 7 day free trial when you sign up today. FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 22 Jun 2021 | 7 steps to a better night’s sleep with Australia’s #1 sleep expert! | 00:47:31 | |
In this week's episode Steph and Laura chat with Australia's number one sleep expert, Olivia Arezzolo. Earlier this week we asked our KIC community to send in their sleep related questions and Olivia is here to answer them all, well most of them! From how much sleep we actually need, tips to get to sleep and hints for light sleepers, if you're hoping to feel better rested and more energised, this episode is for you. Olivia reveals her 7 step sleep routine which is designed to improve your sleep in less than 7 days! SPECIAL SHARES SPECIAL GUEST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 19 Dec 2023 | Hear us on The Imperfects | 00:35:04 | |
While we're on holidays we wanted to share some conversations we've had on other podcasts that you mightn't have heard before. This week it's The Imperfects with Hugh van Cuylenberg, Josh van Cuylenberg & Ryan Shelton. You might've heard us recommend The Imperfects once or twice or a hundred times before on KICPOD because we love it and we think you'll love it too. Hear our full conversations in The Imperfects feed Steph's episode from 2020 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-claire-smith-body-image-modelling-instagram/id1476501557?i=1000589981941 Laura's episode from 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/laura-henshaw-what-do-they-think-of-me/id1476501557?i=1000621317706 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2025 | Can you be 100% present at work when you’re a parent? | 00:35:53 | |
Ellen Pompeo (aka Meredith from Grey’s Anatomy) was on Call Her Daddy recently and said it’s impossible to be 100% present at work if you’re a mother because there will always be a part of you that’s thinking about your kid(s). Steph recommended the episode last week and Laura listened so we could unpack it together. Plus we speak about the news of Ellen’s $20 million dollar contract and why we hate women speaking about money. Also - it’s Easter this weekend and let this be your reminder that you don’t have to “earn” chocolate or “work it off” afterwards. WE MENTIONED This video from our coach Janey Martino talking about seasons https://www.instagram.com/p/DHnPim8SYhv/ SPECIAL SHARES
Kic UPDATE The Power of 3 collection just dropped in the app. It’s your gym sesh, made simple. Choose from 11 on-demand gym sessions each using 3 items of equipment or less. That means less walking around, setting up machines in the gym and more time moving your body. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. | |||