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Big Brother Australia is back on TV and last week there was a conversation on the show about traditional gender roles and a desire to return to caveman times. We were RAGING (and confused!?) when we saw it and so we had to talk about it. Then! Steph shares a story from her weekend driving home from the farm and an important lesson about petrol. Plus! Laura has another sewerage story and we want to hear your most horrific sewerage stories! Send us a DM on Instagram @kicpod.  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: G Flip’s new album Dream Ride https://music.apple.com/au/album/dream-ride/1821731879  Laura: puzzles!  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Principe is a youth advocate and educator who delivers workshops to students, parents and educators around relationships, sexuality & masculinity. In this episode, Laura sits down with Daniel to find out what he’s seeing in schools right now - how masculinity influencers and misogynistic content are shaping boys and their beliefs about themselves and women, the values they are actually seeking in their relationships vs what the internet tells them they should look for, the shaming and dehumanising behaviour he sees online and in schools, and the positive signs from some young boys who are doing things differently.  FIND OUT MORE More details about how to work with Daniel can be found here https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/  Follow Daniel on Instagram @lastoftheromans We talk about an episode of Compass that Daniel featured in. It was called ‘Highjacking Adolescence’ and you can watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luNyPU5hXtc  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we open the mailbox and answer one of your questions: is there anything you used to share online that you don’t anymore and why? You can ask us a question for an episode at any time by DMing us on Instagram @kicpod.  Plus! Steph’s favourite millennial guessing game is back. This time Steph plays Laura lines from iconic 90’s & 2000’s movies and Laura has to guess which movie they’re from.   SPECIAL SHARES Steph: an AI country music song that Josh made about Steph & Josh’s love story  Laura: Nobody Wants This - season 2 https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81591296?source=35&fromWatch=true  Kic UPDATE Competition time! Try one of our new hybrid classes and be in the draw to win Mills’ Mind & Body Reset. Mills’ Mind & Body Reset (valued at $1200) includes: $500 Travel Voucher - giving you the freedom to explore and expand your mind, plus $250 spending money.  $250 Massage Voucher — recover and reset with the ultimate post-workout zen state.  Kindle Paperwhite — Mills’ daily non-negotiable is reading on her Kindle. Find mental space and inspiration with your new e-reader.  How to win: Complete any of Mills’ 16 on-demand hybrid classes and immediately go in the draw to win. Entries close 11:59pm 1st December, 2025. T&Cs apply. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a brand new trainer in the Kic app! It’s Mills and she's here with a brand new hybrid training program & 16 hybrid masterclasses for you all to enjoy. In this episode we get to know Mills - her experience of growing up riding horses, finding her confidence in the gym, discovering hybrid training, and what you can expect from her new hybrid training program. TRAIN WITH MILLS If you want to try Mills' program or masterclasses - you can sign up for a 7-day free trial to Kic. Find out more at kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store FIND OUT MORE Follow Mills on Instagram @milstokes FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We thought we’d do something a little bit different this week and invite relationship coach and friend of the podcast, Megan Luscombe, on for one big deep dive segment! A few weeks ago Megan left a comment on one of our reels around the idea that “men need sex to feel love”. We wanted to unpack this with Megan so we got her in the studio to break down this idea for us. Plus we talk about the pressure for women to get back into sex postpartum, sex vs intimacy, using sex as a bandaid to cover up for a lack of vulnerability, and lots more! FIND OUT MORE Follow Megan on Instagram @meganluscombe_ Work with Megan https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Victoria Beckham on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81749776  Laura: Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761773921/  Kic UPDATE We have a new trainer and training modality! Introducing…​​Begin with Hybrid - a 6-week program with Mills. Choose from 2-4 sessions per week. Sessions include full body strength, conditioning and running. They’re designed to help you build full-body strength and confidence with compound lifts and functional exercises, and grow your running confidence while improving aerobic fitness.  PLUS we also have 16 x on demand guided hybrid classes with Mills which are perfect if you're trying hybrid style workouts for the first time and you want to get a taste of what it's all about. These can be done from home, no gym required! FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Laura comes with a body and pregnancy update, including her birth preference and a bit TMI about what’s going on down…there. Plus Steph & Laura catch up about their holidays to Noosa (Steph) and the Eden health retreat (Laura). And! What do you do when you run into someone IRL and realise you're not following each other on Instagram? ALSO P.S! Remember you can now find our Dineamic Penang chicken curry at Coles and the rest of our Dineamic meals online www.dineamic.com/collections/kic SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Kim Kardashian on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kim-kardashian/id1418960261?i=1000731917749  Laura: The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done - Clare Stephens https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Clare-Stephens-Worst-Thing-I've-Ever-Done-9781922928030  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura was sent a video of a male fitness influencer telling women that they use pregnancy as an “excuse” to gain weight and you better believe we have thoughts on it! Plus! Laura was watching Modern Family and was inspired to ask you…what’s the most outrageous thing your mother in law has ever done? We loved your responses!  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Matthew McConaughey: The Silent Crisis No One Is Talking About! The Harsh Truth About Living Without Faith - The Diary of a CEO podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/matthew-mcconaughey-the-silent-crisis-no-one-is/id1291423644?i=1000727294114  Laura: The Summer I Turned Pretty https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0KAW4T6OOSAPQJVCFDCOXNLGJU/ref=atv_dp_season_select_s1  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooper Chapman a former pro surfer turned Founder and mental health advocate. In 2020 he founded The Good Human Factory which runs workshops with students and corporates about mental health and wellbeing that so far have reached over 50,000 students & 15,000 corporate participants. Cooper has just published his first book ‘The 1% Good Club’ - the simple way to transform your mental health in just 14 minutes a day. In this episode, Cooper sits down with Steph to share what he has learned from devoting 14 minutes a day (for the last 1,600 days!) to his mental health and how we can all take small, achievable steps every day to improve our own mental health. TRIGGER WARNING This episode briefly touches on suicide. If you need to reach out for support, you can contact Lifeline 24-hours a day on 13 11 14 FIND OUT MORE Follow Cooper on Instagram @cooperchapman Check out Cooper’s book The 1% Good Club https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/products/1-good-club-book  Find out more about The Good Human Factory workshops https://www.thegoodhumanfactory.com/pages/workshops Follow The Good Human Factory on Instagram @thegoodhumanfactory Listen to Cooper’s podcast Good Humans https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/good-humans-with-cooper-chapman/id1512076309  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some personal news this week - we’re bringing in a CEO to Kic the business which means that Laura is stepping out of the role. This week Laura shares why. Also! Steph unpacks every track from Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl and we share our fave songs. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift Laura: The Life of a Showgirl - Taylor Swift  Kic UPDATE We have brand new run programs and guided runs! Choose from Outpace Yourself to improve your 5km speed, Maintain Your 10km to build your 10km endurance, Race Recovery to give your body a break after a race event, All In One which incorporates strength & mobility, PLUS 6 guided runs! You can find these programs, guided runs and more in the Kic app now.  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What gives you the ick?! Laura had a conversation with her chiropractor about icks and it inspired us to share ours. And we want to know yours! We’ll pop a question box on our Instagram story on the day this episode comes out. Please send us your icks! Also! Steph was singing along to a classic 90’s banger with her four-year-old son Harvey when she realised what the lyrics were actually saying and how inappropriate they were. So this week we throwback to some of the most iconic millennial tunes that we innocently sung as kids without realising what we were actually singing.  SPECIAL SHARES Steph - Mitch Brown on being the first male bisexual AFL player - Inherited  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mitch-brown-on-being-the-first-male-bisexual-afl-player/id1770026917?i=1000727359680  Laura - Swiped on Disney+ https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/browse/entity-637db7ee-1df9-40a6-bf96-ee5cf9b1ae74?  Kic UPDATE We're SO excited about our New Balance x Kic Afloat event this weekend! With New Balance, we'll be hosting a venue takeover of Arbory Afloat during the biggest weekend of running in Melbourne.  The event has sold out. If you can no longer make it, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come. To cancel - log into Eventbrite account, find the ticket you want to cancel, and confirm your cancellation. You’ll receive an email confirming you’ve cancelled your order. WE MENTIONED Lindsey‘s Melbourne Fringe Festival show is called ‘Lindsey Green’s Escalator Podcast Reunion’. Check it out  https://www.melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/lindsey-greens-escalator-podcast-reunion FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, Chloe Pink married the love of her life, Toby. A few weeks later, when an article about their wedding was shared to Facebook, the comments section was flooded with heinous comments about Chloe’s appearance. Chloe spoke up about the comments, and continues to use her platform to call out fat shaming. In this episode we sit down with Chloe to speak about her wedding day, how the day was tainted by comments, the pressure of being in a relationship with an AFL player, why she continues to show up online in spite of the comments, and what she has to say about fat shaming in the health & fitness space. FOLLOW US Chloe @chloepink__ on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re asking: is it socially acceptable to lick the froth of a cappuccino from a takeaway coffee cup or lid!? And if you do…is it better to lick it with your tongue…or stick your finger into the cup and suck the froth off your finger? Plus! We check in with how we’re going breaking our phone addictions. And! Steph is reading a book about an intense female friendship and it’s bringing up a lot of memories so we wanted talk about it. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Lead Us Not by Abbey Lay https://www.penguin.com.au/books/lead-us-not-9781761340680  Laura: The Amazing Race Australia https://10.com.au/the-amazing-race-australia  Kic UPDATE Kicrun Clubs are back! Find your local club in Melbourne, Sydney or the Gold Coast and run together every Saturday morning and stay for coffee afterwards!  Walk, run, walk-run, jog - you do you! It's all about coming down and meeting your local community.  Find more information on our website https://kicapp.com/kicrun-club/ and stay up to date on Instagram @kic.run FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of us is starting to have sex again and one of us isn’t interested. This week we share what our sex lives look like right now for Steph (11 weeks postpartum) and Laura (7 months pregnant). Plus we speak with our wonderful community member Jess about her running journey <3  TRIGGER WARNING: our conversation with Jess references suicide & suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening, and if you do need support, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day. Their free phone service can be reached on 13 11 14. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Better Late Than Never (ADHD at 37) - Self Help(ed) podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/better-late-than-never-adhd-at-37/id1832706603?i=100072594 Laura: IN CONVERSATION: Jamie Laing - Shameless https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-conversation-jamie-laing/id1352875216?i=1000726290258  Kic UPDATE The Kicrun Challenge starts today!!!! With New Balance, the Kicrun challenge isn't about hitting a certain pace or overhauling your entire routine, it's about celebrating every step and knowing that we all have different reasons to run. It's not too late to enrol, find the Kicrun Challenge in the Kic app today. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia. Over 433,300 Australians are living with dementia and an estimated 1.7 million people are involved in caring for someone with dementia. Dementia doesn’t discriminate. This year around 29,000 Australians are estimated to be living with younger-onset dementia, including people in their 30s, 40s and 50s.  Tully Smyth lost her mum to younger-onset dementia in 2019 and now Tully is an ambassador for Dementia Australia.  In this very important episode, we speak with Tully about her mum. Tully shares about her memories with her mum before her diagnosis, the small things Tully and her family started to notice in her mum’s behaviour, and slowly losing her mum over 17 years. Plus Tully shares about her own risk of developing dementia, how that risk changes the way she lives and thinks about her future with her partner, Ned. FIND OUT MORE You can find our more about dementia via the Dementia Australia website https://www.dementia.org.au/  Dementia Australia has a 24/7 helpline. Call 1800 100 500 Follow Tully on Instagram @tee_smyth Listen to Tully’s podcast Self Help(ed) https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/self-help-ed/id1832706603  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steph checks in about her ADHD, including what she’s struggling with at home, and seeing a psychiatrist about medication. Then - we discuss a recent journal article that “strongly discouraged” using the AMH test to predict a woman’s fertility. Laura shares about her experience getting an AHM test herself, and we look back at a conversation Laura had for the Do I Want Kids miniseries, where she spoke with Dr Karin Hammarberg, a Senior Research Fellow in the Monash University School of Public Health, about the notion that women’s fertility falls off a cliff at 35.  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the Annie musical https://anniemusical.com.au/tickets/melbourne/  Laura: not getting caught up in the hype of a movie without watching the trailer! Laura: The Naked Gun (an anti Special Share!) Kic UPDATE Enrolments for the next Kicrun Challenge open today!!!! From mindfulness to making friends - whatever your reason, run your way with the Kicrun 8 Week Challenge. With New Balance, join us and run towards your goal of 3, 5, 10 or 21km with our guided Kicrun programs in the app. The challenge starts September 22nd. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serena Williams is the latest ambassador for Ro - a telehealth company that sells GLP1 medications - and we need to talk about it. WE MENTIONED This is the hype dad TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@hypegirlbree/video/7542062348291296519?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zBNJVpDc5I This is the video from Alex Light that we played https://www.instagram.com/p/DNv_vZE2Iw3/ And this is the second video from Alex Light we mentioned https://www.instagram.com/p/DN3WFkW2E2G/ This is the Cheek Media Substack we mentioned https://cheekmedia.substack.com/p/serena-williams-ozempic-and-the-push   SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Shrinking https://tv.apple.com/au/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs  Laura: Hostage https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81696688?source=35&fromWatch=true  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Savannah is back on the podcast!!! We had Savannah on the KICPOD for the first time in 2023 when we were in London and you guys LOVED it so we HAD to have her back on the podcast when she was in Australia to run the Sydney Marathon. In this episode, Savannah sits down to Laura to catch up on her running streak, how she’s prepping for the Sydney Marathon, her non-nuclear family, why she moved out of her house with her partner, and the impact of weight loss medication use on her body image. WE MENTIONED Our last episode with Savannah was called ‘Being open about sex in a conservative family & overcoming social anxiety, with Savannah Sachdev’. You can listen here: https://pod.fo/e/202c1e  Follow Savannah on Instagram @savannahsachdev and @confusedindiangirl on TikTok FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we share your tips for what has ACTUALLY helped you get off your phone! A few weeks ago Steph shared that she’s been spending too much time on her phone, and we asked for your tips to try and break our phone addictions. This week we share all of your tips and commit to doing one thing for three weeks. We’ll check back in on Monday September 22 to see how we’re going! Then - we got such a huge response from our segment about hysteria we had to talk about it again.  And Laura had an...interesting massage. WE PLAYED This is the first video we played about hysteria: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMrgrj7pY50/?igsh=MW43dnJ2ZzI1Zm1heg%3D%3D  And this is the second video: ttps://www.tiktok.com/@history_with_amy/video/7504342844413447446?_r=1&_t=ZS-8z9un4rHdeq  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Family Next Door (TV SERIES!) https://iview.abc.net.au/show/family-next-door?  Laura: Ted Lasso https://tv.apple.com/au/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Saturday! When we were in London in 2023 we had the privilege of sitting down with Savannah Sachdev. You might know Savannah for her impressive 1500+ day run streak! You guys loved this episode the first time around so we decided to put it at the top of your feeds before we have Savannah back on the podcast on Wednesday. In this conversation with Savannah we talk about sex, growing up in a conservative family, social anxiety, and her running streak. Come back on Wednesday to hear our new episode with Savannah where we speak about her prep for the Sydney Marathon (which she is running tomorrow!), her relationship, and celebrating non-traditional life milestones. FOLLOW US Savannah @savannahsachdev on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we answer one of your DMs about navigating your body changing during pregnancy. Sending love to anyone currently navigating this too <3  Plus! We loved this list of micro ways to practice feminism and we wanted to share it with y’all. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce - Taylor Swift on Reclaiming Her Masters, Wrapping The Eras Tour, and The Life of a Showgirl | NHTV https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/taylor-swift-on-reclaiming-her-masters-wrapping-the/id1643745036?i=1000721865340  Laura: Big Small Talk - Sydney Sweeney Ad, Ghislaine Maxwell Requests Pardon & Palestine Protests https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/sydney-sweeney-ad-ghislaine-maxwell-requests-pardon/id1701358863?i=1000720690448  Kic UPDATE We've dropped BRAND NEW programs and on-demand gym sessions with Tori! Find two NEW 6-week gym programs and 12 new on-demand sessions with Tori in-app today. Whether you're a beginner, hitting the gym often or you only have 20 minutes for a sweat-sesh, there's more ways to gain with Tori. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know we need it…but how many of us are actually getting enough sleep? Turns out - not a lot! This week Laura speaks with sleep expert Elina Winell about the fundamentals of good sleep - how much of each stage we need, if we can really “catch up” on sleep, what’s worth putting into your sleep routine and what’s not, and the importance of calming our nervous system throughout the day and not just before bed.  FIND OUT MORE Learn more about Elina and work with her here: https://thesleepexpert.com/  Follow Elina on Instagram @the.sleep.expert FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph’s been on her phone more than she’d like but she has a plan to try and quit it! But we want to know from you - what have you done that’s actually worked!? Tell us on Instagram @kicpod. Plus! One of our team members had her AirPods turn up somewhere she wasn’t expecting, which inspired us to ask you…what’s your wild AirPods story? And! Laura finally got fitted for a new maternity bra 🙌 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Family Next Door by Sally Hepworth https://www.sallyhepworthauthor.com/the-family-next-door  Laura: And Just Like That https://www.hbomax.com/au/en/shows/and-just-like-that/b9c27771-247a-459d-b751-85460d3fd5a2?  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Laura shares about the different ways that manosphere influencers have been attempting to discredit and diminish her online and the very long history of calling women “crazy”.  And! What’s the wildest thing that’s happened to you in a job interview? We saw a TikTok comment from someone saying something not quite right in a job interview…which made us wonder if you guys had any stories of your own. And you did!  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Untamed https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81575641  Laura: waking up to an alarm clock instead of your phone  Kic UPDATE Introducing the Kic Rest Club with Sheet Society! The Kic Rest Club will feature all-new ways to support sleep through meditation, movement, and meals- without the overwhelm. Over two weeks, we’re building better sleep habits and discovering new rituals.  Plus, during the Rest Club, if you complete any of our soundscapes or sleep meditations in the Kic app, you'll go in the draw to win a $1000 bed reset from Sheet Society.  The Rest Club with Sheet Society is in-app from the 11th-24th of August. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Boney is a proud Gamilaroi woman, journalist, presenter, and author. Last year Brooke resigned from her job hosting The Today Show to pursue a Master’s degree at Oxford University. This year Brooke published her first book ‘All of It: Notes on public life, private joy and everything in between’. Laura speaks with Brooke about all of it - hard work, family, proving herself, relevance, why she left The Today Show, fertility, and more. WE MENTIONED Check out Brooke’s book All Of It https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Brooke-Boney-All-of-It-9781761068003  Follow Brooke on Instagram @boneybrooke FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common questions we get in the KICPOD DMs on Instagram is about weddings, so when we saw this article about the increasing costs of attending a wedding, we knew we had to talk about it. Plus we discuss how you can navigate when things are outside of your budget. Then Steph tests Laura’s knowledge of iconic Aussie TV shows and ads. How many did you guess!? Let us know on Instagram. WE MENTIONED The wedding article from The Knot https://www.theknot.com/content/wedding-guest-cost SPECIAL SHARES Steph: This Is Us https://www.primevideo.com/detail/This-Is-Us/0GDP096ORVZ7V5R0WBBSDP04G5  Laura: The Bold Type https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-bold-type Laura: Working With My Best Friend (ft. Lauren) on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/working-with-my-best-friend-ft-laren/id1418960261?i=1000716418361  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Jamila was 31 she was diagnosed with craniopharyngioma - a rare brain tumour that would see Jamila undergo surgeries, radiation, scans, hospital stays and everything in between. Jamila has written about her experience of it all in the book ‘Broken Brains’ - which she co-authored with writer & podcaster Rosie Waterland who writes about her experience of trauma brought on by a childhood of abuse and neglect. In this episode, Laura & Jamila discuss the surprising similarities between Jamila and Rosie’s broken brains, and how society treats physical illness very differently to mental illness. Jamila shares about the reality of her own brain - including asking for help, her husband becoming her carer, her relationship to work, and the unfairness of being sick and young. FIND OUT MORE Check out ‘Broken Brains’ by Jamila Rizvi & Rosie Waterland https://www.penguin.com.au/books/broken-brains-9781760895334  Jamila has been on KICPOD before. The episode is called ‘The Gender Gap with Jamila Rizvi’ Follow Jamila on Instagram @jamilarizvi Jamila is the Deputy Managing Director at FW. Learn more about FW here: https://www.futurewomen.com/  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we read an article from The Cut about 8 women’s first orgasms and we LOVED it so we wanted to share it. Plus Steph shares the story of the first time she achieved a Big O. Then - Laura accidentally spent too much on a peach which inspired us to ask you - when have you gotten to the checkout and realised something was more expensive than you were expecting? And did you buy it or put it back!? WE MENTIONED The orgasms article from The Cut https://www.thecut.com/article/orgasm-for-the-first-time-what-happened.html  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Stick https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Stick/0QI1NAVHBFNLXDGSRHWARIJ6S3 Laura: this video from Gem Diamond https://www.tiktok.com/@gemdimond/video/7523895011411381522?_r=1&_t=ZS-8y3xK3rcMlR  Kic UPDATE Our sale ends in two days on July 30th! Get up to 40% off Kic by going to kicapp.com  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your feeds are anything like ours, you’ve probably also noticed more #skinnytok and #diettok content recently. This week we unpack both, what’s so problematic about this type of content, and some red flags you can be wary of when you’re scrolling. Then we take a look at two content creators and the highly problematic content they publish. GET HELP The Butterfly Foundation is available for anyone concerned about eating disorders or body image issues. You can contact them via their free phone line on 1800 33 4673 between 8am – midnight (AEST), 7 days a week. InsideOut is Australia’s National Institute for Eating Disorders Research. They offer a free eClinic for people experiencing eating disorder symptoms. You can find out more here https://eclinic.insideoutinstitute.org.au/  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: We Were Liars https://www.primevideo.com/detail/We-Were-Liars/0R8IXK40FRFIHB00YGLZCEJZ0B  Laura: All Of It by Brooke Boney https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Brooke-Boney-All-of-It-9781761068003  Kic UPDATE Our 4-week Move On From Mid Challenge is on now! Choose from Pilates or Strength or Bump. We've designed these workouts to help you move with your mood, ease in with more beginner movements and progress as the weeks go along. Plus! Our mid-year sale is on now too! Visit kicapp.com to score up to 40% a Kic subscription  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rechelle Coombes was diagnosed with Type-1 diabetes when she was 12. In her teens and early 20’s, Rechelle developed diabulimia (an eating disorder where diabetics restrict themselves of insulin) which landed her in hospital many times. As Rechelle got her diagnosis under control, Rechelle learned her kidneys were failing, which now means she is on the waiting list for a simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplant. In this episode we speak with Rechelle about the differences between Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes, the misconceptions and stigma surrounding both, everything that led up to the point of Rechelle needing an organ transplant, and how she is using her experience to give back. We want to thank Rechelle for being so open <3  GET HELP In the episode we talk about disordered eating. If you need support - you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 8am – midnight (AEST) 7 days a week. FIND OUT MORE  This week is National Diabetes Week. You can learn more here: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/national-diabetes-week/  1 in 20 Australians has diabetes - making it the fastest growing chronic condition in the country. Rechelle is currently on a waiting list for a kidney transplant  Less than 2% of deaths in Australian hospitals occur in a way that organ donation is possible It only takes one minute to register as an organ and tissue donor at www.donatelife.gov.au/kicpod or through your Medicare account. Rechelle founded Unitely - a support platform for people living with chronic illness https://www.unitely.com.au/  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steph updates us on how things have been going for the past 5 weeks since she gave birth to baby Billie, plus how it went introducing Harvey to Billie for the first time, and what’s going on with their house renovations. Then we speak about the men who have been charged with allegedly sexually abusing infants and children at childcare centres in Melbourne, and our fears for how this will affect women returning to work.  WE MENTIONED Sylvia Jeffreys speaking on The Today Show about childcare https://www.instagram.com/p/DLmDI4JI_AP/  We've had Jayneen Sanders on KICBUMP twice before. The episodes are called... 'Recognising the signs of grooming and what to do about it - KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders' https://pod.fo/e/2341e3 and 'Don’t call it a “cookie” - talking to kids about consent & body safety – KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders' https://pod.fo/e/238caf SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Better Sister https://www.primevideo.com/dp/amzn1.dv.gti.5dfb0e27-9494-47d4-9630-a2df23613835?  Laura: And Just Like That https://www.max.com/au/en/shows/and-just-like-that/b9c27771-247a-459d-b751-85460d3fd5a2?  Kic UPDATE Coming soon 🤔🕯️🫢 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The temperature has dropped, the days are getting shorter, and everything feels a bit harder than it should right now. We’re in the depths of winter in Australia right now and so for this special Friday episode, Laura shares ten things she does to try and stay healthy during the colder months. This episode was created in partnership with Blackmores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Dalton is back on the podcast to answer all of your pregnancy questions!  You asked: what are you most excited for? Are you scared to see Laura go through labour? Do you know the gender? How have Bill & Ben reacted? And more! FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokDalton Henshaw @dalthenshaw on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zara McDonald is the co-founder of Shameless Media and co-host of Shameless podcast. We know you guys love Shameless as much as us, so we hope you love this chat with Zara as much as we do! In this special episode, Laura & Zara share their top three business lessons they’ve picked up from running Shameless Media and Kic. FIND OUT MORE Zara co-hosts the podcast Shameless. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shameless/id1352875216  Follow Zara on Instagram @zamcdonald FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milly Bannister is the Founder of Gen-Z mental health charity ALLKND. We spoke about Milly on a Monday catch up episode a few months ago when she went to Canberra for the Budget lock-up and so we were honoured when she joined us on the podcast <3  Laura and Milly discuss the state of things right now and how many of us are feeling lonely, isolated and distressed, before getting into what we can do about - including tapping into what fires you up, the value of volunteering, and taking small steps to shift your state. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected right now – this one is for you. FIND OUT MORE Milly is on Instagram @millyrosebannister and @weareallknd Find out more about ALLKND https://allknd.org/  Milly mentioned the book ‘The Anatomy of Anxiety’ https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-anatomy-of-anxiety-by-ellen-vora-9781398702820 And the book ‘Stolen Focus’ https://www.booktopia.com.au/stolen-focus-why-you-can-t-pay-attention-johann-hari/book/9781526620163.html?  Laura mentioned Dr Jodie Lowinger https://theanxietyclinic.com.au/dr-jodie-lowinger  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week our special guest co-host is the Founder and CEO of Cheek Media, Hannah Ferguson!  Laura caught up with Hannah to talk about the word “influencer”, how the mainstream media reacted when Hannah attended the Budget lockup earlier this year, the state of the Liberal Party, Hannah’s run for the NSW Senate, the comments that hit the hardest, and more! FOLLOW HANNAH Hannah is on Instagram at @hannahferguson___ Follow Cheek Media at @cheekmedia.co Hannah hosts the podcast ‘Big Small Talk’ with Sarah-Jane Adams. Follow them on Instagram @bigsmalltalk_pod and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/big-small-talk/id1701358863  SPECIAL SHARES Laura: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee https://www.harryhartog.com.au/products/pachinko-min-jin-lee-9781838930509?  Hannah: Naked Sole shoes for women’s shoes up to a size 15 https://www.nakedsole.com.au/  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Marshall is an proof of the power of manifestation. Zoe was at rock bottom after an abusive relationship and the death of her mum when she turned to manifesting. Now, Zoe has put everything she’s learned into her book ‘Ariise: Manifest the life you deserve’ about the tools and techniques of manifestation.  In this episode we speak with Zoe about writing about the hardest points of her life, and the difficult conversations she had to have with her loved ones about it. Then we discuss all things manifesting - why Zoe prefers to call it “co-creation”, why we need to be active participants in our co-creations, the law of attraction, self-worth and the things that will test us in our co-creation journeys. WE MENTIONED Zoe’s book is ‘Ariise: Manifest the life you deserve’ about the tools and techniques of manifestation https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ariise/Zoe-Marshall/9781761631337  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokZoe Marshall @zoebmarshall on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a very special episode this week as Steph shares her birth story with baby Billie! Steph catches us up on everything that’s been going on since she went on mat leave in early May - the end of the third trimester and early labour symptoms before finally going into hospital and delivering Billie in late May. Plus, Steph shares about the scary aftermath of Billie’s birth compared to Harvey’s. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81590252?source=35&fromWatch=true  Laura:  The Salt Path https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/the-salt-path  Laura: Lilo & Stitch https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/lilo-stitch   WE MENTIONED Steph's birth story with Harvey is called Steph is Back, Baby! Labour, Motherhood & All Things Harvey!. Search for it in your podcast app or listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2240b7  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Emily Musgrove is a clinical psychologist and the resident psychologist on one of our favourite podcasts - The Imperfects. Dr Em has just published her first book ‘Unstuck’ and we were so excited to have her in studio to talk about it! Laura sits down with Dr Em to speak through what it means to be unstuck, avoidance, the inner critic, self-compassion, why treating ourselves with self-compassion doesn’t mean we’re being lazy, rumination and people pleasing. FIND OUT MORE Check out Dr Em’s book ‘Unstuck: A guide to finding your way forward to the life you want to live’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/unstuck-9781761348006  Hear Dr Em on The Imperfects podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-imperfects/id1476501557  Emily mentioned the book Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff  https://www.penguin.com.au/books/fierce-self-compassion-9780241448670  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokDr Emily Musgrove @dremilymusgrove on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it - Laura and Dalton are having a baby!! For this very special episode we got Steph (and baby Billie) into the studio for Steph to ask Laura all the questions we knew you’d be dying to know - how far along are you? Were you trying? How did you find out? How is Dalton feeling? And more!!  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Sirens https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81589551?source=35&fromWatch=true  Laura: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry https://www.penguin.com.au/books/great-big-beautiful-life-9780241740613  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.  In this episode we explore the real-life impact of traditional gender roles, including financial abuse. First - Laura speaks with gender equality activist, Gina Martin, about the push towards traditional gender roles being led by Gen Z men, as well as benevolent sexism and how to spot it online. Then - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about financial abuse: what is it, how to spot it, and what you can do if you suspect you or someone you know is in a financially abusive relationship.  This is the third episode of the ‘Am I Equal’ miniseries for now. We will publish a fourth episode with your stories of how this series has impacted you. If you’d like to share your story - you can send us a voice memo via @kicpod on Instagram.  FIND OUT MORE Jess mentioned the book The Last Victim by Tracy Hall https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-last-victim-by-tracy-hall-and-summer-land-9780733651151  GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 The Commonwealth Bank has the Next Chapter Team which offers support for customers affected by domestic and family violence. You can contact the Next Chapter Team on 1800 222 387 between 9am-6pm Sydney/Melbourne time, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. If it’s difficult to chat on the phone, CommBank customers can contact the Next Chapter Team through their online chat in the CommBank app. Importantly - The Next Chapter phone service is available to anyone, regardless of if you’re a Commonwealth Bank customer or not. NAB can offer immediate assistance over the phone, including support to make your banking safe, extra security on your accounts, and referrals to other support services. NAB customers can also access complimentary, professional and confidential counselling sessions. Call 1300 574 759 to book an appointment. Westpac has a Priority Assist team who can help you take action to protect and separate your money. You can contact Priority Assist on 1800 063 509  And ANZ’s Extra Care Hub can be reached on 1800 943 438 GINA MARTIN  Find out more about Gina and work with her https://ginamartin.online/ Follow Gina on Instagram @ginamartin and @ginamartinuk on TikTok  JESS BRADY Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience. Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994  Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.  In this episode we explore the unintended consequences that can result from traditional gender roles.  First - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about money in relationships: what can happen when one partner is the breadwinner and the other partner stays home? What can happen if their relationship breaks down? What are the conversations couples need to be having around money? What should you know before taking time out of the workforce?   Next - Laura speaks with sociologist Leah Ruppanner about work: what is the difference between a job and career? Why is a career important outside of just the pay cheque? How can people feel empowered to return to work? What if your partner doesn’t want their children raised by other people?  Episode three of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow. GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 FIND OUT MORE Leah mentioned the book The Problem that Has No Name by Betty Friedan https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-problem-that-has-no-name-9780241339268  JESS BRADY Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience. Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994  Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadvice LEAH RUPPANNER Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab and the Gender Equity Initiative at the University of Melbourne. Find out more about Leah https://www.leahruppanner.com/  Listen to Leah’s podcast Miss Perceived https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/missperceived/id1744434731 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.  In the first episode we dive deep into the ‘manosphere’ with Dr Zac Seidler, the Global Director of men’s health at Movember & Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Laura asks Zac: what actually is the manopshere? Why has this content become mainstream? How does this content impact men & boys, and how does it change the way they feel about women? What role does compassionate accountability play in all of this? Episode two of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow. FIND OUT MORE We discuss the Movember Young Men’s Health in a Digital World report. You can check it out here https://au.movember.com/movember-institute/masculinities-report  Zac mentioned the NZ group She Is Not Your Rehab https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/ Follow Zac & Movember on Instagram @zacseidler and @movember GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph is officially on maternity leave but we’ll still bring you a catch up every Monday morning! This week Laura’s husband Dalton Henshaw is sitting in for Steph, and he and Laura answer all of your questions, like…how did you meet? Do you schedule intimacy? Have there been any repercussions from Dalton taking Laura’s surname? How do you navigate traditional gender roles? Who earns more and how do you feel about it? Plus lots more! SPECIAL SHARES Dalton: Chef Nicholas Deligiannis https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_deligiannis/?hl=en  Laura: Strife season 2 https://binge.com.au/shows/show-strife!24751?asset=138077&play=true  Kic UPDATE Tori’s ‘Own The Gym’ challenge has now started with our brand new trainer Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory)! Find your strength with Tori in this 4-week gym challenge. You can choose to do it 2, 3 or 4 days a week and each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. The challenge starts today but it’s not too late to join! FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramDalton @dalthenshaw on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The secret’s out…Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory) is the newest strength trainer in the Kic app!! In this episode we catch up with Tori to learn about her journey with food and movement, leaving acrobatics and coming back to it years later, receiving a PCOS diagnosis, and healing her acne. Plus! We learn more about Tori’s training style and what you can expect from her Kic program. Kic UPDATE Enrolments for Tori's Own The Gym challenge are now open! It’s a 4-week gym challenge, focusing on intentional training - no more feeling confused AF in the gym, more time feeling strong and empowered. Each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. Select 2, 3 or 4 days a week.  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokTori @ttorisstory on Instagram & @ttorisstory on TikTokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Steph & Laura: Emma Grede on The Diary of a CEO podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-woman-that-makes-millionaires-theyre-lying-about/id1291423644?i=1000706316314  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 InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokJaney Martino @kintsugiway.co on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Steph: The Narrow Road To The Deep North https://www.primevideo.com/dp/amzn1.dv.gti.3777731f-cb8d-4196-8915-3e31cc8a50ac?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb   Laura: The Sure Thing podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-sure-thing/id1552140022  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 LISTENINGThe Tarang Chawla video Laura mentioned https://www.instagram.com/p/DJn5fK5zcp6/?hl=en '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.

We’re counting down the episodes until Steph has baby #2! This week Steph shares what happened when Josh decided to build a sign for Harvey, and Laura updates us on her recent trip to Apple for Global Close Your Rings Day. Do you have a wild airport story? DM us a voice note about it on Instagram @kicpod  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Ed Sheeran on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ed-sheeran-you-either-love-me-or-hate-me/id1418960261?i=1000702766989  Laura: Notting Hill https://binge.com.au/movies/asset-notting-hill!7826?asset=7826&play=true  Laura: Erin Brokovich https://www.primevideo.com/dp/amzn1.dv.gti.d2a9f743-f2cf-e932-9480-1b3f25a90223?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb  Kic UPDATE Check out our Autumn Slow Cooker Series in app now. Recipes include slow cooked marry me chicken, creamy tomato and tortellini soup, country style chicken soup, and slow cooked beef ragu with gnocchi. All of our recipes are created and approved by our in-house dietitians, so they're balanced, packed with nutrients and they taste damn good. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Steph: My Old Ass on Amazon Prime https://www.primevideo.com/dp/amzn1.dv.gti.30d1fb3d-7862-4ec6-ac45-49b2bd308b32?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb  Laura: Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV https://tv.apple.com/us/show/your-friends--neighbors/umc.cmc.74o37kzay0yuuub8iumddjsg   FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.