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Courtney Ugle is a proud Noongar woman from Bunbury, WA, and the founder of Waangkiny: an organisation committed to breaking down the stigma of silence in First Nations communities. Courtney lost both of her parents in tragic circumstances when she was young. She lost her dad first at 11 years old, and her mum when she was 19 years old. Since then Courtney has shared her story to ensure that no other young Indigenous person experiences what she did. Indigenous people are 33 times more likely to be hospitalised as a result of family and domestic violence, and eight times more likely to be killed as a result of family and domestic violence than non Indigenous counterparts, and in this episode Courtney helps us understand some of the reasons behind these stats. We were honoured that Courtney chose to share her story with us <3 GET HELP If this episode brings up anything for you and you need support, you can contact Lifeline for free 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services. They’re available on 13 11 14 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24/7 support for people impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their number is 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 TiktokCourtney Ugle @courtneyugle_ on InstagramWaangkiny @waangkiny_ 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 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 Steph: A Photo Finish by Elsie Silver https://www.bigw.com.au/product/a-photo-finish-by-elsie-silver/p/909215?  Laura: nothing this week sorry!!  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 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.

It's a big week of personal updates this week! Laura gives an update on the London Marathon this weekend and Steph shares about her recent mother blessing ahead of the birth of her second bub. Plus! Why is it so hard to let go of appliances we never use?! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the episode ‘Fight Club & beautiful boys’ of Pop Culture Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-103-fight-club-beautiful-boys/id1600660063?i=1000698541005  Laura: Season 3 of The White Lotus https://www.max.com/au/en/shows/white-lotus/14f9834d-bc23-41a8-ab61-5c8abdbea505?utm_source=universal_search  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.

Josh van Cuylenburg is one third of the podcast The Imperfects alongside his brother Hugh and their friend Ryan. We’ve had Hugh and Ryan on the podcast before and we were very honoured to finally have Josh on too. In this episode we speak about self-confidence, how Josh went from being a producer to co-host on the podcast, and how he built the confidence to back himself, why he went off Instagram last year, and his relationship to exercise and body image.  WE MENTIONED The Imperfects are going on tour at the end of the year. Check out the dates & buy tickets https://www.livenation.com.au/the-imperfects-tickets-adp1391610  Listen to Josh's song 'we were here' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuMrC0AZ4ko  The snippet we played came from the episode with Christian O’Connell https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/christian-oconnell-breakfast-radio-panic-attacks-starting/id1476501557?i=1000590702549  If you want a little more Imperfect, you can support them and get bonus content on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/TheImperfects  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 TiktokThe Imperfects @theimperfectspodcast 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.

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 Steph: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden https://www.kmart.com.au/product/the-housemaid-by-frieda-mcfadden-book-43367399/  Laura: the episode of Steph’s ADHD miniseries with Josh & Megan https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-adhd-impacts-steph-joshs-relationship-with-josh/id1457667995?i=1000701767919  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 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.

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 InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'Kic @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve got a bit going on this week! First up - a group of content creators, founders & podcasters (mostly women) were invited to Canberra to attend the Budget lock-up and were dismissed as "self-obsessed Gen-Z and millennial influencers". We share our feelings about the term "influencer" and how we feel when it's applied to us. Plus we share some of the rogue DMs we’ve received recently. Someone told Laura she looked pregnant which inspired us to chat about the pressure women feel to suck their tummies in. And can men and women be friends? Not according to someone who saw Josh at a concert with his best (female) mate and messaged Steph about it.  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Ellen Pompeo on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ellen-pompeo-pick-me-choose-me-pay-me-more/id1418960261?i=1000699715387  Laura: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins https://www.bigw.com.au/product/the-let-them-theory-by-mel-robbins/p/6002414  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.

It’s the last episode of the miniseries and so for this one Steph reflects on what she learned from the series and what learnings she will implement moving forward.  Plus we hear from you guys about what you learned from the series. Thank you for listening and sharing your feedback ❤️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liv Morrison is an accredited clinical dietitian & nutritionist and is the in-house dietician for the Kic app.  This episode is all about the link between eating disorders and ADHD. Why is there such a strong link between the two? Does one eating disorder show up more in ADHDers than others? What's dopamine got to do with it?  Plus Steph & Liv speak about eating for ADHD - what foods and nutrients are best for focus and energy, the importance of protein, organising your fridge to better suit an ADHDers' brain, and how to deal with a suppressed appetite while taking ADHD meds.  FIND OUT MORE  Follow Liv on Instagram @noworries.nutrition STEPH'S ADHD SPECIAL SHARE The Finch app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/finch-self-care-pet/id1528595748 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode, Steph sits down with her husband, Josh Miller, and relationship coach (and friend of the podcast) Megan Luscombe for a very honest conversation about how Steph’s ADHD shows up in their relationship. They discuss the four areas where Steph feels her ADHD playing out most often - physical touch & affection, brutal honesty, zoning out and tidiness, and the guilt & shame that Steph carries for not being able to change certain things about herself. They work through possible solutions and Megan shares a piece of advice that all couples could adopt in their own relationships, regardless of if they’re neurodiverse or not. FIND OUT MORE Megan Luscombe is a relationship coach who’s worked with individuals and couples for 13 years. She’s one of our favourites on the KICPOD. If you search her name in the podcast app you’re currently listening to this episode on, you’ll find all her previous episodes If you want to work with Megan, check out her website https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/ Or follow her on Instagram @meganluscombe_ STEPH’S ADHD SPECIAL SHARE The episode ‘The Truth About Time-Outs and What to Try Instead with Gen Muir’ from the podcast ADHD Mums https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/70-the-truth-about-time-outs-and-what-to-try-instead/id1686843092?i=1000698632712See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steph responds to comments being made about her, her family, and how she shares motherhood online. Plus - we answer one of your DMs: “how long is too long without sex in your 4 year relationship?” SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Bump friendly booty on the Kic app https://links.keepitcleaner.com.au/P2yw3CWu5Rb  Laura: Adolescence on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81756069?source=35  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.

Ari Scott is an entrepreneur, business coach and consultant who provides support, strategies & systems for ADHDers starting and growing their own businesses. Because it turns out…ADHDers are really good at being entrepreneurs. In this episode Steph sits down with Ari to find out why that is, and how she can manage some of the parts of work and business that ADHD makes more difficult, like receiving feedback, prioritising tasks, and staying focussed. Steph and Ari first met after Steph appeared on a panel at a marketing summit. Afterwards, Ari asked Steph…do you think you might have ADHD? So in this episode, Steph & Ari also speak about what it was about Steph that made Ari think she might have ADHD.  FIND OUT MORE Follow Ari on Instagram @the_adhd_entrepreneur Check out Ari’s website for more resources https://www.adhdinbiz.com/the-starterkit  Steph mentioned the conversation she & Ari had on an episode of KICPOD last year called ‘What’s been going on with Steph’. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2765a5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/2657caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Billy Garvey is a developmental paediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary paediatric hospitals, and a dad to a three-year-old and a one-year-old. Billy spends a lot of time working with neurodivergent children and their parents, and is one of our most favourite KICBUMP parents so we HAD to get him in for this miniseries!  In this episode, Billy & Steph speak about how ADHD presents in children and how parents can best support a child who has ADHD: what age children start displaying symptoms, seeking a diagnosis, how likely it is that ADHD parents will pass it on to their children, and most importantly, why that's not a bad thing. FIND OUT MORE  Check out Billy’s website https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture-parenting/id1600660063 Read Billy’s book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re talking about how we split up the domestic labour in our homes. A few weeks ago the HILDA survey (Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey) came out which found that men are doing the same amount of housework now as they were when the survey started…20 years ago. This made us reflect on how we do divvy up the chores in our homes. And! Do you brush your teeth before breakfast or after? What about shampoo or conditioner? We asked you which thing you do first and turns out they were more divisive than we thought. Lastly! Is anyone else sleeping on top of a piece of plastic? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Toxic Town on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81372304?source=35  Laura: Runn (Nedd Brockman documentary) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81977669 Kic UPDATE Our Real Runners Challenge is on now! Choose to cover a total distance of 10, 20 or 40km over 4 weeks. Together with New Balance we’re making every step count. Complete any run in the Kic app to count towards your goal. Follow a run program, choose a guided run or use the run tracker for your walks and runs. If you’re new to Kic, you can check out a 7-day free trial by downloading the app from the App Store and Google Play Store 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.

Matilda Boseley is a journalist and author of the book ‘The Year I Met My Brain: A travel companion for adults who have just found out they have ADHD’.  The book is part-Matilda’s experience of ADHD, and part-straight up facts, and this conversation was a little bit of both too. Matilda's book has become Steph's go-to recommendation for anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD, and especially ADHD in women.  Because the thing is…ADHD presents verrrrry differently in women and girls compared to boys. In this episode Matilda speaks with Steph about learning about ADHD via TikTok during Covid lockdown, receiving an ADHD diagnosis in her early 20’s, the compounding impact of ADHD & anxiety, and Steph & Matilda both share their own experiences of being women with ADHD. FIND OUT MORE  The Year I Met My Brain - Matilda Boseley https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-year-i-met-my-brain-9780143779773  Follow Matilda on Instagram @mattieunofficial on TikTok and InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So…what is ADHD? How is it diagnosed? What does it look like in adults? What medications exist and how do they work?  For the first episode of the ‘It’s My ADHD’ miniseries, Steph sits down with a psychologist and a psychiatrist to find out more about ADHD and how a psychologist and a psychiatrists’ approach differs when it comes to diagnosing and treating ADHD. Bec McWilliam is a holistic psychologist. Bec has ADHD herself and diagnoses adults with ADHD. Dr Dianne Grocott is a psychiatrist with 30 years experience in private & public practice who specialises in ADHD & Addiction Psychiatry. In 2015 she co-founded the Victorian Adult ADHD Interest Group to share expertise and resources to improve the lives of their patients with ADHD. FIND OUT MORE Find out more about Bec here: https://rebeccampsychology.com.au/ and keep your eyes peeled for her 'Understanding ADHD' Follow Bec on Instagram @psychologistbec Find out more about Dianne here: https://reflecthealth.com.au/team/  RESOURCES  Dianne has created a library of resources here: https://reflecthealth.com.au/service/adhd/    Bec recommended the following resources: The Year I Met My Brain - Matilda Boseley https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-year-i-met-my-brain-9780143779773  Taking Charge of Adult ADHD https://www.guilford.com/books/Taking-Charge-of-Adult-ADHD/Russell-Barkley/9781462546855?  Neurodivergent Skills Workbook https://www.silvereye.com.au/the-neurodivergence-skills-workbook-for-autism-and-adhd/prod11314  Your ADHD Besties Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/your-adhd-besties/id1741922488  The ADHD Women’s Wellbeing Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/adhd-womens-wellbeing-podcast/id1605386171  ADHD Experts Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/adhd-experts-podcast/id668174671  The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-neurodivergent-woman/id1575106243 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last year, at 30 years old, Steph was diagnosed with ADHD….But what’s next? ‘It’s My ADHD’ is an 8-part miniseries, where Steph will speak with experts and people living with ADHD to learn more about ADHD and how it has impacted different parts of her life, including her relationship with Josh, parenting, entrepreneurship, and disordered eating.   If you have ADHD, or if you know someone, work with someone, or love someone with ADHD we hope this series will equip you with greater understanding, empathy and grace for yourself and others ❤️ Episode one is coming tomorrow Wednesday March 19th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Steph: Wind River https://www.stan.com.au/watch/wind-river-2017  Laura: Running Point https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81483318?source=35  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 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.

Abbey Holmes is a staple of Australian sports broadcasting as a commentator and boundary rider for the AFL and AFLW. Prior to her media career, Abbey played AFLW for the Adelaide Crows, and was the first woman to score 100 goals in a season playing for the Waratahs in the Northern Territory Football League. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Abbey has also competed on Australian Survivor (twice!) and SAS Australia.  In this conversation Abbey shares her incredible story of perseverance, hard work, and never taking no for an answer. From her sporting career, to getting her foot in the door in AFL media, and becoming a household name. We find out what drives Abbey and her unwavering self-belief. Plus, Abbey is pregnant! She shares how she found out, what it will mean for her career, and running the New York Marathon at 8 weeks pregnant. We loved this chat and we hope you do too <3 You can catch Abbey hosting Friday Night Footy live and free on Channel 7 on your free-to-air telly or stream it on 7plus online https://7plus.com.au/ or via the app https://apps.apple.com/au/app/7plus/id1119404646  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 TiktokAbbey @abbeycholmes 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.

After our episode on Imposter Syndrome, Laura received a DM asking what she was afraid of losing.  “I would love to understand more about what Laura is afraid of losing? She seems so confident and content with such a wonderful life. If you lost it all, are you afraid of losing relevance? Money? Friends?  It got us both (and Producer Lindsey) thinking and so this week we share what it means for us. PLUS! We asked you about your awkward running stories…and there was a very common theme to your stories 💩  WE MENTIONED If you missed our episode on Imposter Syndrome, listen here https://pod.fo/e/2b10f3  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: an ANTI Special Share for The Substance https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-substance-2024  Laura: “Is Skims more relevant than Kim?” from the podcast Style-ish https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/is-skims-more-relevant-than-kim/id1742690803?i=1000695862178  Kic UPDATE We’re tired!  To help, Kic’s Reset Your Sleep series will help you get back on track. It’s 7 days of sleep meditations, designed to help you drift off or get back to sleep.  We’ve also put together a collection of wind down workouts - 10-15 minute Pilates and yoga classes to help you calm your body and mind before bed. Plus! Use the code IMTIRED to get 30% off your next 12 months with Kic. Code expires midnight this Wednesday March 12th. The discount code is available online only at www.kicapp.com 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.

We alllllll know Instagram is a highlight reel but sometimes it’s good to be reminded. This week Steph shares a bit more about her and Josh’s recent babymoon and what didn’t make it to the grid. And if you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “I wish I could run with my partner like Laura & Dalton do”...think again. Plus we answer your D&M about height differences in relationships when the woman is taller than the man.  WE MENTIONED Two accounts we love… Zanna van Dijk @zannavandijk on Instagram Abbie Herbert @abbieherbert on TikTok and @abbieherbert_ on Instagram SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Off To The Races by Elsie Silver https://www.qbd.com.au/gold-rush-ranch-01-off-to-the-races/elsie-silver/9781761429316/  Laura: this TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@ash.bartolo/video/7471908617709423879?_r=1&_t=ZS-8u3wDvZnBbU   Kic UPDATE We have brand new gym programs! Whether it’s your first day in the gym, or you’re a gym queen looking to level up, the Kic gym is for you. With 3 new programs and 12 new gym sessions, you can Kic’ your gym goals with us. Choose from Upper Body Lift (6 week program), Lower Body Lift (6 week program), Pregnancy Friendly Lift (8 week program) & 12 mini gym sessions. Designed by our Head Trainer Danny Kennedy, these programs and sessions are shorter, sharper and targeted. 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.

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 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 TiktokSteph Kelly @stephkkelly on Instagram & @stephkkelly 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.

Y’all know we love the Shameless podcast and when we heard their episode ‘That’s that on imposter syndrome’ we both had LOTS of thoughts. Today we open up about how we feel about the term itself, if we identify with it, how it shows up in our lives, and what we do to manage it. Plus! It’s been a little while since we spoke about dating apps so we asked you what they’re like right now. Spoiler alert…not great.  WE MENTIONED You can listen to the episode of Shameless we referenced here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/thats-that-on-imposter-syndrome/id1352875216?i=1000687347017  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/bridget-jones-mad-about-the-boy  Laura: Apple Cider Vinegar on Netflix (an icky share!) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81637595  Kic UPDATE We have TWO new Kic x Dineamic meals! If you like our Marry Me Chicken Skillet you’ll want to check out the free range creamy chicken orzo, and if you're looking for a veggie option, our potato and pumpkin gnocchi is packed with protein and has two serves of veg. Order these meals and the rest of our Kic range at dineamic.com.  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.

We’ve been watching MAFS and we want to talk about it. First - gaslighting. One of the grooms (Eliot) has been accused of gaslighting his partner, Lauren. We knew we had to bring in the big guns for this episode so we called friend of the podcast & relationship coach, Megan Luscombe, to find out more about what gaslighting is, how it might present in a relationship, and what to do about it. Then we discuss men’s desire for female partners who are siiiiiignificantly younger than them, regardless of their own age. WE MENTIONED Megan’s digital workbooks and audio series to help you with relationships, boundaries & personal growth https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/shop  The Cut article about age differences https://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-couples.html  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Lioness on Paramount+ https://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/lioness/  Laura: the Shameless (Shamemore) episode ‘We Just Need More Parties’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/we-just-need-more-parties/id1352875216?i=1000688407178  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.

Let’s talk about sex! We had the chance to sit down with certified sex and relationship practitioner and somatic therapist, Georgia Grace, so we asked you for your sex questions. We talk through: mismatched libidos (or desire discrepancy) in relationships, how to increase desire, what to do when one partner likes gentle sex and the other likes rough sex, getting desire back after pregnancy, pain during sex, and how often is normal. WE MENTIONED Find out more about Grace https://www.georgiagrace.co/  Georgia’s book is called The Modern Guide To Sex https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460765371/the-modern-guide-to-sex/  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 TiktokGeorgia @gspot._ 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.

Yes we KNOW it’s February and everyone has already done their words of the year but it still counts if you do it in February so we’re doing it this week! Plus you might remember last year Steph told a story about the time she waxed a…sensitive area of Josh’s body. And, guess what? We have an update. WE MENTIONED Laura recommended the book Burnout by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski  https://www.penguin.com.au/books/burnout-9781785042096  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: It Ends With Us https://www.primevideo.com/detail/It-Ends-With-Us/0NKHN5L93EMWINBEG0QLW78DCT  Laura: We Live In Time https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/we-live-in-time  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.

We’re coming in hot today! On her way to the studio Steph got a DM offering unsolicited parenting a̶d̶v̶i̶c̶e̶ (judgement) and she has something to say about it. And Laura wants to have a word with anyone who criticises people who are using their platforms for good. Plus! Laura wants to find a hobby in 2025 so we asked you about the hobbies you’ve actually stuck with to give us all some inspiration. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Tint Foundation Stick https://www.mecca.com/en-au/charlotte-tilbury/unreal-skin-sheer-glow-tint-hydrating-foundation-stick-V-066999/  Laura: Coping With Endorphins https://www.thecut.com/article/exercise-cope-trump-presidency.html  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.

Simran Kaur is the founder of Girls That Invest: a multi-million-dollar money media company with the #1 investing podcast for women where she breaks down the intimating world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon. Alongside relationships, career, and nutrition, money is one of the other big things that we want to make a change about in the new year. In this episode we speak with Simran about the stories we tell ourselves about money, doing a stocktake of how we’ve spent money, identifying our money values & spending accordingly, the danger of comparison, and why it’s so important for women to be financially literate. WE MENTIONED Enrolments for the Girls That Invest masterclass are now open https://girlsthatinvest.com/  The book Simran mentioned is ‘Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life’ by Bill Perkins https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780358100515/die-with-zero/ FOLLOW US Simran @ms.simran.kaur on Instagram and @girlsthatinvest on InstagramKICPOD @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 there’s one word we see more than any other in our DMs…it’s wedding! This week we respond to one of questions about what we would do differently if we had our weddings again and we chat through an article from The Cut where wedding planners point out the spenno wedding things that they think you could do without. Plus! Steph fell asleep during a massage recently which made us wonder what happened during your massages. Also…Steph forgot to include a handy life admin hack in her ins & outs last week so she brought it with her this week. WE MENTIONED The wedding article from The Cut https://www.thecut.com/article/what-wedding-planners-wish-you-didnt-spend-money-on.html  The Annabelle Lee episode of the podcast Inherited https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/annabelle-lee-on-not-keeping-secrets/id1770026917?i=1000672055291  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Laura’s episode of the podcast Inherited https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/laura-henshaw-on-rewriting-marriage/id1770026917?i=1000682131328  Laura: CHIMI sunglasses https://chimi-online.com/au/c/eyewear/sunglasses  Kic UPDATE We have three new guided runs with New Balance! All three feature Laura’s feel-good affirmations. Choose from:  More tunes, less talk: 3km distance run Can’t be stuffed intervals: 15-minute beginner run I need this interval run: 30-minute intermediate run 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.

Megan Luscombe has coached individuals and couples in relationships and business for over 12 years and she is our go-to for any relationship question! If 2025 is the year you want to prioritise your relationship…we made this episode for you. This week we ask Megan all the questions that we know come up at this time of year when we’re thinking about our relationships: how should I feel, how do I start a big conversation, how often should I do a relationship check-in & what should I ask, should we have the same values, should I give my partner an ultimatum if I’m not getting what I want, and why setting a goal for a weekly date night might not be the answer. FOLLOW US Megan @meganluscombe_ on InstagramMegan’s website https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/ 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.

This week we share the things that we want to do more of in 2025 and the things we’re better off leaving in 2024.  Plus we speak with body confidence coach and Kic trainer Sami Rose about body image in the new year. Every day Sami works with clients to improve the relationship they have with their bodies and so we wanted to know what she's hearing from women in the new year and how she works with clients who want to change their bodies.  WE MENTIONED Sami has been on the KICPOD before. Her episode is called ‘Breaking the cycle of binge eating & bettering your mindset, with Sami Rose’ from May 2023 and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/238cb2  Sami's 28-day 'Befriending Your Body' project starts on Monday February 3rd. You can find out more here: https://samirose.com.au/28dbybp/  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Moana 2 Laura: Burnout: The secret to solving the stress cycle - Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski https://www.penguin.com.au/books/burnout-9781785042096  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 this is the year you’re thinking about making a move in your career, this episode is for you. Janey Martino is our personal coach as well as being a business founder, board director, investor and advisor for Kic. Janey has helped us both so much personally and professionally, and we know how much you guys loved her last episodes, so she was the perfect person to speak to about this new year episode. We ask Janey how to know if you’re in the right job, how to get more out of a role, figuring out your strengths, aligning your job with your values, and if it’s ever too late to change careers. FOLLOW US Check out Janey’s books https://kintsugiway.co/booksKintsugi Way @kintsugiway.co on InstagramConnect with Janey via her Yellow Brick Road (aka Linkedin) https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemartino/ 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.

We’re back!! We loved our break but we’re so excited to be back in your ears again. This week we catch up on what we got up to over the holidays, including two weeks in a house filled with 14 people (Steph) and exploring the Victorian coastline (Laura). Plus we debate the golden rules of group travel. Then we discuss the tan lines trend taking over TikTok. Tanning isn’t a trend and skin cancer is no joke. Protect yourself and others. WE MENTIONED The Mamamia article ‘The 20 golden rules of group travel’ https://www.mamamia.com.au/modern-etiquette-group-holidays/  The skin cancer facts Laura mentioned https://www.laroche-posay.com.au/blog/sunscreen-and-skin-cancer-prevention-everything-you-need-to-know.html  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the movie Sleeping Dogs https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81909630?source=35  Laura: the TV show Bump https://www.stan.com.au/watch/bump  Kic UPDATE We’ve extended our biggest sale EVER. You now have until midnight tonight to save up to 40% off an annual subscription to Kic. This discount makes Kic $80 for a whole year - and includes all workouts, meditations, recipes + access to the incredible Kic community. To join, visit kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store. 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.

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 InstagramKICPOD @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.

Last year Steph loved her chat with Tori & Lily on the podcast ‘Raw Reality’ so we thought we’d share it in case you didn’t hear it! They speak about how Steph trained during her pregnancy with Harvey, body changes during pregnancy, and how Harvey taught Steph to be kinder to herself. We’ll be back with a brand new catch up next Monday <3 HEAR MORE Hear Steph’s full chat in the Raw Reality feed https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-raw-reality-podcast/id1681027631  KIC UPDATE Our 4-week Feel-Good Challenge starts today! Choose from strength, Pilates or HIIT and get 3 x brand new workouts per week + 1 meditation per week. PLUS we currently have 40% off our annual subscription. Join at kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store 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.

Danny Kennedy is a personal trainer and strength coach, head trainer at Kic, and does mindset mentoring with athletes, performers & CEO’s. Every year we ask him into the studio to talk about goal setting. Every year we learn something new from Danny and this year is no exception! In this episode we reflect on our own goals from 2024 and talk through setting goals based on how they will make us feel, gamifying goals, and why we need to overcome our limiting beliefs before we can achieve the goals we’ve set ourselves. KIC UPDATE Our Feel-Good Challenge starts on Monday! Forget fad diets and the pressure to transform overnight with the Feel-Good Challenge. Whether you’re looking to build strength, find your Pilates flow or HIIT your goals, we’ve got a challenge that fits with you. Included: 3 x brand new workouts + 1 x meditation per week. The challenge starts Monday 6th January and enrolments are now open. 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 TiktokDanny @djkfitness 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.

Happy (almost) new year! We had a look at our download data from the past year to bring you the best bits of the Wednesday episodes you loved the most over the past year.  EPISODES WE MENTIONED Listen to the full episodes we mentioned… Should I break up with them? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe answers your questions https://pod.fo/e/228bb0  How to ACTUALLY achieve your goals this year – with trainer Danny Kennedy https://pod.fo/e/238ca5  The secret to freedom is discipline with Alexis Fernandez https://pod.fo/e/2220bc  An honest catch up with Josh Miller https://pod.fo/e/2220be  Do I want children or does society want me to have children? with Laura Henshaw https://pod.fo/e/23bd60  Kic UPDATE Our 4-week Feel-Good Challenge starts on Monday January 6th! Choose from strength, Pilates or HIIT, with 3 x brand new workouts and 1 x meditation per week. PLUS our biggest sale of the year with 40% off our annual subscription starts from January 1st. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

One of Steph’s fave conversations from this year was on the Stellar podcast ‘Something To Talk About’ with Sarrah Le Marquand. While we’re taking a break, we thought we’d share some of their conversation in the KICPOD feed in case you didn’t hear it. In this episode you’ll hear Steph and Sarah speak about Steph’s ADHD diagnosis and her friendship with Laura. HEAR MORE Listen to the full episode in the Something To Talk About feed https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-claire-smith-flips-the-script-on-planning-a-family/id1553858670?i=1000677957415  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’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 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.

ICYMI Laura was on the podcast ‘Two Broke Chicks’ earlier this year. While we’re taking some time off over the holidays we thought we’d share bits of the episode in case you hadn’t heard it. Laura chats with Sal & Al about her ‘Do I Want Kids’ miniseries and how she stays so positive. HEAR MORE Listen to the full episode in the Two Broke Chicks feed  https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/inexpensive-ways-to-prioritise-joy-ft-laura-henshaw/id1587075307?i=1000659561042  WE MENTIONED Check out Sal & Al’s Rich In Life 2025 collection, including a 2025 Planner & Diary, Journal and Rich Conversations Cards https://richinlife.co/collections/all  Suss their Boxing Day Cheat Sheet which includes hundreds of sales and everywhere you can earn cashback. Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram & TikTok and join their closed FB Group Broke Chicks Club for first access  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we sit down to reflect on how 2024 went for us: what we learned about ourselves, our biggest lessons, and what we’d like our lives to look like this time next year. Thanks for spending 2024 with us <3 SPECIAL SHARES No Special Shares this week but we’ll be back next Monday December 16th with a wrap of our top Special Shares of 2024 + a couple of new ones to get you through the holidays! Kic UPDATE Our head trainer Danny has just dropped 4 x new strength sessions into the app!! Ranging from a 5-minute core burner to a 20-minute booty burner. It’s also your last chance to win $1K. To enter, complete any Kic workout before midnight tonight, share it on Instagram (using the share feature in app) and make sure your profile is on public so we can see! 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.

You guys loved our last ask-us-anything so much (seriously, it was one of our most downloaded episodes this year!) that we decided to do another one! This time you asked us what our parents think of the podcast, morning sex vs nighttime sex, Steph’s dream modeling jobs, if Laura & Dalton have had any more conversations about kids, and more! Let us know what you think of ask-us-anything episodes! DM us a question on Instagram any time @kicpod This episode of KICPOD is sponsored by Maltesers. 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.

It’s December! Steph might’ve been listening to Christmas music since October but the rest of us have finally caught up with her and this week we’re talking all things Christmas! Starting with some important reminders at this time of year around gift giving, Santa, cost-of-living, comments about food and exercise, and not believing everything you see on Instagram. Then we asked for the worst gifts you’ve ever received and you guys had some fizzers! PSA: if you’re thinking about buying someone a toilet brush for Christmas…don’t. WE MENTIONED Steph is learning to knit with Cardigang. Check it out https://cardigang.com.au/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Resent Less, Live More with Dr Emily on The Imperfects https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-emily-resent-less-live-more/id1476501557?i=1000677241030 Laura: America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81685878?source=35 Kic UPDATE Our 50% off sale ends at midnight tonight and there won’t be any extensions! Join Kic now for less than $3.50 a week for your first month. Download from the App Store or Google Play Store to get started 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.

Today is International Day of Consent. To recognise the day, we sat down with Angelique Wan, Executive Director, Co-Founder & CEO of Consent Labs: an youth-led not-for-profit committed to ending sexual violence through preventative educational workshops delivered to young people, schools, educators, tertiary institutions, parents and carers about consent. We talk about initiating consent conversations with new & long term partners, what to do when consent is withdrawn, how consent applies to other areas of life outside of the bedroom, and great representations of consent in pop culture. Check out Consent Labs https://www.consentlabs.org.au/ FOLLOW US Consent Labs @consentlabs on InstagramKICPOD @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.

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 Steph: Yellowstone is back! https://www.stan.com.au/watch/yellowstone Laura: Timeshifter - the jetlag app https://www.timeshifter.com/the-jet-lag-app 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 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.

Hannah Dower is a PhD student working with the Western Bulldogs AFLW club to investigate the impact of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on elite athlete performance. Hannah has a Bachelor in Sports Science, a Masters in Exercise Physiology and a 10-year career in strength and conditioning so she is EXTREMELY qualified to answer all our menstrual cycle and PMS questions! You might remember an episode from a few months ago where we shared about our experiences of PMS. We received so many messages from you guys saying you felt exactly the same so we decided to bring in an expert to explain everything about the menstrual cycle and PMS. We speak about what the menstrual cycle actually is, what is happening with our hormones at various stages of our cycle, the importance of tracking your cycle, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and if we should train differently at different stages of our cycles. WE MENTIONED Hannah recommended the book ‘Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation by Dr Jennifer Gunter https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-jennifer-gunter/blood-the-science-medicine-and-mythology-of-menstruation The episode in which we talked about our own PMS symptoms is called ‘Steph's one and only one night stand’ from July 2024. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/257ddf The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) has more information about PMDD https://iapmd.org/toolkit FOLLOW US Hannah Dower @hannahdower_ on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Kic @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’ve seen some TikTok trends we’re not sure about and we want to talk about them. The first is the “morning trend” - where people sleep in a range of convoluted and questionable products on their face and in their hair only to “shed” it all in the morning. The second is “okra water” and its dubious health claims. Then we discuss a question we saw in Women’s Health Australia: “should I be offended if my partner doesn’t orgasm”? Plus we put a poll on our Instagram story asking about the orgasm gap in your relationships and 5% of you said you orgasmed more, 38% of you said your partner orgasms more, 30% orgasm equally with your partner, and 27% just wanted to suss the results 👀 WE MENTIONED The okra water trend https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/healthy-food/okra-water/news-story/efb6382a91571792f5d295b31b6dabcc The Women’s Health article https://womenshealth.com.au/my-partner-isnt-orgasming-should-i-be-offended/? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jess Hastings https://www.dymocks.com.au/magnolia-parks-the-long-way-home-by-jessa-hastings-9781398717220 Laura: The Younify Hydrate powder https://younifyactive.com/products/hydrate-300g Kic UPDATE Forget Black Friday! You’re 88% more likely to move on Monday. So, why does Friday get all the hype? Over the next 4 weeks, your favourite day to move just got better with: Our brand new Pilates trainer Greta (she’s ClassPass trainer of the year!) New workout drops every Monday We’re giving away cash prizes - just for moving!! Today we’re giving away $1000. To go in the draw, complete any Kic workout on a Monday, use the share feature in-app, share on Instagram and be sure to have your profile on public so we can see And if you’re new to Kic, you can get 50% off your first month with Kic!! 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.