KICPOD
336 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 111 ratingsKICPOD is your D&M on the stuff that matters.. and also the stuff that doesn't! Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. To learn more you can find them on Instagram at @kicpod, @kic.app, @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or visit their website kicapp.com
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Should I break up with them? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe answers your questions
March 19, 2024 13:01 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBOverwhelmingly the most common questions we receive in the KICPOD inbox are about relationships. For this episode we brought in an expert: Megan Luscombe has specialised in relationship and business coaching, working with individuals and couples, for the past 12 years. We put three different scenarios (from you) to Megan and asked for her advice: I love him but I’m not in love with him anymore I’m young and I’m scared I’m missing out on my 20’s by being in a relationship He said he wante...
Our thoughts on Botox, filler, and “anti-aging”
March 17, 2024 13:01 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBYou asked us to share our thoughts on Botox, filler, and the pressure to look young, so today, that’s what we’re doing. For the first time on the podcast, we open up about what we think of it, our experience of having it done, and if we’d get it done again. If you ever want to suggest ideas (like this one) for the podcast - let us know in the closed KICPOD Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/ Plus Laura shares a funny story from her week (and it’s got nothing t...
Birth story, prolapse & baby Parker - KICBUMP with Brooke Jowett
March 12, 2024 13:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBBrooke Jowett is a Kic trainer and an Australian Survivor All Star. Six months ago she and her partner Chris welcomed their first bub, Parker, into the world and it’s safe to say they’re obsessed. As a trainer, "the Kic HIIT girl", and a keen runner, Brooke ran until she was 26 weeks pregnant when it stopped feeling right for her body. Now she’s back running, taking it one run at a time. Brooke joins Steph to share about her birth story, her bladder prolapse, her gradual return to running,...
Laura was so tired she did THIS to Dalton in her sleep
March 10, 2024 13:01 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWe’re a bit delulu this week! It’s the Kic shoot week so we’re a bit tired. But not as tired as Laura’s husband Dalton who was woken up in the night by Laura doing….WHAT?...in her sleep!? Plus Steph saw a woman having the time of her life singing out loud and strutting along a busy street and we asked you what has brought you joy recently. Please share with us in the KICPOD Facebook group if you’ve seen something that made you smile recently. Then we turn the delulu up to 11 and discuss th...
Only 20% of women invest. Here’s why you shouldn’t be scared of it, with Girls That Invest founder Simran Kaur
March 05, 2024 13:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBSimran Kaur’s mission is to put money into the hands of women through investing. Most of us haven’t been taught about investing. If you haven’t, you might think it’s too hard, or too risky, or our parents told us to save our money so that’s what we’ve always done. This means that only 15-20% of women invest worldwide and in Australia only 42% of women invest compared to 58% of men, citing affordability as their main barrier to investing (according to ASX Australian Investor Study). Simran ...
Steph’s oldest friend reveals what they did when they were teenagers
March 03, 2024 13:01 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWe share a lot on this podcast. But even after so many years of friendship, there are still stories we’ve never told each other…and stories we’ve forgotten that our friends and family would love to remind us of. So in today’s podcast we call Steph’s oldest friend Martha to find out what Steph did at a sleepover in year eight. And Laura reflects on decision making, doing the “right” thing, and worrying about what people will think, as she unpacks two parts of the Mel Robbins’ podcast episode...
Do I or don't I want kids? - KICBUMP with Laura Henshaw
February 27, 2024 13:01 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe decision to have kids is one of the biggest ones we’ll ever make. Last year Laura opened up about this decision, weighing up what it would mean to her career and her identity, what scares her about having kids, and her fear of leaving it too long. We know this is a question on so many people’s minds, which is why we want to create a podcast miniseries asking the questions we can’t find anywhere else. In today’s special episode, Laura is back on KICBUMP to share her plans for a new minis...
Is it rude to be late? Steph vs Laura in KIC-Court!
February 25, 2024 13:01 - 32 minutes - 30 MBKIC-COURT is in session! In a brand new segment, Steph & Laura take on your controversial questions. We kick things off with a story from Producer Lindsey who came with a story of a late appointment and she asked…is it rude to be late? And Laura shares the small changes she’s making this year to make her life a little better including better diary planning, decluttering, meditating, reading and cutting down alcohol. Tell us in the Facebook group what changes you’ve made this year to make ...
The secret to freedom is discipline with Alexis Fernandez
February 20, 2024 13:01 - 52 minutes - 48 MBThe more control you have in your life, the more free you are. It may sound counter-intuitive, but it’s true, and in this episode Alexis tells us why. Alexis Fernandez is the host of the podcast Do You F*ing Mind, she has a Masters of Neuroscience, she's obsessed with the brain, and thankfully for us, she is REALLY good at explaining how it works. We wanted to speak with her about discipline and oh boy...did she blow our minds 🤯 In this episode, Alexis explains why discipline isn't somethi...
If you’re married and having sex in the kitchen - good for you!
February 18, 2024 13:01 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBTell us you’re married without telling us you’re married. In a recent wardrobe clean out, Laura discovered an old drawer of sexy underwear (aka: barely there lace underwear that would give you thrush by looking at it) and realised she’s happy to never wear it again. If you’re in a long term relationship and you’re getting dressed up or having sex anywhere that’s not a bed with sheets on it - good for you! Then we open the KICMAIL Box and hear what you think of our book reccos, pelvic pain a...
An honest catch up with Josh Miller
February 13, 2024 13:01 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHow do you find time for each other? What’s the hardest part of parenting right now? Why do people assume your marriage is on the rocks? It’s been a while since Steph’s husband, Josh, was on KICBUMP so he came into the studio for an honest chat about all the things you want to know: parenting, relationships, and whether or not Steph and Josh will ever do another 30 day intimacy challenge. Plus a Harvey update on his day care and sleep. If you missed the episode about Steph & Josh’s intimacy...
We’ve had enough of the “legging legs” trend
February 11, 2024 13:01 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIf you have legs…you have legging legs. That’s it. In our catch up today we chat about the viral TikTok body trend "legging legs" aka what Millennials will remember as the "thigh gap". Thankfully the search term has been banned by TikTok and we hope this is the first and last time we speak about it. Our bodies aren’t trends and leggings are for everyone. And Laura read ‘Mother-In-Law’ by Sally Hepworth and wanted to hear your mother-in-law stories and you sent us some doozies… SPECIAL SHAR...
The reality of life online with Sam Guggenheimer & Izzy Armitage
February 06, 2024 13:01 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBSam and Izzy are figuring it out. After less than a year of full-time social media, the pair started their podcast ‘Just For Girls’ to chat, learn and figure shit out, and it has well and truly BLOWN up. We asked for your questions and got Sam & Izzy’s answers: do people take you seriously? What do your parents think about what you do? How’s your friendship? What really goes on at influencer events? And we (Millennials) ask for their Gen-Z opinion on what’s hot and what’s not in 2024. In t...
Your most cooked break up stories!
February 04, 2024 13:01 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBBreak ups are bad…but these are worse. Laura’s been thinking about her own worst breakup story since reading ‘Good Material’ by Dolly Alderton, so we asked you for yours. Break up via Snapchat, left in a hotel with I Will Always Love You Playing, caught in bed with another partner…this is what we meant when we asked for your bad break up stories! Thanks to our community for sharing <3 And Steph shares about her recent experience getting help for pelvic pain, which opened up a conversation a...
Finding community through a cerebral palsy diagnosis – KICBUMP with Kic community member Kim
January 30, 2024 13:01 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBKim was 27 weeks pregnant with her first daughter when she noticed a tiny amount of bleeding. After almost a week in hospital, and a traumatic birth experience, Kim gave birth to Elsie. Elsie then spent 11 weeks in the NICU and in that time, Kim and her husband Greg learned that Elsie had suffered a brain injury through pregnancy or birth and she was given a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. In this episode, Kim shares her story with Steph: her mostly straightforward pregnan...
Australian men on dating apps – grow up!
January 28, 2024 13:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBCan someone explain how Australian dating rules work? It's the viral TikTok that sent us wild so we asked you for your experiences of dating in Australia to find out just how bad it is. Spoiler alert…it’s very bad. So if you’re getting sick of swiping, know that you’re not alone ❤️ And Aussie men…pull your socks up! And we check in with the goals we set ourselves at the start of the year to see if they’ll be sustainable for the rest of 2024. Find out Steph’s huge strength goal and how Laura...
"I'm so happy my thighs touch" - why @maymah.lifts celebrates going up a size
January 23, 2024 13:01 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBYou can’t be what you can’t see. So Maymah became the athlete she never saw growing up. Maymah started going to the gym because she was bored waiting to start university. But then she fell in love with it. It empowered her to rebuild her relationship with food and movement after years spent battling anorexia. Now she’s a Gymshark athlete. Trigger warning: in this episode Maymah opens up about her experience of an eating disorder. If this conversation brings anything up for you, there is ...
They did WHAT in the dishwasher?!
January 21, 2024 13:01 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBWe asked you for your crazy house party stories and you delivered! Threesomes, getting driven to hospital by a stripper, snakes, fireworks and one thing you definitely don't want in your dishwasher. Plus, we answer your DM about how to cope with a back injury that's impacting not only your strength & fitness, but sense of self and body image. We'll be back on Wednesday with the incredible @maymah.lifts SPECIAL SHARES: Steph: Oppenheimer on Apple TV+ Laura: Boy Swallows Universe on Netfl...
The best thing you can teach kids about food, movement & body image – KICBUMP with Taryn Brumfitt
January 16, 2024 13:01 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBTaryn Brumfitt is a body image activist, documentary director, writer, speaker, and the 2023 Australian Of The Year. Taryn created the documentary ‘Embrace’ to help us change the way we think about our bodies and ‘Embrace Kids’ to teach 9-14 year olds how to respect, move and nourish their bodies. Kids learn their first messages about food, movement and body image from their parents but parents can’t control what messages their kids learn outside the home. This is where Body Blocks comes in...
We’re back!
January 14, 2024 13:01 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIt’s our first catch up episode of 2024 and we’re so happy to be back! We catch up on our holidays - Laura’s reveals her latest injuries and wants YOUR help to be less clumsy in 2024, and Steph shares the reality of what it’s really like to holiday with a toddler. And Steph shares her reflections on turning 30 – what she’s letting go of (caring about cellulite) and practicing more of (backing herself). Chat to you on Wednesday ❤ SPECIAL SHARES: Steph: The Eras Tour film and Magnolia Pa...
How to ACTUALLY achieve your goals this year – with trainer Danny Kennedy
January 09, 2024 13:01 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIf you’re setting goals this new year, you need to listen to this. Less than 10% of new years’ resolutions succeed. If you want to achieve the goals you set yourself this year, this episode with Kic’s Head Trainer (and our goal setting champion) Danny will give you the tools and motivation you need to make it happen. In this episode, Danny speaks with us about what makes a good goal, setting goals that are challenging but realistic, the mental blocks that stop us from achieving our goals, ...
Hear us on Do You F*cking Mind
January 02, 2024 13:01 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBHappy new year! We'll be back with new episodes next week but in the meantime we wanted to share a conversation from last year that you might've missed. Last year we were on Do You F*cking Mind with Alexis Fernandez where we chatted about our friendship, being in business together, comparison, and one of Steph's biggest nights. We loved it and we hope you do too. Kic UPDATE Ready to feel good? Save up to 40% off Kic quarterly and annual subscriptions. Sale ends 14th January 2024. Wheth...
Hear us on Wednesdays with Sophie & Melissa
December 26, 2023 13:01 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHappy holidays! While we're taking a break, we wanted to share conversations we've had on other podcasts. This week it's one we recorded earlier in the year in the UK: Wednesdays with Sophie Habboo and Melissa Tattam where we chat body image, self-worth, the modelling industry and more ❤️ FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram Kic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw @laura.hen...
Hear us on The Imperfects
December 19, 2023 13:01 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBWhile we're on holidays we wanted to share some conversations we've had on other podcasts that you mightn't have heard before. This week it's The Imperfects with Hugh van Cuylenberg, Josh van Cuylenberg & Ryan Shelton. You might've heard us recommend The Imperfects once or twice or a hundred times before on KICPOD because we love it and we think you'll love it too. Hear our full conversations in The Imperfects feed Steph's episode from 2020 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-cla...
Jelena Dokic is fighting to become the best version of herself
December 12, 2023 13:01 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBJelena Dokic is an Australian tennis legend. She reached world number 4 and won 6 singles titles before retiring in 2014 and transitioning to a career in media. Alongside her commentating career, Jelena has written two books ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Fearless,’ in which she opens up about her story of survival. In this long awaited conversation, Jelena shares with Steph and Laura about learning she had an eating disorder, having her life and diet controlled by coaches and her father, dealing with...
The perks of Steph’s bob she didn’t see coming
December 10, 2023 13:01 - 33 minutes - 31 MBNew hair…new Steph? Steph cut her hair into a bob and the results have been…surprising. This week we also react to your unpopular Christmas opinions. Is Home Alone a Christmas movie? When is it too soon to pack up your tree? And does anyone actually like fruit mince pies? And we reflect on our highlights, challenges and surprises of the past year. This is our last catch up episode of the year. We’ll be back in your ears in early January ❤ SPECIAL SHARES: Steph: Abbie Chatfield on Mark B...
You don’t need to be ashamed of your intrusive thoughts – KICBUMP with Julie Borninkhof PANDA CEO
December 05, 2023 13:01 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJulie Borninkhoff is a clinical psychologist, mum and CEO of PANDA: Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia, an organisation committed to supporting the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. 1 in 5 mums and 1 in 10 dads experience perinatal anxiety and/or depression and it can affect parents at any time and with any child. PANDA works to reduce the stigma of perinatal mental health challenges through education, training and counsellin...
Sleep, sunscreen & hobbies: what we’re bringing into 2024
December 03, 2023 13:01 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIns & outs are OUT. Instead we’re focussing on the small things that we can do to make a big difference in 2024. We asked you what you want to bring into 2024 and we were overwhelmed by your responses, so if you’re looking for some new year inspo, get your pen and paper ready. We also chat about the pressure to go overboard at Christmas time and share about how less can be more when it comes to gift giving. And WHAT is going on with Laura's undies?! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph: Robbie Williams...
Don’t let your menstrual cycle dictate your training with Dr Hazel Wallace
November 28, 2023 13:01 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBHazel Wallace is a medical doctor, nutritionist, women’s health advocate and founder of ‘Align’ a 10-week online program demystifying the menstrual cycle. We asked you for your menstrual cycle questions and in this conversation Steph puts them to Hazel: how much pain is normal? Why does my period change after having a baby? Is it normal that my period is brown? Hazel also challenges commonly held beliefs that we need to train differently while we’re on our period and that staying on the Pi...
Who's washing their legs in the shower? Not us!
November 26, 2023 13:01 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIt's enough to just let the water run down your legs in the shower...right? If you thought not washing her bra or vibrator was where Laura’s grotty habits ended…wait until you hear what she does (or more importantly…doesn’t!) wash in the shower. Plus Steph opens up about something she’s working on in her relationship with Josh and we answer your D&M about what to do if you suspect a male colleague is being paid more than you. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide...
Don’t call it a “cookie” - talking to kids about consent & body safety – KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders
November 21, 2023 13:01 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJayneen Sanders is a mum of three, author and educator. Her childrens' books teach kids about body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions. It’s every parents’ worst nightmare to think of something happening to their kid. But Jayneen’s work seeks to empower kids to become the boss of their bodies and teach parents how they can model respectful behaviour and boundaries at home. In this important conversation, Steph asks Jayneen about the importance of calling ‘privat...
Trust us: nothing good happens after 2 shots!
November 19, 2023 13:01 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIt’s the start of SCHOOLIES week and sorry to sound like boomers but please take your rules with you. You sent us your Schoolies stories and we LOVED them but seriously…please take care of yourselves out there. We also reflect on our episode with Sue & Lloyd Clarke, the parents of Hannah Clarke who was tragically murdered with her three children by her estranged partner. We share your feedback from the episode and discuss the tragic death of 21-year-old water polo coach Lilie James who was ...
Think manifesting isn’t for you? These 7 steps will change your mind, with Roxie Nafousi
November 14, 2023 13:01 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBRoxie Nafousi is a self-development coach and bestselling author of ‘Manifest’ and ‘Manifest For Kids’. In 2018, Roxie hit rock bottom after a years-long on/off relationship with drugs. So when a friend recommended she listen to a podcast about manifesting, she had nothing to lose. The podcast, and manifesting, ended up changing her life. Now Roxie supports other people to change their own lives through manifesting in 7 straightforward steps. In this chat Roxie shares about her journey to m...
"My boyfriend is insecure and makes me doubt myself. What should I do?"
November 12, 2023 13:01 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBToday we open the Kic mail box and hear from YOU: what did your boyfriend's mum do with your stuff? Are the scales in shopping centres deliberately placed outside women's bathrooms? And we answer your D&M: "I love my boyfriend but his insecurities make me doubt myself and question if I deserve any better. Should I break up with him?" And Laura shares about posting her daily schedule on Instagram and trying to find the balance between work and looking after herself. SPECIAL SHARES: Laura: ...
Is it normal to resent your partner during the newborn phase? – KICBUMP with Leonie Akhidenor
November 07, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBYou’re exhausted from feeding all night and your partner is playing golf. If you’re currently in the depths of the newborn phase, and resenting your partner for going back to their normal life, you’re not alone. Mum of two, relationship coach, and host of the ‘Parenthood’ podcast Leonie Akhidenor has heard it all (and worse) so we asked for her help to answer your questions. Steph & Leonie discuss the resentment that parents can feel when they’re taking on more of the load than their partne...
To wash or not to wash: exposing our grotty post-pee habits
November 05, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBWe asked for your grotty habits and you guys showed up! Steph was horrified when she learned Laura only washed her bra once a month so we asked you guys for your grotty habits and we’ve never felt so seen. So if you pick your nose, share your utensils with your dog or floss your teeth with your hair…you’re not alone. Also, Steph shares what was going on in her head when she was named the global face of swimwear brand Seafolly. And we say hello to our new producer, Lindsey! SPECIAL SHARES: ...
Coercive control in relationships - how to spot the warning signs, with Sue & Lloyd Clarke
October 31, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBSue & Lloyd Clarke have gone through any parent’s worst nightmare and they’re using their experience to help other families. Sue & Lloyd are the parents of Brisbane mum Hannah Clarke, who along with her three kids Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey, were murdered by Hannah’s estranged partner in 2020. In response, Sue & Lloyd created the charity ‘Small Steps 4 Hannah’ with a mission to HALT domestic & family violence through education, advocating for legal & social change and supporting people escapi...
Do you wash your vibrator? Oh and BYE MANDY!
October 29, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn Steph and Laura's catch up today, the topic of vibrators of course comes up once again (wouldn't be a Monday episode without it), and we find out one of the girls may not be washing hers after each use. Is this normal? Let us know in our @kicpod DMs on insta! On another sex-related note, Laura's husband Dalton has something called sexomnia, where he's trying to get some in the middle of the night while he's asleep - so what does Laura do when he tries this? Also, today is a sad episode ...
The pressure to “bounce back” after childbirth - KICBUMP with Em Clarkson
October 24, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBEm Clarkson is a new mum and the founder of fitness community ‘The Have A Goes’. At 8 months postpartum, Em's body looks and feels different to what she’s used to, but instead of getting caught up in the pressure of “bouncing back”, she’s appreciating what her body is capable of and finding empowerment through rebuilding her strength and fitness. Steph & Em discuss how Em went from running in circles in the dark and hating her body, to leading a fitness movement, her debilitating experience...
Not feeling 'ready' to have kids
October 22, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn a recent episode, Laura opened up about her fear of not coping if and when she has a child. This conversation ended up getting an overwhelming response from you guys saying how much you can relate. In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they speak with listener Lena who perfectly articulates what so many of us experience pre-kids. Also, Laura's got an update on her stolen car! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph – Sex Education, series on Netflix Laura – ‘How to De-Stress: Relaxation Intervention fo...
Being open about sex in a conservative family & overcoming social anxiety, with Savannah Sachdev
October 17, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBSavannah Sachdev has gone for a run nearly 850 days in a row now, and although that may only seem possible from someone who is a pro runner with extreme motivation, for Savannah, she began running purely for the amazing effect it has on her mental health. Rather than focusing on distance or time, Savannah listens to her body and runs what she feels is right for her on the day. Her goal is to promote movement each day, regardless of what that looks like for every individual. In today's episo...
The most HUMILIATING moment of Laura's life!
October 15, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn Steph & Laura's catch up today, Laura reveals something that recently happened when she went through airport security that was by far the most embarrassing thing she's ever experienced in her life!! Also, there's something so many of us experience and are afraid of, but no one is talking about it. In today's episode, we not only talk about it, but also give some advice that will hopefully help you next time you find yourself having this thought. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph – Fourth Wing, ...
Sex life after kids & asking for help when you need it - KICBUMP with Chessie King
October 10, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBChessie King is a content creator and the founder of BABYHOOD - a platform to support, guide and empower parents through their first 40 days post-partum. In today's KICBUMP episode, Steph chats to Chessie about some of the similarities and differences between their kids Rae and Harvey who are similar ages, how she balances work and motherhood, overcoming struggles with sleep, building your own motherhood community, and how to help your friends when they need it most in their parenting journ...
The funniest and most personal stories ever!
October 08, 2023 22:36 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWe hope you're ready to cry tears of laughter all whilst squirming and potentially gagging at the same time. In Steph and Laura's catch up today, we asked the question 'when did you not make it to the loo' after Steph's little mishap last week, and the stories you guys sent in were the most horrifying yet hilarious we think we've ever had sent in to this podcast! And have you ever had a friend get with your ex? Or perhaps you're the friend that has dated your bestie's ex? Today we have a D&...
Giving up alcohol and overcoming body image struggles, with Steph Elswood
October 03, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) * Steph Elswood grew up as a professional dancer, in a world where a lot of the focus was on body image and where disordered eating was quite common in her circle. She has since healed her relationship with food an exercise and is now a health and fitness advocate, as well as the Director of body confidence workshops 'Stay Sass...
Laura expresses her fear of not coping
October 01, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBIn Steph and Laura's catch up today, there's quite the mixture of raw honesty and light-hearted fun. Laura explains that there's a looming time period in her life that she fears she will not mentally cope with if & when it eventually happens, which is a very common fear that a lot of us have. Plus, Steph shares a hilarious story of not quite making it to the loo! And Producer Mandy poses a 'would you rather' question that involves watching footage of yourself in a very compromised position!...
The challenges of solo parenting - KICBUMP with Rachel Maksimovic
September 26, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBRachel Maksimovic's 4 year old son Lenny came into the world pretty unexpectedly when she was living abroad in Bali, and with someone she had only been seeing for a few months. Given the cultural differences between them and some other challenges they faced once she fell pregnant, Rachel moved back home to raise Lenny on her own. As any single parent would know, there are some extremely tough moments that come with it, and in today's episode Rachel opens up about the mental and financial lo...
Steph opens up about being slut shamed in high school
September 24, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBIn Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph shares her experience with something extremely difficult and humiliating that she went through in high school, plus the conversation is brought back about the mental load on women and ways to divide the chores at home so that it's equal. Speaking of things being equal, we also hear some alarming statistics of the gender pay gap in Australia. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph – Miley Cyrus’ song ‘Used To Be Young’ Laura – Taking photos of your outfits befor...
Overcoming gymtimidation & a lack of self worth, with Sydney Cassidy
September 19, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBSydney Cassidy is the founder of Gym Girls Locker Room – a community of like-minded women looking to build strength and confidence at the gym where they can support, encourage and communicate with one another - which we are sure you’d agree aligns so perfectly with what we do at Kic. Sydney began her fitness journey at a low point in her life, mainly pursuing exercise for her mental health, saying "fitness is more about how it makes me feel than what I get from it, physically”, which many o...
Did Steph's prank go too far?
September 17, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBIn Steph & Laura's catch up today, we reminisce about the days where prank calling someone as a kid was the most hilarious thing in the world - but Laura is shocked by one of Steph's mischievous childhood pranks (surprising since Laura is now quite the prankster herself)! This got us talking about some other hilarious nostalgic memories so enjoy the trip down memory lane! Also in today's episode, we hear your hilarious email fails after we shared some of ours last week. We learn some very v...