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Helllllo!!! What are we oversharing today? We’re starting today with a NEW SEGMENT: Welcome to the Steph & Laura courtroom, where we’re putting the internet’s most debated opinions on trial. This week’s cases include: should you use a fresh towel every time you shower? Do you owe your friends a reply within 48 hours? And the big one… should every adult know the phonetic alphabet? (Spoiler: turns out neither of us do.) Then, we’re diving into a conversation sparked by the comments on a reel we posted last week: the labels “girl’s girl” and “pick me girl”. What do these terms actually mean? Are they helpful ways to talk about behaviour and social dynamics, or do they sometimes oversimplify people? We’re unpacking it. In this episode, Steph recommended YouTube channel @farmon212th, and Laura recommended Next Gen Chef on Netflix. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with…

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? We're breaking the recommendation rules... we saw Verity, and we have THOUGHTS. Then we’re asking: Is facing life with urgency actually good for us? We’re getting into why we’re always rushing, and whether everything really needs to be done right now. Finally, we're talking all things Margot Ackerly (...Robbie). Laura has some strong feelings about it, while Steph and Laura share their very different reasons for changing, or not changing, their names after marriage. Plus, we asked YOU what you think about taking your partner's name when you tie the knot. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a…

Happy Hump Day!!! What are we oversharing today? Steph has realised she’s suddenly into Dancing With The Stars… and we have one very important question: have we officially aged up? We’re unpacking the tell-tale signs that you’re entering your *older* era, sharing our personal giveaways and hearing yours too. Then, we get into the big relationship debate: should your husband be your best friend? A viral piece from The Cut introduced us to the phenomenon of “mankeeping” and, naturally, we have thoughts. In this episode, Steph recommended The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Laura recommended Crew Girl. You can also find the Atlantic article referenced in the episode here! A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and…

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? Well… we dive into the wide world of burner accounts and rogue internet activity, revealing some of our biggest internet secrets before we turn the tables and unpack yours! Then, we dissect the viral dating non-negotiables list and reveal our own… Laura isn’t stoked to find out she isn’t Steph’s perfect man. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find…

A new era of the podcast! Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.

Dr Fatima Khan is a women’s health doctor. She has trained in psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology, and general practice and has an Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. Fatima is the author of the new “Hormone Health is Mental Health: How perimenopause hijacks your brain — and how to reclaim yourself”. We loved this title and the concept that hormone health is mental health so we wanted to have Fatima on the podcast to talk about it! In this episode we speak about the menstrual cycle and what is happening to our hormones at each stage of the cycle, the characteristics of estrogen & progesterone, PMDD, and the importance of small daily practices to support our nervous systems. WE MENTIONED Follow Fatima https://www.instagram.com/drfatimakhan_/?hl=en Work with Fatima https://www.drfatimakhan.com/ Read Fatima’s book ‘Hormone Health is Mental Health: How perimenopause hijacks your brain — and how to reclaim yourself’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hormone-health-is-mental-health-9781761623813 KICBump…

This week we’re taking a very emotional trip down memory lane and remembering our favourite moments from the last four years of making this podcast. We recommend you watch this episode on YouTube to get the full experience! Watch (and subscribe!) here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod Heads up - we won’t be in your ears next week but we’ll be back with brand new episodes on September 28th. WE MENTIONED These are the episodes we referenced… "Tragedy shouldn't have to happen to teach us simple sh*t" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tragedy-shouldnt-have-to-happen-to-teach-us-simple-sh-t/id1457667995?i=1000600404784 “Every time it happens I feel like a piece of sh*t” https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/every-time-it-happens-i-feel-like-a-piece-of-sh-t/id1457667995?i=1000748790304 The biggest ever surprise for Steph – YUNGBLUD!! https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/the-biggest-ever-surprise-for-steph-yungblud/id1457667995?i=1000623071335 STEPH & YUNGBLUD!…

We’re opening the mailbox and answering your dilemmas! QUESTION #1: My parents won’t stop making comments about if & when I break up with my partner. They seem to prefer my sister’s boyfriend even though my partner & I have been together longer. It’s making my partner anxious. How do I talk to my parents about this and set boundaries? QUESTION #2: My best friend is keeping big life events a secret from me. She’s bought houses and sold houses and bought a new car and hasn’t told me until it’s all completely finalised. Am I overreacting? Do I feel entitled to her news when I shouldn’t be? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be anonymous <3 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions…

This week we kick things off with a lesson in Australian culture and Laura learns that the national anthem and the iconic Qantas ads are two different songs! Then we answer your DM about comparison when it comes to running. Finally - do your emojis make you look old!? The New York Times seems to think so, so we compare our emojis and find out if we’re using millennial emojis. WE MENTIONED The New York Times emoji article https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/08/12/upshot/emoji-generations.html The list of emojis that have been rejected https://unicode.org/emoji/emoji-proposals-status.html SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Don’t Say Good Luck https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81975622? Laura: The Traitors Australia (again!) https://10.com.au/the-traitors Kic UPDATE Our brand new 3/5/10 Run Together Challenge with New Balance is here! This time, with a lineup of inspiring and iconic voices to cheer you on as you run towards your goal: G-Flip, Steph, Matty J, Allira Potter, Annabelle Lee, Luke Bateman, Brooke Blurton &…

Cait Miers is a surf, fashion & lifestyle photographer, and the creator of Laugh Lines: a global portrait movement to take 1,000 makeup-free portraits of women around the world. Through Laugh Lines, Cait is on a mission to challenge beauty standards, reclaim self-worth and dismantle the idea that beauty needs fixing. In this episode, we speak with Cait about why she started Laugh Lines, how women have reacted to seeing photos of themselves makeup-free, the BTS of starting a business, and a reminder that we are all so much more than the way we look! WE MENTIONED Follow Laugh Lines https://www.instagram.com/laughlinesproject/ Follow Cait https://www.instagram.com/caitmiersphotography/ KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on…

This week Laura kicks off the episode with some observations of Steph’s drink bottle washing & car cleaning habits. Which got us thinking…how often should we be washing our drink bottles!? Once a week orrrrr once a year? Then - Steph reflects on a Byron Bay meditation retreat she attended attended. WE MENTIONED The Art of Living https://www.artofliving.org/au-en/ A Life of Greatness episode with Gurudev https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/gurudev-stop-suffering-awaken-joy-attract-financial/id1457268944?i=1000662328190 Hype Girl Social Club https://www.instagram.com/hypegirlsocialclub/?hl=en The Shameless episode ‘The backlash to the backlash of 'Yesteryear'’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-backlash-to-the-backlash-of-yesteryear/id1352875216?i=1000783263992 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Yesteryear https://www.dymocks.com.au/yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke-9780008742775 Laura: The Traitors Australia https://10.com.au/the-traitors Kic UPDATE We’re doing a Sexual Wellness Survey and we want to hear from you!…

It’s time to open the mailbox and give you our thoughts on your most personal questions. This week your questions are about copping judgment for breastfeeding in public and where to draw the line with drug taking. QUESTION #1: I’m pregnant for the first time and my mum has been making judgemental comments about women who breastfeed in public. She thinks it’s attention seeking. I don’t know how I’ll feel about breastfeeding yet but I’m not sure how to deal with my mum’s comments if & when she makes them QUESTION #2: My boyfriend is thinking about taking drugs at a music festival. He knows drugs are a big no for me. Is this a reasonable deal breaker for me? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be anonymous <3 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FOLLOW…

This week Laura shares about the simple things she’s doing to rebuild her confidence postpartum 💜 Steph has rid herself and Harvey of nits…but would it be the worst thing in the world if they came back? Plus! Why do we find squeezing things like nits and pimples so satisfying? And we asked you what gross things you find oddly satisfying and we’re so glad we’re not the only ones who enjoy these things. WE MENTIONED The articles we referenced Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/popping-pimples-satisfying/ University of Queensland: https://psychology.uq.edu.au/article/2017/10/explaining-pop-ularity-pimple-popper-videos Medium: https://medium.com/@robin_wilding/13-oddly-satisfying-things-we-enjoy-too-much-for-no-reason-cb5e2fbb50c5 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Sterling Point https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0K94N2UBORZCLPIC46VTJQ093E Laura: Sex And The City https://www.hbomax.com/au/en/shows/sex-and-the-city/2641fd06-387f-4d92-a322-accb8e180713 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump…

A few months ago we asked for your suggestions for thoughtful gifts and you guys showed up!!! We decided to compile all of your suggestions into one big episode to help you the next time you need to buy someone special a gift. WE MENTIONED The apron Laura bought Dalton https://houseofrocco.com.au/collections/aprons We mentioned a few jewellery brands… Sarah and Sebastian https://www.sarahandsebastian.com/collections/rings? Linden Cook https://lindencookdesign.com/collections/rings? Francesca Jewellery https://www.francesca.com.au/? Toy Libraries https://www.toylibraries.org.au/find-a-toy-library KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on…

We listened to Nara Smith on Call Her Daddy and we want to talk about it. We share our thoughts on her correcting the record on being labelled a trad wife and how it’s not always empowering to tell women they can “do it all”. Plus! Steph is knitting again and the roast chook on a plane saga continues. WE MENTIONED The episode where we spoke about bringing a roast chook on the plane https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/you-brought-what-on-a-plane/id1457667995?i=1000779561341 The Call Her Daddy episode with Nara Smith https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nara-smith-stop-calling-me-a-tradwife/id1418960261?i=1000778809523 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: By MOJA bags https://www.instagram.com/bymoja_/?hl=en Laura: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Rum Raisin https://www.revlonanz.com/products/super-lustrous-lipstick KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not…

Raj Barker is the founder of BURN by Body Medicine, a unique somatic movement method that combines yoga, mat Pilates, cardio and breath awareness. We’re so excited to have Raj teach her BURN classes at KICStudio this August and October and wanted to introduce her to you beforehand. In this episode, Raj speaks with Laura about how she first came to somatic movement during her time teaching at The Class in New York City, what defines a somatic movement practice, and why the language we use around nervous system regulation matters. She explores the idea that moments of nervous system dysregulation are a normal part of being human and how practices such as somatic movement can help us develop the internal resources to meet those moments with greater awareness and choice. WHAT IS BURN? BURN by Body Medicine is a unique somatic movement method fusing yoga, mat Pilates, breath awareness and cardio (not too much). We use movement to create sensation and, beyond our thoughts, we practice trusting that sensation to…

We got a DM from you asking us for our thoughts on the rise of rib recontouring surgery so this week we’re talking about it. In case it’s not come across your algorithm - rib recontouring is a surgery that fractures the lower ribs to reduce the size of the waist. We discuss what the surgery involves, what experts are saying about it, and the marketing of the procedure that makes it look more like a holiday than a surgery. Plus - Steph has nits, Laura had a colonoscopy, and Bailey Smith has been caught out. Update - in the listener DM we read out we say that the rib recontouring procedure removes part of the rib. The ribs are not removed in this procedure. We have updated the episode to make this clear. WE MENTIONED We spoke about Kellie Finlayson. Follow her here https://www.instagram.com/kelliefinlayson_/?hl=en This is the Sydney Morning Herald article we referenced…

Hello!!! It’s been a minute but we’re back to give our two cents on your tricky questions. Hiiii! It’s time for another WWYD episode! This week your questions are both food and body-image related. QUESTION #1: Should I take a risk and pursue my dream career before it’s too late, or should I prioritise the financial wellbeing of my relationship and return to my corporate career? QUESTION #2: My best friend isn’t interested in my child. Where do I draw the line between our different life stages and her just being a bad friend? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be anonymous <3 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at…

Eating eggs, popping pimples, and watching videos out loud. We asked you what things should be ILLEGAL to do on an aeroplane and Steph rates them from 0 (not illegal at all) to 10 (totally illegal). WE MENTIONED The podiatrist Steph mentioned is Stacey Power https://www.powerpodiatrybrighton.com.au/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: FÓRMA foot care https://www.instagram.com/forma_labs/ Laura: Toni & Ryan’s viral Coke reel https://www.instagram.com/p/DbEv_SdCzqc/ Kic UPDATE Introducing Dumbbell Lift! Dumbbell Lift is a 6-week, intermediate progressive strength program created by our trainer Danny and is designed to help you build functional strength using just dumbbells. Train for 30 minutes, 2 or 3 days a week, at home or in the gym, with structured progression that helps you get stronger every week. No cardio. No conditioning. Just pure strength. Find the program in the KICApp today and get started with a 7-day free trial. KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on…

Alex Light is a UK-based advocate and speaker on body image, body confidence & self-acceptance. Alex’s latest book is ‘The Price of Pretty: How toxic beauty standards are bringing women down and how we can fight back’. You might’ve heard us talk about Alex on the podcast before we LOVE her content so much and we were so excited to have her on the KICPod for the first time!! Laura sat down with Alex to speak about how women’s bodies trend through time, the return of skinniness, the prevalence of GLP1’s, AI, bounce-back culture after women give birth, and lots more!! Also - just a heads up - when we recorded this episode, Alex was pregnant with her second bub. WE MENTIONED Follow Alex @alexlight_ldn Alex’s latest book is ‘The Price of Pretty’ https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-price-of-pretty-by-alex-light-9780008716165 Alex’s first book was ‘You Are Not A Before Picture’ https://www.dymocks.com.au/you-are-not-a-before-picture-by-alex-light-9780008507596 Laura was on Alex’s podcast ‘Should I Delete That’. You can…

We’re back from holidays!! Steph & Josh took Harvey & Billie to Movie World and Hayman Island, while Laura & Dalton took 7-month-old Atlas all the way to Europe! This week we sit down for a proper catch up on everything that happened - including more than one French car hire debacle! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Score by Elle Kennedy https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-score-by-elle-kennedy-9780349440927 Laura: Over To You by Georgie Tunny https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Georgie-Tunny-Over-to-You-9781761471803 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store…

We are so excited to introduce our Head of Training at KICStudio, Imogen Sist! Imogen has been on her own journey with breathwork and somatic movement for many years. When Imogen experienced the power of this practice and how it impacted her own physical & mental health, she started to introduce it into her work as a physiotherapist, and continued to see profound impacts in the patients she worked with. And now Imogen is sharing all of this knowledge and experience with us at KICStudio <3 In this episode Imogen shares how she came to somatic movement, what somatic movement actually IS, the power of breathwork, and how somatics are incorporated into each class at KICStudio. FIND OUT MORE Follow Imogen on Instagram @immisist Follow KICStudio on Instagram @kic.studio KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at…

This week it’s Steph’s turn to sit in the hot seat and listen back to the goals she set for 2026! In case you missed our episode last Monday - we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the goals that we set for 2026, see how we’re going, and make any changes. Last week Laura reflected on her goals, and this week it’s Steph’s turn. WE MENTIONED If you want to listen to the full episode of us discussing our 2026 goals, it’s called ‘Steph & Laura’s goals for 2026’ and you can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/steph-lauras-goals-for-2026/id1457667995?i=1000743712855 Kic UPDATE Our two-week Progress Challenge is live in the KIC app from today. The challenge is two weeks. Choose from Pilates, Strength or Prenatal Pilates. There's 3 workouts a week, and they're 10 to 20 minutes. That's it. It's not about being perfect. It's about building progress - whatever that looks like for you. Our mid-year sale is still live — you can save up to 30% off KIC. But it ends this Sunday. KICBump PODCAST Looking for…

Bang ya belly, live ya life!!! Katma is a NZ-based content creator. We absolutely LOVE the content she posts about body confidence and have been wanting to have her on the podcast FOREVER so we were so excited to finally make it happen. Katma joined Laura to chat about her relationship with her body growing up, dieting from a young age, how she has built the confidence she has in herself, the rise of #skinnytok and the pressure to make ourselves smaller, and lots more. We loved this chat and we hope you do too. FIND OUT MORE Follow Katma @itskatma This is the video Katma mentioned where she spoke about binge eating https://www.instagram.com/p/DWDqhx6icIs/?hl=en Katma mentioned Ilona Maher @ilonamaher KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram &…

It’s the middle of the year so we thought we’d check in on the goals we set ourselves at the start of the year! We're starting with Laura this week, and next week it's Steph's turn. This year we set goals according to the 3B’s framework: Betterment, Belonging & Becoming. In this episode, Laura reflects on the progress she’s made on the goals she set at the start of the year and the changes she wants to make before the year ends. WE MENTIONED We mentioned that we have episodes coming out with Katma and Alex Light! Katma’s episode will be in your feed on Wednesday. Alex’s episode is coming later this month. If you want to listen to the full episode of us discussing our 2026 goals, it’s called ‘Steph & Laura’s goals for 2026’ and you can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/steph-lauras-goals-for-2026/id1457667995?i=1000743712855 Kic UPDATE Our KIC mid-year sale is on now! If you want to feel stronger, or you’re looking for motivation, we have a sale on at KIC right now. Up to 30% off. No rules. No…

Hiiii! It’s time for another WWYD episode! This week your questions are both food and body-image related. QUESTION #1: I'm healthy and fit, but I’ve had cellulite on the back of my legs for as long as I can remember. I’m headed on a beach holiday and I’m feeling self-conscious about it. I really want to enjoy my body in a bikini, but it makes me anxious. How would you navigate this? QUESTION #2: My coworkers frequently make comments about what I’m eating or how my body looks. I’ve tried telling them it makes me uncomfortable but the comments and questions still continue. How would you approach this in a respectful but firm way? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be anonymous <3 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod…

We listened to Emilie Kiser on Jay Shetty’s podcast and this week we want to share our thoughts. In case you don’t follow Emilie - she and her husband lost their three-year-old son Trigg in a drowning accident. We know how triggering these conversations can be so please take care while listening to this episode ❤️ WE MENTIONED Emilie Kiser on On Purpose with Jay Shetty https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/emilie-kiser-exclusive-the-loss-that-changed-her-forever/id1450994021?i=1000773082594 Emilie Kiser Didn’t Know If She Could ‘Ever Forgive’ Her Husband https://www.thecut.com/article/emilie-kiser-didnt-know-if-she-could-forgive-her-husband.html Chontel Duncan’s post https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ6zdkKAULp/?hl=en Emilie’s water safety tips https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ96cj5EmhG/?hl=en SPECIAL SHARES Steph: ‘Every Summer After’ by Carley Fortune https://www.dymocks.com.au/every-summer-after-by-carley-fortune-9780349433103 Laura: The Devil Wears Prada 2…

Dr Amanda Ward is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Long time listeners will know that she was the Obstetrician for both Steph when she had Harvey & Billie, and Laura with Atlas. We asked Amanda to come on an episode of KICBump but you guys sent in sooo many questions that we decided to do a second episode for the KICPod feed! In this episode, Amanda speaks about conceiving, finding the right OB, when to start looking for an OB, the difference between giving birth in public and private hospitals in Australia, the rise of free births, and more! If you want to hear more from Amanda, check out our episode in the KICBump feed: FIND OUT MORE Find out more about Amanda https://www.dramandaward.com.au/ Follow Amanda on Instagram @dramandajward Amanda has been on the podcast before. The episode was called ‘PCOS, Your Questions Answered’. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2e693d KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED…

If you’re feeling a bit down on this Monday morning, Laura has a unique pick-up for you and it’s probably not what you think! Then - Em Vernem from Mamamia has written an uncompromising list of things she never wants to see you do in public and we loved it. Please send us yours! We’ll pop a question box on our Instagram story or you can DM us @kicpod anytime. WE MENTIONED This is the list that Em wrote: https://www.mamamia.com.au/public-etiquette-rules/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the new KIC teas! https://kicwellness.com/collections/new-arrivals Laura: Margo’s Got Money Troubles https://tv.apple.com/au/show/margos-got-money-troubles/umc.cmc.6wgw0u6vuwydp6obbzzccup3w KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw…

Danny Kennedy is a personal trainer & coach as well as KIC’s Head Trainer. It’s been a little while since we’ve had Danny on the podcast, so we decided to bring him in for an episode about all things strength training! We asked you for your questions and this is what you wanted to know: what do you think is the most underrated exercise in the gym? Tips for training to failure? What’s the best modality for longest fitness and longevity? Should I strength train before or after running? And lots more! If you have questions you’d like Danny to answer, slide into our DMs and we’ll save them up for another episode! WE MENTIONED Follow Danny on Instagram @djkfitness Listen to Danny’s podcast ‘The Fitness & Lifestyle Podcast’ https://open.spotify.com/show/50wy0OVAgMdCKcFsoYgvoX?si=5e6047ea23d34a2d&nd=1&dlsi=d85d6ec96b4a4263 Check out Danny's supplements YOUNIFY https://younifyactive.com/collections/all KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or…

This week Steph goes full fan girl over Toy Story 5!!! Steph reflects on how Toy Story has been there for every phase of her life and how it hits differently now that she’s a mum. Plus - Steph wrote us all a quiz to figure out which Toy Story character we are! And! A reminder that dental hygiene is cool. Also…Laura has very specific rules around the germs she is willing to tolerate and y’all have noticed. FYI! Steph recently worked with Disney. This episode is not sponsored by Disney. WE MENTIONED This is the reel that Steph played reacting to Steven Bartlett https://www.instagram.com/p/DZOM-5gs76n/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Pink performing at the Tony Awards https://www.youtube.com/shorts/p8hsWwzEmGY Laura: Office Romance https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81939823?source=35&fromWatch=true Kic UPDATE We’ve dropped 8 new power yoga classes with Cecily. Each flow is designed to build strength, energy, and focus through dynamic, breath-led movement. Three of the classes (featuring Laura!) are bump friendly too. No…

Dr Jacqueline Coombe is a Senior Research Fellow in the Sexual Health Unit at the University of Melbourne. Jacqui has been working within the sexual and reproductive health space for nearly a decade and she completed her PhD in long-acting reversible contraception. In this episode, Jacqui sits down with Steph to talk through all of the different contraceptive options in Australia - the Pill, IUD, Implanon, vaginal ring, hormonal injection and condoms, as well as vasectomies, the ‘morning after’ pill and the pull out method. Jacqui explains the efficacy and potential side-effects of each method, why some people choose certain methods over others, the process of getting an IUD inserted, and the questions you should ask your GP or healthcare provider beforehand. FIND OUT MORE Check out Jacqui’s research https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/833259-jacqueline-coombe Jacqui has her own podcast. It’s called ‘Hey Lola!’ and you can listen here…

This week we’re finishing our conversation from last week about the insecurities that have stuck with us for decades. This week - it’s Laura’s turn <3 Plus! When was the last time you wore a blazer!? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Sims 2 Original Soundtrack https://open.spotify.com/album/5y3IHg8hVlbfbFgIUWtCeL Laura: KICStudio trainer Shiloh’s perspective on to-do lists @shiloh.kulaia Kic UPDATE Hybrid Express with Mills is here! It's a 6-week program, where you can choose 2-3 days per week, and all sessions are less than 30 minutes. It's built with the intention to be accessible and supportive to your routine - no advanced setup required, just simple, effective training with functional exercises and equipment you can find at any gym. Enrol in app today. KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph…

Hi!!! It’s been a little bit but we’re back with another WWYD episode! This week your questions are about in-laws and a dependent friend. QUESTION #1: My partner is the best but his parents don’t seem to like me. They live overseas and they have no interest in visiting us. I try really hard to involve them in our lives, but they never reciprocate. I can’t help but think I am not who they wanted for their son or their family. QUESTION #2: I feel like I’m in a completely different life stage to my best friend and I don’t know what to do. I’d be very happy to let the friendship naturally shift, however she is incredibly dependent on me. How would you suggest approaching the friendship going forward without cutting it off fully, but empowering the both of us to be able to live more independently? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be…

Steph watched the new Netflix documentary about Kylie Minogue. In the documentary, Kylie reflects on the insecurities that have stuck with her throughout her career, like that she didn’t deserve her success or that she doesn’t have a good voice. This got us thinking about the small comments that were made about us when we were younger that unfortunately have stuck with us for decades. Plus! Laura and Dalton have been playing pranks on each other and we’re sorry if that’s not what you signed up for on your Monday morning. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Devil Wears Prada 2 https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/the-devil-wears-prada-2 Laura: Loui Burke’s rules for making your bed https://www.instagram.com/p/DYgXbbdBtyt/ KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram…

Em Rusciano is back on the pod! Em is a writer, singer, performer, comedian and podcaster. Em has been on the podcast a couple of times before to talk about ADHD & autism but this week she is back to speak about all things perimenopause. Em sits down with Steph to speak through the first symptoms she noticed, the overlap between ADHD, autism, low iron & perimenopause, quitting alcohol, strength training, and leaving the marriage she’d been in for half of her life. WE MENTIONED Follow Em on Instagram @emrusciano Em’s latest book is ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’. You can check out the physical copy here https://www.dymocks.com.au/blood-sweat-and-glitter-by-em-rusciano-9781763550759 Or listen to the audiobook on Audible https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Blood-Sweat-and-Glitter-Audiobook/B0G1137CWR Em made a podcast all about perimenopause! It’s called Rage Against The Vagine https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rage-against-the-vagine/id1832399017 Buy tickets to Em’s show Addicted To Love…

This week Laura opens up about how her anxiety has been since having Atlas. Also! Laura’s reflections from seeing Michelle Obama speak, and what it makes her think about her role as CEO of KIC. WE MENTIONED The episode where we shared our hot takes is called ‘Cold pizza is better than fresh, voice memos suck + 22 more hot takes’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/419ae0 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Dutton Ranch https://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/dutton-ranch/ Laura: Off Campus https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0I4OWKAPLUWIO5013W3F3ZN952 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download…

Blue Eyed Kayla Jade is an Only Fans creator, full-service-sex-worker, podcaster and mum of two. In her new memoir ‘Call Girl Confidential’, Kayla reveals the good, the bad & the ugly of working in the sex industry. In this episode, Kayla sits down with Steph & Laura to share some of the intricacies of working as a full-service-sex-worker, as well as her life outside of work, including dating & romantic relationships, and protecting her children online. FIND OUT MORE Check out Kayla’s book ‘Call Girl Confidential’ https://www.dymocks.com.au/call-girl-confidential-by-blue-eyed-kayla-jade-9781761639593 Listen to Kayla’s podcast ‘Storytime with Kayla Jade’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/storytime-with-kayla-jade/id1808322115 Follow Kayla on Instagram @blueeyedkaylajadee YouTube You can watch all our episodes on YouTube! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US…

This week Laura shares the extremely thoughtful (out of left-field) present that Dalton got her for Mother’s Day. Plus! Steph has an update on the sugar glider living inside her house. WE MENTIONED Laura’s Sunday Life shoot https://www.instagram.com/p/DYIdiMiE3MV/ Our episode about choosing bridesmaids https://pod.fo/e/413ec7 The ‘OdonAssist’ - the latest advancement in birth technology https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXdYWxEccU/?img_index=3&igsh=YzVhN21jcWdnNWhh SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Out Of Body (Noah Kahan documentary) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/82161512 Laura: ‘Dr Edna Lekgabe - New Baby… New Brain… Matrescence’ - The Imperfects https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-edna-lekgabe-new-baby-new-brain-matrescence/id1476501557?i=1000763695293 KIC UPDATE Check out our range of KIC Dinemaic meals at https://www.dineamic.com.au/pages/kic YouTube You can watch all our episodes on YouTube! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called…

The takes are coming in hot this week 🌶️ We asked you guys for your hottest hot takes and some of them got us fired up! Pool vs beach, skinny jeans vs wide leg, relationships IRL vs Instagram, and lots more! YouTube You can watch all our episodes on YouTube! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love answering your questions so we’re doing it again this week <3 What would your career be if you hadn’t started KIC? What tips would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs? What is the secret to being with your partners for so long? And has Laura having a baby changed your friendship dynamic? WE MENTIONED Watch the funny AI video we were talking about https://www.instagram.com/p/DYMYSbVPWKn/ Our episode with Brooke Boney is called ‘Hard work, Oxford, fertility & relevance - with Brooke Boney’ https://pod.fo/e/30b087 Our episode with Zara McDonald is called ‘A catch up with Zara McDonald: our top 3 business lessons’ https://pod.fo/e/2f6b20 Our episode with Helen McCabe is called ‘Six must‑know leadership & career lessons - with founder & journalist Helen McCabe’ https://pod.fo/e/3f7e9d Our episode with Sian Murray is called ‘How it feels to close down a business - with Pleasant State Co-Founder Sian Murray’ https://pod.fo/e/40e71b SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Apex https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81763251 Laura:…

It’s time to open the mailbox! This week you sent in questions about picking bridesmaids and your partner being uncomfortable with you having a male friend. QUESTION #1: I have 3 best friends and a sister which makes choosing bridesmaids really difficult. I’d love to have all of them but having bridesmaids is very costly. How would you break it to a best friend that you won’t be having her as a bridesmaid? QUESTION #2: I’ve recently become friends with my partner’s (straight, male) friend. My partner has mentioned a couple times that he feels at times uncomfortable with the dynamic. How do I navigate this without feeling like I’m being told who I can or can’t be friends with? WE MENTIONED The episode where we talk about sex dreams is called ‘What is your sex dream trying to tell you?’ https://pod.fo/e/3b874e SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All…

Whoops - we accidentally get emotional in this one! We were overdue for a Q&A episode so that’s what we’re doing today and some of your questions got us good. We answer: what Laura would tell herself before she got pregnant, how Steph’s renovations are going, how Steph & Laura see their parents differently since becoming parents, and more! We love doing these episodes, so don’t be shy to slide into our DMs with questions at any time <3 WE MENTIONED The poem Steph read was called ‘Not Just on Mother’s Day’ and it’s from Jess Urlichs. You can follow her on Instagram @jessurlichs If you’re not following Sarah Davidson, her Instagram is @spoonful_of_sarah We loved Emma Grede on Style-ish https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-emma-grede-built-billion-dollar-empires-twice/id1742690803?i=1000762248275 Our episode with Sian from Pleasant State was called ‘How it feels to close down a business - with Pleasant State Co-Founder Sian Murray’ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Emma Grede Gets Personal On The Cost of Ambition,…

Sian Murray was the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Pleasant State - an Australian start up that created zero-waste cleaning & personal care products. Sian spent 6 years building Pleasant State with her co-founder Ami, until they closed the business in March of this year. In this episode, Sian sits down with Steph to talk about building and closing Pleasant State and the business lessons she has learned along the way. In the midst of closing Pleasant State, Sian became a mum to her son Sevi. Steph & Sian also speak about how becoming a mum changed her attitude towards business. FIND OUT MORE Follow Sian on Instagram @sianleee KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram &…

As millennials we are SO excited to see The Devil Wears Prada 2, but something we can’t get over is how the cast look exactly the same as they did in the original movie from 20 years ago. It made us reflect on our expectations of celebrities and ageing, if we see them differently to people we know IRL, and how we both feel about ageing right now. WE MENTIONED Jamie Laing on Shameless https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/in-conversation-jamie-laing/id1352875216?i=1000726290258 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Raising Chelsea https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/browse/entity-0b7ad228-5160-4dde-8a64-bd7c9e7f2ebf Laura: free public transport in Victoria has been extended until the end of May https://transport.vic.gov.au/news-and-resources/news/free-public-transport-across-victoria Laura: The Ritual newsletter https://kicwellness.com/pages/newsletter KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM…

Ten-year-old Steph & Laura would be LOSING their minds that they got to interview a Spice Girl!!! This week we had the enormous pleasure of chatting with Melanie C (Sporty Spice) about the early days of The Spice Girls, how she got the title of Sporty Spice, her most iconic outfits, and what record labels thought of girl bands, as well as life after The Spice Girls, including building a solo career, and her new album ‘Sweat’. We also ask Melanie her 3B’s - how she wants to better herself, who she wants to belong to, and who she wants to become. FIND OUT MORE Follow Melanie on Instagram @melaniecmusic Listen to Sweat when it releases on May 1st https://melaniec.lnk.to/sweatalbumpresave Tickets to Melanie’s tour are on sale now! Check them out here https://www.livenation.com.au/melanie-c-tickets-adp284 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on…

This week we’re talking about the expectations put on mothers sharing (or not sharing) motherhood online. We know y’all love Shameless as much as we do, so you might have heard a conversation that Michelle & Zara had a few weeks ago about Margot Robbie and an article calling her out for pretending she’s “not a mum”. It inspired us to share our own experiences of sharing motherhood online and how Laura’s opinions have changed since giving birth to Atlas. Also! Laura responds to an unhinged troll comment about her breastfeeding Atlas on video. WE MENTIONED Watch Em Clarkson's video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXKLHQJNMNC/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Love On The Spectrum https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81338328 Laura: More Than A Provider by Movember https://au.movember.com/story/more-than-a-provider KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on…

It was time for another money episode! Jessica Brady is a money educator, a former licensed financial adviser, host of the podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ and author of the brand new book ‘Get Growing: A No-Nonsense Guide to Cultivating Wealth and Financial Freedom’. Laura spoke with Jess about the beliefs that shape our relationships with money, aligning our spending with our values, setting short term & long term goals, building wealth for the future, and lots more! FIND OUT MORE Jess was on KICPod last year. The episode was called ‘Misogyny & financial abuse - the red flags - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw’ and you can listen to it here: https://pod.fo/e/2e3b05 Check out Jess’ book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/get-growing-jessica-brady/book/9781394352661.html? Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994 Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram…

This week Laura kicks off the episode with a surprise message to Steph <3 Then we speak about Abbey Gelmi sharing her experience of sexual harassment. Abbey Gelmi is a sports journalist, television presenter, and co-host of the podcast 'Two Good Sports' with Georgie Tunny. In a recent episode, Abbey opened up about being sexually harassed by a man on numerous different online platforms. We listened to the episode and we wanted to share our reactions. We’re sending all our love to Abbey <3 GET HELP In Australia you can report cyberbullying, adult cyber-abuse, image-based abuse, and illegal & restricted content here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/forms 1800 RESPECT is Australia’s domestic family and sexual violence counselling service. 1800RESPECT is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 737 732 or find out more at https://1800respect.org.au/ FIND OUT MORE The episode we mentioned is called ‘Abbey shares her experience with sexual harassment and her hope for women in sports media’…

It’s time to open the mailbox! QUESTION #1: my fiancé went to the strippers on his buck’s night. He told me straight away and he can’t stand the thought of cheating, but I can’t get the thought of another woman sitting naked on his lap, out of my head QUESTION #2: I’m 18 weeks pregnant and I’m really struggling with family commenting on my body using words like "fatty" or "oh yes, your gut is getting bigger" when I barely have a bump SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be anonymous <3 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw…