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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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