KICPOD

Steph shares her journey of announcing her second pregnancy, tackling questions about everything from the IUD experience to baby names. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy, including morning sickness and her partner’s feelings about expanding the family. The conversation touches on balancing ADHD with parenting, and practical preparations for maternity leave. Listeners are treated to a candid look at navigating pregnancy, revealing both the delightful and challenging aspects of welcoming a new baby.

Laura shares her vibrant New York City adventures, including celebrity sightings and the true worth of Crumble Cookies. The duo reflects on the city's energy and iconic spots, mixing humor with heartfelt insights. Steph pens a touching letter to her teenage self, encouraging personal growth and embracing one's journey. They also discuss managing jet lag with a quirky app and share entertaining tidbits about their fitness challenges. Dive into their blend of nostalgia, humor, and practical tips that make for an engaging listen!

Hannah Dower, a PhD student specializing in the menstrual cycle's effects on elite athletes, dives deep into PMS and its implications. She unpacks the hormonal changes throughout the cycle and their influence on performance and well-being. Listeners learn about the vital distinction between PMS and PMDD, the significance of cycle tracking, and tailored strategies for managing symptoms. Hannah also emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around menstruation, helping women make informed health choices amidst prevalent misinformation.

We’ve seen some TikTok trends we’re not sure about and we want to talk about them. The first is the “morning trend” - where people sleep in a range of convoluted and questionable products on their face and in their hair only to “shed” it all in the morning. The second is “okra water” and its dubious health claims. Then we discuss a question we saw in Women’s Health Australia: “should I be offended if my partner doesn’t orgasm”?  Plus we put a poll on our Instagram story asking about the orgasm gap in your relationships and 5% of you said you orgasmed more, 38% of you said your partner orgasms more, 30% orgasm equally with your partner, and 27% just wanted to suss the results 👀 WE MENTIONED The okra water trend https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/healthy-food/okra-water/news-story/efb6382a91571792f5d295b31b6dabcc  The Women’s Health article https://womenshealth.com.au/my-partner-isnt-orgasming-should-i-be-offended/? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jess Hastings https://www.dymocks.com.au/magnolia-parks-the-long-way-home-by-jessa-hastings-9781398717220  Laura: The Younify Hydrate powder https://younifyactive.com/products/hydrate-300g  Kic UPDATE Forget Black Friday! You’re 88% more likely to move on Monday. So, why does Friday get all the hype? Over the next 4 weeks, your favourite day to move just got better with: Our brand new Pilates trainer Greta (she’s ClassPass trainer of the year!) New workout drops every Monday We’re giving away cash prizes - just for moving!! Today we’re giving away $1000. To go in the draw, complete any Kic workout on a Monday, use the share feature in-app, share on Instagram and be sure to have your profile on public so we can see And if you’re new to Kic, you can get 50% off your first month with Kic!!  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week ago Laura ran debut marathon in New York City and in this episode Steph asks Laura (fresh off the plane!!) all the questions you guys have been asking. Will you do another marathon? What got you through when it got hard? How did you handle going to the toilet on the course? How are your toenails? And what's next!? We'll be back in your ears on Monday <3  WE MENTIONED This is the Spotify playlist we mentioned https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CfWkeIJ4DybgdHUWkS52c?si=7kukfwqYSSuD-Kl8EXEe4A&pi=a-L9nGSi7wQvOW&nd=1&dlsi=81d6e63025174de7  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Golly, a pediatrician and author of children’s books, chats with Steph and Josh about preparing their toddler, Harvey, for a new sibling. They discuss effective ways to communicate this big news to young children and the expected behaviors during this transition. Dr. Golly emphasizes the natural communication between toddlers and babies, offering insights on managing a toddler's independence while welcoming a newborn. Expect laughter as they share anecdotes about parenting challenges and writing children's stories!

Steph is pregnant!!! If you follow Steph online you would’ve seen yesterday that she, her husband Josh, and their son Harvey are welcoming a second baby into their family and today Steph shares all about it! Steph talks about telling Harvey, which foods are giving her the ick, how this pregnancy is different to her first with Harvey, finding out the gender and more! But we want your questions! We’ll put a question box on our Instagram Story for you to send your questions to Steph to answer in an upcoming episode.  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Woman Of The Hour https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81728818?source=35  Steph: Anna Kendrick on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/anna-kendrick-pitch-perfect-twilight-relationships/id1418960261?i=1000674059615   Laura: The Whole Truth by Jackie O (an Almost Special Share!) https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-whole-truth-9781761348655  Laura: Woman Of The Hour (a But Not If You’re Anxious Special Share) FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re a long-term listener of KICPOD you’ll remember Producer Mandy! You might also remember that Mandy was producing the podcast when Laura opened up about her fear of not coping with kids, and Mandy said she felt exactly the same. Fast forward just over one year later and Mandy is now the proud mum of her first daughter, Lyla. In this episode we asked Mandy back in the studio to sit on the other side of the desk and share about how she went from being terrified of having kids to being so stoked to be a mum. We also touch on Mandy’s decision to have a planned cesarean and the judgment she anticipated and copped from the decision, her journey to becoming a mum, and her advice to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by the decision. WE MENTIONED Mandy speaks in this episode about going to therapy to unpack her fears. It’s called ‘Laura expresses her fear of not coping’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/224085  FOLLOW US Mandy @amanda.catalano on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'Kic @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, hilarity ensues as one host recounts her laugh-out-loud experience with a new vibrator during an intimate moment. They also celebrate an exhilarating NYC Marathon, sharing triumphs and struggles from the race. Conversations also touch on the importance of support in navigating ADHD and exploring personal intimacy with humor. Additionally, nostalgic reflections on the emotional impact of 'I Am Sam' and fun discussions about a new TV show with a mysterious twist keep the vibe engaging!

Tarang Chawla became an activist against men’s violence after his sister Nikita Chawla was murdered by her partner in 2015. We’ve been talking about violence against women a lot on the podcast this year (and every year) because unfortunately it’s an issue that’s not going away. In this episode we invite Tarang onto the podcast for the third time to talk about men’s violence, the impact of alcohol and gambling on violence, and what you can do as a bystander to safely stand up to street harassment.  Plus Laura shares about her experience witnessing and standing up to a group of drunk and aggressive young men at the AFL Grand Final and what Tarang would’ve done in the same situation.  WE MENTIONED The ‘Stand Up Against Street Harassment’ training https://www.standup-international.com/au/en/training/landing  The first time Tarang was on the podcast in ‘The Raw Reality of Domestic Abuse and Family Violence’ https://pod.fo/e/238cc6  The second time Tarang was on the podcast ‘A topic too many people avoid’ from December 2022 https://pod.fo/e/224092 FOLLOW US Tarang @tarangchawla on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.