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Kim 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 pregnancy with Elsie, Elsie’s traumatic birth, their NICU stay and how it felt to finally hold Elsie for the first time, learning of Elsie’s brain injury, finding support online from parents of children with disabilities, and the decision to have a second baby. Thanks to Kic community member Kim for reaching out with her story. We hope her story helps other parents going through similar things feel less alone. Kim recommended the book 'Special: Antidotes to the obsessions that come with a child's disability' by Melanie Dimmitt https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Special/Melanie-Dimmitt/9781925384680  FOLLOW USKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can 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 plans to balance a hectic work schedule with life outside work. We’ll back in your ears with KICBUMP on Wednesday.SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston Laura: Good Material by Dolly Alderton Kic UPDATE Welcome to the squad, STAX.! We’ve teamed up with STAX. to release our first-ever activewear collection to help you move with confidence. Designed with Founder of STAX., Don Robertson, Steph & Laura have built this 15 piece collection with inclusivity, quality and comfort at its core. Empowering you to move, without holding you back. From exercise to your every day, no matter how you move, our limited edition sets will support you where you need it most. Stamped with a reminder that you are enough, just as you are. The collection drops Friday February 9th 2024.  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You 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 support available: The Butterfly Foundation is Australia’s national charity for people impacted by eating disorders and body image issues. Free & confidential support is available at 1800 33 4673 between 8am – midnight In the episode Maymah speaks with Steph & Laura about her eating disorder and how a crisis meeting with her school and mum brought her out of it, the anxiety she felt stepping into a gym wearing a headscarf for the first time, how she trains during Ramadan when she can’t eat or drink between sunrise and sunset, and becoming a role model for Muslim women in fitness. FOLLOW US Maymah @maymah.lifts on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We 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 Netflix FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taryn 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: a free learning resource for childhood educators. In this moving conversation, Taryn joins Steph to discuss how Taryn has reframed the parts of her body that changed through childbirth and feeding 4,000 meals to her children, the impact that parents’ and teachers’ language can have on kids for years afterwards, and the importance of sending positive messages to kids even if you don’t always feel them inside. Learn more about Body Blocks https://theembracehub.com/body-blocks-by-embrace-kids/ Watch Embrace: Kids on Binge https://binge.com.au/shows/show-embrace-kids!23146 Watch Embrace on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80162341 Check out the book ‘Embrace Kids’ https://bodyimagemovement.com/shop/product/embrace-kids/ FOLLOW USTaryn @bodyimagemovement on InstagramThe Embrace Hub @theembracehub on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’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 Parks by Jessa Hastings Laura: The Work by Bri Lee (coming out April 3rd) Kic UPDATE: Whether you're looking to build strength, find your Pilates flow or start your running journey – Kic off 2024 with our Feel Good Challenge. Make 2024 the year you focus on your smile, not the scales. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If 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, and why the short-term weight loss challenges that are so popular at this time of year are destined to fail.  FOLLOW US:Danny: @djkfitness on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 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. Whether you're looking to build strength, find your pilates flow or start your running journey – Kic off 2024 with our Feel Good Challenge. Starts Monday 8th January. Make 2024 the year you focus on your smile, not the scales. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokDo You F*ing Mind @dyfmpodcast on InstagramListen to Do You F*cking Mind https://podfollow.com/do-you-f-g-mind See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy 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 InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokWednesdays @wednesdayspodcast on InstagramListen to Wednesdays https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wednesdays/id1562722728 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While 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-claire-smith-body-image-modelling-instagram/id1476501557?i=1000589981941  Laura's episode from 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/laura-henshaw-what-do-they-think-of-me/id1476501557?i=1000621317706  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokThe Imperfects @theimperfectspodcast on InstagramCheck out The Imperfects live show https://www.livenation.com.au/artist-the-imperfects-1391610 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.