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Guest Katie Lolas discusses grieving her sister's passing while preparing to welcome her first child. Topics include navigating grief and motherhood, dealing with depression, support networks, and honoring her sister's memory.

Can a kiss ever just be a kiss…or does it always have to lead to sex? Laura was scrolling Instagram where she saw this clip with Psychosexologist Karen Gurney and Diary of a CEO host Steven Barlett discussing the idea of “sexual currency” aka everything you do with your partner *except* sex. Steph and Laura share how this plays out in their own relationships…and why Laura has to have her wits about her when she’s naked and she knows Dalton is home. Plus Steph shares a story of a recent encounter with a brown snake at the Murray River and we hear about the one and only time Laura went kneeboarding on the river. If these stories didn’t scare you off the Aussie wildlife, check out Josh Neille on Instagram. Listen to the full episode of Diary Of A CEO with Karen Gurney here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-orgasm-expert-women-dont-like-penetrative-sex-as/id1291423644?i=1000645835212 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Hypnotist's Love Story - Liane Moriarty  Laura: Everyone and Everything - Nadine J. Cohen Kic UPDATE Let’s be real. How often do you ACTUALLY stretch? We all know it’s good for us, but it’s easier said than done. Today, we’ve dropped 10 x brand new mobility masterclasses in the Kic app to help you stretch, flex, release muscle tension and reduce injury.  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin the 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.

Overwhelmingly 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 wanted two kids and he changed his mind after we had one.  And then we asked the most common questions that came up: am I a bad person for thinking about my ex while I’m in a relationship with someone else? How do I stop having feelings for someone who never had feelings for me? I can’t stand my partner’s family - should we break up? Thank you to everyone who got in touch and trusted their questions with us <3  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 TiktokMegan Luscombe @meganluscombe_ on InstagramFind out more about Megan and work with her https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/ Kic @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.

You 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 to do with bowel movements or not washing her clothes!).  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Soulmate - Sally Hepworth Laura: Mrs Harris Goes To Paris (watch on Netflix) Kic UPDATE The KICRUN Club starts today!! We’ve teamed up with New Balance to help you run your way. Over the next 8 weeks, run towards your goal of 3, 5, 10 or 21km and let’s gradually build our running confidence, together! Plus, as a Kic first, every Saturday throughout the challenge you can join our KICRUN Club meet ups lead by our amazing community members, coming to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland and London! No matter where you’re at on your running journey, it’s all about having fun, building connections, overcoming self-doubt, supporting each other and grabbing a coffee together! Register for free here: https://kicapp.com/kicrun/meetups  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin the 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.

Brooke 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, running with a pessary, and the joy that Parker has brought into her life. They also get into the TMI: what was your first poo like after giving birth? Can you feel your pessary when you have sex? Your waters broke where!? FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramBrooke Jowett @brookejowett 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.com P.S the sleep trainer night light Steph mentioned is this one https://www.zazu-kids.com/sam-the-lamb/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’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 the very important topic of public toilet etiquette: do you sit on, hover over, or line the toilet seat? Are you shaking or drying your hands? And would you answer your phone when you’re on the loo? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the episode ‘Ed Mylett: #1 Habit to Become an Expert at Time and Energy Management’ from the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty Laura: the episode ‘Drunk Elephant: Tiffany Masterson’ from the podcast How I Built This Kic UPDATE KICRUN CLUB IS RETURNING! No matter where you are or how far you run, the KICRUN Club is with you every step of the way. We’ve teamed up with New Balance to help you run your way. For 8 weeks, run towards your goal of 3, 5, 10 or 21km and let’s gradually build our running confidence, together! Whether you’re just getting started or ready to run further, join the KICRUN Club, get out there and prove to yourself that you are a runner! Set your alarm, KICRUN Club starts Monday, 18th March. 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.

Simran 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 is here to change that. She is the founder of Girls That Invest: a multi-million-dollar money media company with the #1 investing podcast for women where she breaks down the intimating world of investing and growing wealth, minus the jargon. In this episode, Sim joins Steph & Laura from New Zealand to walk us through investing for a first timer: the difference in returns between saving vs investing, the different places you can invest, how long you need to keep your money in each investment, and the risk profile for each, why investing even a small amount is better than nothing, and how to get started if you truly feel like you know nothing. The advice in this episode is not personalised investing advice and is educational in nature. Remember to do your research and speak to a financial advisor for your personal situation.  FOLLOW SIMRAN Simran @ms.simran.kaur on InstagramGirls That Invest @girlsthatinvest on InstagramListen to Simran's podcast Girls That Invest https://podfollow.com/1529887342 Simran's book 'Girls That Invest: Your Guide to Financial Independence through Shares and Stocks'Learn about Simran's masterclass https://girlsthatinvest.com/FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSimran Kaur @ms.simran.kaur on Instagram Kic @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.

We 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 with Steven Bartlett that she recommended last week.  If you’re making a big decision - this is the pump up you’re looking for! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: ‘3 Ways to Build Inner Confidence & Learn to Trust Yourself Instead of Comparing Yourself to Others’ from the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty Laura: your Relaxing Yoga Mix on Spotify. Search ‘relaxing yoga mix’ and look for the playlist from Spotify If you want to hear the last time Martha threw Steph under the bus, search for the episode “Omg mum found the sexy nurse outfit!” https://pod.fo/e/1eba14  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed 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.

The 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 miniseries exploring the decision to have kids from multiple perspectives, from people who didn’t want kids and had them, to people who did want kids and never had them, how they decided and how they feel about it now. And we want to hear from you: what do you want to hear in the miniseries? Who do you want to hear from? What’s holding you back? What pushed you to make a decision? Reach out via Laura’s Instagram @laura.henshaw and KICPOD @kicpod  We can’t wait to share it with you. This episode includes snippets from the following KICPOD episodes (in order) Laura's fertility journey - KICBUMP with Laura Henshaw and Dr Sneha Wadhwani (from June 2023) Laura expresses her fear of not coping (September 2023) The decision of whether to have children, with Ryan Shelton (February 2023) How do I know if I ACTUALLY want kids? with Gina Rushton (May 2022) FOLLOW US KICPOD @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.

KIC-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 your life a little better. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Four Agreements: Practical Guide to Personal Feedom - Don Miguel Ruiz Steph: About Time Laura: The Mel Robbins Podcast - The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire) with Steven Bartlett Kic UPDATE Join our KICPOD Facebook group! Join the conversation, give us your feedback on episodes and suggest guests and topic for future episodes FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our KICPOD Facebook group 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.