KICPOD

The podcast discusses communication breakdowns in relationships and ways to navigate them. They also talk about the stigma around women and toilet chat. Other topics include podcast recommendations, the difference between shame and guilt, and updates on Kic and their events in London.

Guests Luka McCabe and Kate Holm from Boob to Food share insights on starting babies on solids, discussing signs of readiness, pros and cons of baby lead weaning vs spoon feeding, and misconceptions about breastfeeding duration. They also highlight the importance of family meal times and establishing regular mealtimes, while exploring different approaches to feeding.

In this podcast, Steph and Laura share embarrassing stories about spicing things up in the bedroom and discuss funny pranks. They also talk about their love for the Matildas soccer team and the challenges of playing sport as an adult. Additionally, they mention a moving performance on The Voice and a documentary about the Matildas on Disney Plus. The hosts also touch on sexism in football and the impact of representation in women's sport.

Jordan Lambropoulos, surviving Crohn's disease and living with an ostomy bag, shares her journey of a life-threatening stem cell transplant, life with an ostomy bag, and her feelings around dating. The hosts commend her raw and honest content on TikTok and discuss the process and purpose of a stem cell transplant for autoimmune diseases.

In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they discuss a recent TikTok trend that sparks the topic of how heavy the mental load is for many women. We hear some stats on how many hours of extra work per week women gain on average when in a heterosexual relationship in comparison to men, and the data is quite shocking. Also in today's episode, we take a trip down memory lane to some of the hilarious and innocent things written in our old school yearbooks.   SPECIAL SHARES: Steph – The Inspired Unemployed Impractical Jokers, TV series on Channel 10 and Paramount + Laura – Thank God You’re Here, TV series on Channel 10   Kic UPDATE: We have just launched our Pilates program which is now available in the Kic app! Barre Burn with Kika is is a 6 week Pilates Program where you can expect PT style workouts with intense and dynamic movements that will lengthen and strengthen your entire body. They're all designed to be done at home or on the go - think minimal equipment for maximum performance    FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may know Marcia Leone as 'Not So Mumsy' - she's an author, founder of the clothing label Not So Mumsy and a proud mum of two. If you're a stay at home mum who has craved going back to work, or if you're a working mum who has felt guilt for missing out on special time with your children, you are certainly not alone! Marcia has experienced both of these feelings and explains in today's KICBUMP episode why it is important for her to keep her identity of who she was pre-children. She also discusses the challenges that come with separating from your partner when you have young children, the pros and cons and what it means for the family as a whole. She also shares her experience with getting back into the dating game after 15 years of being in a relationship.   FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A hilarious catch up between Steph and Laura today reveals that one of the girls had some sexy nurse costumes that her mum found, and what her mum did with it had us in hysterics!! We also hear some other mortifying moments involving parents and the running theme seems to be vibrators! Plus in today’s episode, we have a D&M from someone who received a before and after photo from her friend which left her comparing her body to hers. The girls discuss how easy it is to fall into the trap of comparison and share reminders of why we shouldn’t even be discussing our weight in the first place.   SPECIAL SHARES: Steph – A Good Person, film on Binge   Kic UPDATE: We heard your Halfway Hustle feedback and now you can hustle on your terms with the upcoming launch of our Pilates Program! Introducing Barre Burn - a 6 week Pilates program for every body, packed full of Kika's fiery exercises you know and love. These are PT style workouts designed for Pilates people who are ready to level up and develop a routine! At home or on the go, Barre Burn moves with you - it requires minimal equipment for maximum performance. Launching in the Kic app next week on the 21st of August   FOLLOW US: KICPOD: @kicpod on Instagram Kic: @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com Steph Claire Smith: @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTok Laura Henshaw: @laura.henshaw on Instagram & Tiktok Producer Mandy: @amanda.catalano on Instagram & Tiktok  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve either heard Woody Whitelaw on his national drive radio show ‘Will & Woody’, or perhaps you’ve seen him on TV on The Celebrity Apprentice Australia or I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! What makes Woody so unique is that he manages to be hilarious and witty (eg asking Steph about her bowel movements and suggesting to coach her while she’s on the loo), all while showing an incredibly vulnerable side, being extremely open and generous about his experiences with mental health, his relationships and work life. His other half, Will, was on the podcast not too long ago where he was also very open about his mental health and coping with depression (you can listen to that ep here), and in today’s episode Woody speaks about how they navigate their friendship, how to be a lifeboat for those you love but also lean on them in times of need, and why having difficult conversations can be the best thing you can do. Among this chat, Steph and Laura share a recent hard conversation between the two of them that their husbands Josh and Dalton suggested they have.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bloody love a bit of TMI, and in Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph gives us just that. Her gut is in fact.. crook, so she explains what's going on and why Josh is having to block his nose at the end of the day when she gets home 🤣 We also hear the story of how Laura met her husband Dalton, and cannot believe what happened after only 12 months of them dating! Let us know on our socials @kicpod if you think it's totally fine or maybe a little too soon! Plus, we open our KICMAIL box and hear a fantastic prank that Laura might use on Dalton, seeing as she loves to prank him so much.   SPECIAL SHARES: Steph – Chicken Shop Date, Instagram page Laura – Miss You Already, film on Amazon Prime Video   Kic UPDATE: Something for the Pilates people - we're launching an exciting new program soon! And what we can tell you is that it's going to burn (in the best way possible of course). Outside of this very exciting launch we also have 150 Pilates classes available in the Kic app from Barre Burn to Mind & Body and 7 Pilates styles - Kic has a flow fit for every body!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years now, Steph has been the biggest fan of British musician YUNGBLUD, and has said if she ever got to meet him she would just DIE! Well, you’re going to absolutely love her reaction when Laura and Producer Mandy surprise Steph with getting him on the podcast after telling her she was about to interview a financial advisor! 🤣 YUNGBLUD’s music is raw, honest, open and vulnerable, so it’s easy to understand why Steph connects to his lyrics so much. His new song ‘Lowlife’ is about feeling at the lowest point of his life, and in today’s episode he explains how he manages his mental health when living such a busy lifestyle, touring the world and writing music in between sets. He also tells us the one moment that has stuck with him forever where a fan explained the impact of his music, plus he may or may not spill some tea about his plans to come to Australia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.