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If you haven’t yet come across the hilarious Samantha Andrew on TikTok or Instagram, oh boy you’re going to want to follow her after today’s chat! Sam is a TikTok sensation, comedian, actor, composer, writer and content creator, but she also isn’t afraid to show a more vulnerable side of herself to her audience. Sam's partner Cody is a trans man, and recently the pair shared online their extraordinary experience of Cody freezing his eggs, documenting each stage and educating people about what they mightn’t have known was even possible. In today’s episode, Sam opens up about what this process was like for them both. She also gives us a huge hit of nostalgia with lots of chat about Country Road school bags and Angela Anaconda, and hilariously describes the way 12-year-old boys try to troll her online. Be sure to check out Samantha Andrew’s comedy show ‘SHIT-WRECKED’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're officially back for 2023, and in Steph & Laura's catch up today we find out the big blunder Steph made over the holidays that caused some awkwardness with the in-laws, plus a TikTok trend we don't know if we can get around.   SPECIAL SHARES: Laura – #1: Ugly Love, novel by Colleen Hoover, #2: Blueback, film with Eric Banner in cinemas Steph – November 9, novel by Colleen Hoover   KIC UPDATES: Our new KIC Programs are progressive programs tailored to all fitness levels and designed to be followed so you can workout your way in the gym or at home and reach your fitness goals. PLUS, our New Year Sale is extended for one more day! It's your last chance to sign up to KIC and save 50% off your first month. Simply use the code NEWYEARSALE23 at checkout. Sale ends midnight on Monday 16th of January 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we’re taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the holiday period, we hope you enjoy this bonus episode that’ll help KIC start your 2023 in the best way possible! Today is all about goal setting and how to have the best mindset heading into the new year. We all tend to set these big goals for ourselves only to fail within the first few weeks. But there are ways to approach goal setting that’ll not only help us break them down to smaller and more achievable goals, but also help us keep up the motivation to achieve them. KIC head trainer Danny talks us through the steps involved to give yourself the best chance of achieving your goals this year, and Steph & Laura delve into why we shouldn’t focus on the number on the scales when it comes to our health goals.   KIC UPDATE: We’ve just launched new KIC Programs! These 3 progressive programs are tailored to your fitness level and include a 4 week KICSTART program, an 8 week KICFIT program, and a 12 week KICPRO program. Our New Year sale is still on, so if you’re keen to join KIC, you can save 50% off our monthly subscription by using the code NEWYEARSALE23 at checkout.   SPECIAL MENTION: In today’s podcast, Laura discusses a helpful Ted Talk on why dieting does more harm than good, which you can listen to here: “Ted Talk: Why Dieting Doesn’t Usually Work, with Sandra Aamodt”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the holiday period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our favourite episodes that you may have missed. Today’s episode is all about mental health - you’ll be hearing from our wonderful past guests Will McMahon & Kath Ebbs who have generously opened up about their struggles, and given us some great advice on ways to help our mental health and to think more positively. If you'd like to hear any of the episodes in full, you can check them out here: Will McMahon: Achieving success while living with depression Kath Ebbs (first time on KICPOD): Confidence, mental health and embracing self-love Kath Ebbs (2nd time on KICPOD): Being more than your potential * Trigger Warning - This episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know needs support you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. *   KIC UPDATE: Our New Year sale is live! Start your year strong with 50% off our monthly KIC subscription which means it’s just $9.75, using the code NEWYEARSALE23 at checkout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the Christmas period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our favourite episodes that you may have missed, or in today's case, times Steph & Laura were on another podcast that you may not have even known about! Adam & Symon, the hilarious duo you may know from Gogglebox, host a LiSTNR podcast called 'The Adam & Symon Show' where both Steph & Laura have been guests before. You'll hear snippets from both chats in today's episode, and if you'd like to hear either of the episodes in full, you can check them out here: Steph Claire Smith; How To Name Your Baby - The Adam & Symon Show Symon faces his biggest fear, featuring Laura Henshaw - The Adam & Symon Show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the Christmas period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our favourite episodes that you may have missed.   To lead you into your holidays, we're revisiting some of the wonderful words of wisdom we've heard from some of the strongest female guests we've had, including Lisa Wilkinson, Em Carey and Sarah Davidson. We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered and uplifted, and if you'd like to hear any of the episodes in full, you can check them out here: Lisa Wilkinson: A Fearless Approach To Building Your Career Em Carey, aka 'The Girl That Fell From The Sky': The Power Of Mindset and Finding Happiness Sarah Davidson: Owning Your Identity   Have a very Merry Christmas!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve listened to previous KICBUMP episodes, you will have heard Steph talk about her amazing paediatrician Dr Golly and his wonderful sleep programs for babies. This time instead of talking about him, she’s talking to him!   Dr Golly has just released a new Toddler Toolkit program, designed to help parents feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to deal with the challenges that come with parenting a toddler. In today’s episode he answers all of the very common questions around toddler behaviour, and gives some awesome tips and tricks to better handle certain situations that arise for every parent.   If you’d like to check out any of Dr Golly’s programs you can do so at drgolly.com, and use the code KIC20 to get $20 off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we learn about a very questionable habit Steph's husband Josh has (that he thinks is totally normal) and then learn that their son Harvey may be developing this habit too!   We also explore some of the unique Christmas traditions some families have ahead of the festive season, and Laura shares some of her best learnings from her 20s as she enters her 30s in 2 days time.   SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Family Stone, 2005 Christmas film Laura - The Light We Carry, book by Michelle Obama   KIC UPDATE: We've recently dropped more KIC minis into the app! We know how busy this time of year gets and it can be hard to find the time to get a workout done, but these 5-10 minute workouts are great for moving your body and still getting a solid dose of endorphins into your day. Also, if you're still getting your Christmas shopping sorted, we have KIC gift cards available on the website, https://app.keepitcleaner.com/gift-cardsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarang Chawla is an Indian born Australian writer, lawyer, activist, and host of Future Women’s Podcast ‘There’s No Place Like Home’. He became an activist against men’s violence after the tragic murder of his sister Nikita Chawla in 2015, and has told his story on KICPOD before, speaking about the raw reality of domestic abuse and family violence. You can hear that episode here.   Today, Tarang addresses an issue that is sadly still very prevalent even in 2022; racism in Australia. If talking about racism makes you feel uncomfortable, you’re not alone. The reason a lot of us shy away from this topic is because although we have the best intentions, we are fearful of saying the wrong thing. Conversations like today’s episode are so important to help educate us on the right questions that we need to be asking, and the right responses to have when the topic is brought up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's catch up with Steph & Laura, we get a peek into what teenage Steph was like, after she dug up one of her old diaries in something called a "Josh Box". We also hear about some of the world's worst wedding speeches after Laura shares one shocker that she witnessed, plus we find out how Steph's husband Josh likes to destress... which is the opposite of what she does! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - WTF with The Five Love Languages, episode of We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Laura - There's No Place Like Home podcast by Future Women, and Tarang Chawla's KICPOD episode 'The Raw Reality of Domestic Abuse and Family Violence' KIC UPDATE:Check out our Friendsmas Recipes! A whole list of festive recipes for you to bring along to your Christmas celebrations this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.