KICPOD

With infertility impacting 1 in 6 Australian couples, Steph & Laura chat with Nicole Liu co-founder of Kin Fertility. Nicole shares how her misdiagnosis with PCOS sparked her passion for women’s health and fertility. We explore the sex-ed conversations we SHOULD be having at school, how to understand and take control of your fertility and the common misconceptions associated with contraception and reproduction. Use the code KIC20 for 20% off the Fertility Hormone Test and all contraception, pregnancy and postpartum with Kin Fertility. SPECIAL GUEST Nicole Liu, co-founder of Kin Fertility SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Anxiety Relief Meditation via the KIC app Laura: Morning Wars season two on Apple TV+ SPECIAL MENTIONS KIC Party See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode Steph and Laura chat with the incredibly inspirational Jamila Rizvi. As a gender equality advocate, Jamila sheds light on the prominent gender gap in Australia. Sharing her personal experiences as a woman working in media and the government, her courageous battle with a brain tumour and the toll lockdown has played on the gender equality.Steph & Laura absolutely LOVED Jamila’s latest book Work. Love. Body. Which explores a very important question: Will the Australia of tomorrow be more equal than the one we were born into? Or will it be a country where women and girls remain left behind?Such an empowering episode, we highly recommend tuning in!Work. Love. Body. By Jamila Rizvi, Helen McCabe & Future WomenSPECIAL GUESTJamila Rizvi SPECIAL SHARESSteph: The Greatest Showman on Disney +Laura: Also Disney +Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising a friend you can’t go wrong with a sustainable gift from T2. Available in-store and online at  www.T2tea.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steph and Laura chat with the gorgeous Olivia Rogers discussing Liv’s struggles with anxiety and perfectionism. They explore how her anxiety has permeated many aspects of her life and the strategies she has in place to remove guilt and accept her flaws. Liv also opens up about her decision to stop practicing as a speech pathologist and her choice to stop drinking alcohol in an attempt to break away from the binge drinking culture and improve her mental health. To listen to our earlier episode with Liv discussing distorted eating, follow the link here You can find Liv on Instagram at @oliviamollyrogers and can pre-order her book ‘Find Your Light’ on Booktopia hereSPECIAL SHARES Steph: 9 Perfect Strangers on Amazon Laura: Donda - Kanye WestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS EP! To celebrate the launch of Self-care Sleeptember at KIC Steph and Laura revisit one of their favourite self-care episodes with KIC meditation coach Meg James. For many of you nights are becoming sleepless, stress is at an all-time high and anxiety is creeping up. Now more than ever it's so important to take care of our minds. We discuss the benefits of meditation, and Meg shares her tips for beginners on how and why they should start practicing meditation. Steph and Laura dive into their own relationships and experiences with meditation and finish the podcast with one of Meg's guided meditations that is available in the KIC app. Get ready to zen out!You can find more about Meg via her website: www.megjames.com.auInstagram: @megjames.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the KICPOD this week Steph and Laura answer your sticky questions all about weddings. Sharing their honest opinions and advice from their personal experiences, they shed some light on on how to navigate wedding diets, choosing your bridal party and how to handle conversations about which costs should and shouldn’t be borne by the bride and groom. Laura also gets real about how she is coping with the uncertainty around her upcoming wedding and the idea of another postponement as a result of current lockdowns. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: milligram96 on TikTokLaura: ParalympicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Endometriosis affects1 in 9 women, trans and non-binary people across Australia. This week we’re shedding light on this invisible illness by speaking with Bridget Hustwaite, author of How to Endo. Bridget provides an insight into what endometriosis actually is and her personal experience with this chronic illness. Sharing her mission to help others feel less alone and diminish the shame and misunderstanding commonly associated with endometriosis. If you or someone you know suffers from this endometriosis we highly recommend tuning in. SPECIAL GUEST Bridget Hustwaite - author of How to Endo SPECIAL SHARES Steph: KIC Honey Chicken Wings + Fried Rice Laura: Walking after work to unwind & cutting out mid-week booze!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode Steph and Laura dive deep into their personal experiences with confidence. Answering the KIC communities questions, they explore the moment they first felt confident, stability in self-confidence and the importance of being your true self. SPECIAL SHARESteph: The Voice on channel 7 Laura: Ted Lasso on Apple TV + SPECIAL MENTIONS Hacks on Stan Animal Kingdom on Netflix KICBUMP Facebook Community  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this raw and real episode, Steph and Laura put the spotlight on vulnerability. Sharing their own personal experiences they explore the fear of being judged, managing our insecurities, the need to please others and handling criticism. Looking at vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness, Steph and Laura reflect and on the deeply personal stories sent in by the beautiful KIC community. SPECIAL SHARESteph: Core to the Floor - KIC Cardio PilatesLaura: The Imperfects, VulnerabiliteaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph and Laura chat to best friends and co-founders of Lady Brains, Anna Mackenzie & Caitlin Judd. This episode is jam-packed full of advice on career changes, self doubt, internships and finding creativity. Together Anna and Caitlin have interviewed over 70 incredible Australian business women including Flex Mami, Megan Gale, Gemma Watts, Sarah Holloway and Jane Lu! SPECIAL SHARE Steph: Huckleberry App Laura: The Olympics SPECIAL GUESTS Anna Mackenzie & Caitlin Judd Co-founders of Lady BrainsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's much needed episode, Steph and Laura chat with the founder of The Resilience Project and host of The Imperfects Podcast, Hugh van Cuylenburg. Hugh shares his expertise on avoiding social media comparison, finding happiness, seeking validation, getting through lockdown and so much more. This episode couldn't have come at a better time! SPECIAL SHARESHugh: Couples Therapy on SBS on Demand + Acknowledgements by Becky Lucas Steph & Hugh: Love on the Spectrum on ABC iView Laura: The Imperfects - The Vulnerabilitea House - Missy Higgins + The Olympics, Channel 7 SPECIAL GUEST: Hugh van Cuylenburg founder of The Resilience Project & host of The Imperfects PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.