Matilda Robertson is the co-owner of activewear brand STAX. To celebrate the launch of our second collection with STAX. (which is live today!) we sat down with Matilda to learn more about her story, including meeting and falling in love with STAX. founder (and her now husband) Don, what she brings to the business, what working in recruitment taught her about building relationships, and what the latest Kic collection affirmation ‘I Can And I Will’ means to her. Shop the collection here: https://stax.com.au/collections/kic-x-stax-v2  To celebrate the collection we’re hosting an event in Melbourne on Saturday 21st September including a panel chat with Steph, Laura, Don and Matilda, plus an empowering workshop. Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kic-x-stax-i-can-and-i-will-wellness-workshop-tickets-1007225246827?aff=oddtdtcreator  FOLLOW US Matilda @matilda_murray_ on Instagram and @staxofficial_ on InstagramKICPOD @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 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.

What if the worst case scenario happened? What if you set a goal, threw everything at it, told the world for years that you were going to achieve it…and then you didn’t? Australian boxer, Harry Garside, spent years telling the world (and himself) that he would win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. He came home without the gold medal, but in the 20 years he spent trying to achieve his goal, he became friends with himself, which to Harry is more valuable than any medal. Trigger: this episode mentions suicide & suicidal ideation. If you, or someone you know is struggling, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. In this episode Harry sits down with Steph & Laura to debrief how he is feeling post-Olympics, the importance of feeling the failure, his purpose, what his next goal is, and what he is learning from putting himself through an uncomfortable challenge every month for the past five years. FIND OUT MORE Read Harry’s book ‘The Good Fight’ https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/The-Good-Fight/Harry-Garside/9781761425547  We had Harry on the podcast in 2023. The episode is called ‘Challenging and bettering yourself, with Harry Garside’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/224088   FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramHarry @harry_garside 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 TiktokHarry Garside @harry_garside on InstagramKic @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.

This week we call on relationship coach and friend of the KICPOD, Megan Luscombe, to help answer one of your questions: “I looked through my partner’s phone and saw intimate photos of him and his ex. What should I do?” Megan unpacks the nuances of looking through a partner’s phone and offers advice for anyone who’s snooped and found something they didn’t want to see. Then we switch gears as Steph and Laura share some of their plumbing disaster stories (IYKYK 💩). Would you be Steph or Laura in this situation!? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the Four Part Breath meditation on the Kic app https://links.keepitcleaner.com.au/ffTZjlgmyMb  Laura: All Fours - Miranda July https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Miranda-July-All-Fours-9781838853457  Kic UPDATE We have a brand new collection with STAX.!! The affirmation behind this collection is “I Can And I Will”.  The collection is officially live at 9AM (AEST) on Friday September 13th but you can get early access by signing up HERE: https://stax.com.au/pages/vip and we’ll email you a link on Thursday September 12th to shop the collection for a limited time To celebrate the launch, we’re hosting an event in Melbourne on Saturday 21st September including a panel chat with Steph, Laura, and the STAX. founders, Don and Til, plus an empowering workshop. Sign up HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kic-x-stax-i-can-and-i-will-wellness-workshop-tickets-1007225246827?aff=oddtdtcreator  FOLLOW US Megan @meganluscombe_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 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.

Dr Billy Garvey is a developmental paediatrician and a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary paediatric hospitals. He has over 20 years experience working with families and children, and training other professionals on how to work with children, plus he’s the dad of two little ones, so he's able to see first-hand how his research and advice plays out in real life. Billy’s book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ takes the lessons Billy has learned from two decades working with families and children, including behaviour, social skills, attachment, respect, depression, anxiety and self-esteem. In this episode Steph speaks with Billy about the biggest misconceptions people have about children’s behaviour and mental health, what to do before, during, and after a child erupts, why parents shouldn’t tell children “it’s okay” when they’re having a meltdown, emotional regulation and how parents can model it for their children, the warning signs for anxiety and depression in children, and why parents looking after their own mental health should be their number one priority. FIND OUT MORE Check out Billy’s website https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting. Steph loved the episode on Jurassic Park and co-regulation https://open.spotify.com/episode/5RqsJai0QssvCQ5CGcUCqORead Billy’s book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838  FOLLOW US Follow KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramFollow Dr Billy Garvey @drbillygarvey on InstagramFollow Steph 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.

Talking in your sleep, Ricezempic, and what was growing out of Steph’s nose!? If you’ve been following Steph on social over the last couple of weeks, you’ll know she’s been on quite the skin journey! This week she shares what she squeezed out of two pimples on her nose. Then we ask - do you have a responsibility to be a good sleeping partner? Laura reveals what she’s been waking Dalton up with in the middle of the night and we hear your stories of what your partner has done in their sleep. And finally - another day, another TikTok diet trend. Today it's Ricezempic. We talk through the red flags that you can ask yourself the next time you see some fishy nutrition advice online. Trigger: we do talk about disordered eating in this episode. If you need support you can contact The Butterfly Foundation from 8am - midnight AEST on 1800 33 4673. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the Imperfects episode with Jack Steele https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/jack-steele-socials-anxiety/id1476501557?i=1000665805609  Steph: A Million Little Things (extra special!) https://www.stan.com.au/watch/a-million-little-things  Laura: Emily In Paris https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81037371?source=35  Kic UPDATE Our Express Lift Challenge starts today! Designed for people who have no idea WTF to do in the gym, you can choose from 1-5 workouts per week, 20-30 minute workouts, and gain confidence using gym equipment. Complete our Express Lift Challenge and you’ll automatically go in the draw to win 1 of 3 x $500 vouchers to use at any gym of your choice THE EPISODES WITH LIV WE MENTIONED If you want to hear our episodes with our Kic dietitian, Liv Morrison, you can search for the following episodes in your podcast app Combatting disordered eating & building positive relationships with food (from October 2021) Why carbs are your BFF & how to fuel your body pre and post workout (from October 2021) Gut health, overcoming guilt & building a positive relationship with food (from February 2022) 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 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.

Are you a Perfectionist? An Overachiever? A People Pleaser? Every woman will see themselves in at least one of the 13 archetypes that Megan Dalla-Camina has identified. Megan is a women’s leadership and empowerment expert. Her Women Rising Program has empowered over 7,500 women in 63 countries and her new book ‘Women Rising: The forces that hold us back, the tools to help us rise’ reveals the internal and external forces impacting how women lead and succeed. We loved Megan’s chapter on the 13 archetypes of the inner critic so we invited her on the KICPOD to unpack what an archetype is, find out how to identify our own archetypes, and find out how we can stop letting our inner critic win, because the more you know about your archetype, the more power you have to transform it into something that works for you, rather than holds you back. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEGAN Read Megan’s book ‘Women Rising’ https://www.amazon.com.au/Women-Rising-Forces-Back-Tools/dp/139424861X  Find out more about Megan’s program ‘Women Rising’ https://megandallacamina.com/women-rising/  Follow Megan on Instagram @megandallacamina on Instagram LOVED THIS EPISODE AND WANT MORE? We think you'll like the episodes we did with our coach Janey Martino Search 'How to learn to trust yourself' or listen here https://pod.fo/e/250d12  Search 'How to stop taking things personally' or listen here https://pod.fo/e/251950  FOLLOW US Follow KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Follow Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokFollow Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokFind out more about 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.

This week Laura shares her (and Dalton’s) latest embarrassing moment involving a public toilet and a very upset tummy. And we read an article in The Cut called ‘How 10 Women Found Out They Were Cheated On’  and we wanted to share our thoughts on cheating. Is cheating ever okay? What makes it a deal breaker in a relationship? And Steph shares her experience of being cheated on in a past relationship. PLUS! Guess how many days it’s been since Laura washed her hair??? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the TV series A Million Little Things (trigger warning for suicide) https://www.stan.com.au/watch/a-million-little-things  Laura: the song ‘Good Luck, Babe’ by Chappell Roan https://open.spotify.com/track/0WbMK4wrZ1wFSty9F7FCgu?autoplay=true  Laura: an ANTI Special Share for the latest season of The Kardashians Kic UPDATE Our 8-week Express Lift Challenge is designed for anyone who feels intimidated or lost in the gym. Developed by Kic’s head trainer, Danny and guided by your hype girl, Steph - it’s just like having a PT in your pocket. Get ready to feel strong and supported when you step in with a plan. This challenge is made for anyone who: wants to feel comfortable using gym equipment, has 20-30 minutes to workout, wants the flexibility of choosing 1-5 sessions per week, and is looking for PT guidance without the exxy fees. 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 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.

It’s tips galore in this episode! Steph invites her friend Lisa De Sanctis (aka See Want Shop) into the studio to share tips for traveling with toddlers and newborns. Should you book a flight during their nap time or awake time? Do you book accommodation with one room or two? How do you anticipate and handle big emotions on flights? Are travel prams and sky bunks worth it? Plus mourning your holidays before kids while enjoying the time you have while they’re still young. Steph reflects on her recent holiday to Fiji and the learnings she’ll take into their next holiday and Lisa shares her experience of traveling with a one-year-old and a two-year-old and what she’s doing to prepare for their first overseas holiday to Italy.  FOLLOW US Follow KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramFollow Lisa (and her holiday!) @lisa_desanctis on InstagramFollow Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'Find out more about 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.

What have you pretended to like for a crush? This week Producer Lindsey was reminded of a time when she would get up early to watch the Socceroos because she knew the boys at school would be talking about it. We KNEW we couldn't be the only ones who did embarrassing things for crushes so we asked you: what’s the most embarrassing thing you’ve pretended to like for a crush? You have our permission to stop pretending you like giving head, beer, golf and camping and just be who you are! AND Laura heard Mel Robbins talk about the ‘Let Them Theory’ and she wants to share it. You can’t control how other people behave, you can only control how you respond, so let them! Watch Mel's video https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/reel/CsLvs-voVTO/  Listen to the episode of Mel's podcast about it https://podcasts.apple.com/mz/podcast/the-let-them-theory-a-life-changing-mindset-hack/id1646101002?i=1000614815209  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the movie ‘Mud’ https://www.stan.com.au/watch/mud-2012  Laura: having a wind down routine where you put your phone away before bed Kic UPDATE We have two special KICRUN Clubs coming up in Melbourne on Saturday 24th August and in Sydney on Saturday 31st August. The Ordinary is joining us at the KICRUN Club with ingredient-first skincare, now for your body including a Niacinamide 5% Face & Body Emulsion which is available at Sephora. There will be free coffee, the chance to take away products from the new range and of course a group run and walk. Spots are limited so register here! Register for Sydney https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/974174872267?aff=oddtdtcreator and Melbourne: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/965571248597?aff=oddtdtcreator  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 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.

It doesn’t matter where in your running journey you are, we think you’ll love this chat! Phoebe and Anna are Cheeky Run Club: a social running podcast and community for your everyday amateur runner. Since launching their podcast in January, Phoebe and Anna have covered topics like sports bras, nutrition, running burnout, prepping for races, and so much more. We’ve loved watching them grow a community of like-minded runners so we asked them to come in and share some of their running wisdom. In this episode, Phoebe and Anna chat through their individual running journeys, what a typical week of training looks like, how they deal with injuries both physically and mentally, the importance of running slow, and finding your running 'why'. START RUNNING If this episode has left you feeling like you want to start your own running journey, you can try Kic (including the KICRUN program) for free for one month. Use code 'KICRUN' when you sign up for a monthly subscription at kicapp.com (code must be entered on the website) FOLLOW US Follow Cheeky Run Club @cheekyrunclub on InstagramListen to Cheeky Run Club https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cheeky-run-club/id1726781548 Follow KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Follow Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokFollow Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokFind out more about 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.