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Steph is pregnant!!! If you follow Steph online you would’ve seen yesterday that she, her husband Josh, and their son Harvey are welcoming a second baby into their family and today Steph shares all about it! Steph talks about telling Harvey, which foods are giving her the ick, how this pregnancy is different to her first with Harvey, finding out the gender and more! But we want your questions! We’ll put a question box on our Instagram Story for you to send your questions to Steph to answer in an upcoming episode.  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Woman Of The Hour https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81728818?source=35  Steph: Anna Kendrick on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/anna-kendrick-pitch-perfect-twilight-relationships/id1418960261?i=1000674059615   Laura: The Whole Truth by Jackie O (an Almost Special Share!) https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-whole-truth-9781761348655  Laura: Woman Of The Hour (a But Not If You’re Anxious Special Share) 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.

If you’re a long-term listener of KICPOD you’ll remember Producer Mandy! You might also remember that Mandy was producing the podcast when Laura opened up about her fear of not coping with kids, and Mandy said she felt exactly the same. Fast forward just over one year later and Mandy is now the proud mum of her first daughter, Lyla. In this episode we asked Mandy back in the studio to sit on the other side of the desk and share about how she went from being terrified of having kids to being so stoked to be a mum. We also touch on Mandy’s decision to have a planned cesarean and the judgment she anticipated and copped from the decision, her journey to becoming a mum, and her advice to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by the decision. WE MENTIONED Mandy speaks in this episode about going to therapy to unpack her fears. It’s called ‘Laura expresses her fear of not coping’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/224085  FOLLOW US Mandy @amanda.catalano on InstagramKICPOD @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.

This week, hilarity ensues as one host recounts her laugh-out-loud experience with a new vibrator during an intimate moment. They also celebrate an exhilarating NYC Marathon, sharing triumphs and struggles from the race. Conversations also touch on the importance of support in navigating ADHD and exploring personal intimacy with humor. Additionally, nostalgic reflections on the emotional impact of 'I Am Sam' and fun discussions about a new TV show with a mysterious twist keep the vibe engaging!

Tarang Chawla became an activist against men’s violence after his sister Nikita Chawla was murdered by her partner in 2015. We’ve been talking about violence against women a lot on the podcast this year (and every year) because unfortunately it’s an issue that’s not going away. In this episode we invite Tarang onto the podcast for the third time to talk about men’s violence, the impact of alcohol and gambling on violence, and what you can do as a bystander to safely stand up to street harassment.  Plus Laura shares about her experience witnessing and standing up to a group of drunk and aggressive young men at the AFL Grand Final and what Tarang would’ve done in the same situation.  WE MENTIONED The ‘Stand Up Against Street Harassment’ training https://www.standup-international.com/au/en/training/landing  The first time Tarang was on the podcast in ‘The Raw Reality of Domestic Abuse and Family Violence’ https://pod.fo/e/238cc6  The second time Tarang was on the podcast ‘A topic too many people avoid’ from December 2022 https://pod.fo/e/224092 FOLLOW US Tarang @tarangchawla 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.

After a six year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned this year. The show was choreographed by an all-female team and featured greater cultural, age and body diversity than ever before, but the show still fell short in many ways. We have our say. Plus Laura lost a diamond in her wedding ring which made us wonder if any of you guys had ring horror stories…and you did! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: pod coffee machines Laura: Lonely Planet on Netflix (an ANTI Special Share!) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81157573?source=35  Kic UPDATE Stretch Pilates is new in app today! 4 in 5 women don’t stretch enough. So we’ve introduced Christina’s brand new stretch Pilates classes, combining your favourite flows with a deep juicy stretch. Whether you’re recovering from a run or feeling it after leg day at the gym, stretch it out with 12 classes to choose from. 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.

Dr Kavita Krishnan is a Lactation Specialist, member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and a mum of three, so she’s had experience both first-hand and in practice teaching thousands of women how to breastfeed. 96% of women initiate breastfeeding but by 4 months fewer than 16% exclusively breastfeed and 83% of women stop breastfeeding earlier than they’d like. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kavita to discuss some of the reasons why women stop breastfeeding. Steph shares about her own experience breastfeeding Harvey, including nipple pain, low supply, and the early stages of mastitis and Kavita demonstrates the best position for a baby to latch with the help of a glass of water and a straw. FOLLOW US Kavita @dr.kavita.t on Instagram and @thebreastfeedingdoctor on TikTokKICPOD @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.

It’s a personal one this week as Steph shares what’s been going on behind the scenes for her over the past year and a bit. PLUS Laura's been spending so much time in activewear training for the New York City Marathon that she's feeling a little…uncomfortable down there. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Year I Met My Brain - Matilda Boseley https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-year-i-met-my-brain-9780143779773  Laura: the By Katia body oil and body brush https://bykatia.com/product/by-katia-ritual-pack/  WE MENTIONED Steph mentioned her KICBUMP episode with Em Rusciano. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2657ca  Kic UPDATE Our IRL KICRUN Clubs are back! Join the KICRUN Club every Saturday morning in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, London and our newest location, Perth! If it's your first time coming along, make sure you fill out the waiver here: https://kicapp.com/kicrun-club/and join our KICRUN Chat groups in our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kicapp 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.

Froomes (aka Lucinda Price) is a writer, comedian, broadcaster and author of ‘All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot’. Her book is a memoir-meets-manifesto about her experience with anorexia and binge eating disorder as well as exploring the pressures on young women to look a certain way. In this special conversation we sit down with Lucinda to find out why she got a nose job and breast augmentation, and how she feels differently about each surgery, how moving from Melbourne to Sydney and working in media pushed her to change her body, the moment she knew her “healthy eating” had gone too far, and how she has reached a place of total recovery. TRIGGER: We talk about eating disorders, weight loss, and disordered eating in this episode. If you need support, or want support to help someone you know, you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or 1800 33 4673. FIND OUT MORE Read Lucinda’s book All I Ever Wanted To Be Was Hot https://www.panterapress.com.au/product/all-i-ever-wanted-was-to-be-hot/ This is the podcast Lucinda mentioned where she interviewed Steph https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-for-thinspiration/id1436558049?i=1000419942184  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramFroomes @frooomes on Instagram (with 3 o’s!)Join 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.

Last week Laura had her longest run to date in training for the New York City Marathon. In this episode she shares about the reality of what that looks like. Plus we open the Kic Mailbox and hear from you!! You share your two cents on the Body & Soul sex census, you tell us what you learned from our PMS chat, you give us a recco for more audio erotica, and you share a Sexy Slip Up story. You can get in touch with us any time (we love it!!) by messaging us on Instagram @kicpod or joining our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/ P.S we’d love your reccos on long running trails and the best almond croissants in your city! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Things Will Calm Down Soon by Zoë Foster Blake https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Zo%C3%AB-Foster-Blake-Things-Will-Calm-Down-Soon-9781922928023  Laura: Nobody Wants This on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/81591296?source=35  WE MENTIONED If you missed the episode where we talked about the Body & Soul Sex Census, you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/26986f  These are the memes Laura mentioned https://www.instagram.com/p/DAkEEVvJr-o/?img_index=1  Kic UPDATE New strength for running classes are in the app now! Developed by head trainer, Danny, alongside Kic’s expert running physio, Alana, these sessions will help you strengthen all the right muscles. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re running towards your first 10km, Laura and Danny are here to help support your running journey.  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.

If you’re an Australian millennial woman, you know Tammin Sursok. She played Dani Sutherland in Home & Away in the early 2000’s and Jenna Marshall in Pretty Little Liars. Tammin has been in the public eye since she was a teenager. Faced with that pressure, Tammin struggled with eating disorders throughout her teen years and early 20’s.  Now Tammin has two daughters. Her experience with eating disorders informs the way she speaks to them about food and their bodies in the hope that they will never go through what she did. In this episode Steph sits down with Tammin to learn about how eating disorders took over Tammin’s life, becoming a mum and adjusting to her postpartum body, and how she responds when one of her daughters calls herself fat. Trigger: in this episode we discuss eating disorders. If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact the Butterfly Foundation 7 days from 8am - midnight AEST on 1800 33 4673. HEAR MORE Tammin has her own podcast called The Shit Show and she spoke to Steph! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-claire-smith-is-doing-personal-and-professional/id1731052729?i=1000660330506  FOLLOW US Tammin @tamminsursok on InstagramKICPOD @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.