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Welcome to the KICPod - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.
Find out more at kicwellness.com and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

This week we’re checking in on our screen time! Last year we both set the intention to reduce our screen time and this week we’re checking in again see how we’re going. Then…the Blake Lively/Taylor Swift text messages got us thinking…what’s the thing on your phone that you’d be most embarrassed for someone to find? We think we’ve discovered something that could be the most embarrassing thing of all. And! Laura vs Dalton vs 3 boiled eggs 🥚 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: People We Meet on Vacation (the movie) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81764371?source=35&fromWatch=true Laura: the Winter Olympics https://www.9now.com.au/shows/winter-olympics KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting episodes? You can find them in the new KICBump feed. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luke Bateman is a former professional rugby league player, reader, writer, BookToker and podcaster. This week he sits down with Steph to share his 3B's - who he wants to become, how he’d like to better himself, and who he wants to belong to. He also shares about navigating the world right now as a man who is vulnerable and open about his feelings, the profound impact that his mum and sister have had on his life, his happy place in western Queensland, and of course, plenty of book reccos! FOLLOW LUKE Follow Luke @lukereads on TikTok + @lukebateman_ on Instagram Watch Luke on I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! airing Sunday - Wednesday at 7.30pm on 10 RECCOMENDATIONS Ice Station by Matthew Reilly https://www.dymocks.com.au/ice-station-a-scarecrow-novel-1-by-matthew-reilly-9781742611747 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-seven-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo-by-taylor-jenkins-reid-9781761102943 Between Sisters by Kristen Hannah https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781925482966/ Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon & Harlan Coben https://www.penguin.com.au/books/gone-before-goodbye-9781529956887 Listen to Luke on Inherited https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/luke-bateman-on-the-booktok-backlash/id1770026917?i=1000746692424 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steph shares what happened the night before Harvey’s first day at a new kinder. Plus! Laura came with a iMessage life hack and we want to know from you…is it a life hack or a shit hack? 💩 And! Laura has a new t-shirt and Steph’s not sure if she’s being pranked or not… SPECIAL SHARES Steph: His & Hers by Alice Feeney https://www.dymocks.com.au/his-and-hers-by-alice-feeney-9780008370947 Laura: Two Weeks Notice https://www.stan.com.au/watch/two-weeks-notice-2002 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting episodes? You can find them in the new KICBump feed. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liv Morrison is an accredited clinical dietitian & nutritionist and is the in-house dietician for the Kic app. We love having Liv on the podcast every couple of months to ask her your nutrition questions. This time she answers: how do I incorporate more vegetables into my diet? What are some protein rich breakfast ideas? What are the best foods to help me poop? op 5 foods to help you poop? How much protein & fibre do we actually need? And more! If you have questions for our next episode with Liv, DM us on Instagram @kicpod WE MENTIONED Nerva - the IBS & Gut Hypnotherapy app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindsethealth.ibs&hl=en The episode with Liv talking about nutrition & ADHD is called ‘ADHD, eating disorders & nutrition - with dietitian Liv Morrison’. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2c1c8f The episode with Liv talking about fibre is called ‘We ask a dietitian how much protein we *actually* need’ https://pod.fo/e/2d0942 MEAL PREP IDEAS The KIC app has a category for meal prep. To find it - navigate to the ‘Nourish’ section and find ‘Meal prep’ FOLLOW US Liv Morrison @noworries.nutrition on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KICBump now has its own dedicated podcast feed. Head over there now to hear Laura's birth story + all other KICBump episodes. LISTEN HERE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kicbump/id1873118863 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0NdOhAMFeXOynU9iGSMKhs?si=QvATUraORoqR_KwkgEwqPQ LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/kicbump Pocketcasts: https://pca.st/nbgvr26w Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vc/6994962 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society. In this episode we explore the unintended consequences that can result from traditional gender roles. First - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about money in relationships: what can happen when one partner is the breadwinner and the other partner stays home? What can happen if their relationship breaks down? What are the conversations couples need to be having around money? What should you know before taking time out of the workforce? Next - Laura speaks with sociologist Leah Ruppanner about work: what is the difference between a job and career? Why is a career important outside of just the pay cheque? How can people feel empowered to return to work? What if your partner doesn’t want their children raised by other people? Episode three of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow. GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 FIND OUT MORE Leah mentioned the book The Problem that Has No Name by Betty Friedan https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-problem-that-has-no-name-9780241339268 JESS BRADY Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience. Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994 Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadvice LEAH RUPPANNER Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab and the Gender Equity Initiative at the University of Melbourne. Find out more about Leah https://www.leahruppanner.com/ Listen to Leah’s podcast Miss Perceived https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/missperceived/id1744434731 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society. In the first episode we dive deep into the ‘manosphere’ with Dr Zac Seidler, the Global Director of men’s health at Movember & Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Laura asks Zac: what actually is the manopshere? Why has this content become mainstream? How does this content impact men & boys, and how does it change the way they feel about women? What role does compassionate accountability play in all of this? Episode two of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow. FIND OUT MORE We discuss the Movember Young Men’s Health in a Digital World report. You can check it out here https://au.movember.com/movember-institute/masculinities-report Zac mentioned the NZ group She Is Not Your Rehab https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/ Follow Zac & Movember on Instagram @zacseidler and @movember GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 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.

Jaye Green dreamed of an unmedicated birth at home. Her labour started on a Friday afternoon and she gave birth to baby Honey on the following Tuesday morning. In this episode she shares with Steph about everything that happened in between! Jaye and Steph also speak through her decision to have a home birth, how Jaye learned what to do, her incredible midwife, and the importance of having a partner who is on the same page. Thanks to Jaye for sharing her story with us <3 WE MENTIONED Jaye’s home birth reel https://www.instagram.com/p/DILi3Ncypjd/ Jaye’s midwife was Monica Moonen https://www.mothercare.au/ Jaye recommend Homebirth NSW https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/ and Homebirth Australia https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/ for more info FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKICBUMP @kicbump on InstagramJaye Green @jayegreen 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.

Steph is officially on maternity leave but we’ll still bring you a catch up every Monday morning! This week Laura’s husband Dalton Henshaw is sitting in for Steph, and he and Laura answer all of your questions, like…how did you meet? Do you schedule intimacy? Have there been any repercussions from Dalton taking Laura’s surname? How do you navigate traditional gender roles? Who earns more and how do you feel about it? Plus lots more! SPECIAL SHARES Dalton: Chef Nicholas Deligiannis https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_deligiannis/?hl=en Laura: Strife season 2 https://binge.com.au/shows/show-strife!24751?asset=138077&play=true Kic UPDATE Tori’s ‘Own The Gym’ challenge has now started with our brand new trainer Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory)! Find your strength with Tori in this 4-week gym challenge. You can choose to do it 2, 3 or 4 days a week and each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. The challenge starts today but it’s not too late to join! FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramDalton @dalthenshaw 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.

The secret’s out…Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory) is the newest strength trainer in the Kic app!! In this episode we catch up with Tori to learn about her journey with food and movement, leaving acrobatics and coming back to it years later, receiving a PCOS diagnosis, and healing her acne. Plus! We learn more about Tori’s training style and what you can expect from her Kic program. Kic UPDATE Enrolments for Tori's Own The Gym challenge are now open! It’s a 4-week gym challenge, focusing on intentional training - no more feeling confused AF in the gym, more time feeling strong and empowered. Each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. Select 2, 3 or 4 days a week. 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 TiktokTori @ttorisstory on Instagram & @ttorisstory 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.