With World Happiness Day quickly approaching, Steph and Laura took the opportunity to chat with ray of sunshine Em Carey also known as 'the girl who fell from the sky'. After becoming paralysed from the waist down when her parachute didn't open whilst skydiving, Em had to learn to walk again. Although in an irreversible situation, Em didn't let this stop her. In this chat she shares her journey after her accident and her tips on how to find happiness and have strength in the most uncontrollable ...
Mar 15, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Happy International Women's Day KICPOD listeners! This week on the KICPOD Steph and Laura speak to Emily & Shelley from My Millennial Career. Together they discuss this year's IWD theme #BreakTheBias and cover different biases that exist in the workplace. Check out Emily and Shelly's podcast . SPECIAL SHARES: Laura - https://www.internationalwomensday.com/LeanIn Steph - Self Care @watchselfcare on TikTok 24 Hour IWD KIC Sale! Enjoy 50% off of our quarterly memberships. That's 3 months of KIC...
Mar 07, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 136
This week on the KICBUMP pod, Steph reflects on her own experiences as a brand new mum in that 'fourth trimester' - the period that a lot of the pregnancy/baby books forget to cover! She share's her own tips and tricks to help you through this challenging yet exciting time, and also has three guests share their wisdom too. Those guests are; Maggie ( @thepeninsulamumma ) a mum of two, Emma Walker ( @emmacharlottew) a midwife and good friend of Steph's and Ashleigh Mason ( thewomenslifephysio) , o...
Mar 06, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 135
Steph & Laura are a pure example of best friends navigating two very different life stages. Steph is thriving as a mum to Harvey, learning to juggle the competing demands of work and mum-life. Whereas, Laura is solely dedicated to her KIC career, but together, they make it work! As we move through different life stages, it’s only human for friendships to grow closer when you have shared interests to bond over, or drift apart when your values and priorities change. Steph & Laura chat abou...
Mar 01, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 134
This week on the KIC POD, Steph and Laura chat with KIC’s resident dietitian, Liv Morrison. Liv helps us understand intuitive eating, how to build a positive mindset and relationship with food and her tips to overcome food guilt. Together they dive into IBS, exploring specific causes, dealing with the stress, low fodmap eating, managing bloating and reducing symptoms. SPECIAL GUEST Liv Morrison SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Cardio Resistance, KIC Pilates Workout Laura: The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bar...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 133
This week on the KICBUMP pod, Steph sat down with Nikki & Rach, co-founders of Tiny Hearts Education. Navigating motherhood can be a really overwhelming experience, but an educated mumma is an empowered mumma. This episode is packed full of expert advice on food allergies, anxiety around solids, common choking hazards, basic first aid, burns and so much more. We hope this episode helps you feel more confident and in control. You’ve got this mumma. SPECIAL GUESTS Nikki Jurcurtz Rachael Waia F...
Feb 20, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 132
It’s safe to say that most of us have a love-hate relationship when it comes to social media. It’s a powerful tool to connect, be inspired and share our stories, yet on the flip side it can be incredibly detrimental to our mental health. Steph & Laura dive into the dark side of social media, discussing the negative toll it can take on our body image, self-esteem and confidence. But it’s time to take control. Steph & Laura share their tips on creating a safe and empowering social media ex...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 131
We may say this about a lot of our episodes, but this chat with Kath Ebbs is seriously one of the best! With Valentine’s Day coming up, Steph & Laura speak with Kath about cherishing & nurturing the most important relationship in our lives, the one we have with ourselves. Together they explore confidence, self-love and building positive relationships with food & exercise. TRIGGER WARNING: Kath very openly shares their experience with suicide ideation and disordered eating. If you’re ...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 130
On the very first KICBUMP episode of 2022, Steph chats with one of her friends and fellow mum club member, Emma Vosti. Together they talk through the anticipations, struggles and juggles of returning to work after maternity leave. If heading back to work is making you feel a little overwhelmed, we really hope you feel less alone when tuning into this raw chat with Em & Steph. SPECIAL GUEST Emma Vosti See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 06, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In the first official episode of 2022, Steph and Laura chat all things goals, motivation and the KICFIT Challenge with KIC’s head trainer Danny. Danny shares his advice on how to get back into working out after a break, finding motivation and staying accountable to yourself. He also explains what progressive overload is and how to do it using the KIC app. Danny reminds us that a good month is better than a perfect week. It’s about progress not perfection. SPECIAL GUEST Danny Kennedy Danny’s podc...
Feb 01, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 128
In this bonus KICPOD ep, Steph and Laura chat with KIC’s newest master trainer Leo! Leo has joined the KIC Squad bringing a brand new and seriously spicy workout style to the app - BOOTCAMP! Bootcamp workouts are fun, equipment-free and suitable for ALL fitness levels as Leo is always offering regressions and progressions in his classes. From this chat you’ll learn a little more about Leo as he shares details on his personal and professional background, how he teamed up with KIC, his ‘why’ for m...
Jan 18, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 127
BONUS EP! “When can I start exercising after COVID?” The question on many of our minds! Laura chats with KIC’s expert physio & women’s health educator, Ash Mason, to help us understand how and when we can return to exercise, safely. Together they chat through Laura’s experience, tools to overcome feelings of guilt about not exercising and the importance of rest and fuelling our bodies as we recover. Ash explains the five phases of returning to exercise and shares her go-to KIC workouts to su...
Jan 17, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 126
In the final KICPOD episode for 2021, Steph and Laura reflect on their biggest learnings of the year. They take a moment to unpack what they’re most proud of and acknowledge the growth they’ve experienced both personally and as business women. The episode serves a powerful reminder to be present, celebrate the small wins, trust yourself and to remember that pain, hard times and feelings of anxiety are only momentary - the hard times will pass. Finally, Steph and Laura share their goals for 2022....
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Trigger warning: Miscarriage & pregnancy loss 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the topic remains taboo. Steph sits down with KIC’s beautiful team member, Nicole Maycroft, who has unfortunately experienced miscarriage, twice. Nicole very bravely shares an insight to her story, advice on how to help your loved ones as they experience pregnancy loss, the tips and tools that got her through the hardest days, her thoughts towards the 12 week wait and to top it all off, her recent experi...
Dec 12, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 124
We’re still on a high from Laura’s wedding so we decided to do another episode, but this time you’ll be hearing from the newlyweds! Together Laura and Dalton reflect on the buildup to the wedding, the wedding itself and the wild reaction sparked by Dalton taking Laura’s name. You’ll also get to hear Dalton’s side of the story, his journey navigating the wedding around covid and how he felt about breaking away from some of the conventional and expected traditions of a wedding. Most importantly, D...
Dec 07, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 123
On this very special episode, Steph and Laura unpack all things relating to Laura’s wedding! After having to postpone her wedding 3 times due to Covid-19, Laura finally got to say 'I do'. Laura reflects on and shares all the special moments both in the lead up to the big day and on the big day itself. She shares the details about her wedding planning experience including the process of designing her dream dress, the anxiety she faced in light of Covid-19 and how she broke away from the shackles ...
Nov 30, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 122
In this week's episode Steph sits down with KICBUMP's very own women's health educator & physio, Ash Mason. Ash is a holistic physio and mind-set coach who genuinely loves empowering others to feel confident and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things women’s health! Ash shares her tips, tricks and tools on exercising during pregnancy, looking after your body post-birth, abdominal separation and other common women's health symptoms, mental health, burnout and feelings ...
Nov 28, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 121
This week we’re talking all things modern sex, pleasure, relationships and sex toys with the wonderful Lucy Wark and Georgia Grace. Together Lucy and Georgia are on a mission to give people the confidence and tools to feel comfortable, shame-free and empowered when it comes to all things sex! In this chat they share insights into how covid-19 impacted sex, dating and relationships and they offer some incredible tips on how to improve sexual communication. They also bust some of the most common s...
Nov 23, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 120
In this chat, we spoke to the incredibly stylish and spirited Deni. Sharing their journey of coming out as non-binary Deni reveals how they’ve built confidence and grown to become more accepting of who they are in their own skin. Deni speaks to how thankful they are for their hardworking and humble family upbringing which in turn fuelled their work ethic and drive and embedded a deep appreciation for the fruits of their labour. This chat provides a much needed reminder that growth and navigating...
Nov 16, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 119
In this week’s KICBUMP episode Steph chats with Maggie Chretien, AKA, The Peninsula Mumma. As two mums who have openly shared their experience with sleep school, Steph & Maggie discuss the judgment they have received on social media and the ways in which they have learnt to cope with unsolicited opinions. Together they dive into tips on managing mum guilt, the power and importance of communication and body acceptance. Maggie opens up about her postnatal anxiety and how Googling is 'a no from...
Nov 14, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 118
In this raw, real and authentic chat, Steph and Laura unpack the realities of life post-lockdown and the stresses that come with navigating competing demands and reigniting relationships in person. Steph and Laura explore tips on how to set boundaries and avoid feeling burnout and feeling utterly fatigued. They reflect on the power of friendship and asking for help during those times where you feel absolutely overwhelmed and on the verge of a breakdown. You can find out more about burnout here ....
Nov 09, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 117
On this episode Steph and Laura chat with the fiercely authentic Allira Potter. Allira is unapologetically herself and shares her personal experiences with practicing self-love and coming to terms with her values, which in turn have shaped her self worth. She encourages self-belief and shares the power in allowing yourself a moment to rest, while reminding you to be proud of your achievements. Allira also enlightens us on what it means and how to have a hot girl summer. She dishes her tips for d...
Nov 02, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 116
We are so excited to release our very first KICBUMP KIC POD episode! Every fortnight, Steph will be chatting with an incredible line-up of experts, friends and like-minded mums to explore all things motherhood. To KIC' things off, Steph speaks with the most inspirational mum in her life, Wendy Smith; her very own mum! The mother-daughter duo dive into Wendy's pregnancy and birth stories (warning for those who envy easy, breezy births!), the differences and similarities they experienced and Wendy...
Oct 31, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Trigger warning: Eating disorders. 3 out of 4 people who are struggling with an eating disorder or eating disorder tendencies aren’t seeking help. This week, Steph and Laura chat with KIC’s dietitian, Liv Morrison. Liv shines a light on just how much the pandemic has caused an increase in troubled relationships with food. Sharing an abundance of tips and strategies for improving your relationship with food, making nutritious food choices and getting back into a healthy food routine! If you feel ...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 114
In this week's episode Steph & Laura speak with the beautiful Ellie Sedgwick, founder of Comfortable in My Skin. Ellie very openly discusses her how her vulva insecurities stemmed from a boy in school asking 'do you have an innie or an outie?' Through her photography series 'Flip Through My Flaps' Ellie is on a mission to help vulva owners understand that just like our eye brows, belly buttons and big toes, our labias are all unique and that's what makes us beautiful. In this empowering chat...
Oct 19, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 113
In this week's episode Steph and Laura are chatting about all things nutrition with KIC’s incredible dietitian Liv Morrison. Liv dishes the details on what we should and shouldn’t be focusing on when it comes to pre and post exercise nutrition. In light of the launch of KICRUN, she talks about how we should fuel our bodies when upping the anti with running. Liv also flags the importance of iron levels, the 4 ‘R’s’ of recovery and the paramount importance of carbohydrates. Steph and Laura touch o...
Oct 12, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 112
On this very special bonus episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura chat with Hannah Drysdale. Hannah is a physiotherapist at Upwell Health (and a champion runner herself) and has helped create our brand new KICRUN program - an audio guided program designed to help you gradually build up your endurance and confidence to run 5km straight! Steph and Laura ask Hannah all your burning running questions. From running techniques to understanding how to build up cardiovascular fitness, Hannah shares all ...
Oct 05, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 111
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, ...
Sep 21, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 110
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 o...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 109
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 ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 108
