Steph & Laura have had a lot to catch up about lately, so today's episode is all about hearing the hilarious/interesting/unusual things that have happened in their lives. Nothing’s off limits today - the girls cover topics like location sharing with your partner, mice infestations at home, and dumb things you once thought (like thinking knife point and gun point were actual locations). Steph also reveals she has watched her babysitter over the home cameras when they weren't aware! SPECIAL SH...
Sep 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Last week Steph & her husband Josh revealed all of the very intimate and personal details of their relationship, so it's only fair that this week Laura and her husband Dalton are put in the hot seat! Of course they will address the 30 day intimacy challenge and whether they'll be taking part or not, and we also learn about what they have to sacrifice in their relationship, how they handle disagreements and what it's like both being CEOs of their companies. It wasn't meant to be a couples the...
Sep 06, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Sophie Walker is no stranger to talking about everything motherhood - she's the founder of Australian Birth Stories, a hugely successful podcast with over 8.6 million downloads to date. It's also a hub for women to learn, feel part of a community and engage with one another. Rather than being the interviewer, this time she's sitting in the other seat! Steph invites Sophie to share what she has learnt in her time as a podcast host and health expert, and we find out how women can better their chan...
Sep 04, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 165
*WARNING* This ep may not be suitable for little ears (if you didn't already gather that from the title). You asked, Steph & Josh answered! You might have heard Steph mention a few episodes back (or seen it on socials... or seen it on news sites... seriously even the New York Post were writing about it) that she and her husband Josh were partaking in a 30 day intimacy challenge.. aka 30 days of sex! Well, the challenge has come to an end so it was time for Laura to put them in the hot seat a...
Aug 30, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 164
We thought Laura loved running… until we heard what Samantha Gash has taken part in! The endurance athlete and Survivor star was the first woman in the world and youngest person at the time to complete the Four Desert Grandslam – a series of 4 x 250km ultramarathons across 1 year in the world’s toughest climate deserts. She has also run 379km across Australia’s Simpson Desert, amongst many other incredibly challenging ultramarathons – so it’s no wonder Sam was once the subject of a documentary c...
Aug 23, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Although every woman's pregnancy and birth story is different, one thing most mums can agree on is that a man will never truly understand what it's like to go through childbirth - and so for a lot of mums, this includes their partner. Former AFLW player & Survivor star Moana Hope is in the unique position where she knows exactly what it's like from both perspectives! Her wife Isabella Carlstrom gave birth to their daughter Svea in 2020, then in June this year Moana gave birth to their son Ah...
Aug 21, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 162
*Trigger warning – this episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know needs support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14* Will McMahon is best known for co-hosting his national radio show ‘Will & Woody’ and was recently seen on Celebrity Apprentice Australia and Australian Ninja Warrior. Throughout his extremely successful career, he has been battling with depression and has faced some dark moments along his journey. In today’s episode of KICPOD, Will not only generously opens up about hi...
Aug 16, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Particularly for women, we often feel so much pressure to do it all and be amazing at everything at all times, and so many of us are guilty of trying to please everyone around us, even when it’s detrimental to our own mental health. But it turns out it’s also detrimental to our physical health in ways you may not be aware of. In this episode of KICPOD, we find out the impacts of stress and why being Superwoman isn’t always the best thing for us, and get some great tips on ways to manage our busy...
Aug 09, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 160
For a lot of new mums, it can be extremely daunting dealing with everything that comes with parenthood, and on top of that seeing every other mum on Instagram seemingly cope just fine can add pressure and strip our confidence. Ash Pollard wants to cut the crap! She’s got two kids under two, so has been through it all! She very generously bares all in this episode of KICBUMP, sharing the hardships she’s faced in her personal experience, and removing the stigma attached to postnatal depression and...
Aug 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 159
It’s no secret that the cost of living is constantly rising – with petrol prices, rent, mortgage interest rates and grocery costs all increasing faster than we can keep up! A common misconception is that eating healthy and buying good quality ingredients costs a fortune, so on today’s episode of KICPOD Steph and Laura speak to dietitian Wendy Fedele to find out some tips and tricks on cost-effective ways to eat well. Turns out there are still plenty of ways for us to get all of the important nut...
Aug 02, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 158
*Trigger warning this episode mentions experience of sexual harassment* On this episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura had the pleasure of speaking with Australian surgeon and author Neela Janakiramanan. They chatted with Neela about her upcoming novel ‘The Registrar’ which was inspired by her personal experiences throughout her surgical training and unpacks the cost of success in the medical industry. Neela talks to the harsh reality of the surgical profession and how she had to endure sexual ha...
Jun 28, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 157
If you’ve heard the term ‘Doula’ but aren’t exactly sure what’s involved, this is the episode for you. Steph chats with Victorian-based Doula, Tess Batchelor about how a Doula can support you from conception right through pregnancy and into the wildly beautiful postpartum period. Tess shares the different levels of support available, her experience with a variety of parents and births and the surprisingly affordable costs! SPECIAL GUEST Tess Batchelor Save 50% off with KIC $25 for 3 months when ...
Jun 26, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 156
This week we welcome back to the KICPOD the wonderful Olivia Molly McKeone (née Rogers). Olivia has been making waves in both her personal and professional life. From launching her first book, to partnering with some incredible brands, to dealing with adult acne and discovering the flow on effects of her sobriety, Olivia opens up about it all. Her success however hasn’t been without moments of self doubt and she chats with Steph and Laura on how she’s dealt with self doubt and how she’s built up...
Jun 21, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 155
*Trigger warning mentions experience of attempted human trafficking* With travel now back on the cards and someone being trafficked every 30 seconds, we wanted to bring awareness about how to travel overseas safely. To support this subject, we spoke with Rachel Vasicek, co-founder of Francaesca Jewellery who escaped a calculated attempt of human trafficking with her sister whilst on an overseas business trip. Rachel shares the gripping details of her lived experience and brings awareness to and ...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 154
1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, yet the topic is still considered taboo. This week Steph chats to Jessica Urlichs, a beautiful mum of 2 (soon to be 3) author and passionate spokesperson for perinatal mental health. Jess very kindly speaks to her personal experience with postnatal anxiety, the tips that got her through her hardest days and advice on supporting loved ones going through this. If you are suffering from postnatal anxiety or depression...
Jun 12, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 153
This week Steph and Laura answer more of your burning questions. From discussing the pressure many women feel when their fertility is at its peak to sharing how they try to achieve a comfortable work life balance to battling the winter motivational slump and establishing a healthy relationship with food, this episode is jam packed with valuable advice. If you’re in need of support when it comes to your relationship with food, the Butterfly Foundation is here to help. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Stra...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Winter is upon us and so this week Steph and Laura chatted to psychologist Bec McWilliam all about ‘winter blues’ and how seasonal changes impact our mood. In this episode Bec enlightens us why our serotonin and melatonin levels take a hit during winter and how we can combat and be more adaptive to the weather changing. In addition Bec shares the importance of honing in and reflecting on our values in order to make the best possible decisions for our wellbeing and our goals. We hope this chat re...
May 31, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Harvey turns 1! To celebrate, Steph reminisces on her first year of motherhood with Tracey & Emma from her mums group. Together they explore memories from the very early days, what they wish they knew going into postpartum and the must-have things that got them and their bubs through the toughest days. Thinking back on the year of firsts they discuss the highs and lows, what they’d do differently and share a whole lot of poo stories! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 29, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 150
You asked and we answered! On today’s episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura unpack and address your burning questions. From navigating adult friendships after you’ve had children to becoming more confident and empowered to set boundaries with those around you, this episode is packed full of valuable advice and food for thought. Steph and Laura also discuss their friendship, how they navigate being both business partners and best friends and whether they ever fight. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Brene...
May 24, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 149
On this episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura chatted with Mia Northrop, the co-author of Life Admin Hacks and co-host of the Life Admin Life Hacks podcast. We all know how overwhelming life admin can be so we asked Mia to share her top tips and ticks on how you can best manage your life admin tasks. Mia encourages us to identify our life admin pain points so that we can take control, stress less, save money, feel more organised and manage our time more effectively. We’re also reminded that in o...
May 17, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Today's guest on this episode of the KICBUMP KICPOD is Zoe, a midwife motivated to empower and educate women through all things pregnancy, birth and beyond. Steph asked Zoe a number of questions you as a community sent through, and reminisced on her own experience with midwives and birth too. We hope you leave this podcast feeling just that little bit more educated and ready for what birth and beyond has in store for you, and that no matter what happens… you’re not alone. If you’re looking for a...
May 15, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 147
On this episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura spoke to journalist and published author Gina Rushton. After being faced with the decision about whether she herself wanted children, Gina was inspired to investigate why we now feel so unsure of whether we want to become parents. This discussion reveals the modern complex considerations that people, in particular women now face when deciding on whether they want to bring a child into the world. From navigating the relationship with yourself and you...
May 10, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 146
On this week’s episode Steph and Laura spoke to one of Australia’s most admired journalists, Lisa Wilkinson. From being the youngest ever editor of a national magazine to co-hosting one of Australia’s top Morning TV programs, Lisa is a trailblazer in the media. Lisa shares her advice on how to navigate being thrown in the deep end when starting in a new role and emphasises the positive impact of finding a career that you love. This episode is a reminder to push yourself outside of your comfort z...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In this episode, Steph opens up about her own experiences around the hormonal shifts and emotions she experienced post the birth of her baby Harvey, and more recently the hormonal change since weaning off breastfeeding. Outside of sharing her personal experience, Amanda Ward (Steph’s OB) explains what is going on in a woman’s body in both of these stages to help us better understand why you may be feeling or reacting the way you are! Thank you to our KICBUMP community members who shared their ex...
May 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 144
On this week’s episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura spoke to the incredible Maria Thattil. Maria takes us through her journey of transitioning away from the corporate world and into the limelight where she’s making waves a TV personality, keynote speaker, writer and creator. Maria opened up about her relationship with her body, her battle with anxiety and how she found the courage to step out and do something which went against the opinions of those around her. This chat with Maria reminds us ...
Apr 26, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this week’s episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura discuss guilt - the emotional reaction we all experience where we feel responsible or regretful for what has or hasn’t happened. Steph and Laura open up about when, where and how they have felt guilt. They reflect on their personal experiences which have triggered guilt and discuss how they have worked through the feelings of falling short when feeling guilty. Steph and Laura’s vulnerable conversation highlights the prevalence of guilt within ...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 142
On this very exciting episode, Steph chats with her husband and Harvey’s dad, Josh Miller! Now that Steph’s returned to the KIC office, Josh is proudly a stay at home dad. Together they explore his work-life pre-Harvey, how he’s coping with this new lifestyle, tips on avoiding groundhog day, the importance of filling your cup outside of parenthood and the pressures and stigma around stay at home dads. Whether you’re a new parent, soon-to-be or simply interested in how it all works BTS, we have n...
Apr 03, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 141
This week we spoke to Tarang Chawla, the host of Future Women’s Podcast ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ about domestic and family violence. In this chat Tarang shares his personal experience with domestic violence and unpacks the complexities of abuse. This conversation provides an understanding into the multitude of ways in which domestic violence can appear and highlights the dire need for increased awareness. Tarang also speaks to the common feeling of shame and why those experiencing domestic v...
Mar 29, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In this episode Steph and Laura share their advice on your D&M's. They unpack your questions about missing your ex, feeling like you’re falling behind in your life, navigating how to live away from your loved ones and finding independence. There’s never a right or wrong answer, however there’s always room for conversations to provide you with some food for thought. We hope this chat leaves you feeling a little less alone and empowered to tackle whatever you might be facing with more confiden...
Mar 22, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In today's KICBUMP episode Steph reflects on her own birth story, and shares a number of the communities birth stories too where their birth didn't exactly go to plan! The common piece of advice; have preferences over having a plan & remember that your personal feelings when you reflect on your own birth are valid no matter what they are. You are able to feel grateful at the same time as disappointed - the two feelings absolutely can sit parallel when it comes to reflecting on your birth. If...
Mar 20, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 138
