While we’re taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the holiday period, we hope you enjoy this bonus episode that’ll help KIC start your 2023 in the best way possible! Today is all about goal setting and how to have the best mindset heading into the new year. We all tend to set these big goals for ourselves only to fail within the first few weeks. But there are ways to approach goal setting that’ll not only help us break them down to smaller and more achievable goals, but also help ...
Jan 10, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 197
While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the holiday period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our favourite episodes that you may have missed. Today’s episode is all about mental health - you’ll be hearing from our wonderful past guests Will McMahon & Kath Ebbs who have generously opened up about their struggles, and given us some great advice on ways to help our mental health and to think more positively. If you'd like to hear any of the ep...
Jan 03, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 196
While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the Christmas period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our favourite episodes that you may have missed, or in today's case, times Steph & Laura were on another podcast that you may not have even known about! Adam & Symon, the hilarious duo you may know from Gogglebox, host a LiSTNR podcast called ' The Adam & Symon Show ' where both Steph & Laura have been guests before. You'll hear snippe...
Dec 27, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 195
While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the Christmas period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our favourite episodes that you may have missed. To lead you into your holidays, we're revisiting some of the wonderful words of wisdom we've heard from some of the strongest female guests we've had, including Lisa Wilkinson, Em Carey and Sarah Davidson. We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered and uplifted, and if you'd like to hear any of t...
Dec 20, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 194
If you’ve listened to previous KICBUMP episodes, you will have heard Steph talk about her amazing paediatrician Dr Golly and his wonderful sleep programs for babies. This time instead of talking about him, she’s talking to him! Dr Golly has just released a new Toddler Toolkit program, designed to help parents feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to deal with the challenges that come with parenting a toddler. In today’s episode he answers all of the very common questions around toddler behav...
Dec 13, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 193
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we learn about a very questionable habit Steph's husband Josh has (that he thinks is totally normal) and then learn that their son Harvey may be developing this habit too! We also explore some of the unique Christmas traditions some families have ahead of the festive season, and Laura shares some of her best learnings from her 20s as she enters her 30s in 2 days time. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Family Stone , 2005 Christmas film Laura - The Light We Carry ...
Dec 11, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 192
Tarang Chawla is an Indian born Australian writer, lawyer, activist, and host of Future Women’s Podcast ‘There’s No Place Like Home’. He became an activist against men’s violence after the tragic murder of his sister Nikita Chawla in 2015, and has told his story on KICPOD before, speaking about the raw reality of domestic abuse and family violence. You can hear that episode here . Today, Tarang addresses an issue that is sadly still very prevalent even in 2022; racism in Australia. If talking ab...
Dec 06, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 191
In today's catch up with Steph & Laura, we get a peek into what teenage Steph was like, after she dug up one of her old diaries in something called a "Josh Box". We also hear about some of the world's worst wedding speeches after Laura shares one shocker that she witnessed, plus we find out how Steph's husband Josh likes to destress... which is the opposite of what she does! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - WTF with The Five Love Languages , episode of We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Laura -...
Dec 04, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Kellie Gardner was living her best life with her partner, AFL player Jeremy Finlayson, falling pregnant and giving birth to their beautiful baby girl Sophia in August last year. Then, when Sophia was just 3 months old, Kellie was diagnosed with stage 3 Colorectal Cancer, which she later found out was actually stage 4. After spending a large amount of Sophia’s life in hospital, Kellie wants to warn other mums and women to listen to their bodies and get checked if anything doesn’t seem right. We’r...
Nov 29, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 189
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, Laura learns that she’s not the only clumsy one out there; in fact many of you have had your fair share of very clumsy moments! We also hear another very sticky D&M someone sent in where they need advice about a hens party dilemma – what would you do if this happened in your friendship group? Plus, when your partner says they’re sorry but don’t sound sorry enough, how do you make them say sorry for their insincere sorry? We find a way! SPECIAL SHARES: S...
Nov 27, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Our KICPOD guest today makes us laugh every night when we’re scrolling through TikTok, and we’re sure her 1.4M followers would agree! Millie Ford is best known for her viral videos imitating different Aussie characters such as the high school teacher, the mum of teenagers, the JB Hi-Fi shop assistant and a heap more. In today’s ep, Millie shares with us how her TikTok career all came about, what her creative process is, how she navigates the pressure to always live up to the last video, and even...
Nov 22, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 187
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, they discuss some of the WORST gifts they’ve ever received, and we hear some absolute shockers you guys have gotten too! Plus, Steph has a big life update to do with her living situation.. something she never thought she’d have to do again in her life! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Don’t Worry Darling , film with Harry Styles Laura – Quote from Brené Brown’s book Dare to Lead - “If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, I’m not interested i...
Nov 20, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Well known radio and TV presenter Fifi Box has had quite a unique parenting journey; raising both of her daughters on her own, and choosing to have her second daughter through IVF with a sperm donor. Fifi shares her story and speaks about the ways she balances motherhood with her successful radio career, and how she's raising her daughters to embrace the fun in life and not focus too much on appearance. She also lets us know what her kids think of the two children's books she has published! We h...
Nov 15, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 185
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, the girls explain how there's a particular question they constantly get asked (along with so many other women) that needs to stop, and for very good reason! They also address the relentless trolls that have targeted them over the years, finding a way to both make a bit of light out of it but at the same time sending an important message. We also hear about the NIGHTMARE in-laws stories you guys sent in which sound cringe worthy for you, but are hilarious fo...
Nov 13, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 184
He burst onto the scene when he was a favourite on The X Factor back in 2011, then followed up with a hugely successful career including starring on Home & Away, winning Dancing With the Stars, and supporting One Direction and Backstreet Boys on tour. Then sadly in 2017, Johnny Ruffo was diagnosed with brain cancer which he has since been told is terminal. Johnny has an incredible outlook on life, and an even more incredible sense of humour! You’ll laugh more times throughout this episode th...
Nov 08, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 183
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we find out from Mamamia the real statistics of how often people are doing the deed (as opposed to what they tell you), we get an update on how things are for Steph & her husband Josh now that it's been 2 months since their intimacy challenge, and we learn what Steph & Laura's body count is 🤭! Plus, we hear some wild stories of what people have witnessed on planes, and we get to the bottom of whether 'man flu' is actually a real thing.. ie are men ...
Nov 06, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Proud gay dad of twins Sean Szeps opens up in today’s KICBUMP episode about what it’s like constantly having to come out to people, and how it felt growing up with amazing, supportive and loving parents, yet still feeling like he was somewhat broken due to his sexuality. He gives his wonderful advice to every parent on how to help their child feel accepted no matter what, and also shares his experience bringing his twins into the world via surrogacy. For more of Sean, check out his podcast Come ...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 181
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, to celebrate Halloween the topic of fears and phobias is discussed (the light hearted and unique ones), and boy did we have some strange ones sent in! Plus, we hear some of the very specific demands celebrities have had for their hotel stays. Also on today's KICPOD episode, while we had Hugh van Cuylenburg in the studio we decided to try the 'Last Friday Night' Tiktok prank on him, where the lyrics to a Katy Perry song are read out like a story of someone's...
Oct 30, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 180
The wonderful Hugh van Cuylenburg is the only guest we've had 3 times on KICPOD, but it’s for good reason that we keep getting him back! As always, the founder of The Resilience Project provides some wonderful insights on how to protect your energy and say no to things you don't need to do, practicing what you preach and putting your learnings into every day life, and why it's important to choose truth over harmony. We also have a great giggle in today's episode about the amount of fangirling co...
Oct 25, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 179
Last week, Steph shared the extremely mortifying moment where she accidentally sent a saucy pic to her parents instead of her husband Josh. In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, we learn that she is actually not alone – in fact, there are some FAR worse moments people have had involving their parents and things they definitely should not have witnessed... and one moment with Laura and her cleaner! Also in this KICPOD episode, we find out who would have more game out of Steph or Laura if they we...
Oct 23, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 178
As you may know, Steph's husband Josh is a stay at home dad for their son Harvey. Although society has come a long way since our parents' days, we're still in a position where this is pretty rare. Josh opens up to Steph on today's KICBUMP episode about the challenges he faces in this unique position that none of his mates can relate to, how the choice to be the stay at home parent came about, and the extremely rewarding parts about it. We also learn the reason Steph & Josh both envy each oth...
Oct 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, we find out what mortifying moment Laura had at work recently, and the even more mortifying moment Steph once had with her parents. We also hear another D&M from someone who needs help figuring out what to do with the very sticky bridesmaid situation she’s found herself in, and we test out Laura to see how much of a people pleaser she really is. SPECIAL SHARES: Laura – Farmer Wants A Wife , Channel 7 series Steph – Do Revenge , Netflix series KIC UPDATE...
Oct 16, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 176
For anyone who has a podcast, it seems unfathomable to reach a milestone like 50 million downloads – but for Shameless Media founders Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews , this has recently become a reality! If you’ve contributed to that 50 million, you will have heard one of their many podcasts; Shameless, Scandal, Everybody Has A Secret, Book Club or Love Etc. In today’s episode, Zara & Michelle tell us what their career journey has been like so far, how they deal with stressful times, and ...
Oct 11, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 175
In today's episode, Steph & Laura take you behind the scenes of everything that goes on at KIC, including how the business and their friendship came about, how they manage conflict, and what their day to day looks like in such a busy job! They also answer all of your questions around how they hire people for their team, what the content creation process is and how on earth they get any work done and not just chat all day seeing as though they're besties! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Diary Of ...
Oct 09, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 174
If you've ever listened to the radio, you'd know Ash from the successful night show she hosted for years, 'Ash London Live', or perhaps from one of the many other radio/TV shows that she's done in the past. With regular world famous guests on her radio show like Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, Ash has put quite the thriving career on hold to spend time with her son Buddy. In today's episode we find out how she felt making this decision, what advice she has for mums with fulfilling careers, and why ...
Oct 04, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 173
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we HAD to get an update on whether Laura's "friend" David Beckham replied to her message, and what he said! Also on today's episode, we reminisce and laugh about the ridiculous things we did in high school, and give a list of rules to follow if you're ever going to tell someone about the dream you had! SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Heartbreak High , on Netflix Laura - Head to Toe Dance Cardio with Kath Ebbs, KIC Masterclass KIC UPDATES: Calling all Kiwis - we're ...
Oct 02, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 172
The amazing Sarah Davidson joins us on KICPOD once again to share the endless amounts of wisdom and inspirational quotes that she has! Sarah will be joining us on the Wellness Panel of our KIC Tour throughout October, so if you're thinking of coming along to hear her speak, today's episode will be the perfect warm up! She chats to Steph & Laura about confidence and how to find it when you're lacking, discovering and owning your identity, the pressure of having children in your 30s, and what ...
Sep 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 171
It's a brand new KICPOD! Today we've got a "catch up" style episode with Steph & Laura, which we will now be bringing you every single Monday! Each Monday you'll hear Steph & Laura sharing the hilarious/interesting/unusual things that have happened in their lives, plus stories from the Kic community, and then every Wednesday you'll hear either a KICPOD guest interview or a KICBUMP episode (alternating each week). In today's episode, the girls discuss famous people you've had in your DMs ...
Sep 25, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 170
The wonderful Kath Ebbs is back on the KICPOD chatting all things travel and why it can actually be hard for some people, social media and the validation we tend to seek from it, acknowledging your own potential and your own achievements, and so much more. Steph & Laura also check in to see how Kath is doing since their last episode together, and ask about the things we can do to help manage our mental health. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Sunshine on a rainy day , song by Christine Anu Laura - 'S...
Sep 20, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 169
In today's episode of KICBUMP, a very raw and vulnerable Steph explains her recent Instagram post, where sleep deprivation and long work days led to a breakdown. Steph also addresses the guilt that comes with being a 'working mum', and why the term itself can be problematic. KIC UPDATE: Today we launch Dance Cardio with Kath Ebbs on the KIC app! Move, groove and boost your mood with this brand new workout style. Join now and get a 14 day free trial . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...
Sep 18, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 168
