Sex life after kids & asking for help when you need it - KICBUMP with Chessie King

This week Steph updates us on how things have been going for the past 5 weeks since she gave birth to baby Billie, plus how it went introducing Harvey to Billie for the first time, and what’s going on with their house renovations. Then we speak about the men who have been charged with allegedly sexually abusing infants and children at childcare centres in Melbourne, and our fears for how this will affect women returning to work. WE MENTIONED Sylvia Jeffreys speaking on The Today Show about childcare https://www.instagram.com/p/DLmDI4JI_AP/ We've had Jayneen Sanders on KICBUMP twice before. The episodes are called... 'Recognising the signs of grooming and what to do about it - KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders' https://pod.fo/e/2341e3 and 'Don’t call it a “cookie” - talking to kids about consent & body safety – KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders' https://pod.fo/e/238caf SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Better Sister https://www.primevideo.com/dp/amzn1.dv.gti.5dfb0e27-9494-47d4-9630-a2df23613835? Laura: And Just Like That https://www.max.com/au/en/shows/and-just-like-that/b9c27771-247a-459d-b751-85460d3fd5a2? Kic UPDATE Coming soon 🤔🕯️🫢 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.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.

13 Heinä 36min

The temperature has dropped, the days are getting shorter, and everything feels a bit harder than it should right now. We’re in the depths of winter in Australia right now and so for this special Friday episode, Laura shares ten things she does to try and stay healthy during the colder months. This episode was created in partnership with Blackmores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Heinä 26min

This week Dalton is back on the podcast to answer all of your pregnancy questions! You asked: what are you most excited for? Are you scared to see Laura go through labour? Do you know the gender? How have Bill & Ben reacted? And more! FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokDalton Henshaw @dalthenshaw on InstagramKic @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.

8 Heinä 33min

Zara McDonald is the co-founder of Shameless Media and co-host of Shameless podcast. We know you guys love Shameless as much as us, so we hope you love this chat with Zara as much as we do! In this special episode, Laura & Zara share their top three business lessons they’ve picked up from running Shameless Media and Kic. FIND OUT MORE Zara co-hosts the podcast Shameless. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shameless/id1352875216 Follow Zara on Instagram @zamcdonald 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.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.

6 Heinä 48min

Milly Bannister is the Founder of Gen-Z mental health charity ALLKND. We spoke about Milly on a Monday catch up episode a few months ago when she went to Canberra for the Budget lock-up and so we were honoured when she joined us on the podcast <3 Laura and Milly discuss the state of things right now and how many of us are feeling lonely, isolated and distressed, before getting into what we can do about - including tapping into what fires you up, the value of volunteering, and taking small steps to shift your state. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected right now – this one is for you. FIND OUT MORE Milly is on Instagram @millyrosebannister and @weareallknd Find out more about ALLKND https://allknd.org/ Milly mentioned the book ‘The Anatomy of Anxiety’ https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-anatomy-of-anxiety-by-ellen-vora-9781398702820 And the book ‘Stolen Focus’ https://www.booktopia.com.au/stolen-focus-why-you-can-t-pay-attention-johann-hari/book/9781526620163.html? Laura mentioned Dr Jodie Lowinger https://theanxietyclinic.com.au/dr-jodie-lowinger 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.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.

1 Heinä 38min

This week our special guest co-host is the Founder and CEO of Cheek Media, Hannah Ferguson! Laura caught up with Hannah to talk about the word “influencer”, how the mainstream media reacted when Hannah attended the Budget lockup earlier this year, the state of the Liberal Party, Hannah’s run for the NSW Senate, the comments that hit the hardest, and more! FOLLOW HANNAH Hannah is on Instagram at @hannahferguson___ Follow Cheek Media at @cheekmedia.co Hannah hosts the podcast ‘Big Small Talk’ with Sarah-Jane Adams. Follow them on Instagram @bigsmalltalk_pod and listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/big-small-talk/id1701358863 SPECIAL SHARES Laura: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee https://www.harryhartog.com.au/products/pachinko-min-jin-lee-9781838930509? Hannah: Naked Sole shoes for women’s shoes up to a size 15 https://www.nakedsole.com.au/ 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.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.

29 Kesä 53min

Zoe Marshall is an proof of the power of manifestation. Zoe was at rock bottom after an abusive relationship and the death of her mum when she turned to manifesting. Now, Zoe has put everything she’s learned into her book ‘Ariise: Manifest the life you deserve’ about the tools and techniques of manifestation. In this episode we speak with Zoe about writing about the hardest points of her life, and the difficult conversations she had to have with her loved ones about it. Then we discuss all things manifesting - why Zoe prefers to call it “co-creation”, why we need to be active participants in our co-creations, the law of attraction, self-worth and the things that will test us in our co-creation journeys. WE MENTIONED Zoe’s book is ‘Ariise: Manifest the life you deserve’ about the tools and techniques of manifestation https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ariise/Zoe-Marshall/9781761631337 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokZoe Marshall @zoebmarshall on InstagramKic @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.

24 Kesä 40min

It’s a very special episode this week as Steph shares her birth story with baby Billie! Steph catches us up on everything that’s been going on since she went on mat leave in early May - the end of the third trimester and early labour symptoms before finally going into hospital and delivering Billie in late May. Plus, Steph shares about the scary aftermath of Billie’s birth compared to Harvey’s. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81590252?source=35&fromWatch=true Laura: The Salt Path https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/the-salt-path Laura: Lilo & Stitch https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/lilo-stitch WE MENTIONED Steph's birth story with Harvey is called Steph is Back, Baby! Labour, Motherhood & All Things Harvey!. Search for it in your podcast app or listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2240b7 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.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.

22 Kesä 46min