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Melissa Leong is a food writer and a former judge on Masterchef Australia. This year Melissa published her memoir ‘Guts’ and we were so excited to finally have her on the pod to talk about it!! In this episode, Melissa sits down with us to talk about how she balanced writing a book about herself with keeping things personal, the pressure of taking on one of the most high profile jobs in the country (as a judge on Masterchef) and all the expectations that came with it, how she thinks about success, burnout, and the freedom that comes from bucking societal expectations. FIND OUT MORE Follow Melissa on Instagram @fooderati Melissa’s book is called Guts. You can buy it here: https://www.dymocks.com.au/guts-by-melissa-leong-9781922616760 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.

9 Joulu 46min

This week Steph shares about her & Josh’s decision to have more kids and how they made it. Plus! We got a DM from you asking if it’s normal for your mother-in-law to expect payment to babysit and we have thoughts. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Under The Love Umbrella by Davina Bell https://www.scribblekidsbooks.com/books/p/under-the-love-umbrella Laura: chia pudding! 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.

7 Joulu 49min

Domenica gave birth to her daughter Dove in August this year. In this week's KICBUMP, Domenica sits down with Steph to share about her pregnancy and birth story, including the mental state she was in going into pregnancy, her traumatic pregnancy which included sickness, hives & thyroid issues, deciding to have an elective epidural & induction, and the judgement she got from other women for making the decision. FIND OUT MORE Follow Domenica on Instagram @domenica.calarco We mentioned the podcast The Pile-On. You can listen to Domenica’s episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/domenica-calarco-on-the-podcast-episode-that-changed/id1839852816?i=1000734847473 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKICBUMP @kicbump 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.

2 Joulu 46min

It’s Laura’s birth week! Before Laura went on maternity leave, we asked you for your questions so we could do one final Q&A together. You asked...what are you most excited about? How has your relationship with your body changed? What do you wish you knew before you got pregnant? Have you finally bought a pram? And lots more! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: following Luke Bateman on Instagram @lukebateman_ Laura: Dead Poets Society https://www.netflix.com/au/title/426589?source=35&fromWatch=true 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.

30 Marras 41min

Clare Stephens is a podcaster, editor, and formerly was the editor-in-chief for Mamamia. This year Clare published her first novel 'The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done' and launched her new podcast The Pile On. The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done follows the story of Ruby, the editor of a feminist website, and Felicity, an online commentator who makes it her mission to take Ruby down. In this episode Clare sits down with Steph & Laura to share where the book came from, as well as Clare’s work at Mamamia, why she stepped down as editor-in-chief, being respected vs being liked, and the online pile-ons that inspired her novel and her new podcast. FIND OUT MORE Follow Clare on Instagram @clare.stephenss Check out Clare’s book https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Clare-Stephens-Worst-Thing-I've-Ever-Done-9781922928030 Listen to Clare’s podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-pile-on/id1839852816 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.

25 Marras 39min

This week we open the mailbox again and answer one of your questions: have your thoughts about cosmetic procedures changed since you last talked about it? Remember you can ask us a question for an episode at any time by DMing us on Instagram @kicpod. Then Laura updates us on her latest pelvic floor physio appointment…this time with Dalton. WE MENTIONED This is the Skims article Laura referenced in the injectables segment: https://www.harpersbazaararabia.com/hbanews/danae-mercer-skims-body-confidence SPECIAL SHARES Steph: an ANTI Special Share for Pluribus https://tv.apple.com/au/show/pluribus/umc.cmc.37axgovs2yozlyh3c2cmwzlza Laura: an UNSURE Special Share for All’s Fair https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/browse/entity-65e808bd-2703-452d-bf62-d941d9d799fd? Kic UPDATE It’s your last chance to win Mills' Mind & Body Reset by trying one of her Hybrid classes! All you need to do is complete any of Mills’ 16 on-demand hybrid classes and immediately go in the draw to win. Entries close 11:59pm, 1st December, 2025. T&Cs apply. Mills’ Mind & Body Reset (Valued at $1200) includes:
 $500 Travel Voucher - giving you the freedom to explore and expand your mind, plus $250 spending money. $250 Massage Voucher — recover and reset with the ultimate post-workout zen state. Kindle Paperwhite — Mills’ daily non-negotiable is reading on her Kindle. Find mental space and inspiration with your new e-reader. 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.

23 Marras 39min

Larissa Leone is the founder of the postnatal stay Homb. Larissa went through postnatal anxiety and depression after giving birth to her daughter Valentina almost 13 years ago. That experience, and knowing that no other postnatal stay like it existed, inspired Larissa to create Homb. Steph stayed at Homb after giving birth to Billie earlier this year and knew a little bit about Larissa’s story but in this episode Steph sits down with Larissa to learn more and find out where Homb came from. Larissa shares about her experience of postnatal anxiety & depression, how her postpartum differed between her first Valentina, and her second Sebastian, the research she did before creating Homb, and the profound impact she has had on families who got to experience Homb. TRIGGER WARNING We do touch lightly on suicide in this episode. Please take care while listening and if you do need support - Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. Support is also available via PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. The  PANDA National Helpline is available on 1300 726 306 Monday to Friday from 9am - 7.30pm and Saturday 9am – 4pm (AEST/AEDT). FIND OUT MORE We mentioned the Homb podcast. It’s called No Place Like Homb and you can list here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/no-place-like-homb/id1704774543 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod 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.

18 Marras 48min