Recognising the signs of grooming and what to do about it - KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders
This episode is tough but a really important conversation for every parent and person with young people in their lives. Grooming refers to an older child or adult establishing a trusting relationship with a child or their family to sexually abuse or exploit the child. The average age that a child is abused is 6.8 years old and 90% of children who are abused know their abuser. To help make sense of it all, Steph speaks with Jayneen Sanders. Jayneen is a mum of three, author and educator who writes children’s books on body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions. In this episode, they speak about what grooming actually is, the red flags parents can look out for, how parents can live with the fear of letting their children out of their sights, what to do if you suspect your child is being groomed, and what support exists. GET SUPPORT Raising Children Network https://raisingchildren.net.au/ Centre Against Sexual Assault https://casacv.org.au/ FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJayneen @jayneensanders on Instagram & @educate2empowerSteph 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.
23 Apr 202430min
What we've learned from 5 years of KICPOD
It feels like only yesterday that we were sitting in our cars recording this podcast on our iPhones and now you’ve downloaded us over 14 MILLION (!) times in places as far and wide as Greeland and Jamaica. For KICPOD’s 5th birthday we take a trip down memory lane from them to now, reflect on what making this podcast means to us and hear what the podcast means to you. Plus! We think five years is a good time to give you guys a nickname. Tell us in our Facebook group what you want to be called ;) And last one! We’re doing a KICPOD survey to try and get to know you a little better. Tell us what you think and you’ll go in the running to win a $100 Visa e-gift voucher https://form.typeform.com/to/wzd5Wuuu Thanks for spending the last five years with us. We love you <3 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph 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.
21 Apr 202442min
Unpacking our psychic medium readings with Jessica Lynne Mediumship
If you’ve ever questioned if you’re on the right path and wished you could ask someone who’s no longer alive what they think, a psychic medium could help connect you. Jessica Lynne is a psychic medium who’s dedicated herself to connecting the living with their departed loved ones. Steph & Laura both received a reading from Jess, and in this episode, they unpack it together. Find out: how Jess actually connects with departed loved ones, what you should do with the information you get from a medium, can you still get a reading even if you’ve never lost someone, and how skeptical is too skeptical? Then Steph & Laura share parts of their own readings with Jess and how the readings align to things they’re both working through right now. FOLLOW US Jessica Lynne Mediumship @jessicalynnemediumship on InstagramCheck our Jessica's website https://www.jessicalynnemediumship.com/ KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph 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.
16 Apr 202425min
Should Laura get a divorce?
People are commenting on Laura's TikTok telling her she should divorce her husband Dalton. And you know what? Laura couldn't care less. Plus! Steph had a moment when she realised something she was doing to “save time” actually ended up worse off than if she’d put in effort to begin with. So we asked you…what do you to “save” time that ends up taking you longer? If you hate putting away your washing or taking out the recycling, we see you. And hi Alice! You guys love seeing Alice on the Kic Instagram and TikTok so we brought her into the studio to say hello. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Road House on Amazon Prime Laura: Search History by Amy Taylor Kic UPDATE Ready to try Pilates but don’t know the difference between teasers and toe taps? Or ready to feel strong but don’t know the difference between a split or sumo squat Introducing: The Beginner Series. Support, guidance and celebration, from the very beginning. Everyone celebrates the finish line, But who’s cheering you on from the beginning? ‘Begin With Pilates’ has everything you need to enter your Pilates era and by the end of our 14-step ‘Begin With Strength’ series, you’ll have the basic movements covered and feel ready to workout with confidence. FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph 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.
14 Apr 202436min
Everything you need to know about kindergarten - KICBUMP with Catharine Hydon
If you haven’t been to kinder since you were IN kinder, you’ve probably forgotten what it’s all about and what the big deal is. So as Harvey gets closer to kindergarten age, Steph speaks with early childhood consultant Catharine Hydon about all things kindergarten. They talk the big things, like: what do our kids actually learn at kinder, how does it help them transition to school, and how is my kid developing emotionally and social at that age? And the little things, like: how early do I have to enrol, dealing with tears at drop off, and does my kid need to be fully toilet trained to attend? This episode of KICBUMP is sponsored by the Department of Education Victoria. FIND OUT MORECheck out The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority https://www.acecqa.gov.au/ Check out Raising Children Network https://raisingchildren.net.au/ Learn more about Catharine https://www.hydonconsulting.com/profile FOLLOW USKICPOD @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.
9 Apr 202443min
Everything we do to feel safe while running as women
What do you do to feel safe while running or walking alone? We saw this video on Instagram where a woman lists everything she does to feel safe while running outside alone and we wanted to talk about it. Plus Steph & Laura share their own experiences of feeling unsafe while running and walking by themselves. Then we talk getting over a breakup. A community member asked for tips to help get over a breakup and we asked you for your advice, from dropping 20k on a horse, to moving interstate, to training for a marathon, to just sitting in it and being sad for a while. Thank you for sharing and our hearts go out to anyone currently experiencing heartbreak ❤️ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Megan Fox on the 'Call Her Daddy' Podcast with Alex Cooper https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/megan-fox-burned-at-the-stake/id1418960261?i=1000649805179 Laura: this post on Instagram from Kic master trainer Dan Kennedy https://www.instagram.com/p/C4HnN-mv5uL/ FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph 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 Apr 202432min
An important conversation about breast cancer with Kic community member Ellie
In January, one of our Kic community members, Ellie, messaged us on Instagram asking to share her story of being diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer diagnosis at just 31 years old. Ellie noticed a lump in one of her breasts last August. When it didn’t go away, Ellie made an appointment to get it checked out by her GP. Within days, Ellie underwent an ultrasound and biopsy to find out it was breast cancer, which led to more biopsies, an egg retrieval and chemotherapy. Ellie’s plans for a holiday in Europe, starting a family, and her work as a midwife & nurse, were all put on pause while she underwent six months of chemo. We spoke to Ellie a few weeks before she was having a surgery to determine whether or not she would need a double mastectomy. After our conversation with Ellie, we speak with Kirsten Pilatti, the CEO of Breast Cancer Network Australia, about the importance of doing regular breast checks and seeking help if you notice something looks or feels different. Find out more about Breast Cancer Network Australia https://www.bcna.org.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.
2 Apr 202443min
My partner is perfect...why do I have doubts? Relationship coach Megan Luscombe is back to answer your questions
We asked for your wild Aussie wildlife stories and in this episode we hear about your run ins with spiders, possums, and emus, and find out what happened when Steph and her friends were riding bikes in high school and came face-to-face with an emu. And you loved our episode with relationship coach Megan Luscombe so much that we invited her back to answer a question from the community. You asked: “On paper he is perfect. He’s the ‘settle down with kind of guy’. Why do I have doubts?” We put this question to Megan and find out what she thinks about the idea of “the one”. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Gentlemen on Netflix Laura: The Diary Of A CEO audiobook on Spotify Premium FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph 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.
31 Mar 202428min
