KICPOD

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 reminds you to be kind to yourself during the winter months and to know that it’s normal to feel a little down when there’s less sunshine. If you’re looking to reflect on your values, you can find Bec’s Value Exploration Worksheet here.SPECIAL GUEST: Bec McWilliam  SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Staircase on Binge Laura - Conversations with friends on Amazon Prime KIC UPDATES: Workout In Winter with KIC Get your winter workouts sorted for only $25 when you use the code WIW50 at the website checkout.Head to www.keepitcleaner.com and sign up now. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Mai 202242min

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.

29 Mai 20221h 12min

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 Brown on EmpathyLaura - Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber on Prime Video KIC UPDATES:Workout In Winter with KICGet your winter workouts sorted for only $25 when you use the code WIW50 at the checkout. Head to www.keepitcleaner.com to sign up now.SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Mai 202242min

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 order to get on top of our life admin and set ourselves up for success, we need to first make the time to set up the tools and systems that are going to help us manage it in the long run.So whether you’re needing to consolidate your super, ensure you’re getting the best possible price on your insurance or make meal prepping a priority, Mia’s tips, tactics and strategies will help you to get on top of it all.Listen to the Life Admin Life Hacks podcast here.Purchase Mia and Dinah’s book Life Admin Hacks here. SPECIAL GUEST:Mia Northrop SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - Full Body Banded Burner KIC Masterclass with new Barre Pilates Master Trainer KikaLaura - Her strategy for setting a new wake up time KIC UPDATES:Barre Pilates has now launched in the KIC app! SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Mai 202253min

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 an online community of other mummas to connect with, you can find our private KICBUMP group on Facebook.SPECIAL GUEST:Zoe RobsonInstagram: @midwifezoePodcast: Midwife in My Pocket PodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Mai 202254min

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 your personal circumstances to the wider issues of climate change and inflation, it’s no wonder that we are now thinking long and hard about the decision to have a child.We hope that this episode brings comfort to those unsure of whether parenthood is for them and to remind you that it’s totally normal, valid and justified to be confused about what your future might hold when it comes to parenthood.Gina's first book The Most Important Job in the World is out now.  SPECIAL GUEST:Gina Rushton SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - The VoiceLaura - A reminder about how wonderful public transport is KIC UPDATES:We celebrated World Pilates Day. Sign up to KIC at www.keepitcleaner.com.au to sign up and try our pilates today.P.s. Stay tuned for an exciting new workout style to hit the KIC app very soon. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Mai 202258min

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 zone and to harness others’ belief in you to become more comfortable to take on a challenge and have faith in your abilities. SPECIAL GUEST:Lisa Wilkinson  SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - Harvey’s Birthday Cake Recipe (dropping soon in the KIC app)Laura - It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This by Lisa Wilkinson & Witchery White Shirt Campaign KIC UPDATES:Join us for Meditate in May to build your meditation habit. Something exciting is coming to the KIC app. Join our KIC Facebook Community to be the first to find out our news. The KIC Facebook Community is open to all KIC subscribers. Join here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Mai 20221h 6min

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 experiences with Steph to share as well!  If you’re looking for an online community of other mummas to connect with, you can find our private KICBUMP page on Facebook.  To celebrate mothers day, Steph will be running a LIVE KIC workout in the KICBUMP FB community at 10am on the 9th of May. https://panda.org.au - support for you and your family SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Thanks to this weeks sponsor ROCC Naturals you can try their vitamin enriched toothpaste in Australia's first biodegradable toothpaste tube. Jump online to roccnaturals.com.au and try a tube for half price PLUS enjoy free shipping. Enter code KICCPOD2022 to redeem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Mai 202240min