Nat Darcas: Finding Balance in the Modelling World

ICYMI Laura was on the podcast ‘Two Broke Chicks’ earlier this year. While we’re taking some time off over the holidays we thought we’d share bits of the episode in case you hadn’t heard it. Laura chats with Sal & Al about her ‘Do I Want Kids’ miniseries and how she stays so positive. HEAR MORE Listen to the full episode in the Two Broke Chicks feed https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/inexpensive-ways-to-prioritise-joy-ft-laura-henshaw/id1587075307?i=1000659561042 WE MENTIONED Check out Sal & Al’s Rich In Life 2025 collection, including a 2025 Planner & Diary, Journal and Rich Conversations Cards https://richinlife.co/collections/all Suss their Boxing Day Cheat Sheet which includes hundreds of sales and everywhere you can earn cashback. Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram & TikTok and join their closed FB Group Broke Chicks Club for first access FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Dec 202425min

This week we sit down to reflect on how 2024 went for us: what we learned about ourselves, our biggest lessons, and what we’d like our lives to look like this time next year. Thanks for spending 2024 with us <3 SPECIAL SHARES No Special Shares this week but we’ll be back next Monday December 16th with a wrap of our top Special Shares of 2024 + a couple of new ones to get you through the holidays! Kic UPDATE Our head trainer Danny has just dropped 4 x new strength sessions into the app!! Ranging from a 5-minute core burner to a 20-minute booty burner. It’s also your last chance to win $1K. To enter, complete any Kic workout before midnight tonight, share it on Instagram (using the share feature in app) and make sure your profile is on public so we can see!  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.

8 Dec 202443min

You guys loved our last ask-us-anything so much (seriously, it was one of our most downloaded episodes this year!) that we decided to do another one! This time you asked us what our parents think of the podcast, morning sex vs nighttime sex, Steph’s dream modeling jobs, if Laura & Dalton have had any more conversations about kids, and more! Let us know what you think of ask-us-anything episodes! DM us a question on Instagram any time @kicpod  This episode of KICPOD is sponsored by Maltesers. 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.

3 Dec 202435min

It’s December! Steph might’ve been listening to Christmas music since October but the rest of us have finally caught up with her and this week we’re talking all things Christmas! Starting with some important reminders at this time of year around gift giving, Santa, cost-of-living, comments about food and exercise, and not believing everything you see on Instagram. Then we asked for the worst gifts you’ve ever received and you guys had some fizzers! PSA: if you’re thinking about buying someone a toilet brush for Christmas…don’t. WE MENTIONED Steph is learning to knit with Cardigang. Check it out https://cardigang.com.au/  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Resent Less, Live More with Dr Emily on The Imperfects https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-emily-resent-less-live-more/id1476501557?i=1000677241030  Laura: America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81685878?source=35  Kic UPDATE Our 50% off sale ends at midnight tonight and there won’t be any extensions! Join Kic now for less than $3.50 a week for your first month. Download from the App Store or Google Play Store to get started 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.

1 Dec 202440min

Today is International Day of Consent. To recognise the day, we sat down with Angelique Wan, Executive Director, Co-Founder & CEO of Consent Labs: an youth-led not-for-profit committed to ending sexual violence through preventative educational workshops delivered to young people, schools, educators, tertiary institutions, parents and carers about consent. We talk about initiating consent conversations with new & long term partners, what to do when consent is withdrawn, how consent applies to other areas of life outside of the bedroom, and great representations of consent in pop culture.  Check out Consent Labs https://www.consentlabs.org.au/  FOLLOW US Consent Labs @consentlabs on InstagramKICPOD @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.

29 Nov 202427min

You ask…Steph answers! A few weeks ago we asked for your questions about Steph’s pregnancy and you guys sent SO many questions we decided to make it its own episode. How did you know you were pregnant?  How did you tell Josh? When did you tell your friends & family? What was your experience with the IUD? Will you use the same care provider as last time? When are you due? Will you find out the gender? Have the name discussion started yet? Have you had any morning sickness? Are you worried about the age gap between your first and second? How did you know it was the right time to go again? Are you nervous about going into the newborn phase again? Do you have a specific birth plan in mind? Do you have any exercise goals during pregnancy? What are you looking forward to about being pregnant outside of lockdown? Are you worried about making your pelvic floor/prolapse issues worse having a second child?  How are you going being pregnant and navigating through ADHD?   If you are on ADHD medication...do you have to stop or adjust during pregnancy? You mentioned Josh was feeling a little unsure about having a second child. How did you navigate this?  Will Josh be the primary caregiver again? What are your plans for mat leave? WE MENTIONED Steph telling Laura https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCi5N0TvHH8/ Steph telling Josh https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCQ98ftvT_K/  The episode where Steph announces being pregnant the first time is called ‘Steph's Pregnancy Update’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2844cc  The episode where Steph announces her second pregnancy is called ‘Steph’s pregnant! How Steph is feeling about baby number two’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/280601 The episode where Steph talks about getting her IUD removed is called ‘IUD or I-U-Don’t? Steph’s big decision’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2400ed  The episode of Laura’s ‘Do I Want Kids’ miniseries where she speaks with relationship coach Megan Luscombe is called ‘"My partner wants kids and I don’t. Should we break up?" - with Laura Henshaw’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/24184c  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.

26 Nov 202439min

Laura is back from NYC and she’s ready to debrief! How did the reality stack up to her expectations, are Crumble Cookies worth the hype, shopping in SoHo, celebrity sightings 👀 and would she and Dalton ever move there?  Plus Steph shares a letter she wrote to her sixteen year old self ❤️ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Yellowstone is back! https://www.stan.com.au/watch/yellowstone  Laura: Timeshifter - the jetlag app https://www.timeshifter.com/the-jet-lag-app  Kic UPDATE Move on Monday! This is your reminder to complete any workout before midnight tonight, share it on your IG story, and you’ll go in the draw to win $1,000!! PLUS Greta’s classes are trending. IYKYK 😉 We’ve dropped even more in app today, so if you’re looking for workout inspo we highly recommend her classes. AND if you’re new to Kic, our sale is still on. But not for long!! You can get 50% off your first month. Which is less than $3.50 a week. 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.

24 Nov 202436min

Hannah Dower is a PhD student working with the Western Bulldogs AFLW club to investigate the impact of the menstrual cycle and contraceptive use on elite athlete performance. Hannah has a Bachelor in Sports Science, a Masters in Exercise Physiology and a 10-year career in strength and conditioning so she is EXTREMELY qualified to answer all our menstrual cycle and PMS questions! You might remember an episode from a few months ago where we shared about our experiences of PMS. We received so many messages from you guys saying you felt exactly the same so we decided to bring in an expert to explain everything about the menstrual cycle and PMS. We speak about what the menstrual cycle actually is, what is happening with our hormones at various stages of our cycle, the importance of tracking your cycle, the difference between PMS and PMDD, and if we should train differently at different stages of our cycles.  WE MENTIONED Hannah recommended the book ‘Blood: The science, medicine and mythology of menstruation by Dr Jennifer Gunter https://www.hachette.com.au/dr-jennifer-gunter/blood-the-science-medicine-and-mythology-of-menstruation  The episode in which we talked about our own PMS symptoms is called ‘Steph's one and only one night stand’ from July 2024. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/257ddf The International Association For Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) has more information about PMDD https://iapmd.org/toolkit FOLLOW US Hannah Dower @hannahdower_ on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Kic @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.

19 Nov 202453min