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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 We talk about initiating consent conversations with new & long term partners, what to do when consent is withdrawn, how consent applies to other areas of life outside of the bedroom, and great representations of consent in pop culture.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

We’ve seen some TikTok trends we’re not sure about and we want to talk about them. The first is the “morning trend” - where people sleep in a range of convoluted and questionable products on their face and in their hair only to “shed” it all in the morning. The second is “okra water” and its dubious health claims. Then we discuss a question we saw in Women’s Health Australia: “should I be offended if my partner doesn’t orgasm”?  Plus we put a poll on our Instagram story asking about the orgasm gap in your relationships and 5% of you said you orgasmed more, 38% of you said your partner orgasms more, 30% orgasm equally with your partner, and 27% just wanted to suss the results 👀 WE MENTIONED The okra water trend https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/healthy-food/okra-water/news-story/efb6382a91571792f5d295b31b6dabcc  The Women’s Health article https://womenshealth.com.au/my-partner-isnt-orgasming-should-i-be-offended/? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jess Hastings https://www.dymocks.com.au/magnolia-parks-the-long-way-home-by-jessa-hastings-9781398717220  Laura: The Younify Hydrate powder https://younifyactive.com/products/hydrate-300g  Kic UPDATE Forget Black Friday! You’re 88% more likely to move on Monday. So, why does Friday get all the hype? Over the next 4 weeks, your favourite day to move just got better with: Our brand new Pilates trainer Greta (she’s ClassPass trainer of the year!) New workout drops every Monday We’re giving away cash prizes - just for moving!! Today we’re giving away $1000. To go in the draw, complete any Kic workout on a Monday, use the share feature in-app, share on Instagram and be sure to have your profile on public so we can see And if you’re new to Kic, you can get 50% off your first month with Kic!!  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.

17 Nov 202440min

A week ago Laura ran debut marathon in New York City and in this episode Steph asks Laura (fresh off the plane!!) all the questions you guys have been asking. Will you do another marathon? What got you through when it got hard? How did you handle going to the toilet on the course? How are your toenails? And what's next!? We'll be back in your ears on Monday <3  WE MENTIONED This is the Spotify playlist we mentioned https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CfWkeIJ4DybgdHUWkS52c?si=7kukfwqYSSuD-Kl8EXEe4A&pi=a-L9nGSi7wQvOW&nd=1&dlsi=81d6e63025174de7  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 Nov 202441min

Dr Golly is a paediatrician (he’s actually Harvey's paediatrician!) specialising in unsettled babies & poor sleep, and a father of three. His third children’s book ‘Our Baby, Our Baby What Did You Say?’ reveals what toddlers can pick up in babies better than parents....which is a very convenient topic at the moment as Steph & Josh navigate how they tell their three-year-old Harvey that he’s getting a sibling! In this episode Steph, Josh & Dr Golly discuss the best way for parents to tell toddlers that they are having another baby, what kind of behaviour parents can expect of their toddlers during this time, dividing responsibilities between a newborn and a toddler, and the importance of toddlers retaining their sense of autonomy. DISCOUNT CODE Use the code KICBUMP20 to get $20 off the Dr Golly Sleep Program and Toddler Toolkit https://drgolly.com/toddler-sleep-program/pre-toddler-8-12-months/?   THINGS WE MENTIONED Dr Golly’s new book is Our Baby, Our Baby What Did You Say? https://www.qbd.com.au/our-baby-our-baby-what-did-you-say/daniel-golshevsky-cora-muccitelli/9781761212918/ Dr Golly was on KICBUMP in December 2022. Search for the episode ‘Toddler tantrums and toilet training - KICBUMP with Dr Golly’ https://pod.fo/e/224090  Steph and Josh were on Dr Golly’s podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-secret-life-of-stay-at-home-dads-with-steph/id1683241181?i=1000614209681  FOLLOW US Dr Golly @drgolly on InstagramKICPOD @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.

12 Nov 202454min