Laura was told she's “playing the gender card”. This is what she has to say about it
It's time for another rant from Laura! On a recent Instagram video calling out internalised misogyny, someone accused Laura of “playing the gender card” and today she shares her feelings about it. TLDR: if you’ve never experienced discrimination, you can’t tell people who have been discriminated against that it doesn’t exist. PLUS the Olympics are over and we miss it already! We look back at some of our highlights outside of the gold medal moments. Check out the bibliography below for all the videos we mentioned. THINGS WE MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Equality at the Olympics https://www.instagram.com/p/C-GENOUTAuD/ Ilona Maher’s carbs video https://www.instagram.com/p/C94Ia4Cgtt9/?hl=en Ilona Maher’s body type video https://www.instagram.com/p/C94f_r2gDU0/?hl=en Jess Fox’s mum https://www.instagram.com/p/C9-blHpt0sQ/ Harry Garside the day after his Olympic fight https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Ah1opvtj2/ Laura’s rant video https://www.instagram.com/laura.henshaw/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the Dineamic Chicken Pesto Pasta https://www.dineamic.com.au/products/pesto-chicken-with-casarecce-pasta-ready-meal Laura: the Dineamic Baked Chicken Enchilada https://www.dineamic.com.au/products/enchilada-ready-meal 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.
11 Aug 202434min
Gen Gregson is a better marathoner because she’s a mum - KICBUMP with Olympian Gen Gregson
A must listen ahead of the women's Olympic marathon marathon this weekend! In the heat of the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Tokyo Games, Gen Gregson fell and ruptured her achilles tendon. As devastating as it was that Gen’s steeplechase career was over, and her return to elite sport was uncertain, Gen saw an opportunity to fulfil another dream: becoming a mum. Gen gave birth to her son Archer in June 2022. At 3 weeks postpartum Gen started jogging again and at 13 months postpartum she ran her debut marathon on the Gold Coast Marathon in a time of 2:28, making her the second-fastest debut marathon for an Australian woman. Gen took another two minutes off her marathon time to qualify for the Paris Games where she will compete this Sunday. In this episode, Gen sits down with Steph to share her story of returning to elite sport following major surgery and childbirth, how she balances family life with training for the Olympics, the village that supports her in this pursuit, including her husband Ryan Gregson who’s also a marathon runner, and why being a mum makes her a better marathon runner. FOLLOW US Gen @gengen_lacaze 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.
6 Aug 202451min
Look out New York City Marathon, here comes Laura!!!
This week Laura has some dream come true news…she’s been invited to run the New York City Marathon in November!! Find out how Laura has worked on her mindset in order to believe she’s ready to run a marathon…and how rebuilding her relationship with food and exercise has made it all possible. Then we invite one of Steph’s oldest friends, Hayley, on the podcast to share an embarrassing story from Steph’s childhood involving a crush, a school disco, and one of them being sat down and told off by a teacher. SPECIAL SHARES Steph & Laura: Inside Out 2 (see it in a cinema!) Kic UPDATE Kic Concierge is the answer to all your Pilates needs! Whether you’re a Pilates queen or you’re entering a new era - complete our Concierge quiz and we’ll deliver a personalised Pilates pack, straight to your inbox. Find your match at kicapp.com/concierge, plus you’ll unlock 50% off your first month with Kic. Available now! AND we’ve just dropped Kika's brand new Build and Burn Series into the app. It's a 7-step series packed with the movements you know and love to help you turn your favourite flows into a routine. That's alongside over 200+ on-demand Pilates Masterclasses + our Pilates beginner series and programs! 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.
4 Aug 202428min
Throwback to our conversation with Aussie Olympic boxer Harry Garside
In 2023 we had the pleasure of speaking with Australian boxer Harry Garside. We talked about masculinity, success, proving himself, thinking he's not good enough, and why he deliberately puts himself in situations that make him uncomfortable. We've loved watching Harry at the Paris Olympics and it reminded us of how much we loved this chat with him. We hope you love it too <3 This is the video from Harry that we mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Ah1opvtj2/ FOLLOW US Harry @harry_garside on InstagramKICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura @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 Aug 202435min
More kids, sex life, regrets, and has Laura started washing her bra!? You ask…we answer
You asked…we answered. We haven’t done an ask-us-anything in a long time, so we asked you for your questions and you didn’t hold back! How would you describe your sex life in one word? Steph, do you plan to have more kids? What do you regret? How do you feel about a few MCG’s worth of people following you online? And Laura…have you started washing your bra more often? Let us know what you think of this style of episode! Our DMs are always open on Instagram @kicpod or you can join the KICPOD Facebook group And if you feel like watching this episode, you can!! It's on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8FvvtMCG9kE This episode of KICPOD is sponsored by Maltesers. LINKSCheck out Maltesers’ Official Website https://www.maltesers.com.au/ Follow @maltesers_aus on Instagram 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.
30 Juli 202436min
Steph's one and only one night stand
This week Laura has a moment of self-reflection as she reveals the savage things she said to Dalton while PMS-ing and Steph shares how PMS hits her now that she’s had her IUD removed. PLUS! We want your sexy slip up stories! We’ve told you about the time Steph’s mum found her sexy nurse outfit, and when Laura’s cleaner discovered her vibrator…but this week Steph shares the story of her one and only one night stand. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the episode of The Imperfects ‘Zan Rowe - If I Had A Year To Live’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/zan-rowe-if-i-had-a-year-to-live/id1476501557?i=1000662221090 Laura: the episode of Shameless ‘Zara's 30 life lessons at 30’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/zaras-30-life-lessons-at-30/id1352875216?i=1000630367205 Kic UPDATE Introducing…Kic Concierge…the answer to all your Pilates needs! We’ve never done this before, but we’ve released our very own phone number so you can call or text us and we’ll help you find your flow. Our number is 0485 875 132. Give us a buzz - we’ll be answering your calls this 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.
28 Juli 202429min
How Ash Paraskevas left a long-term relationship and learned to accept herself as a lesbian
Ash Paraskevas had kissed girls long before she ever had sex with a woman. She would make out with girls in high school and tell herself it was something she was doing for attention. But after seven years in a heterosexual relationship, Ash could no longer ignore her feelings towards women. As scary as it was to leave her long-term relationship, she knew she had to do it if she was ever going to live authentically as a lesbian. In part two of our conversation, Ash shares how it felt to leave the safe space of her relationship, and how she started to explore her feelings with women, including her first time, how she learned to have sex with women, and how she learned to accept herself as a lesbian. If you missed part one of our conversation, catch up here: https://pod.fo/e/23735c 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 TiktokAsh Paraskevas @ashparaskevas on InstagramKic @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 Juli 202439min
How do you tell your best friend you can’t afford her overseas wedding?
This week we answer your D&M about how to decline an invite to an overseas wedding. You said: “I don’t know how to handle telling my best friend that I may not be at her wedding.” We share our thoughts on overseas weddings and the expectations placed on guests to attend - often at large financial expense. Plus we asked you to spill your celebrity run in stories! Usain Bolt, Princess Mary, and even…us!? SPECIAL SHARES Steph: the podcast 'Pop Culture Parenting' with Dr Billy Garvey and Nick McCormack https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture-parenting/id1600660063 Steph: the book 'Ten things I wish you knew about your child's mental health' by Dr Billy Garvey https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838 Laura: no special share this week, sorry!! 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 Juli 202429min
