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Welcome to the KICPod - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. Find out more at kicwellness.com and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

11 HR AGO

WWYD: my mother-in-law is obsessed with my partner

Hello again! We love answering your questions and this week our questions (from you!!) are about dividing the domestic load in a relationship and a mother-in-law who’s taking the jokes a litttttle too far. QUESTION #1: My partner has a very physical demanding job. I have a very mentally demanding job. Neither of us love cooking. What should we do? QUESTION #2: I’m about to move out with my partner and my mother-in-law (his mum) is making a few too many jokes about how much time she’ll spend at our house. What would you do? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com. All questions will be anonymous 3 WE MENTIONED The episode of The Imperfects we mentioned is called ‘Hugh & Penny - The Elephant in the Relationship’ and you can listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hugh-penny-the-elephant-in-the-relationship/id1476501557?i=1000618269949 These are the Fair Play cards we mentioned: https://fairplaypolicy.org/the-cards This is the article by Mia Freedman we mentioned is called ‘"Your son growing up will feel like the slowest break up you've ever known”. Read it here: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mia-freedman-family/ KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
2 DAYS AGO

CATCH UP: Our thoughts on Tyra Banks, the Top Model doco + the modelling industry

We both watched the new Netflix documentary series 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' and we have thoughts. We talk through what we remember of the original TV show and what it taught us as teenagers about what it meant to be a model and how that matched our experience working as models in NYC (Steph) and Europe (Laura). We also discuss the similarities between ANTM and reality TV these days and the lengths that some contestants will go to for fame. Plus! Guess which clothing brand slid into Steph’s DMs 👀 And what is the brown stain on Laura’s top this week!? P.S We accidentally got a bit swear-y in this episode so best not to listen to this episode with kids around. WE MENTIONED ‘Tyra Banks Isn’t Sorry Enough in Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ from The Cut https://www.thecut.com/article/tyra-banks-netflix-reality-check-inside-americas-next-top-model-review.html SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Hilary Duff on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hilary-duff-life-love-after-lizzie/id1418960261?i=1000751296839 Laura: this iconic video of Eileen Gu https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVJq7InEQhW/ Kic UPDATE Our Run for Joy KICRUn Challenge with New Balance starts today! Guided by Steph, the challenge blends running, mobility, and breathwork into a holistic - and realistic - approach to running. It goes for 8-weeks, you can choose from 1-3 runs per week, and support your training with weekly breathwork and mobility sessions. Also! Complete any run and we’ll gift you a New Balance reward for the all new Ellipse - the perfect ‘all-rounder’ runners to support you through your everyday movement to your longer runs. KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. In the episode tomorrow Laura shares the first time she had sex after giving birth! FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
3 MAR

How Natassia (Conserving Beauty) is rebuilding her identity

Natassia is the founder of the sensitive skincare brand Conserving Beauty. This week Natassia joins Steph to share her 3B's - who she wants to become, how she’d like to better herself, and who she wants to belong to. Natassia also shares about what people misunderstand about her as the founder of a beauty business, Conserving Beauty’s recent rebrand, challenging her internal voice, and making the best of bad things. GET TO KNOW NATASSIA Find out more about Conserving Beauty: https://www.conservingbeauty.com/ Or find it at Priceline: https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/conserving-beauty Natassia loves the Gentle Gel Milky Cleanser https://www.conservingbeauty.com/collections/sensitive-skincare/products/gentle-gel-milky-cleanser Follow Natassia on Instagram @natasssia (with 3 S’s!!) KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
1 MAR

CATCH UP: An honest check in about body image

Steph has been getting comments both on Instagram and IRL about her body changing and this week we wanted to talk about it. TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses body image and disordered eating. Support is available via The Butterfly Foundation. Their number is 1800 33 4673. Plus! Laura has an update on the next step in her running journey. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Jennifer Lawrence on the podcast ‘Good Hang with Amy Poehler’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/jennifer-lawrence/id1795483480?i=1000745879602 Laura: no Special Share this week sorry!! KIC UPDATE Introducing our brand new Run for Joy KICRun Challenge with New Balance. Guided by Steph, the challenge blends running, mobility, and breathwork into a holistic - and realistic - approach to running. The challenge starts next Monday March 9th. The challenge goes for 8 weeks and you can choose from 1-3 runs per week. Support your training with weekly breathwork and mobility sessions. Challenge enrollments are now live in app. KICBump PODCAST Tomorrow on KICBump Steph sits down with her husband Josh to answer your questions. You can find the episode in the new KICBump feed. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.comSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38 min
24 FEB

Relationship expert Q&A: what is cheating, friends with an ex, fighting over phones

When we have big relationship questions, we ask Megan Luscombe! Megan is a relational strategist with over 14 years experience working with individuals, couples & businesses. We love her pragmatic approach to answering our relationship questions and we try to have her on the podcast every couple of months to share her wisdom 3 This time Laura came to the episode with her own Roman Empire: do all couples have the same fight? And why? And how do you stop it!? Plus - what is cheating? Arguments over phones in relationships, boundaries vs control, going to bed angry, the conflict waiting room, and more! WE MENTIONED Read Megan’s Substack ‘The Waiting Room of Conflict’ https://meganluscombe.substack.com/p/the-waiting-room-of-conflict Listen to Megan’s podcast ‘Why Are You Even Like That?!’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/why-are-you-even-like-that/id1872282641 FIND OUT MORE Work with Megan https://www.meganluscombe.com.au/ Follow Megan on Instagram @meganluscombe_ KIC UPDATE Join the waitlist for the KIC Studio here: https://kicwellness.com/pages/studio-waitlist 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 on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55 min
22 FEB

CATCH UP: We’ve had enough of Trimester Zero

This week we’re talking about Trimester Zero - the practice of spending months (or years!!!) preparing your body to conceive a baby. You mightn’t be surprised that we have a LOT of thoughts about it (not good ones!) and so in this episode we discuss what is actually worth considering before trying to conceive. Then - Laura took one for the team happily volunteered to watch MAFS and she wants to talk about it - her & Steph’s previous encounter with the male stripper friend, the vows, the flowers, the families, and a mantra that we love, actually. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth https://www.amazon.com.au/Ex-Wives-Club-Alibis-collection-ebook/dp/B0DW4JJB3B Laura: Confidence Coaching #1 - from the KIC app https://links.kicwellness.com/15Nnkw3vN0b Kic UPDATE We’re opening our very own KICStudio! This is something we've always wanted to do, but we knew we had to make it extra special. We can’t reveal too much yet, but what we can say, is that it's like nothing you've ever experienced. The doors are opening in April! The waitlist is now open. Sign up to be the first to hear about our studio location, our class offerings - and get first access to our limited foundation memberships. Join the waitlist for the KICStudio here: https://kicwellness.com/pages/studio-waitlist KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting episodes? You can find them in the new KICBump feed. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
17 FEB

WWYD: I’ve never used a vibrator before. Is that weird?

Hello!!! This year we’re mixing up what we do with our Wednesday episodes and bringing back something we LOVE but haven’t done in a long time: answering your DMs! This week we’re answering your questions about splitting costs in a relationship & using sex toys. QUESTION #1: I do the food shop in my relationship and I’m buying my boyfriend food that I never eat. It’s starting to add up 🤑 Should I suck it up or say something? QUESTION #2: I’m 31, I have a baby, and I’ve never used a vibrator before. Is that weird? If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. All questions will be anonymous 3 WE MENTIONED Laura mentioned an episode we've done with Victoria Devine. It's called 'Savings Tips, Money Values and AfterPay with Victoria Devine' and you can listen to it here: https://pod.fo/e/2240b9 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 on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
15 FEB

CATCH UP: Nobody’s perfect!!!!

This week we’re checking in on our screen time! Last year we both set the intention to reduce our screen time and this week we’re checking in again see how we’re going. Then…the Blake Lively/Taylor Swift text messages got us thinking…what’s the thing on your phone that you’d be most embarrassed for someone to find? We think we’ve discovered something that could be the most embarrassing thing of all. And! Laura vs Dalton vs 3 boiled eggs 🥚 SPECIAL SHARES Steph: People We Meet on Vacation (the movie) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81764371?source=35&fromWatch=true Laura: the Winter Olympics https://www.9now.com.au/shows/winter-olympics KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting episodes? You can find them in the new KICBump feed. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 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 on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Laura Henshaw

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Steph Claire Smith

Host
Natassia Nicolao

Guest
Megan Luscombe

Guest
Luke Bateman

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Janey Martino

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Welcome to the KICPod - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. Find out more at kicwellness.com and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

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LiSTNR
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LiSTNR
Years Active

2019 - 2026
Episodes

462
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Explicit
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