Steph & Laura

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Mental Health
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Oversharing? Obviously. Listen to hosts and best friends Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw every Monday and Wednesday.

3h ago

The efficiency cult

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? We're breaking the recommendation rules... we saw Verity, and we have THOUGHTS. Then we’re asking: Is facing life with urgency actually good for us? We’re getting into why we’re always rushing, and whether everything really needs to be done right now. Finally, we're talking all things Margot Ackerly (...Robbie). Laura has some strong feelings about it, while Steph and Laura share their very different reasons for changing, or not changing, their names after marriage. Plus, we asked YOU what you think about taking your partner's name when you tie the knot. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
5d ago

The tell-tale signs you've "aged up"

Happy Hump Day!!! What are we oversharing today? Steph has realised she’s suddenly into Dancing With The Stars… and we have one very important question: have we officially aged up? We’re unpacking the tell-tale signs that you’re entering your *older* era, sharing our personal giveaways and hearing yours too. Then, we get into the big relationship debate: should your husband be your best friend? A viral piece from The Cut introduced us to the phenomenon of “mankeeping” and, naturally, we have thoughts. In this episode, Steph recommended The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Laura recommended Crew Girl. You can also find the Atlantic article referenced in the episode here! A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram and TikTok at @stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaurapodcast or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced and edited by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Sep 27

Find a man who can pitch a tent (and hello to our troll!)

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? Well… we dive into the wide world of burner accounts and rogue internet activity, revealing some of our biggest internet secrets before we turn the tables and unpack yours! Then, we dissect the viral dating non-negotiables list and reveal our own… Laura isn’t stoked to find out she isn’t Steph’s perfect man. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at https://www.maybelline.com.au/brave-together. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan. If you liked our overshare today and want to support the show, clicking ‘follow’ wherever you're listening helps us so much! Also… tell your friends about us! We’d love to have them here. AND! If you’d like to learn more about KIC, head to KIC on Instagram, TikTok, or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.
Sep 25

Welcome to Steph & Laura!

A new era of the podcast! Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at stephandlaura@shamelessmedia.com.au. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
Sep 15

A deep-dive into our hormones & nervous system - with Dr Fatima Khan

Dr Fatima Khan is a women’s health doctor. She has trained in psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology, and general practice and has an Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. Fatima is the author of the new “Hormone Health is Mental Health: How perimenopause hijacks your brain — and how to reclaim yourself”. We loved this title and the concept that hormone health is mental health so we wanted to have Fatima on the podcast to talk about it! In this episode we speak about the menstrual cycle and what is happening to our hormones at each stage of the cycle, the characteristics of estrogen & progesterone, PMDD, and the importance of small daily practices to support our nervous systems. WE MENTIONED Follow Fatima https://www.instagram.com/drfatimakhan_/?hl=en Work with Fatima https://www.drfatimakhan.com/ Read Fatima’s book ‘Hormone Health is Mental Health: How perimenopause hijacks your brain — and how to reclaim yourself’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hormone-health-is-mental-health-9781761623813 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.
Sep 13

Reflecting on the last 4 years of the podcast 💜

This week we’re taking a very emotional trip down memory lane and remembering our favourite moments from the last four years of making this podcast. We recommend you watch this episode on YouTube to get the full experience! Watch (and subscribe!) here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod Heads up - we won’t be in your ears next week but we’ll be back with brand new episodes on September 28th. WE MENTIONED These are the episodes we referenced… "Tragedy shouldn't have to happen to teach us simple sh*t" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tragedy-shouldnt-have-to-happen-to-teach-us-simple-sh-t/id1457667995?i=1000600404784 “Every time it happens I feel like a piece of sh*t” https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/every-time-it-happens-i-feel-like-a-piece-of-sh-t/id1457667995?i=1000748790304 The biggest ever surprise for Steph – YUNGBLUD!! https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/the-biggest-ever-surprise-for-steph-yungblud/id1457667995?i=1000623071335 STEPH & YUNGBLUD! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-yungblud/id1457667995?i=1000745018837 Not feeling 'ready' to have kids https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kicpod/id1457667995?i=1000632182301 Do I Want Kids? a miniseries with Laura https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/do-i-want-kids-a-miniseries-with-laura/id1457667995?i=1000655455331 The ‘Manosphere’ with Dr Zac Seidler - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-manosphere-with-dr-zac-seidler-am-i-equal/id1457667995?i=1000712136036 It’s My ADHD - a miniseries with Steph Claire Smith https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/its-my-adhd-a-miniseries-with-steph-claire-smith/id1457667995?i=1000699536113 Steph breaks down; A very raw therapy session https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-breaks-down-a-very-raw-therapy-session/id1457667995?i=1000610284845 An honest catch up about our friendship https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/an-honest-catch-up-about-our-friendship/id1457667995?i=1000661454058 Spicing it up in the bedroom just got dangerous! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/kicpod/id1457667995?i=1000625842215 Kic UPDATE Our 3km/5km/10km Run Together Challenge starts today!!! Each week, a brand new run coach takes over the challenge, starting today with G-Flip, followed by Steph, Matty J, Allira Potter, Annabelle Lee, Luke Bateman, Brooke Blurton, and Laura. Simply pick your distance (3km, 5km or 10km) and complete 3 x runs per week across 8 weeks. Enrol now via the KICApp. 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.
Sep 8

WWYD: my parents like my sister’s partner more than mine

We’re opening the mailbox and answering your dilemmas! QUESTION #1: My parents won’t stop making comments about if & when I break up with my partner. They seem to prefer my sister’s boyfriend even though my partner & I have been together longer. It’s making my partner anxious. How do I talk to my parents about this and set boundaries? QUESTION #2: My best friend is keeping big life events a secret from me. She’s bought houses and sold houses and bought a new car and hasn’t told me until it’s all completely finalised. Am I overreacting? Do I feel entitled to her news when I shouldn’t be? 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 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.
Sep 6

We will never agree on this ONE thing

This week we kick things off with a lesson in Australian culture and Laura learns that the national anthem and the iconic Qantas ads are two different songs! Then we answer your DM about comparison when it comes to running. Finally - do your emojis make you look old!? The New York Times seems to think so, so we compare our emojis and find out if we’re using millennial emojis. WE MENTIONED The New York Times emoji article https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/08/12/upshot/emoji-generations.html The list of emojis that have been rejected https://unicode.org/emoji/emoji-proposals-status.html SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Don’t Say Good Luck https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81975622? Laura: The Traitors Australia (again!) https://10.com.au/the-traitors Kic UPDATE Our brand new 3/5/10 Run Together Challenge with New Balance is here! This time, with a lineup of inspiring and iconic voices to cheer you on as you run towards your goal: G-Flip, Steph, Matty J, Allira Potter, Annabelle Lee, Luke Bateman, Brooke Blurton & Laura! Choose your distance - 3km, 5km or 10km, then complete 3 x runs per week, across an 8-week journey. The challenge starts Monday, 14th of September. Enrol now via the KICApp. 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.

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Laura Henshaw

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Steph Claire Smith

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Fatima Khan

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Cait Miers

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4.7

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131 Ratings

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09/28/2022

leevecchio

Been listening to this Pod for a while. I absolutely love listening to Steph and Laura and all the guests they have on are fabulous. I love that the podcast is a part of the whoooolleeee KIC world and even tho I don’t use the workout app anymore I feel like a part of the community. I also really like the KicBump episodes. I find this podcast to be positive, uplifting, and empowering as a young woman! When I listen to these episodes I honestly feel like I’m listening to some of my friends chat, I’m often giggling right along.
Such a fun, insightful podcast ♥️

05/26/2022

Bc.78

I’ve been listening to this podcast for a year now, and I absolutely love it. I love how relatable, honest and funny you both are. My favorite episodes are when your having conversations on life, relationships, confidence etc I do also enjoy the variety of guests you bring to the show, even though I’m not from AUS it’s fun to get a glimpse into a different culture! PS Laura thank you for asking us to write a review, there is zero shame in that, you girls are killing it and deserve all the recognition!
Consider me your BFF—

05/25/2022

racras

I’m the same age and find that so many of my most pressing questions are consistently addressed here. Laura and Stephs unfiltered, honest views are incredibly refreshing; and have become voices I hear in my head regularly. I have also decided to read/listen to Brene Brown because of Laura…needless to say, my life has infinitely improved from you both. I hope you never stop recording! Can’t get enough of KIC and you two. Love from the USA.
Not Gaslighting You

04/26/2021

jennanikk

I do happen to follow Steph and Laura on Instagram (and now Abbie Chatfield) and had to write this review because we 5 star people are not gaslighting any of you, you’re awesome people and this podcast talks about so many incredible viewpoints and pieces of advice for young women. I would recommend to any woman in my life, such important things have been said on these episodes. It’s a must listen.