Steph & Laura

4.7 (131)
Mental Health
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Oversharing? Obviously. Listen to hosts and best friends Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw every Monday and Wednesday.

34m ago

What's your weirdest turn-on?

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? Steph spills the tea on her trip to Paris Hilton's iconic Slivington Manor and addresses some of the thoughts that came off the back of the event she attended over there last weekend. Then, we're talking all about the Victoria Secret runway and our thoughts on Barbara Palvin walking the show 6 weeks postpartum. Finally, People Magazine released its 'Sexiest Man Alive Readers' Choice Poll' results and, naturally, we think we can do better. So we created our own (hint: think supermarket aisles and coffee orders). A huge thank you to OnePass for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Unlock more on every shop with OnePass here! T&Cs and exclusions apply. An active linked Flybuys account is required. And make sure to scan or enter OnePass at checkout. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠ and TikTok @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

Your friend's relationship is none of your business

Happy Hump Day!!! What are we oversharing today? Should you tell your friend they're dating a loser? We're diving into a DM from listener Emma and unpacking how to approach that very awkward conversation with your friends. Then, Laura is bringing a surprise segment to the show... it's 2026, and it's time to clean up our digital footprints. In this episode, Steph recommended her collab with Outside Beauty Skincare. Laura doesn't have a rec, so she tells us a story about Steph, a man, and a selfie outside a coffee shop. A huge thank you to Apple for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. With the Apple Watch Series 12, you'll understand your heart health better than ever. Just a heads-up, an iPhone 11 or later is required to use it. Shop now at https://www.apple.com/au/apple-watch-series-12/. And a shout-out to Earth Choice. Head to Coles this week to get 30% off the Earth Choice Cleaning range or head to https://www.coles.com.au/brands/earth-choice-3109497424 now! Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠⁠ 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.
Oct 18

Talking to strangers (at Paris Hilton’s mansion)

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? Paris Hilton slid into Steph's DMs and invited her to her HOUSE! Naturally, Laura has some very important house etiquette tips for Steph before she steps into her new best friend's mansion. We're also sharing our go-to tips for walking into an event solo, chatting to strangers without the awkward small-talk spiral, and how to keep a conversation flowing. Plus, we're launching a brand new segment (!!!!)... The Nostalgia Games. Think Britney Spears, Furbies and iconic movie quotes. Expect yelling. A huge thank you to Ecosa for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au. And a shout-out to Glade. There is a fragrance to suit every personal memory and moment. Shop Glade Products online at Coles. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠ and TikTok @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.
Oct 13

Did you tell your boyfriend about my sex life?

Hi!!!!! What are we oversharing today? A viral debate from The Cut has us asking the ultimate friendship question: "Why are you telling your boyfriend about my sex life?" Is sharing everything with your partner a sign of intimacy, or does it make you a bad friend? We're unpacking where we draw the line, plus revealing our 10 unwritten rules of friendship (including a few chosen by YOU!). Then we dive into the big question: is joy actually a skill you can learn, or does chasing happiness risk slipping into toxic positivity? Plus, we're sharing our favourite ways to bring more whimsy into everyday life. The TikToks we mentioned during this segment are from users ⁠@oliohanian⁠, ⁠@murugimunyi⁠, and ⁠@marthaawalsh⁠. In this episode, Steph recommended brand Lovaan, and Laura recommended organisational hacks from TikTok user Amy Abode. A huge thank you to Ecosa for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au. And a shout-out to Glade. There is a fragrance to suit every personal memory and moment. Shop Glade Products online at Coles. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠⁠ 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.
Oct 11

'My phone bill exposed my nudes to my parents'

Hi!! What are we oversharing today? We're talking about the Berlin Marathon runner caught 34km into the race... on the back of a bike. Which got us thinking: when have you been caught red-handed? Steph reveals her most guilty teenage moment involving MMS and the horror of your parents reading your phone bill. Plus, after watching Sense and Sensibility, we’re unpacking birth order theory. Are eldest daughters really responsible overachievers, while the youngest siblings are charismatic attention seekers? We’re putting the stereotypes to the test. New KIC product alert! Shop KIC Hydration here now! A huge thank you to Ecosa for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Ecosa has been named CHOICE's Best Mattress Brand for the second year running. The right mattress can make all the difference. If you want to learn more, head to https://www.ecosa.com.au. And a shout-out to Glade. There is a fragrance to suit every personal memory and moment. Shop Glade Products online at Coles. Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram at ⁠@stephandlaura⁠ and TikTok @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.
Oct 6

The "pick me" label (and step into our courtroom)

Helllllo!!! What are we oversharing today? We’re starting today with a NEW SEGMENT: Welcome to the Steph & Laura courtroom, where we’re putting the internet’s most debated opinions on trial. This week’s cases include: should you use a fresh towel every time you shower? Do you owe your friends a reply within 48 hours? And the big one… should every adult know the phonetic alphabet? (Spoiler: turns out neither of us do.) Then, we’re diving into a conversation sparked by the comments on a reel we posted last week: the labels “girl’s girl” and “pick me girl”. What do these terms actually mean? Are they helpful ways to talk about behaviour and social dynamics, or do they sometimes oversimplify people? We’re unpacking it. In this episode, Steph recommended YouTube channel @farmon212th, and Laura recommended Next Gen Chef on Netflix. 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 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.
Oct 4

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 and TikTok 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.
Sep 29

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 ⁠@stephandlaura⁠⁠ 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.

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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.