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  • 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

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  • 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!!

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Steph is pregnant!!! If you follow Steph online you would’ve seen yesterday that she, her husband Josh, and their son Harvey are welcoming a second baby into their family and today Steph shares all about it! Steph talks about telling Harvey, which foods are giving her the ick, how this pregnancy is different to her first with Harvey, finding out the gender and more!

    But we want your questions! We’ll put a question box on our Instagram Story for you to send your questions to Steph to answer in an upcoming episode.

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: Woman Of The Hour https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81728818?source=35

    Steph: Anna Kendrick on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/anna-kendrick-pitch-perfect-twilight-relationships/id1418960261?i=1000674059615

    Laura: The Whole Truth by Jackie O (an Almost Special Share!) https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-whole-truth-9781761348655

    Laura: Woman Of The Hour (a But Not If You’re Anxious Special Share)

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  • If you’re a long-term listener of KICPOD you’ll remember Producer Mandy! You might also remember that Mandy was producing the podcast when Laura opened up about her fear of not coping with kids, and Mandy said she felt exactly the same. Fast forward just over one year later and Mandy is now the proud mum of her first daughter, Lyla.

    In this episode we asked Mandy back in the studio to sit on the other side of the desk and share about how she went from being terrified of having kids to being so stoked to be a mum. We also touch on Mandy’s decision to have a planned cesarean and the judgment she anticipated and copped from the decision, her journey to becoming a mum, and her advice to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed by the decision.

    WE MENTIONED

    Mandy speaks in this episode about going to therapy to unpack her fears. It’s called ‘Laura expresses her fear of not coping’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/224085

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  • This week Steph brings a very detailed story of laughing hysterically during sex thanks to a new vibrator. If you work with, are related to, or know Steph in real life…please skip forward this one!

    PLUS Laura smashed the NYC Marathon overnight and she's sent in a quick voice note from the start line and the finish line about how it went 👏

    And Steph wants to say thank you to everyone who sent her messages about her ADHD diagnosis <3

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: I Am Sam https://www.netflix.com/au/title/60021799?source=35 Laura: The Perfect Couple https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81474158?source=35

    Kic UPDATE

    The Kic Marathon program is here! If running a marathon is on your bucket list, our brand new KICRUN 21-42.2km program will help you conquer your goal with confidence. Developed by physios, Laura will guide you through 3 runs per week, with an optional 4th, as you run towards your very first marathon in 16 weeks. Filled with motivational cues and training tips, the program will help you enhance your performance and power you through each run. Get ready to challenge your body, feel empowered and prove to yourself just how capable you are!

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  • Tarang Chawla became an activist against men’s violence after his sister Nikita Chawla was murdered by her partner in 2015.

    We’ve been talking about violence against women a lot on the podcast this year (and every year) because unfortunately it’s an issue that’s not going away. In this episode we invite Tarang onto the podcast for the third time to talk about men’s violence, the impact of alcohol and gambling on violence, and what you can do as a bystander to safely stand up to street harassment.

    Plus Laura shares about her experience witnessing and standing up to a group of drunk and aggressive young men at the AFL Grand Final and what Tarang would’ve done in the same situation.

    WE MENTIONED

    The ‘Stand Up Against Street Harassment’ training https://www.standup-international.com/au/en/training/landing

    The first time Tarang was on the podcast in ‘The Raw Reality of Domestic Abuse and Family Violence’ https://pod.fo/e/238cc6

    The second time Tarang was on the podcast ‘A topic too many people avoid’ from December 2022 https://pod.fo/e/224092

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  • After a six year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned this year. The show was choreographed by an all-female team and featured greater cultural, age and body diversity than ever before, but the show still fell short in many ways. We have our say.

    Plus Laura lost a diamond in her wedding ring which made us wonder if any of you guys had ring horror stories…and you did!

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: pod coffee machines Laura: Lonely Planet on Netflix (an ANTI Special Share!) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81157573?source=35

    Kic UPDATE

    Stretch Pilates is new in app today! 4 in 5 women don’t stretch enough. So we’ve introduced Christina’s brand new stretch Pilates classes, combining your favourite flows with a deep juicy stretch. Whether you’re recovering from a run or feeling it after leg day at the gym, stretch it out with 12 classes to choose from.

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  • Dr Kavita Krishnan is a Lactation Specialist, member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and a mum of three, so she’s had experience both first-hand and in practice teaching thousands of women how to breastfeed.

    96% of women initiate breastfeeding but by 4 months fewer than 16% exclusively breastfeed and 83% of women stop breastfeeding earlier than they’d like. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kavita to discuss some of the reasons why women stop breastfeeding.

    Steph shares about her own experience breastfeeding Harvey, including nipple pain, low supply, and the early stages of mastitis and Kavita demonstrates the best position for a baby to latch with the help of a glass of water and a straw.

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  • It’s a personal one this week as Steph shares what’s been going on behind the scenes for her over the past year and a bit. PLUS Laura's been spending so much time in activewear training for the New York City Marathon that she's feeling a little…uncomfortable down there.

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: The Year I Met My Brain - Matilda Boseley https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-year-i-met-my-brain-9780143779773 Laura: the By Katia body oil and body brush https://bykatia.com/product/by-katia-ritual-pack/

    WE MENTIONED

    Steph mentioned her KICBUMP episode with Em Rusciano. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2657ca

    Kic UPDATE

    Our IRL KICRUN Clubs are back! Join the KICRUN Club every Saturday morning in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, London and our newest location, Perth! If it's your first time coming along, make sure you fill out the waiver here: https://kicapp.com/kicrun-club/and join our KICRUN Chat groups in our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kicapp

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  • Froomes (aka Lucinda Price) is a writer, comedian, broadcaster and author of ‘All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot’. Her book is a memoir-meets-manifesto about her experience with anorexia and binge eating disorder as well as exploring the pressures on young women to look a certain way.

    In this special conversation we sit down with Lucinda to find out why she got a nose job and breast augmentation, and how she feels differently about each surgery, how moving from Melbourne to Sydney and working in media pushed her to change her body, the moment she knew her “healthy eating” had gone too far, and how she has reached a place of total recovery.

    TRIGGER: We talk about eating disorders, weight loss, and disordered eating in this episode. If you need support, or want support to help someone you know, you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or 1800 33 4673.

    FIND OUT MORE

    Read Lucinda’s book All I Ever Wanted To Be Was Hot https://www.panterapress.com.au/product/all-i-ever-wanted-was-to-be-hot/

    This is the podcast Lucinda mentioned where she interviewed Steph https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-for-thinspiration/id1436558049?i=1000419942184

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  • Last week Laura had her longest run to date in training for the New York City Marathon. In this episode she shares about the reality of what that looks like.

    Plus we open the Kic Mailbox and hear from you!! You share your two cents on the Body & Soul sex census, you tell us what you learned from our PMS chat, you give us a recco for more audio erotica, and you share a Sexy Slip Up story.

    You can get in touch with us any time (we love it!!) by messaging us on Instagram @kicpod or joining our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/

    P.S we’d love your reccos on long running trails and the best almond croissants in your city!

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: Things Will Calm Down Soon by Zoë Foster Blake https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Zo%C3%AB-Foster-Blake-Things-Will-Calm-Down-Soon-9781922928023 Laura: Nobody Wants This on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/81591296?source=35

    WE MENTIONED

    If you missed the episode where we talked about the Body & Soul Sex Census, you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/26986f

    These are the memes Laura mentioned https://www.instagram.com/p/DAkEEVvJr-o/?img_index=1

    Kic UPDATE

    New strength for running classes are in the app now! Developed by head trainer, Danny, alongside Kic’s expert running physio, Alana, these sessions will help you strengthen all the right muscles. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re running towards your first 10km, Laura and Danny are here to help support your running journey.

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  • If you’re an Australian millennial woman, you know Tammin Sursok. She played Dani Sutherland in Home & Away in the early 2000’s and Jenna Marshall in Pretty Little Liars. Tammin has been in the public eye since she was a teenager. Faced with that pressure, Tammin struggled with eating disorders throughout her teen years and early 20’s.

    Now Tammin has two daughters. Her experience with eating disorders informs the way she speaks to them about food and their bodies in the hope that they will never go through what she did.

    In this episode Steph sits down with Tammin to learn about how eating disorders took over Tammin’s life, becoming a mum and adjusting to her postpartum body, and how she responds when one of her daughters calls herself fat.

    Trigger: in this episode we discuss eating disorders. If you or someone you know needs support, you can contact the Butterfly Foundation 7 days from 8am - midnight AEST on 1800 33 4673.

    HEAR MORE

    Tammin has her own podcast called The Shit Show and she spoke to Steph! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/steph-claire-smith-is-doing-personal-and-professional/id1731052729?i=1000660330506

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  • This week Laura shares about her recent trip to a health retreat in Queensland and how it ended with the most intense panic attack of her life when she returned home to Melbourne. She shares about how her anxiety has been post-panic attack and what partners, friends and family members can do to support someone going through a panic attack.

    Then we discuss the issue of men’s drunk & aggressive behaviour at the football. Laura attended the AFL grand final a few weeks ago and was shocked at the behaviour and level of drinking from the group of young men sitting in front of her. Plus Steph shares about her apprehension in taking Harvey to the footy and exposing him to the same violence and behaviour.

    WE MENTIONED

    This is the cold sore cream Laura recommended https://www.chemistdiscountcentre.com.au/index.html?srsltid=AfmBOopQSRhrNvJ1kcf3g-rYg-c9xV-OQ7fLXp2MATHIc1uBAsvsRvbY#!/prod/117562/fixalip-cold-sore-lotion-8ml

    This is the Huberman Lab episode Laura mentioned about delaying caffeine https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-caffeine-to-optimize-mental-and-physical-performance

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: Love Me by Monica Ali https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/love-marriage-by-monica-ali-9780349015491 Laura: The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/the-courage-to-be-disliked-by-ichiro-kishimi-and-fumitake-koga-9781760630492

    Kic UPDATE

    The KICRUN Challenge starts today! Whether you’re in it for the long run or you’re just getting started, the KICRUN Challenge is made for you. Together with New Balance, run towards your goal of 3, 5, 10 or 21km over the next 8 weeks, with Laura guiding you through 3 x runs per week every step of the way. Enrolments close on Monday October 21st. If you’re new to Kic you can start a 7-day free trial at kicapp.com

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  • Allira Potter was never the sporty kid growing up. Like many of us, her memories of running at school were discouraging at best. But earlier this year, when she felt her mental health declining, Allira knew she needed to make a change, so she pulled on their runners and started her running journey. Allira’s first run sucked. But she stuck with it and it's changed her life.

    In this episode Allira shares how her running journey started, her goals starting out versus now, the impact of training with her partner, how she feels about sharing her runs on social media, not comparing herself to others, and learning that she can walk and still be a runner.

    Plus we start with an oracle card reading from Allira and learn more about her journey to spirituality.

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  • We all know Steph loves her erotic novels but while Josh was away recently she tried out the erotic audio app Quinn for the first time and it went….well 😏

    Then we discuss the trend of Gen-Z’s saying no to being bridesmaids due to the rising costs and the expectation that they’ll be involved in multiple events in the lead up to the big day.

    Have you said no to being a bridesmaid? Did your friendship survive either being a bridesmaid or saying no? Let us know in our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: Dr Billy Garvey on The Imperfects https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dr-billy-garvey-from-boyz-ii-men/id1476501557?i=1000670324725 Laura: Nathan Buckley on The Imperfects https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nathan-buckley-out-of-the-woods/id1476501557?i=1000669623429 Laura: The second half of Emily In Paris season 4 https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81037371?source=35 Laura: Things Will Calm Down Soon - Zoë Foster Blake https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Zo%C3%AB-Foster-Blake-Things-Will-Calm-Down-Soon-9781922928023

    Kic UPDATE

    Enrolments are open for the next KICRUN Challenge! Together with New Balance, run towards your goal of 3, 5, 10 or 21km. Over the next 8 weeks, Laura will guide you through 3 x runs per week, cheering you on with motivational tips to boost your running confidence. The challenge starts next Monday 7th of October.

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  • Alexis is the host of the Do You F*ing Mind podcast, she has a Masters of Neuroscience, and you guys love her!

    Seriously, in a recent audience survey we asked you which guests you loved and OVERWHELMINGLY you guys said Alexis, so we brought her back on the podcast to talk about purpose and turning desperation into attraction to get what you want.

    In the first part of the episode we talk about purpose: what is it, how to find it, how it should feel in your body when you experience it, and how to find a purpose that serves you but also includes others.

    Then in the second half of the episode we talk about one of Alexis’ most popular podcast episodes ‘Turning Desperation Into Attraction’ and Alexis explains how wanting something too much could be the thing that’s pushing it away.

    MORE EPISODES WITH ALEXIS

    The secret to freedom is discipline https://pod.fo/e/2220bc

    Hear us on Do You F*cking Mind https://pod.fo/e/238ca6

    FIND OUT MORE

    Check out Alexis’ new audiobook How To Chase Change https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/How-to-Chase-Change/Alexis-Fernandez-Preiksa/9781761429613

    Check out Alexis’ book The Neuroscience of Self Love https://www.bigw.com.au/product/the-neuroscience-of-self-love-by-alexis-fernandez-preiksa/p/241746?

    Listen to Alexis’ podcast Do You F*cking Mind. We love her episode ‘258. Turning Desperation into Attraction: How to get what you REALLY want’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/258-turning-desperation-into-attraction-how-to-get/id1502954097?i=1000633738914

    Laura mentioned an episode of The Imperfects with Libby Trickett. Listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/libby-trickett-when-is-enough-enough/id1476501557?i=1000589981913

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  • This week we read an article from The Cut called ‘Why Are Friendship Breakups So Brutal’ and we want to talk about it. We share our perspectives on friendship breakups, why they hurt more than romantic breakups, and ghosting friends vs trying to work on the friendship.

    And then we answer a question from you guys about our own friendship! You asked: “what is one thing you would wish for the other person?”

    We love getting questions from you guys! Every now and then we’ll put a question box on our Instagram story but you can slide into our DMs anytime.

    THINGS WE MENTIONED

    This is the article from The Cut we talked about https://www.thecut.com/article/friendship-breakups-pain-explained-psychology.html

    This is the Instagram post about friendship that Laura read out https://www.instagram.com/p/C_bCELwIybh/?img_index=1

    This is our episode with Two Broke Chicks from earlier in the year https://pod.fo/e/24ba2d

    This is Laura's Vogue column about making the most of your 20's https://www.vogue.com.au/beauty/wellbeing/ask-laura-how-do-you-make-the-most-of-your-20s/news-story/144745c458e5ae0ff1f7b761612a8c65

    This is Laura’s episode of The House of Wellness where she learns how to contour https://youtu.be/ItfLSGWlmRU?si=9dxh6n4cY0idh3b0&t=1843

    This is Steph’s episode of House of Wellness where she learns how to do a winged eye https://youtu.be/zWGVFtT4ZHI?si=UKdIwo4CzY975a_x&t=2195

    SPECIAL SHARES

    Steph: The Ordinary salicylic acid body serum https://theordinary.com/en-us/salicylic-acid-05-body-serum-100644.html Laura: the documentary Inside The Mind Of A Dog https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81681888

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  • Jadé was our first ever guest on the KICPOD! Now she’s back five years later, and this time on KICBUMP, after she and her partner Lachie welcomed baby Fletcher into the world in June.

    In this episode Jadé shares about her birth story, including going into spontaneous labour, using a TENS machine, and getting an epidural, the early stages of postpartum, how she’s dealing with work, separating herself across two different Instagram accounts, and why men should read their female partners’ sexy books.

    Hear Jadé’s full birth story in her podcast Mad About You https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fletchers-birth-story/id1744842826?i=1000663942536

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