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A catch up with Zara McDonald: our top 3 business lessons

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zara McDonald is the co-founder of Shameless Media and co-host of Shameless podcast. We know you guys love Shameless as much as us, so we hope you lov...

Turning anxiety into action - with Milly Bannister

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Milly Bannister is the Founder of Gen-Z mental health charity ALLKND. We spoke about Milly on a Monday catch up episode a few months ago when she went...

A catch up with Hannah Ferguson: politics, feminism + the word “influencer”

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week our special guest co-host is the Founder and CEO of Cheek Media, Hannah Ferguson!  Laura caught up with Hannah to talk about the word &...

Manifesting the lives we deserve with Zoe Marshall

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe Marshall is an proof of the power of manifestation. Zoe was at rock bottom after an abusive relationship and the death of her mum when she turned ...

Welcome baby Billie! Steph’s birth story

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a very special episode this week as Steph shares her birth story with baby Billie! Steph catches us up on everything that’s been goin...

How to practice self-compassion - with Dr Emily Musgrove

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Emily Musgrove is a clinical psychologist and the resident psychologist on one of our favourite podcasts - The Imperfects. Dr Em has just published...

Laura is pregnant!!!

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it - Laura and Dalton are having a baby!! For this very special episode we got Steph (and baby Billie) into the studio for Steph to...

Misogyny & financial abuse - the red flags - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life ...

Money, work & traditional gender roles - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life ...

The ‘Manosphere’ with Dr Zac Seidler - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life ...

Jaye Green’s incredible 80-hour labor & home birth - KICBUMP

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jaye Green dreamed of an unmedicated birth at home. Her labour started on a Friday afternoon and she gave birth to baby Honey on the following Tuesday...

A catch up with Laura’s husband Dalton Henshaw!

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Steph is officially on maternity leave but we’ll still bring you a catch up every Monday morning! This week Laura’s husband Dalton Henshaw...

How Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory) rebuilt her relationship with food & movement

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The secret’s out…Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory) is the newest strength trainer in the Kic app!! In this episode we catch up with Tori t...

The results of our money & relationships survey

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We asked you how you spend money in your relationship and almost 2,000 of you responded!! This week we dive into the results of our money & relati...

A mid-year goal check-in with our coach Janey Martino

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven’t thought about your goals since you made them in January…this episode is for you. It’s the time of year where a lot o...

Steph answers your pregnancy, birth & postpartum questions

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Steph gives her final update before giving birth! What’s your birth plan? What do you think the gender is? Are you birthing at the sam...

Laura responds to Chris Griffin’s podcast - “I don't want my partner working unless she wants to work”

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Griffin is the host of the podcast 'The Pocket' where, on a recent episode, he spoke about his desire for a partner who doesn’t work unles...

How Steph & Josh are introducing Harvey to four-year-old kindergarten - KICBUMP with Catharine Hydon

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Harvey now well into three-year-old kinder, we thought it was the perfect time to welcome back Catharine Hydon to KICBUMP to talk through the tra...

Laura’s visit to Apple & San Francisco

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re counting down the episodes until Steph has baby #2! This week Steph shares what happened when Josh decided to build a sign for Harvey, and...

Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Billy Garvey is back! We had Billy on KICBUMP earlier in the year to talk about all things sleep and this week he is back to answer all your questi...

We ask a dietitian how much protein we *actually* need

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Out with protein...in with fibre? It feels like we’ve been told to eat ENORMOUS amounts of protein for a while now…but now TikTok is tell...

How Courtney Ugle is breaking the cycle of domestic violence

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Ugle is a proud Noongar woman from Bunbury, WA, and the founder of Waangkiny: an organisation committed to breaking down the stigma of silenc...

The pressure to do a “full body renovation” before your wedding

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about making new friends as an adult. Laura comes with advice from Mel Robbins’ new book and Steph suggests doing ...

Big life changes & parental preference - KICBUMP with Lael Stone

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lael Stone is a speaker, educator, author, and a KICBUMP fave <3  In this episode Steph sits down with Lael to talk about supporting kids thro...

Laura’s London Marathon update + Steph’s mother blessing

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a big week of personal updates this week! Laura gives an update on the London Marathon this weekend and Steph shares about her recent mother bles...

How Josh van Cuylenburg learned to back himself

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Josh van Cuylenburg is one third of the podcast The Imperfects alongside his brother Hugh and their friend Ryan. We’ve had Hugh and Ryan on the ...

Can you be 100% present at work when you’re a parent?

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ellen Pompeo (aka Meredith from Grey’s Anatomy) was on Call Her Daddy recently and said it’s impossible to be 100% present at work if you&...

What Steph will do differently with baby no. 2

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All of the lessons that Steph learned with Harvey that she’ll do again, or leave behind, for baby number two!  Last year we posted a questi...

Let’s stop asking if people are pregnant

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a bit going on this week! First up - a group of content creators, founders & podcasters (mostly women) were invited to Canberra to...

What’s next? Steph’s reflection on making a podcast about her ADHD

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the last episode of the miniseries and so for this one Steph reflects on what she learned from the series and what learnings she will imple...

ADHD, eating disorders & nutrition - with dietitian Liv Morrison

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liv Morrison is an accredited clinical dietitian & nutritionist and is the in-house dietician for the Kic app.  This episode is all about the...

How ADHD impacts Steph & Josh's relationship - with Josh Miller & relationship coach Megan Luscombe

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode, Steph sits down with her husband, Josh Miller, and relationship coach (and friend of the podcast) Megan Luscombe for a very honest c...

Steph's response to online gossip

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Steph responds to comments being made about her, her family, and how she shares motherhood online. Plus - we answer one of your DMs: “...

Why ADHDers are so good at entrepreneurship - with ADHD entrepreneur Ari Scott

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ari Scott is an entrepreneur, business coach and consultant who provides support, strategies & systems for ADHDers starting and growing their own ...

Being a mum with ADHD - with comedian & podcaster Em Rusciano

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Em Rusciano is a writer, singer, performer, comedian and podcaster. Em was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her early 40’s, and her three child...

When your kid has ADHD - with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Billy Garvey is a developmental paediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary paediatric hospitals, and a dad to ...

How we split the domestic load in our relationships

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we’re talking about how we split up the domestic labour in our homes. A few weeks ago the HILDA survey (Household, Income and Labour D...

How ADHD presents in women - with journalist Matilda Boseley

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matilda Boseley is a journalist and author of the book ‘The Year I Met My Brain: A travel companion for adults who have just found out they have...

I Think I Have ADHD - with psychologist Bec McWilliam & psychiatrist Dr Dianne Grocott

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

So…what is ADHD? How is it diagnosed? What does it look like in adults? What medications exist and how do they work?  For the first episod...

It’s My ADHD - a miniseries with Steph Claire Smith

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last year, at 30 years old, Steph was diagnosed with ADHD….But what’s next? ‘It’s My ADHD’ is an 8-part miniseries, whe...

Steph's moving!

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s one question that keeps showing up in Steph’s question box on Instagram so this week she sets the record straight…and share...

Hard work, determination & never taking no for an answer - with Abbey Holmes

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Abbey Holmes is a staple of Australian sports broadcasting as a commentator and boundary rider for the AFL and AFLW. Prior to her media career, Abbey ...

What we’re afraid of losing

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After our episode on Imposter Syndrome, Laura received a DM asking what she was afraid of losing.  “I would love to understand more about w...

An emergency C-section, breech baby, two-under-three + Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex - KICBUMP with Georgie Sian

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Georgie Sian is mum to two-year-old Frankie and five-month-old Billie and one half of the TikTok account Georgie and Zac with her partner. Georgie sha...

What Steph didn’t share in her babymoon post on Instagram

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We alllllll know Instagram is a highlight reel but sometimes it’s good to be reminded. This week Steph shares a bit more about her and Josh&rsqu...

How a car accident changed Steph Kelly’s life and means she’s fed through her veins

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In March 2018 Steph Kelly was in a car accident that changed her life. Steph received injuries to her neck, ribcage and shoulder, but months after the...

There’s me and there’s the Imposter Syndrome

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Y’all know we love the Shameless podcast and when we heard their episode ‘That’s that on imposter syndrome’ we both had LOTS o...

Balancing a career you love with motherhood - KICBUMP with DJ Tigerlily

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the FIVE years since Dara (DJ Tigerlily) was last on the podcast, both she & Steph have had babies and now they’re both pregnant with bab...

Our thoughts on MAFS - gaslighting & age differences in relationships

16 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been watching MAFS and we want to talk about it. First - gaslighting. One of the grooms (Eliot) has been accused of gaslighting his partne...

All your sex questions answered - with sex practitioner Georgia Grace

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about sex! We had the chance to sit down with certified sex and relationship practitioner and somatic therapist, Georgia Grace, so we...

Our words of the year

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yes we KNOW it’s February and everyone has already done their words of the year but it still counts if you do it in February so we’re doin...

Is sleep training the answer? How Steph is planning for baby no.2 - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week it’s all about sleep! With baby number two on the way, Steph has been thinking about how she’ll approach sleep this time around ...

Buckle in! We’re having a vent

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re coming in hot today! On her way to the studio Steph got a DM offering unsolicited parenting a̶d̶v̶i̶c̶e̶ (judgement) and she has som...

Getting on top of your money - with investor Simran Kaur: Kic-Start Your New Year

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Simran Kaur is the founder of Girls That Invest: a multi-million-dollar money media company with the #1 investing podcast for women where she breaks d...

Who should pay for bridesmaid's dresses at a wedding?

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If there’s one word we see more than any other in our DMs…it’s wedding! This week we respond to one of questions about what we woul...

Checking in with your partner - with relationship coach Megan Luscombe: Kic-Start Your New Year

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Luscombe has coached individuals and couples in relationships and business for over 12 years and she is our go-to for any relationship question!...

Our ins & outs for 2025

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we share the things that we want to do more of in 2025 and the things we’re better off leaving in 2024.  Plus we speak with body ...

Changing careers - with coach & founder Janey Martino: Kic-Start Your New Year

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If this is the year you’re thinking about making a move in your career, this episode is for you. Janey Martino is our personal coach as well as ...

Our first catch up of 2025!

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back!! We loved our break but we’re so excited to be back in your ears again. This week we catch up on what we got up to over the ho...

Nutrition - with dietitian Liv Morrison: Kic-Start Your New Year

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liv Morrison is an accredited clinical dietitian & nutritionist. As Kic’s in-house dietitian, Liv approves every recipe you see in the Kic a...

Hear Steph on Raw Reality

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last year Steph loved her chat with Tori & Lily on the podcast ‘Raw Reality’ so we thought we’d share it in case you didn’...

Goal setting & overcoming limiting beliefs - with trainer Danny Kennedy: Kic-Start Your New Year

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Kennedy is a personal trainer and strength coach, head trainer at Kic, and does mindset mentoring with athletes, performers & CEO’s. E...

Your favourite Wednesday episodes of 2024

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy (almost) new year! We had a look at our download data from the past year to bring you the best bits of the Wednesday episodes you loved the most...

Hear Laura on Share My Mood with Will & Woody

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're in your ears today with another conversation Laura loved having this year on the podcast ‘Share My Mood’ with Will & Woody. We w...

Your favourite Monday episodes of 2024

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We looked at the data and checked it twice and these are the Monday episodes you downloaded the most in 2024!  EPISODES WE MENTIONED Listen to th...

Hear Steph on Something To Talk About

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of Steph’s fave conversations from this year was on the Stellar podcast ‘Something To Talk About’ with Sarrah Le Marquand. While...

Our favourite Special Shares of 2024

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking for something to watch, read or listen to during the holiday period, we’ve got you covered. We checked our list of Speci...

Hear Laura on Two Broke Chicks

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ICYMI Laura was on the podcast ‘Two Broke Chicks’ earlier this year. While we’re taking some time off over the holidays we thought w...

Our reflections on 2024

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down to reflect on how 2024 went for us: what we learned about ourselves, our biggest lessons, and what we’d like our lives to look...

Morning sex vs night sex, arguments with our partners & what our parents think of the podcast - your questions answered!

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You guys loved our last ask-us-anything so much (seriously, it was one of our most downloaded episodes this year!) that we decided to do another one! ...

Don’t believe the perfect Christmas you see on Instagram

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s December! Steph might’ve been listening to Christmas music since October but the rest of us have finally caught up with her and this week we’...

How to talk about consent - with Consent Labs CEO Angelique Wan

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today is International Day of Consent. To recognise the day, we sat down with Angelique Wan, Executive Director, Co-Founder & CEO of Consent Labs:...

Q&A on Steph’s pregnancy - KICBUMP

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You ask…Steph answers! A few weeks ago we asked for your questions about Steph’s pregnancy and you guys sent SO many questions we decided to make ...

“You’re not dumb” - a letter from Steph to her 16-year-old self

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura is back from NYC and she’s ready to debrief! How did the reality stack up to her expectations, are Crumble Cookies worth the hype, shopping in...

We asked an expert to explain PMS - with Hannah Dower

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 el...

How should I feel if my partner doesn’t orgasm?

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

BONUS: Laura answers your questions about the NYC Marathon

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Steph and Josh speak with Dr Golly about having another baby - KICBUMP

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Golly is a paediatrician (he’s actually Harvey's paediatrician!) specialising in unsettled babies & poor sleep, and a father of three. His th...

Steph’s pregnant! How Steph is feeling about baby number two

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How Producer Mandy overcame her fear of having kids - KICBUMP

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

What happened when Steph tried a new vibrator + Laura's NYC Marathon update!!!

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

What’s wrong with men calling themselves “good blokes” with Tarang Chawla

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abo...

Our honest thoughts on the Victoria's Secret Show

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 greate...

Busting breastfeeding myths - KICBUMP with Dr Kavita

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 firs...

What’s been going on with Steph

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 spend...

Everyone told Froomes she was hot. This fuelled her eating disorder

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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-manifes...

The reality of marathon training as a woman

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 look...

Tammin Sursok battled eating disorders for 8 years. This is how she’s raising her two daughters - KICBUMP

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mars...

Laura opens up about her recent panic attack

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sh...

How running changed Allira Potter's life

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Steph’s been listening to audio ✨erotica✨

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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…....

Finding your purpose & getting what you want with Alexis Fernandez

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Friendship breakups + what we wish for each other

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

How Jadé Brycki is coping with postpartum and newborn life - KICBUMP

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A revealing conversation about our sex lives

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a very revealing episode this week! The Body & Soul Sex Census is out and it revealed some very interesting statistics…and we share ours....

The two things Matilda Robertson from STAX. does better than anyone

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matilda Robertson is the co-owner of activewear brand STAX. To celebrate the launch of our second collection with STAX. (which is live today!) we sat ...

What Harry Garside learned from failure

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if the worst case scenario happened? What if you set a goal, threw everything at it, told the world for years that you were going to achieve it…...

Is it ever okay to look at your partner’s phone?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we call on relationship coach and friend of the KICPOD, Megan Luscombe, to help answer one of your questions: “I looked through my partner...

What to do before, during & after your kid’s meltdown - KICBUMP with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Billy Garvey is a developmental paediatrician and a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary paediatric hospitals. He has over 20...

Another day, another TikTok diet trend

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Talking in your sleep, Ricezempic, and what was growing out of Steph’s nose!? If you’ve been following Steph on social over the last couple of wee...