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The challenges of solo parenting - KICBUMP with Rachel Maksimovic
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Maksimovic's 4 year old son Lenny came into the world pretty unexpectedly when she was living abroad in Bali, and with someone she had only bee...
Steph opens up about being slut shamed in high school
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph shares her experience with something extremely difficult and humiliating that she went through in high sc...
Overcoming gymtimidation & a lack of self worth, with Sydney Cassidy
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Cassidy is the founder of Gym Girls Locker Room – a community of like-minded women looking to build strength and confidence at the gym where ...
Did Steph's prank go too far?
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we reminisce about the days where prank calling someone as a kid was the most hilarious thing in the world - bu...
Charlotte Crosby opens up about her ectopic pregnancy - KICBUMP
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You could say Charlotte Crosby is one of the OG influencers! She’s largely known for her role on Geordie Shore where the world fell in love with ...
When did living happily ever after become such a bad thing?
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today we address the chat around the remake of Snow White, why it seems they are changing the entire storyline, why pe...
The life of a male escort, with Mitch Larsson
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* Trigger warning - this episode mentions abuse. For support, contact 1800RESPECT * Mitch Larsson found himself living a pretty common lifestyle as a ...
Is it okay to note take in your relationship?
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Laura wants some tips on what to do when there's a specific type of communication breakdown in a relationship -...
Starting your baby on solids - KICBUMP with Boob to Food
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After popular demand by mums in the Kic community, today's KICBUMP episode is with Luka McCabe - the founder of the company Boob to Food, author of Mi...
Spicing it up in the bedroom just got dangerous!
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, we revisit the story about Steph’s mum finding some sexy costumes in her bedroom when she was younger, and ...
Jordan Lambropoulos is now thriving after fighting for her life just 3 months ago
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may have come across Jordy on Tiktok (@itsjordysworld) where she very openly shares the details of her life with a chronic illness and living with...
Alarming stats about the mental load on women
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they discuss a recent TikTok trend that sparks the topic of how heavy the mental load is for many women. We hea...
Stay at home vs working mums, separation with kids & dating again - KICBUMP with Not So Mumsy's Marcia Leone
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Marcia Leone as 'Not So Mumsy' - she's an author, founder of the clothing label Not So Mumsy and a proud mum of two. If you're a stay at ...
Omg mum found the sexy nurse outfit!
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A hilarious catch up between Steph and Laura today reveals that one of the girls had some sexy nurse costumes that her mum found, and what her mum did...
Woody Whitelaw on friendship, mental health and surprisingly… gut health!
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve either heard Woody Whitelaw on his national drive radio show ‘Will & Woody’, or perhaps you’ve seen him on TV on The Celebrity Appr...
Steph's crook gut!
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We bloody love a bit of TMI, and in Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph gives us just that. Her gut is in fact.. crook, so she explains what's g...
The biggest ever surprise for Steph – YUNGBLUD!!
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For years now, Steph has been the biggest fan of British musician YUNGBLUD, and has said if she ever got to meet him she would just DIE! Well, you’r...
Why you might currently be lacking motivation
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's winter in Australia, and particularly in the cooler states it is miserable and dark and gloomy most days, so it's easy to feel a serious lack of ...
Pelvic floor dysfunction & Steph’s bladder prolapse - KICBUMP with Rachel Fitt
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pelvic floor dysfunction is super common, particularly during your childbearing years. But just because it’s common, it doesn’t mean we should do ...
Feeling intimidated at the gym? Same.
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they address something that we all commonly feel when it comes to using the gym - if you've ever looked at the ...
Managing your mental health and supporting people with disabilities, with Lauren McDonough
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* TRIGGER WARNING – This episode discusses suicide. If this is triggering for you, we advise perhaps skipping today’s episode. For support, call L...
A shocking gender imbalance in the workplace
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual violence. For support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit respect.gov.au * In Steph and Laura's catch ...
To sleep train or not to sleep train? That is.. up to you! - KICBUMP with Maggie Chretien
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie Chretien, also known as 'The Peninsula Mumma' on Instagram is an actress, writer, presenter, podcast host, and the biggest job of all... a mum ...
Do you shower after sex?
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, it's Steph's turn to do the Cosmopolitan Magazine quiz from 2010, so it's time to find out if things are 'excit...
Teela Reid helps educate us on First Nations issues
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week is NAIDOC week, where we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In today's episod...
How Steph met Josh + some hilarious nostalgia
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A fun episode ahead today - in Steph & Laura's catch up, Steph presents Laura with a few old school Cosmo quizzes from back in the day, to which L...
Martha shares her birth story - KICBUMP with Martha Kalifatidis
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all fell in love with Martha when she appeared on MAFS back in 2015, and since then we've been following her wonderful and very entertaining relati...
We absolutely hate this sex position!
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
X rated content ahead! In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they reveal the one thing in the bedroom that many of us have tried but is an absolutely...
Laura's fertility journey - KICBUMP with Laura Henshaw and Dr Sneha Wadhwani
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Usually you'd only hear Steph and her guest for our KICBUMP episodes, but today is a little different! Laura has recently begun her fertility journey ...
Going vegan solely for weight loss
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they address another trend that some of us have followed for the wrong reasons - going vegan solely for weight ...
Dealing with bullying and feeling comfortable & confident in your own skin, with Carly Findlay
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* CONTENT WARNING: This episode mentions violence, online abuse, suicide, disability hate speech/hate crime * Carly Findlay is a writer, speaker, infl...
Celebs admitting to their problematic diets
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you need support you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE * In Steph &...
Working through a sexless marriage & relationship issues after kids - KICBUMP with Leonie Akhidenor
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leonie is a mum of 2 toddlers, a podcast host, and a Relationship & Parenting Coach. Through the work she does with her own podcast 'Parenthood' s...
Okay, enough poo chat already!!
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, okay MAYBE things get a little gross once again... but we PROMISE this is the last time we discuss poo for a wh...
Dating men vs women & exploring your sexuality, with Maria Thattil
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maria Thattil joins us for the second time on KICPOD (listen to her first ep here) and this time things get juicy! Maria is many things - an opinion w...
Steph's mum makes us all cry ❤️
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they revisit something from a few weeks ago where Steph opened up about an insecurity that stemmed from childho...
Raising your child to be empowered by their disability - KICBUMP with Hannah Vasicek
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses abortion. For support, contact Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636 * If you've been a KICPOD listener for a while, y...
Laura's SHOCKING admission + Steph ghosted Leo DiCaprio!!!
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not even kidding - Steph Claire Smith IGNORED Leonardo DiCaprio's text when he asked her out! That's not how a hall pass works, Steph! In our catch up...
Steph confronts Toni Lodge
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know the bloody hilarious and wonderful Toni Lodge from being one half of the hugely successful 'Toni & Ryan' podcast. She joins us on tod...
Big news for Kic!!
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been following us on socials, you may already be aware of this hugely exciting news for Kic - otherwise you're about to find out all the det...
"An Autism diagnoses is not devastating" - KICBUMP with Em Rusciano
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Em Rusciano wears just about every hat - she's a comedian, podcast host, writer, TV presenter, singer and former radio host, but on top of all of that...
Steph's "one specific position" revealed!!
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you need support you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE * In Steph &...
Breaking the cycle of binge eating & bettering your mindset, with Sami Rose
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you need support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE * If you've got the...
What we avoided for years to "look thinner"
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they address some of the horribly toxic "wellness" rules that have been floating around for years, that sadly m...
A home birth with no midwives! KICBUMP with Tracey Beswick
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steph became friends with Tracey through their mother's group - you may remember her from a previous KICBUMP episode titled "Postpartum, poop and pram...
Steph breaks down; A very raw therapy session
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(Without the therapist...) It's not a regular Monday catch up for Steph & Laura today. Instead, the girls sit down for what is essentially an extr...
Some extremely personal details about our sex lives, with Rachel Baker
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Baker is the founder of the sexual wellness brand LBDO, whose mission is to break down taboos and stigmas around sex and pleasure by normalisin...
Did Laura get hit on?
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they debate whether an encounter Laura had with someone was them hitting on her, or recognising her. You be the...
Giving birth to your best friend's baby - KICBUMP with Lisa Messenger & Sarah Megginson
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What an incredible story Lisa Messenger and her bestie Sarah Megginson share - one that initially started with heartache, where Lisa tried for a baby ...
Steph's nightmare neighbours called the cops on them!
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph reveals that her previous neighbours were absolute nightmares, where they once called the cops on her hus...
Challenging and bettering yourself, with Harry Garside
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you happen to be watching I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here on Channel 10, you will have just seen today's KICPOD guest Harry Garside walk into ...
Problematic and toxic diet culture
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, they discuss the recent Gwyneth Paltrow interview that went viral due to its toxic messaging, and express why t...
Having to throw your birth plan out the window - KICBUMP with Mel Wells
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's KICBUMP episode kicks off with a Harvey update from Steph, where you will not BELIEVE what he was holding in his hand. It left producer Mandy ...
The ridiculous contradicting rules for women
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph and Laura's catch up today, they discuss the insane societal pressures placed on women and how contradictory a lot of the messaging is, they ...
Reaching the peak of your career at any age, with Trinny Woodall
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trinny Woodall initially rose to fame as part of a makeover duo with Susannah Constantine for their TV series 'What Not to Wear', and is now the found...
Unpopular Opinions & Misogynist comments
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we bring back a segment we loved so much last time - Unpopular Opinions. Plus, we check our Uber ratings to fin...
When IVF doesn't work - KICBUMP with Brooke Hogan
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses miscarriage and graphic themes associated with infertility * Thankfully for Brooke Hogan, her pregnancy drea...
Steph was recognised while her ***** was exposed 😱
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WOW is all we can say. In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we learn that Steph was recognised during one of the most awkward encounters you could p...
International Women's Day 2023: #EmbraceEquity
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is International Women's Day. We asked the women behind your favourite podcasts and radio shows to share a time they’ve #EmbracedEquity and ch...
The untold story about Steph!
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph's husband Josh is given the chance to throw her under the bus with an embarrassing story, seeing as she r...
Emotional eating, with Psychologist Cass Dunn
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're someone who has a negative relationship with food, exercise or body image, this episode will provide you with some helpful tools to assist i...
When your partner buys unnecessary things!
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we find out all of the unnecessary purchases Laura's husband Dalton has made over the years, and hear the usele...
Eating disorders during pregnancy & postpartum - KICBUMP
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 ...
"Tragedy shouldn't have to happen to teach us simple sh*t"
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, a very important discussion is had about how normalising tanning culture needs to stop. Very sadly, writer and friend of Laura &am...
The decision of whether to have children, with Ryan Shelton
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Ryan Shelton from 'The Imperfects' podcast with The Resilience Project founder Hugh Van Cuylenberg, or you may know him from Rove Live ba...
Josh did WHAT on the carpet!? 😱
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph reveals the shocking thing her husband Josh did in his sleep.. and it turns out this has happened to prod...
Sperm retrieval after death - KICBUMP with Ellidy Pullin
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ellidy Pullin's story is one of tragedy and grief, but also one of joy, hope and finding the light in a time of darkness. Her partner of 8 years and O...
When ab exercises “get you there”.. if you know what we mean 😉
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The other week we learned that erotic novels are what gets Steph going, and it turns out there are some much weirder turns on out there! In Steph &...
This will change your mind about manifesting! With Sarah Grynberg
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Full disclosure; when we've heard about manifestation in the past we've thought "hmm, that's not for me" and questioned the technique as a whole. Unti...
Steph & Laura open up about self-doubt
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
‘You Take Care’ is Steph & Laura’s brand new book that’s available in stores as of tomorrow, and today’s KICPOD episode is all about wha...
Comparison is the thief of joy - KICBUMP with Polly 'PJ' Harding.
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you live in Melbourne, it's probably safe to say you're missing hearing the hilarious, loose & TMI stories from PJ every morning on your way to...
Steph found her type of porn!
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, Steph reveals that she has discovered what gets her going... and we even get to hear the exact bit that it was!...
Nostalgia, Queer Love & 12-Year-Old Trolls, with Samantha Andrew
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven’t yet come across the hilarious Samantha Andrew on TikTok or Instagram, oh boy you’re going to want to follow her after today’s cha...
Steph's big stuff up
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're officially back for 2023, and in Steph & Laura's catch up today we find out the big blunder Steph made over the holidays that caused some aw...
The best approach to goal setting in 2023
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While we’re taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the holiday period, we hope you enjoy this bonus episode that’ll help KIC start y...
Managing Mental Health - a KICPOD Special
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the holiday period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our f...
Adam & Symon from Gogglebox - a KICPOD special
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the Christmas period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our...
Empowered Women - a KICPOD special
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While we're taking a break from our regular KICPOD episodes over the Christmas period, every Wednesday we're bringing you a compilation of some of our...
Toddler tantrums and toilet training - KICBUMP with Dr Golly
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve listened to previous KICBUMP episodes, you will have heard Steph talk about her amazing paediatrician Dr Golly and his wonderful sleep pro...
The SHOCKING thing Steph's husband does!
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we learn about a very questionable habit Steph's husband Josh has (that he thinks is totally normal) and then l...
A topic too many people avoid, with Tarang Chawla
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tarang Chawla is an Indian born Australian writer, lawyer, activist, and host of Future Women’s Podcast ‘There’s No Place Like Home’. He becam...
Steph reads an excerpt from her teenage diary
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's catch up with Steph & Laura, we get a peek into what teenage Steph was like, after she dug up one of her old diaries in something calle...
A cancer diagnosis 3 months after giving birth – KICBUMP, with Kellie Gardner
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kellie Gardner was living her best life with her partner, AFL player Jeremy Finlayson, falling pregnant and giving birth to their beautiful baby girl ...
Should Laura's husband Dalton apologise for this?
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, Laura learns that she’s not the only clumsy one out there; in fact many of you have had your fair share of ...
“Um, boys at the back!!” TikTok star Millie Ford on her creative process
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our KICPOD guest today makes us laugh every night when we’re scrolling through TikTok, and we’re sure her 1.4M followers would agree! Millie Ford ...
What not to buy someone for Xmas!
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, they discuss some of the WORST gifts they’ve ever received, and we hear some absolute shockers you guys hav...
Choosing to be a solo parent - KICBUMP with Fifi Box
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well known radio and TV presenter Fifi Box has had quite a unique parenting journey; raising both of her daughters on her own, and choosing to have he...
One question you should NEVER ask!
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, the girls explain how there's a particular question they constantly get asked (along with so many other women) ...
Even with terminal cancer, there is ‘No Finish Line’ for Johnny Ruffo
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
He burst onto the scene when he was a favourite on The X Factor back in 2011, then followed up with a hugely successful career including starring on H...
Our body counts revealed! 🤭 Tabloid websites, eat your heart out.
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we find out from Mamamia the real statistics of how often people are doing the deed (as opposed to what they te...
Coming out, surrogacy, and letting your child feel accepted – KICBUMP with Sean Szeps
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Proud gay dad of twins Sean Szeps opens up in today’s KICBUMP episode about what it’s like constantly having to come out to people, and how it fel...
TikTok's 'Last Friday Night' prank on Hugh van Cuylenburg!
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, to celebrate Halloween the topic of fears and phobias is discussed (the light hearted and unique ones), and boy...
Hugh van Cuylenburg on protecting your energy & implementing learnings
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wonderful Hugh van Cuylenburg is the only guest we've had 3 times on KICPOD, but it’s for good reason that we keep getting him back! As always, ...
Laura's cleaner found WHAT??!! 😱☠️
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Steph shared the extremely mortifying moment where she accidentally sent a saucy pic to her parents instead of her husband Josh. In Steph &...
How Steph's husband really feels as a stay at home dad - KICBUMP with Josh Miller
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As you may know, Steph's husband Josh is a stay at home dad for their son Harvey. Although society has come a long way since our parents' days, we're ...
Most mortifying moment ever!!!
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura’s catch up today, we find out what mortifying moment Laura had at work recently, and the even more mortifying moment Steph once...
Shameless vs KIC - When besties become business buddies, with Zara & Michelle
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone who has a podcast, it seems unfathomable to reach a milestone like 50 million downloads – but for Shameless Media founders Zara McDonald ...
Behind the scenes of Keep it Cleaner
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Steph & Laura take you behind the scenes of everything that goes on at KIC, including how the business and their friendship ca...
Putting an exciting career on hold - KICBUMP with Ash London
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever listened to the radio, you'd know Ash from the successful night show she hosted for years, 'Ash London Live', or perhaps from one of th...
Omg what did David Beckham reply to Laura?
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Steph & Laura's catch up today, we HAD to get an update on whether Laura's "friend" David Beckham replied to her message, and what he said! ...