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* Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. If you or anyone you know needs support, contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 (1800 ED HOPE) * In today's KICBUMP episode, we hope to shed a light on something that sadly affects many women in our community; coping with an eating disorder during pregnancy or postpartum. Even for someone who has experienced this in the past, pr...

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 Olympic Snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin tragically died when spearfishing in 2020, amidst the two of them trying for a baby. Hours after his death, doctors were able to retrieve his sperm and Ellidy underwent IVF to bring their beautiful daughter Mi...

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 work! The former KIIS FM host of the 'Jase & PJ' show moved back to her home country of New Zealand in 2021 and has since welcomed her beautiful baby boy Charlie.   In today's KICBUMP episode, PJ opens up about where her head has been at since m...

If you’ve listened to previous KICBUMP episodes, you will have heard Steph talk about her amazing paediatrician Dr Golly and his wonderful sleep programs for babies. This time instead of talking about him, she’s talking to him!   Dr Golly has just released a new Toddler Toolkit program, designed to help parents feel less overwhelmed and better equipped to deal with the challenges that come with pa...

Kellie Gardner was living her best life with her partner, AFL player Jeremy Finlayson, falling pregnant and giving birth to their beautiful baby girl Sophia in August last year. Then, when Sophia was just 3 months old, Kellie was diagnosed with stage 3 Colorectal Cancer, which she later found out was actually stage 4. After spending a large amount of Sophia’s life in hospital, Kellie wants to warn...

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 her second daughter through IVF with a sperm donor. Fifi shares her story and speaks about the ways she balances motherhood with her successful radio career, and how she's raising her daughters to embrace the fun in life and not focus too much on appea...

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 felt growing up with amazing, supportive and loving parents, yet still feeling like he was somewhat broken due to his sexuality. He gives his wonderful advice to every parent on how to help their child feel accepted no matter what, and also shares his exper...

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 still in a position where this is pretty rare.   Josh opens up to Steph on today's KICBUMP episode about the challenges he faces in this unique position that none of his mates can relate to, how the choice to be the stay at home parent came about, an...

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 the many other radio/TV shows that she's done in the past.   With regular world famous guests on her radio show like Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, Ash has put quite the thriving career on hold to spend time with her son Buddy. In today's episode we find...

In today's episode of KICBUMP, a very raw and vulnerable Steph explains her recent Instagram post, where sleep deprivation and long work days led to a breakdown.   Steph also addresses the guilt that comes with being a 'working mum', and why the term itself can be problematic.   KIC UPDATE: Today we launch Dance Cardio with Kath Ebbs on the KIC app! Move, groove and boost your mood with this brand...

Sophie Walker is no stranger to talking about everything motherhood - she's the founder of Australian Birth Stories, a hugely successful podcast with over 8.6 million downloads to date. It's also a hub for women to learn, feel part of a community and engage with one another.   Rather than being the interviewer, this time she's sitting in the other seat! Steph invites Sophie to share what she has l...

Although every woman's pregnancy and birth story is different, one thing most mums can agree on is that a man will never truly understand what it's like to go through childbirth - and so for a lot of mums, this includes their partner.   Former AFLW player & Survivor star Moana Hope is in the unique position where she knows exactly what it's like from both perspectives! Her wife Isabella Carlst...

For a lot of new mums, it can be extremely daunting dealing with everything that comes with parenthood, and on top of that seeing every other mum on Instagram seemingly cope just fine can add pressure and strip our confidence.   Ash Pollard wants to cut the crap! She’s got two kids under two, so has been through it all! She very generously bares all in this episode of KICBUMP, sharing the hardship...

If you’ve heard the term ‘Doula’ but aren’t exactly sure what’s involved, this is the episode for you. Steph chats with Victorian-based Doula, Tess Batchelor about how a Doula can support you from conception right through pregnancy and into the wildly beautiful postpartum period. Tess shares the different levels of support available, her experience with a variety of parents and births and the surp...

1 in 5 new mums and 1 in 10 new dads experience perinatal depression and anxiety, yet the topic is still considered taboo. This week Steph chats to Jessica Urlichs, a beautiful mum of 2 (soon to be 3) author and passionate spokesperson for perinatal mental health. Jess very kindly speaks to her personal experience with postnatal anxiety, the tips that got her through her hardest days and advice on...

Harvey turns 1! To celebrate, Steph reminisces on her first year of motherhood with Tracey & Emma from her mums group. Together they explore memories from the very early days, what they wish they knew going into postpartum and the must-have things that got them and their bubs through the toughest days. Thinking back on the year of firsts they discuss the highs and lows, what they’d do differently...

Today's guest on this episode of the KICBUMP KICPOD is Zoe, a midwife motivated to empower and educate women through all things pregnancy, birth and beyond. Steph asked Zoe a number of questions you as a community sent through, and reminisced on her own experience with midwives and birth too. We hope you leave this podcast feeling just that little bit more educated and ready for what birth and bey...

In this episode, Steph opens up about her own experiences around the hormonal shifts and emotions she experienced post the birth of her baby Harvey, and more recently the hormonal change since weaning off breastfeeding. Outside of sharing her personal experience, Amanda Ward (Steph’s OB) explains what is going on in a woman’s body in both of these stages to help us better understand why you may be...

On this very exciting episode, Steph chats with her husband and Harvey’s dad, Josh Miller! Now that Steph’s returned to the KIC office, Josh is proudly a stay at home dad. Together they explore his work-life pre-Harvey, how he’s coping with this new lifestyle, tips on avoiding groundhog day, the importance of filling your cup outside of parenthood and the pressures and stigma around stay at home d...

In today's KICBUMP episode Steph reflects on her own birth story, and shares a number of the communities birth stories too where their birth didn't exactly go to plan! The common piece of advice; have preferences over having a plan & remember that your personal feelings when you reflect on your own birth are valid no matter what they are. You are able to feel grateful at the same time as disappoin...

This week on the KICBUMP pod, Steph reflects on her own experiences as a brand new mum in that 'fourth trimester' - the period that a lot of the pregnancy/baby books forget to cover!  She share's her own tips and tricks to help you through this challenging yet exciting time, and also has three guests share their wisdom too.  Those guests are; Maggie ( @thepeninsulamumma ) a mum of two, Emma Walker...

This week on the KICBUMP pod, Steph sat down with Nikki & Rach, co-founders of Tiny Hearts Education. Navigating motherhood can be a really overwhelming experience, but an educated mumma is an empowered mumma. This episode is packed full of expert advice on food allergies, anxiety around solids, common choking hazards, basic first aid, burns and so much more. We hope this episode helps you feel mo...

On the very first KICBUMP episode of 2022, Steph chats with one of her friends and fellow mum club member, Emma Vosti. Together they talk through the anticipations, struggles and juggles of returning to work after maternity leave. If heading back to work is making you feel a little overwhelmed, we really hope you feel less alone when tuning into this raw chat with Em & Steph. SPECIAL GUEST Emm...

Trigger warning: Miscarriage & pregnancy loss  1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, yet the topic remains taboo.  Steph sits down with KIC’s beautiful team member, Nicole Maycroft, who has unfortunately experienced miscarriage, twice. Nicole very bravely shares an insight to her story, advice on how to help your loved ones as they experience pregnancy loss, the tips and tools that got her th...

In this week's episode Steph sits down with KICBUMP's very own women's health educator & physio, Ash Mason.  Ash is a holistic physio and mind-set coach who genuinely loves empowering others to feel confident and is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things women’s health!  Ash shares her tips, tricks and tools on exercising during pregnancy, looking after your body post-birt...