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We thought Laura loved running… until we heard what Samantha Gash has taken part in! The endurance athlete and Survivor star was the first woman in the world and youngest person at the time to complete the Four Desert Grandslam – a series of 4 x 250km ultramarathons across 1 year in the world’s toughest climate deserts. She has also run 379km across Australia’s Simpson Desert, amongst many other i...

*Trigger warning – this episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know needs support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14*   Will McMahon is best known for co-hosting his national radio show ‘Will & Woody’ and was recently seen on Celebrity Apprentice Australia and Australian Ninja Warrior. Throughout his extremely successful career, he has been battling with depression and has faced some da...

Particularly for women, we often feel so much pressure to do it all and be amazing at everything at all times, and so many of us are guilty of trying to please everyone around us, even when it’s detrimental to our own mental health. But it turns out it’s also detrimental to our physical health in ways you may not be aware of.   In this episode of KICPOD, we find out the impacts of stress and why b...

It’s no secret that the cost of living is constantly rising – with petrol prices, rent, mortgage interest rates and grocery costs all increasing faster than we can keep up! A common misconception is that eating healthy and buying good quality ingredients costs a fortune, so on today’s episode of KICPOD Steph and Laura speak to dietitian Wendy Fedele to find out some tips and tricks on cost-effecti...

*Trigger warning this episode mentions experience of sexual harassment* On this episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura had the pleasure of speaking with Australian surgeon and author Neela Janakiramanan. They chatted with Neela about her upcoming novel ‘The Registrar’ which was inspired by her personal experiences throughout her surgical training and unpacks the cost of success in the medical indus...

This week we welcome back to the KICPOD the wonderful Olivia Molly McKeone (née Rogers). Olivia has been making waves in both her personal and professional life. From launching her first book, to partnering with some incredible brands, to dealing with adult acne and discovering the flow on effects of her sobriety, Olivia opens up about it all. Her success however hasn’t been without moments of sel...

*Trigger warning mentions experience of attempted human trafficking* With travel now back on the cards and someone being trafficked every 30 seconds, we wanted to bring awareness about how to travel overseas safely. To support this subject, we spoke with Rachel Vasicek, co-founder of Francaesca Jewellery who escaped a calculated attempt of human trafficking with her sister whilst on an overseas bu...

This week Steph and Laura answer more of your burning questions. From discussing the pressure many women feel when their fertility is at its peak to sharing how they try to achieve a comfortable work life balance to battling the winter motivational slump and establishing a healthy relationship with food, this episode is jam packed with valuable advice. If you’re in need of support when it comes to...

Winter is upon us and so this week Steph and Laura chatted to psychologist Bec McWilliam all about ‘winter blues’ and how seasonal changes impact our mood.  In this episode Bec enlightens us why our serotonin and melatonin levels take a hit during winter and how we can combat and be more adaptive to the weather changing. In addition Bec shares the importance of honing in and reflecting on our valu...

You asked and we answered! On today’s episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura unpack and address your burning questions. From navigating adult friendships after you’ve had children to becoming more confident and empowered to set boundaries with those around you, this episode is packed full of valuable advice and food for thought. Steph and Laura also discuss their friendship, how they navigate bein...

On this episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura chatted with Mia Northrop, the co-author of Life Admin Hacks and co-host of the Life Admin Life Hacks podcast. We all know how overwhelming life admin can be so we asked Mia to share her top tips and ticks on how you can best manage your life admin tasks. Mia encourages us to identify our life admin pain points so that we can take control, stress less,...

On this episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura spoke to journalist and published author Gina Rushton. After being faced with the decision about whether she herself wanted children, Gina was inspired to investigate why we now feel so unsure of whether we want to become parents. This discussion reveals the modern complex considerations that people, in particular women now face when deciding on wheth...

On this week’s episode Steph and Laura spoke to one of Australia’s most admired journalists, Lisa Wilkinson. From being the youngest ever editor of a national magazine to co-hosting one of Australia’s top Morning TV programs, Lisa is a trailblazer in the media. Lisa shares her advice on how to navigate being thrown in the deep end when starting in a new role and emphasises the positive impact of f...

On this week’s episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura spoke to the incredible Maria Thattil. Maria takes us through her journey of transitioning away from the corporate world and into the limelight where she’s making waves a TV personality, keynote speaker, writer and creator.   Maria opened up about her relationship with her body, her battle with anxiety and how she found the courage to step out...

In this week’s episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura discuss guilt - the emotional reaction we all experience where we feel responsible or regretful for what has or hasn’t happened.  Steph and Laura open up about when, where and how they have felt guilt. They reflect on their personal experiences which have triggered guilt and discuss how they have worked through the feelings of falling short when...

This week we spoke to Tarang Chawla, the host of Future Women’s Podcast ‘There’s No Place Like Home’ about domestic and family violence. In this chat Tarang shares his personal experience with domestic violence and unpacks the complexities of abuse. This conversation provides an understanding into the multitude of ways in which domestic violence can appear and highlights the dire need for increase...

In this episode Steph and Laura share their advice on your D&M's. They unpack your questions about missing your ex, feeling like you’re falling behind in your life, navigating how to live away from your loved ones and finding independence. There’s never a right or wrong answer, however there’s always room for conversations to provide you with some food for thought. We hope this chat leaves you fee...

With World Happiness Day quickly approaching, Steph and Laura took the opportunity to chat with ray of sunshine Em Carey also known as 'the girl who fell from the sky'.  After becoming paralysed from the waist down when her parachute didn't open whilst skydiving, Em had to learn to walk again. Although in an irreversible situation, Em didn't let this stop her. In this chat she shares her journey a...

Happy International Women's Day KICPOD listeners! This week on the KICPOD Steph and Laura speak to Emily & Shelley from My Millennial Career. Together they discuss this year's IWD theme #BreakTheBias and cover different biases that exist in the workplace.   Check out Emily and Shelly's podcast .   SPECIAL SHARES: Laura - https://www.internationalwomensday.com/LeanIn Steph - Self Care @watchselfcar...

Steph & Laura are a pure example of best friends navigating two very different life stages. Steph is thriving as a mum to Harvey, learning to juggle the competing demands of work and mum-life. Whereas, Laura is solely dedicated to her KIC career, but together, they make it work! As we move through different life stages, it’s only human for friendships to grow closer when you have shared interests...

This week on the KIC POD, Steph and Laura chat with KIC’s resident dietitian, Liv Morrison. Liv helps us understand intuitive eating, how to build a positive mindset and relationship with food and her tips to overcome food guilt. Together they dive into IBS, exploring specific causes, dealing with the stress, low fodmap eating, managing bloating and reducing symptoms. SPECIAL GUEST Liv Morrison   ...

It’s safe to say that most of us have a love-hate relationship when it comes to social media. It’s a powerful tool to connect, be inspired and share our stories, yet on the flip side it can be incredibly detrimental to our mental health. Steph & Laura dive into the dark side of social media, discussing the negative toll it can take on our body image, self-esteem and confidence. But it’s time t...

We may say this about a lot of our episodes, but this chat with Kath Ebbs is seriously one of the best! With Valentine’s Day coming up, Steph & Laura speak with Kath about cherishing & nurturing the most important relationship in our lives, the one we have with ourselves. Together they explore confidence, self-love and building positive relationships with food & exercise.   TRIGGER WAR...

In the first official episode of 2022, Steph and Laura chat all things goals, motivation and the KICFIT Challenge with KIC’s head trainer Danny. Danny shares his advice on how to get back into working out after a break, finding motivation and staying accountable to yourself. He also explains what progressive overload is and how to do it using the KIC app. Danny reminds us that a good month is bett...

In this bonus KICPOD ep, Steph and Laura chat with KIC’s newest master trainer Leo! Leo has joined the KIC Squad bringing a brand new and seriously spicy workout style to the app - BOOTCAMP! Bootcamp workouts are fun, equipment-free and suitable for ALL fitness levels as Leo is always offering regressions and progressions in his classes. From this chat you’ll learn a little more about Leo as he sh...