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*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 industry. Neela talks to the harsh reality of the surgical profession and how she had to endure sexual harassment, burnout and mental health deterioration to achieve success. This conversation provides an uncomfortable insight into the lives of budding surgeons whilst also reminding us of the importance of implementing tactics to support our mental health in the workplace. Neela also provides some wonderful advice on how we can best manage ourselves in high pressure environments and how we can ensure we’re truly switching off when we’re away from work. Neela’s novel The Registrar can be pre-ordered at Booktopia (https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-registrar-neela-janakiramanan/book/9781761066511.html) SPECIAL GUEST: Neela Janakiramanan (https://www.instagram.com/drneelaj/?hl=en) SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Workin’ Moms on Netflix Laura - The Registrar by Neela Janakiramanan KIC UPDATES: Get 3 months of KIC for $25 and unlock access to month 2 of our Workout In Winter Challenge: Danny’s 4 week full-body STRENGTHEN challenge. To redeem this offer, use ‘WIW50’ at the website checkout. KICPOD is partnering with LiSTNR. From 1 August, you’ll also find us on the LiSTNR network alongside our usual streaming platforms. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

If you’ve heard of 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 surprisingly affordable costs! SPECIAL GUEST Tess Batchelor https://www.instagram.com/tessbatchelor_doula/ Save 50% off with KIC $25 for 3 months when you sign up via www.keepitcleaner.com using the code WIW50

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 self doubt and she chats with Steph and Laura on how she’s dealt with self doubt and how she’s built up her confidence and self belief. She also generously shares her tips for anyone else who might find themselves struggling. SPECIAL GUEST: Olivia Mckeon: https://www.instagram.com/oliviamollyrogers/?hl=en SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Everything I Know About Love on Stan Laura - Halftime J Lo Documentary on Netflix KIC UPDATES: Join the live Power Pilates workout with Laura & Leo Monday 27 June @ 7:00am AEST. Learn how to join this workout here: https://keepitcleaner.com/how-to-join-our-live-workouts-in-app/ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

*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 business trip. Rachel shares the gripping details of her lived experience and brings awareness to and reminds us of some of the simple but fundamental precautions we should take when embarking on an overseas holiday. Get 15% off your Francesca purchase by using 'KIC15' at the website checkout (excludes all charity items and gift cards). Want to support Be Her Freedom? Purchase the necklace on the Francesca website: https://www.francesca.com.au/ SPECIAL GUEST: Rachel Vasicek: https://instagram.com/rachelvasicek?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Peanut Butter Falcon on Netflix Laura - Interceptor on Netflix KIC UPDATES: Join the live Power Pilates workout with Steph & Leo Wednesday 15 June @ 6:30pm AEST. Learn how to join this workout here: https://keepitcleaner.com/how-to-join-our-live-workouts-in-app/ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

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 supporting loved ones going through this. If you are suffering from postnatal anxiety or depression please reach out to the PANDA National helpline on 1300 726 306 or visit www.panda.org.au SPECIAL GUEST Jessica Urlichs https://www.instagram.com/jessurlichs_writer/?hl=en KIC WINTER OFFER $25 for 3 months when you sign up via www.keepitcleaner.com

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 your relationship with food, the Butterfly Foundation is here to help: https://butterfly.org.au SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Stranger Things Season 4 on Netflix Laura - Dr Emily - Truth vs Harmony The Imperfects Podcast KIC UPDATES: It’s not too late to sign up to Workout In Winter with KIC. Use 'WIW50' at the website checkout (www.keepitcleaner.com) to get 50% off the quarterly subscription. Check out our Workout in Winter goal setting journal here: https://keepitcleaner.com/your-workout-in-winter-goal-setting-journal/ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

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 values in order to make the best possible decisions for our wellbeing and our goals. We hope this chat reminds you to be kind to yourself during the winter months and to know that it’s normal to feel a little down when there’s less sunshine. If you’re looking to reflect on your values, you can find Bec’s Value Exploration Worksheet here: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0562/2366/2229/files/Values_Exploration_-_Rebecca_M_Psychology.pdf?v=1653867784 SPECIAL GUEST: Bec McWilliam https://www.instagram.com/psychologistrebeccam/ SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Staircase on Binge Laura - Conversations with friends on Amazon Prime KIC UPDATES: Workout In Winter with KIC Get your winter workouts sorted for only $25 when you use the code WIW50 at the checkout. Head to www.keepitcleaner.com and sign up now. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

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 and share a whole lot of poo stories!

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 being both business partners and best friends and whether they ever fight. SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Brene Brown on Empathy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Evwgu369Jw Laura - Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber on Prime Video KIC UPDATES: Workout In Winter with KIC for only $25 for 3 months - https://keepitcleaner.com/whats-on/workout-in-winter-challenge/ Code: WIW50 head to www.keepitcleaner.com to sign up and join the challenge now SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

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, save money, feel more organised and manage our time more effectively. We’re also reminded that in order to get on top of our life admin and set ourselves up for success, we need to first make the time to set up the tools and systems that are going to help us manage it in the long run. So whether you’re needing to consolidate your super, ensure you’re getting the best possible price on your insurance or make meal prepping a priority, Mia’s tips, tactics and strategies will help you to get on top of it all. Listen to the Life Admin Life Hacks podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/life-admin-life-hacks/id1440922326 Purchase Mia and Dinah’s book Life Admin Hacks here: https://4hs.503.myftpupload.com/life-admin-hacks/ SPECIAL GUEST: Mia Northrop SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Full Body Banded Burner KIC Masterclass with new Barre Pilates Master Trainer Kika Laura - Her strategy for setting a new wake up time KIC UPDATES: Barre Pilates has now launched in the KIC app! SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

Today's guest on this episode of the KICBUMP pod 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 beyond has in store for you, and that no matter what happens… you’re not alone. If you’re looking for an online community of other mummas to connect with, you can find our private KICBUMP group on Facebook. SPECIAL GUEST: Zoe Robson Instagram: @midwifezoe Podcast: Midwife in My Pocket Podcast

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 whether they want to bring a child into the world. From navigating the relationship with yourself and your personal circumstances to the wider issues of climate change and inflation, it’s no wonder that we are now thinking long and hard about the decision to have a child. We hope that this episode brings comfort to those unsure of whether parenthood is for them and to remind you that it’s totally normal, valid and justified to be confused about what your future might hold when it comes to parenthood. Gina's first book The Most Important Job in the World is out now: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-most-important-job-in-the-world-gina-rushton/book/9781760984069.html SPECIAL GUEST: Gina Rushton SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - The Voice Laura - A reminder about how wonderful public transport is KIC UPDATES: We celebrated World Pilates Day. Sign up to KIC at www.keepitcleaner.com.au to sign up and try our pilates today. P.s. Stay tuned for an exciting new workout style to hit the KIC app very soon. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au

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 finding a career that you love. This episode is a reminder to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and to harness others’ belief in you to become more comfortable to take on a challenge and have faith in your abilities. SPECIAL GUEST: Lisa Wilkinson - https://www.instagram.com/lisa_wilkinson/?hl=en SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Harvey’s Birthday Cake Recipe (dropping soon in the KIC app) Laura - It Wasn't Meant to Be Like This by Lisa Wilkinson (https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460704455/it-wasnt-meant-to-be-like-this/) & Witchery White Shirt Campaign (https://www.witchery.com.au/white-shirt-campaign/) KIC UPDATES: Join us for Meditate in May to build your meditation habit: https://keepitcleaner.com/whats-on/meditate-in-may/ Something exciting is coming to the KIC app. Join our KIC Facebook Community to be the first to find out our news. The KIC Facebook Community is open to all KIC subscribers. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepitcleaner

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 feeling or reacting the way you are! Thank you to our KICBUMP community members who shared their experiences with Steph to share as well! If you’re looking for an online community of other mummas to connect with, you can find our private KICBUMP page on Facebook. To celebrate mothers day, Steph will be running a LIVE KIC workout in the KICBUMP FB community at 10am on the 9th of May. https://panda.org.au - support for you and your family SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Thanks to this weeks sponsor ROCC Naturals you can try their vitamin enriched toothpaste in Australia's first biodegradable toothpaste tube. Jump online to roccnaturals.com.au and try a tube for half price PLUS enjoy free shipping. Enter code KICCPOD2022 to redeem.

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 and do something which went against the opinions of those around her. This chat with Maria reminds us to always to believe in ourselves, stick to our guns and battle through our self doubt to become the best and most impactful version of ourselves. SPECIAL GUEST: Maria Thattil - https://www.instagram.com/mariathattil/?hl=en SPECIAL SHARES: Steph - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey & Anatomy of a Scandal on Netflix Laura - Coda on Apple TV KIC UPDATES: Meditate in May with KIC. Find out more here: https://keepitcleaner.com/whats-on/meditate-in-may/ Win tickets to our Cardio Pilates Party on the 7th of May. Enter here: https://keepitcleaner.com/whats-on/world-pilates-day-event/ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT: Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au