KICPOD

In this week's episode Steph and Laura are chatting about all things nutrition with KIC’s incredible dietitian Liv Morrison. Liv dishes the details on what we should and shouldn’t be focusing on when it comes to pre and post exercise nutrition. In light of the launch of KICRUN, she talks about how we should fuel our bodies when upping the anti with running. Liv also flags the importance of iron levels, the 4 ‘R’s’ of recovery and the paramount importance of carbohydrates. Steph and Laura touch on their own personal running journeys and how they incorporate running into their weekly movement routines. You can find our brand new KICRUN program in your KIC app. We also want to remind you that it's just as important to look after your mind like you do your body. If you need some support, there are amazing resources out there like Lifeline (https://www.lifeline.org.au/) and Beyond Blue (https://www.beyondblue.org.au/). SPECIAL GUEST Liv Morrison - https://www.instagram.com/noworries.nutrition/?hl=en SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Puzzles Laura: Scheduled rest / self care time. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT Bangn Body creates multi purpose, Australian made, natural, vegan and cruelty free skincare, scientifically formulated to hydrate, nourish and protect even the most sensitive of skin types! Shop 10% off using the code KICPOD10 online at www.bangnbody.com

On this very special bonus episode of the KICPOD, Steph and Laura chat with Hannah Drysdale. Hannah is a physiotherapist at Upwell Health (and a champion runner herself) and has helped create our brand new KICRUN program - an audio guided program designed to help you gradually build up your endurance and confidence to run 5km straight! Steph and Laura ask Hannah all your burning running questions. From running techniques to understanding how to build up cardiovascular fitness, Hannah shares all her running tips and tricks. She dives into details on how to prevent and handle a stitch, how to warm up and cool down properly, how to progress in your running and how to find the motivation to run! Hannah also shares her advice on running during pregnancy for any mums-to-be. KICRUN launches in the KIC App on Monday the 11th of October. SPECIAL GUEST Hannah Drysdale, Physiotherapist at Upwell Health https://www.instagram.com/fizzy.han/?hl=en SPONSOR SHOUTOUT This week’s episode is brought to by Brooks. Builders of great running gear, Brooks is on mission to make each run better than your last. If it doesn’t improve your run, you won’t see it in Brooks. Shop now: www.brooksrunning.com.au

With infertility impacting 1 in 6 Australian couples, Steph & Laura felt it was important to chat with Nicole Liu co-founder of Kin Fertility. Nicole shares how her misdiagnosis with PCOS sparked her passion for women’s health. In this light-hearted by educational discussion, we explore the sex-ed conversations we SHOULD be having at school, how to understand and take control of your fertility and the common misconceptions associated with contraception and reproduction. Use the code KIC20 for 20% off the Fertility Hormone Test and all contraception, pregnancy and postpartum with Kin Fertility. SPECIAL GUEST Nicole Liu, co-founder of Kin Fertility https://www.instagram.com/nicoleliu__/ https://www.instagram.com/kin.fertility/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Anxiety Relief Meditation via the KIC app Laura: Morning Wars season two on Apple TV+ SPECIAL MENTIONS KIC Party https://keepitcleaner.com/aint-no-party-like-a-kic-party/ SPONSOR SHOUTOUT Shop T2's stunning cup and saucer sets, tea brewing tools and tea infuser sets in-store and online at www.T2tea.com.au

In this week’s episode Steph and Laura chat with the incredibly inspirational Jamila Rizvi.  As a gender equality advocate, Jamila sheds light on the prominent gender gap in Australia. Sharing her personal experiences as a woman working in media and the government, her courageous battle with a brain tumour and the toll lockdown has played on the gender equality. Steph & Laura absolutely LOVED Jamila’s latest book Work. Love. Body. Which explores a very important question: Will the Australia of tomorrow be more equal than the one we were born into? Or will it be a country where women and girls remain left behind? Such an empowering episode, we highly recommend tuning in! Work. Love. Body. By Jamila Rizvi, Helen McCabe & Future Women booktopia.com.au/work-love-body--jamila-rizvi/book/9780733647307.html SPECIAL GUEST Jamila Rizvi https://www.instagram.com/jamilarizvi/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Greatest Showman on Disney + Laura: Also Disney + Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising a friend you can’t go wrong with a sustainable gift from T2. Available in-store and online at www.T2tea.com.au

This week Steph and Laura chat with the gorgeous Olivia Rogers discussing Liv’s struggles with anxiety and perfectionism. They explore how her anxiety has permeated many aspects of her life and the strategies she has in place to remove guilt and accept her flaws. Liv also opens up about her decision to stop practicing as a speech pathologist and her choice to stop drinking alcohol in an attempt to break away from the binge drinking culture and improve her mental health. To listen to our earlier episode with Liv discussing distorted eating - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/olivia-molly-rogers-unleashing-confidence-and-resilience/id1457667995?i=1000472189542) You can find Liv on Instagram at @oliviamollyrogers and can pre-order her book ‘Find Your Light’ on Booktopia SPECIAL SHARES Steph: 9 Perfect Strangers on Amazon Laura: Donda - Kanye West T2’s cold brew collection is re-defining healthy hydration! Naturally caffeine free and 100% sustainable. Available in mango mint, peachberry & citrus zing, in-store & online at www.T2tea.com.au

BONUS EP! To celebrate the launch of Self-care Sleeptember at KIC Steph and Laura revisit one of their favourite self-care episodes with KIC meditation coach Meg James. For many of you nights are becoming sleepless, stress is at an all-time high and anxiety is creeping up. Now more than ever it's so important to take care of our minds. We discuss the benefits of meditation, and Meg shares her tips for beginners on how and why they should start practicing meditation. Steph and Laura dive into their own relationships and experiences with meditation and finish the podcast with one of Meg's guided meditations that is available in the KIC app. Get ready to zen out! You can find more about Meg via her website: www.megjames.com.au Instagram: @megjames.com.au

On the KICPOD this week Steph and Laura answer your sticky questions all about weddings. Sharing their honest opinions and advice from their personal experiences, they shed some light on on how to navigate wedding diets, choosing your bridal party and how to handle conversations about which costs should and shouldn’t be borne by the bride and groom. Laura also gets real about how she is coping with the uncertainty around her upcoming wedding and the idea of another postponement as a result of current lockdowns. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: milligram96 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@milligram96?lang=en Laura: Paralympics T2 Tea Subscription - 4 x per year, 4 x teas per box - a surprise of the best kind! Available exclusively in AUS, NZ, UK at www.T2tea.com.au

Endometriosis affects 1 in 9 women, trans and non-binary people across Australia. This week we’re shedding light on this invisible illness by speaking with Bridget Hustwaite, author of How to Endo. Bridget provides an insight into what endometriosis actually is and her personal experience with this chronic illness. Sharing her mission to help others feel less alone and diminish the shame and misunderstanding commonly associated with endometriosis. If you or someone you know suffers from this endometriosis we highly recommend tuning in. SPECIAL GUEST Bridget Hustwaite - author of How to Endo https://www.instagram.com/bridgethustwaite/ https://www.booktopia.com.au/how-to-endo-bridget-hustwaite/book/9781760879082.html SPECIAL SHARES Steph: KIC Honey Chicken Wings + Fried Rice Laura: Walking after work to unwind & cutting out mid-week booze! T2 offer a range of wellness teas that sit within sleep, stress, energy, immunity and gut health Blends that do good and taste good. Available in-store and online at www.T2tea.com.au

In this week's episode Steph and Laura dive deep into their personal experiences with confidence. Answering the KIC communities questions, they explore the moment they first felt confident, stability in self-confidence and the importance of being your true self. SPECIAL SHARE Steph: The Voice on channel 7 Laura: Ted Lasso on Apple TV + SPECIAL MENTIONS Hacks on Stan Animal Kingdom on Netflix KICBUMP Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/842227600061595/ On the 19th - 22nd of August, we’ll be sipping more for less during T2’s Afterpay sale! 20% off when you spend $100*.Offer is available in-store and online. *Terms and conditions apply. See in-store or online for full details.

In this raw and real episode, Steph and Laura put the spotlight on vulnerability. Sharing their own personal experiences they explore the fear of being judged, managing our insecurities, the need to please others and handling criticism. Looking at vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness, Steph and Laura reflect and on the deeply personal stories sent in by the beautiful KIC community. Trigger warning: suicide mention. SPECIAL SHARE Steph: Core to the Floor - KIC Cardio Pilates Laura: The Imperfects, Vulnerabilitea https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-vulnerabilitea-house-ryan-shelton/id1476501557?i=1000530681678 With 100% sustainably sourced tea, we love that every cup of T2 tea is an opportunity to have a positive impact on the planet! Available in-store and online at www.T2tea.com.au

Steph and Laura chat to best friends and co-founders of lady-brains, Anna Mackenzie & Caitlin Judd. This episode is jam-packed full of advice on career changes, self doubt, internships and finding creativity. Together Anna and Caitlin have interviewed over 70 incredible Australian business women including Flex Mami, Megan Gale, Gemma Watts, Sarah Holloway and Jane Lu! SPECIAL SHARE Steph: Huckleberry App Laura: The Olympics SPECIAL GUESTS Anna Mackenzie https://www.instagram.com/annaclmack/ Caitlin Judd https://www.instagram.com/caitjudd/ Co-founders of Lady Brains https://www.instagram.com/lady.brains/ Check out Steph & Laura's interview on lady-brains https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/lady-brains/id1393925758?i=1000530757643 Back by popular demand, T2's Banana Bake tea is BACK! Alongside a brand new Hibiscus Cinnamon tea. Available in store and online at www.T2tea.com.au

In this week's much needed episode, Steph and Laura chat with the founder of The Resilience Project and host of The Imperfects Podcast, Hugh van Cuylenburg. Hugh shares his expertise on avoiding social media comparison, finding happiness, seeking validation, getting through lockdown and so much more. This episode couldn't have come at a better time! SPECIAL SHARES Hugh: Couples Therapy on SBS on Demand + Acknowledgements by Becky Lucas Steph & Hugh: Love on the Spectrum on ABC iView Laura: The Imperfects - The Vulnerabilitea House - Missy Higgins + The Olympics, Channel 7 SPECIAL GUEST Hugh van Cuylenburg founder of The Resilience Project & host of The Imperfects Podcast https://www.instagram.com/hughvancuylenburg/ T2 is bringing the café to us with their newest tea revolution — Super Latte. These super-fine powders are fuss-free to prepare, downright good for you and full-on delicious. Available in store and online at www.T2tea.com.au

After a short break, the KIC POD is back! Steph and Laura KIC' things off with a catchup. Steph is then joined by Em, one of the incredible mums in her mother's group, to answer your D&Ms on all things motherhood! Tune in to this raw and real convo as they discuss navigating mum guilt, being separated from your family, finding silver linings, squeezing in quality time with your partner and how much they dread the saying: 'you just wait...' SPECIAL GUEST Emma Vosti https://www.instagram.com/emmavosti/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Yellow Stone on Stan Laura: Magic Mike Live https://magicmikelive.com.au/ Born & brewed in Melbourne, T2 is celebrating 25 years of turning the world of tea on its head! Shop over 110 unique tea blends at www.T2tea.com.au

In this week's episode Steph and Laura answer your relationships D&Ms. Exploring some really tricky topics like how to know if your partner is the right person to have children with, managing difficult in-laws and sacrificing your career for your partner. Plus KIC Tour tickets are on sale NOW, head to our website for your chance to workout out with us this August! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Our friend on Amazon Prime Laura: She's on the Money Book by Victoria Devine Discover THE ICONIC Owned Brands from Atmos&Here to Dazie, and Aere. Available exclusively at www.THEICONIC.com.au.

In this week's episode Steph and Laura chat with Australia's number one sleep expert, Olivia Arezzolo. Earlier this week we asked our KIC community to send in their sleep related questions and Olivia is here to answer them all, well most of them! From how much sleep we actually need, tips to get to sleep and hints for light sleepers, if you're hoping to feel better rested and more energised, this episode is for you. Olivia reveals her 7 step sleep routine which is designed to improve your sleep in less than 7 days! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Watching America/UK's got talent golden buzzer moments on YouTube Laura: Head Above Water on Amazon Prime SPECIAL GUEST Sleep Expert, Olivia Arezzolo https://www.instagram.com/oliviaarezzolo/ Shop the world's leading sport brands in one place on THE ICONIC.COM.AU – including Nike, Puma, adidas, Under Armour, New Balance and many more. https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfxg7/destination:https://www.theiconic.com.au/womens-sports-discover-more/