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Zoe Marshall is an proof of the power of manifestation. Zoe was at rock bottom after an abusive relationship and the death of her mum when she turned to manifesting. Now, Zoe has put everything she’s learned into her book ‘Ariise: Manifest the life you deserve’ about the tools and techniques of manifestation.  In this episode we speak with Zoe about writing about the hardest points of her life, and the difficult conversations she had to have with her loved ones about it. Then we discuss all things manifesting - why Zoe prefers to call it “co-creation”, why we need to be active participants in our co-creations, the law of attraction, self-worth and the things that will test us in our co-creation journeys. WE MENTIONED Zoe’s book is ‘Ariise: Manifest the life you deserve’ about the tools and techniques of manifestation https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Ariise/Zoe-Marshall/9781761631337  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokZoe Marshall @zoebmarshall on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a very special episode this week as Steph shares her birth story with baby Billie! Steph catches us up on everything that’s been going on since she went on mat leave in early May - the end of the third trimester and early labour symptoms before finally going into hospital and delivering Billie in late May. Plus, Steph shares about the scary aftermath of Billie’s birth compared to Harvey’s. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81590252?source=35&fromWatch=true  Laura:  The Salt Path https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/the-salt-path  Laura: Lilo & Stitch https://www.hoyts.com.au/movies/lilo-stitch   WE MENTIONED Steph's birth story with Harvey is called Steph is Back, Baby! Labour, Motherhood & All Things Harvey!. Search for it in your podcast app or listen here: https://pod.fo/e/2240b7  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Emily Musgrove is a clinical psychologist and the resident psychologist on one of our favourite podcasts - The Imperfects. Dr Em has just published her first book ‘Unstuck’ and we were so excited to have her in studio to talk about it! Laura sits down with Dr Em to speak through what it means to be unstuck, avoidance, the inner critic, self-compassion, why treating ourselves with self-compassion doesn’t mean we’re being lazy, rumination and people pleasing. FIND OUT MORE Check out Dr Em’s book ‘Unstuck: A guide to finding your way forward to the life you want to live’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/unstuck-9781761348006  Hear Dr Em on The Imperfects podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-imperfects/id1476501557  Emily mentioned the book Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff  https://www.penguin.com.au/books/fierce-self-compassion-9780241448670  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokDr Emily Musgrove @dremilymusgrove on InstagramKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it - Laura and Dalton are having a baby!! For this very special episode we got Steph (and baby Billie) into the studio for Steph to ask Laura all the questions we knew you’d be dying to know - how far along are you? Were you trying? How did you find out? How is Dalton feeling? And more!!  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Sirens https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81589551?source=35&fromWatch=true  Laura: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry https://www.penguin.com.au/books/great-big-beautiful-life-9780241740613  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.  In this episode we explore the real-life impact of traditional gender roles, including financial abuse. First - Laura speaks with gender equality activist, Gina Martin, about the push towards traditional gender roles being led by Gen Z men, as well as benevolent sexism and how to spot it online. Then - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about financial abuse: what is it, how to spot it, and what you can do if you suspect you or someone you know is in a financially abusive relationship.  This is the third episode of the ‘Am I Equal’ miniseries for now. We will publish a fourth episode with your stories of how this series has impacted you. If you’d like to share your story - you can send us a voice memo via @kicpod on Instagram.  FIND OUT MORE Jess mentioned the book The Last Victim by Tracy Hall https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-last-victim-by-tracy-hall-and-summer-land-9780733651151  GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 The Commonwealth Bank has the Next Chapter Team which offers support for customers affected by domestic and family violence. You can contact the Next Chapter Team on 1800 222 387 between 9am-6pm Sydney/Melbourne time, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. If it’s difficult to chat on the phone, CommBank customers can contact the Next Chapter Team through their online chat in the CommBank app. Importantly - The Next Chapter phone service is available to anyone, regardless of if you’re a Commonwealth Bank customer or not. NAB can offer immediate assistance over the phone, including support to make your banking safe, extra security on your accounts, and referrals to other support services. NAB customers can also access complimentary, professional and confidential counselling sessions. Call 1300 574 759 to book an appointment. Westpac has a Priority Assist team who can help you take action to protect and separate your money. You can contact Priority Assist on 1800 063 509  And ANZ’s Extra Care Hub can be reached on 1800 943 438 GINA MARTIN  Find out more about Gina and work with her https://ginamartin.online/ Follow Gina on Instagram @ginamartin and @ginamartinuk on TikTok  JESS BRADY Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience. Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994  Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadviceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.  In this episode we explore the unintended consequences that can result from traditional gender roles.  First - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about money in relationships: what can happen when one partner is the breadwinner and the other partner stays home? What can happen if their relationship breaks down? What are the conversations couples need to be having around money? What should you know before taking time out of the workforce?   Next - Laura speaks with sociologist Leah Ruppanner about work: what is the difference between a job and career? Why is a career important outside of just the pay cheque? How can people feel empowered to return to work? What if your partner doesn’t want their children raised by other people?  Episode three of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow. GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 FIND OUT MORE Leah mentioned the book The Problem that Has No Name by Betty Friedan https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-problem-that-has-no-name-9780241339268  JESS BRADY Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience. Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994  Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadvice LEAH RUPPANNER Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab and the Gender Equity Initiative at the University of Melbourne. Find out more about Leah https://www.leahruppanner.com/  Listen to Leah’s podcast Miss Perceived https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/missperceived/id1744434731 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.  In the first episode we dive deep into the ‘manosphere’ with Dr Zac Seidler, the Global Director of men’s health at Movember & Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne. Laura asks Zac: what actually is the manopshere? Why has this content become mainstream? How does this content impact men & boys, and how does it change the way they feel about women? What role does compassionate accountability play in all of this? Episode two of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow. FIND OUT MORE We discuss the Movember Young Men’s Health in a Digital World report. You can check it out here https://au.movember.com/movember-institute/masculinities-report  Zac mentioned the NZ group She Is Not Your Rehab https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/ Follow Zac & Movember on Instagram @zacseidler and @movember GET HELP If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available. 1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaye Green dreamed of an unmedicated birth at home. Her labour started on a Friday afternoon and she gave birth to baby Honey on the following Tuesday morning. In this episode she shares with Steph about everything that happened in between! Jaye and Steph also speak through her decision to have a home birth, how Jaye learned what to do, her incredible midwife, and the importance of having a partner who is on the same page. Thanks to Jaye for sharing her story with us <3  WE MENTIONED Jaye’s home birth reel https://www.instagram.com/p/DILi3Ncypjd/  Jaye’s midwife was Monica Moonen https://www.mothercare.au/  Jaye recommend Homebirth NSW https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/ and Homebirth Australia https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/ for more info FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramKICBUMP @kicbump on InstagramJaye Green @jayegreen on InstagramSteph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram, @steph_claire_smith on TikTokJoin our virtual mothers' group in the the KICBUMP Facebook group. Search 'KICBUMP Community'Kic @kic.app on Instagram, @kic on TikTok and kicapp.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steph is officially on maternity leave but we’ll still bring you a catch up every Monday morning! This week Laura’s husband Dalton Henshaw is sitting in for Steph, and he and Laura answer all of your questions, like…how did you meet? Do you schedule intimacy? Have there been any repercussions from Dalton taking Laura’s surname? How do you navigate traditional gender roles? Who earns more and how do you feel about it? Plus lots more! SPECIAL SHARES Dalton: Chef Nicholas Deligiannis https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_deligiannis/?hl=en  Laura: Strife season 2 https://binge.com.au/shows/show-strife!24751?asset=138077&play=true  Kic UPDATE Tori’s ‘Own The Gym’ challenge has now started with our brand new trainer Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory)! Find your strength with Tori in this 4-week gym challenge. You can choose to do it 2, 3 or 4 days a week and each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. The challenge starts today but it’s not too late to join! FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramDalton @dalthenshaw on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The secret’s out…Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory) is the newest strength trainer in the Kic app!! In this episode we catch up with Tori to learn about her journey with food and movement, leaving acrobatics and coming back to it years later, receiving a PCOS diagnosis, and healing her acne. Plus! We learn more about Tori’s training style and what you can expect from her Kic program. Kic UPDATE Enrolments for Tori's Own The Gym challenge are now open! It’s a 4-week gym challenge, focusing on intentional training - no more feeling confused AF in the gym, more time feeling strong and empowered. Each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. Select 2, 3 or 4 days a week.  FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod on InstagramJoin our closed KICPOD Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokTori @ttorisstory on Instagram & @ttorisstory on TikTokKic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.