How postpartum depression & anxiety changed Larissa Leone’s life - KICBUMP
Larissa Leone is the founder of the postnatal stay Homb. Larissa went through postnatal anxiety and depression after giving birth to her daughter Valentina almost 13 years ago. That experience, and knowing that no other postnatal stay like it existed, inspired Larissa to create Homb. Steph stayed at Homb after giving birth to Billie earlier this year and knew a little bit about Larissa’s story but in this episode Steph sits down with Larissa to learn more and find out where Homb came from. Larissa shares about her experience of postnatal anxiety & depression, how her postpartum differed between her first Valentina, and her second Sebastian, the research she did before creating Homb, and the profound impact she has had on families who got to experience Homb. TRIGGER WARNING We do touch lightly on suicide in this episode. Please take care while listening and if you do need support - Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. Support is also available via PANDA – Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia. The  PANDA National Helpline is available on 1300 726 306 Monday to Friday from 9am - 7.30pm and Saturday 9am – 4pm (AEST/AEDT). FIND OUT MORE We mentioned the Homb podcast. It’s called No Place Like Homb and you can list here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/no-place-like-homb/id1704774543 FOLLOW US KICPOD @kicpod 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.
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Why are men obsessed with caveman times?! Our thoughts on the Big Brother traditional gender role conversation
Big Brother Australia is back on TV and last week there was a conversation on the show about traditional gender roles and a desire to return to caveman times. We were RAGING (and confused!?) when we saw it and so we had to talk about it. Then! Steph shares a story from her weekend driving home from the farm and an important lesson about petrol. Plus! Laura has another sewerage story and we want to hear your most horrific sewerage stories! Send us a DM on Instagram @kicpod. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: G Flip’s new album Dream Ride https://music.apple.com/au/album/dream-ride/1821731879 Laura: puzzles! 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.
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The real life impact of the manosphere on young men
Daniel Principe is a youth advocate and educator who delivers workshops to students, parents and educators around relationships, sexuality & masculinity. In this episode, Laura sits down with Daniel to find out what he’s seeing in schools right now - how masculinity influencers and misogynistic content are shaping boys and their beliefs about themselves and women, the values they are actually seeking in their relationships vs what the internet tells them they should look for, the shaming and dehumanising behaviour he sees online and in schools, and the positive signs from some young boys who are doing things differently. FIND OUT MORE More details about how to work with Daniel can be found here https://www.danielprincipe.com.au/ Follow Daniel on Instagram @lastoftheromans We talk about an episode of Compass that Daniel featured in. It was called ‘Highjacking Adolescence’ and you can watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luNyPU5hXtc 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.
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The parts of our lives we’ve stopped sharing online
This week we open the mailbox and answer one of your questions: is there anything you used to share online that you don’t anymore and why? You can ask us a question for an episode at any time by DMing us on Instagram @kicpod. Plus! Steph’s favourite millennial guessing game is back. This time Steph plays Laura lines from iconic 90’s & 2000’s movies and Laura has to guess which movie they’re from. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: an AI country music song that Josh made about Steph & Josh’s love story Laura: Nobody Wants This - season 2 https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81591296?source=35&fromWatch=true Kic UPDATE Competition time! Try one of our new hybrid classes and be in the draw to win Mills’ Mind & Body Reset. Mills’ Mind & Body Reset (valued at $1200) includes:
 $500 Travel Voucher - giving you the freedom to explore and expand your mind, plus $250 spending money. $250 Massage Voucher — recover and reset with the ultimate post-workout zen state. Kindle Paperwhite — Mills’ daily non-negotiable is reading on her Kindle. Find mental space and inspiration with your new e-reader. How to win: Complete any of Mills’ 16 on-demand hybrid classes and immediately go in the draw to win. Entries close 11:59pm 1st December, 2025. T&Cs apply. 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.
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So, what is hybrid training!? with strength & mindset coach Mills Stokes
We have a brand new trainer in the Kic app! It’s Mills and she's here with a brand new hybrid training program & 16 hybrid masterclasses for you all to enjoy. In this episode we get to know Mills - her experience of growing up riding horses, finding her confidence in the gym, discovering hybrid training, and what you can expect from her new hybrid training program. TRAIN WITH MILLS If you want to try Mills' program or masterclasses - you can sign up for a 7-day free trial to Kic. Find out more at kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store FIND OUT MORE Follow Mills on Instagram @milstokes 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 TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
KICPOD is a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way. To learn more you can find them on Instagram at @kicpod, @kic.app, @stephclairesmith and @laura.henshaw or visit their website kicapp.com
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