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  Billy Garvey is back!! Parental preference & raising boys 14.09.2026 1ч

  He’s our most regular KICBump guest and he’s back for his 5th time!  Billy Garvey is a dad of 3, a developmental pediatrician, a senior specialist at one of Australia’s largest tertiary pediatric hospitals, and co-host of the podcast 'Pop Culture Parenting'. Billy has a new book coming out called ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’, so in this episode, Steph speaks with Billy about what is unique about raising boys - including anger, gender roles, and help seeking. They also speak about parental preference, repairing with your children, and mental health first aid. Trigger warning: Steph & Billy briefly discuss suicide in this episode. If you need support, you can contact Lifeline 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. WE MENTIONED Listen to Billy’s podcast Pop Culture Parenting https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/pop-culture-parenting/id1600660063  They're on Patreon too https://www.patreon.com/PopcultureParenting Check out Billy’s new book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys’ https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-raising-boys-9781761620850 Check out Billy’s first book ‘Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child’s Mental Health’  https://www.penguin.com.au/books/ten-things-i-wish-you-knew-about-your-childs-mental-health-9781761345838  Find out more about Billy's social enterprise Guiding Growing Minds https://www.guidinggrowingminds.com/  We speak about Mental Health First Aid Australia. Check out their resources https://www.mhfa.com.au/  LISTEN TO BILLY’S OTHER EPISODES Search for these episodes in your podcast app… Is sleep training the answer? How Steph is planning for baby no.2 - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey What to do before, during & after your kid’s meltdown - KICBUMP with developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Mum rage - with Estelle Griepink 07.09.2026 37мин

  Estelle Griepink is a news journalist, mum to a two-year-old and almost one-year-old, and host of the podcast Mum Brain. In this episode, Estelle opens up to Steph about mum rage, when she knew it was time to seek help, and what she is working on with her psychologist. They also speak about Estelle’s recent redundancy and seeing it as an opportunity instead of a setback. WE MENTIONED Follow Estelle https://www.instagram.com/mumbrainpodcast/?hl=en  Listen to Estelle’s podcast Mum Brain https://open.spotify.com/show/033zL04ejXUnrqzHhWUy2r  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How can a pharmacist support you in pregnancy & postpartum? We find out! 03.09.2026 45мин

  Caroline Ficca is a pharmacist and a mum of two young girls. Caroline is committed to making health information practical & accessible through her work in community pharmacies & health education. We learned SO much from this chat with Caroline and we know you will too! Think a pharmacist only dispenses medication? Well, this episode will change the way you think! We speak with Caroline about what a pharmacist’s job actually involves, the support they can offer at each stage of the pregnancy journey, from conception to postpartum to common childhood ailments, when you can see a pharmacist vs when you need to see a doctor, vaccinations, colic, nappy rash, and lots more!  FYI - Caroline joins this episode in her capacity as a Priceline Pharmacist to discuss Priceline Pharmacy’s Anything Baby and You program. Any references throughout the episode to pharmacy services, pharmacist training or support relate specifically to the services and training available through Priceline Pharmacy’s Anything Baby and You program. WE MENTIONED Caroline mentioned a study of 9,500 women. You can check it out here https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjopen/4/2/e004365.full.pdf Find out more about Priceline Pharmacy’s Anything Baby & You program https://www.priceline.com.au/anything-baby-and-you Health stations are available at select Priceline Pharmacies. You can find your closest one here https://www.priceline.com.au/pharmacy-services/self-service-health-check KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why your kids need boundaries - with Gen Muir 31.08.2026 59мин

  Gen Muir is a parent educator, an obstetric social worker, and mum to 4 boys. Her latest book ‘Why Kids Need Boundaries: A parent’s guide to reducing the overwhelm and increasing connection by setting limits that work’ is out soon. In this episode, Gen sits down with Steph to speak about what boundaries are and how to set them and why children need them. They also speak about the challenges faced by modern parents, guilt, shame, attachment, repair, and lots more. WE MENTIONED Follow Gen https://www.instagram.com/connectedparentingau/?hl=en Find out more about Gen https://www.connectedparenting.com.au/  Gen's new book is called ‘Why Kids Need Boundaries' and you can pre-order it here  https://www.highlowbuffalo.com.au/products/why-kids-need-boundaries  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What to pack when travelling with a baby 24.08.2026 56мин

  Laura is loving the stage that Atlas is at…even if that stage involves a nugget in the bed. Steph opens up about some of the challenges that she & Josh are navigating at home as well as their whole family weekend in the garden. Also - Laura promised that she’d share the things that made their recent trip to Europe (with an 8 month old baby) a bit easier and this week she’s come with a list. Plus - a ménage! WE MENTIONED Yoto: https://au.yotoplay.com/products/goodnight-world  Stroller fan https://www.amazon.com.au/Gaiatop-Portable-Stroller-Rechargeable-Treadmill/dp/B0BKQDPP1Z/  Travel cot https://thememo.com.au/products/journey-2-in-1-travel-cot-black   The Bugaboo travel pram https://www.bugaboo.com/au-en/prams/bugaboo-butterfly/   SPECIAL SHARE Laura: The quote “transition is an identity in itself” Steph: Making paper chains  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Steph’s honest experience of emotional dysregulation 17.08.2026 49мин

  It’s a big week of updates! Steph shares about Harvey’s recent surgery and Billie’s growing personality, as well as a big night of broken sleep and emotional dysregulation. Laura is persevering with solids and Atlas is standing and rolling. Plus - we open the mailbox to read some of your beautiful messages.  SPECIAL SHARE Laura: the Solid Starts app https://solidstarts.com/app/?hcUrl=%2Fen-US Steph: this post from Josh https://www.instagram.com/p/DbAqK09IEN2/?img_index=1  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays. FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  This will change the way you think about mental load - with Professor Leah Ruppanner 10.08.2026 59мин

  Professor Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Melbourne and author of the book ‘Drained: Reduce Your Mental Load to Do Less and Be More’. You might recognise Leah’s name from when we had her on the podcast last year speaking about traditional gender roles and the manosphere (link below if you missed it!). This week Leah is back to speak about the mental load. We all think we know what the mental load is but in this conversation, Leah describes to Laura the 8 different types of mental load that we could be carrying at any one time, as well as recognising where your mental load energy is being spent, and how to better distribute this energy. If you’re currently drowning in the mental load, we hope this episode helps you. WE MENTIONED Find out more about Leah https://www.leahruppanner.com/  Lighten Lab is the website Leah mentioned https://www.lightenlab.com/ Read Leah’s book https://www.dymocks.com.au/drained-by-leah-ruppanner-9781761471957   Listen to Leah’s podcast ‘Miss Perceived’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/missperceived/id1744434731  Our first episode with Leah is called ‘Money, work & traditional gender roles - Am I Equal? a miniseries with Laura Henshaw’ and you can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/money-work-traditional-gender-roles-am-i-equal-a/id1457667995?i=1000712323533  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Our baby product recs! Must buy vs never used & new vs second-hand 03.08.2026 54мин

  We’re bringing you something a little different this week!! We’ve had a few messages from you guys asking us for the baby products we recommend buying and the ones that aren’t worth spending money on. So! We both wrote a list of our ‘must-buy’ items, our ‘nice to have but not essential’ items, and the items we never used. We also recommend which ones you should buy new vs the ones you could get second-hand. WE MENTIONED The episode where Steph talks about spying on the baby monitor is called ‘Spying over the home cameras & mice problems!’. You can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/spying-over-the-home-cameras-mice-problems/id1457667995?i=1000579353378  PRODUCTS WE MENTIONED These are the products that we specifically mentioned. For all other items - we don’t recommend a specific brand name Monitor from Cubo https://au.getcubo.com/  Sleep slacks from ergoPouch https://www.ergopouch.com.au/ and Love To Dream https://lovetodream.com.au/  Steriliser from Tommee Tippee https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/shop/bottle-feeding/sterilising  Room thermometer  https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/product/gro-egg2-ambient-room-thermometer  SNOO https://www.happiestbaby.com.au/products/snoo-smart-bassinet  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Laura’s Euro trip with 7-month-old Atlas 27.07.2026 51мин

  We’ve both been on holidays and now we’re back and ready to recap!! Steph shares about her family’s daytrip to Movie World, what she learned about baby seat laws in different states, and also opens up about some of the challenges she’s facing with emotional regulation. Meanwhile, Laura & Dalton took 7-month-old Atlas all the way to Europe! She shares some of the things that helped make their first overseas holiday together a lot easier. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Normal lubricant https://itsnormal.com/products/water-based-lube-v2-normal   Laura: Matrescence by Lucy Jones https://www.penguin.com.au/books/matrescence-9781802061307   WE MENTIONED The Bugaboo travel pram https://www.bugaboo.com/au-en/prams/bugaboo-butterfly/  The travel cot https://thememo.com.au/products/journey-2-in-1-travel-cot-black  Tommee Tippee bottles https://www.tommeetippee.com/en-au/collections/baby-bottles  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Having a 2nd bub after post-natal depression - with Mathew Carter 20.07.2026 42мин

  Mathew Carter hosts the podcast ‘The Secret Life of Dads’ alongside his co-host Lawrence. Earlier this year, they launched their event ‘Pints & Ponytails’ where they invite dads to pubs to learn how to style female hairstyles so they can do their daughters’ hair.  Mathew is dad to five-year-old daughter Rae and he & his wife Chessie King is expecting their second bub. We’ve had Chessie on the podcast before and we were so excited to have Mathew on too! In this episode, Steph chats with Mathew about his experience with postpartum depression after Rae was born, how he’s feeling mentally ahead of baby number two, going through IVF, and the feedback he’s getting from dads who attend their Pints & Ponytails events. Trigger warning: we briefly touch on suicide in this episode. If that brings up anything for you, Lifeline is available 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. FIND OUT MORE Follow Mat @mathewlcarter Listen to Mat’s podcast ‘The Secret Life of Dads’ https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-life-of-dads-podcast/id1734215110  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Alice Bleathman on sleep, daycare, and criticism online 13.07.2026 44мин

  Alice Bleathman is a dietitian and creator based near Byron Bay. Alice gave birth to her bub Tide over a year ago - only a few weeks before Steph gave birth to Billie.  Steph connected with Alice online over their shared struggles with sleep and we were so excited to have her in the studio <3  In this episode, Steph sits down with Alice to speak about the things she has changed her mind about in parenting, including sleep training, and daycare, as well as the judgment she has copped online for doing these things. FIND OUT MORE Follow Alice @alicebleathman_ KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Laura’s first night away from Atlas 06.07.2026 42мин

  Hi!!! This week Laura shares how she went spending two nights away from Atlas for the first time, including an interstate breastfeeding debacle.  Plus - a parental preference win for Steph & Josh, and a vent about fear-mongering content online.  SPECIAL SHARE Steph: The Somewhere Co Toy Story collection https://thesomewhereco.com/collections/toy-story  Laura: Portable breast milk cooler bottle https://www.amazon.com.au/Portable-360%C2%B0Cooling-Technology-Capacity-Breastmilk/dp/B0FWK8VXZ5?th=1  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The differences between a C-section and vaginal birth with leading Obstetrician Dr Amanda Ward 29.06.2026 35мин

  It’s our OB Dr Amanda Ward! Long time listeners will know that she was the Obstetrician for both Steph when she had Harvey & Billie, and Laura with Atlas. We love Amanda and we know you guys love her too, so we asked you for your birth questions!  What do I need to consider if I’m having a C-section? Why do so many OBs not support VBACs? How long do I need to wait between having C-sections? Is it possible to have vaginal birth after multiple endo surgeries? When you can’t have an epidural? And lots more!  FIND OUT MORE Find out more about Dr Amanda Ward https://www.dramandaward.com.au/ Follow Dr Amanda Ward @dramandajward We mentioned our episode with Domenica. It’s called ‘Domenica Calarco’s pregnancy & birth story - KICBUMP’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/3868c8  Amanda is on KICPod tomorrow! You can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Baby Atlas slept through the night!!! 22.06.2026 43мин

  This week Laura celebrates Atlas sleeping through the night for the first time and how she & Dalton did it, and Steph is struggling with her sleep. Plus! The little white lies you tell your kids. WE MENTIONED This is the Catchy https://catchyandcrew.com.au/products/catchy-the-food-catcher-for-high-chairs?  SPECIAL SHARE Steph: Oi Frog https://www.dymocks.com.au/oi-frog-by-kes-gray-and-jim-field-9781444974300  Laura: Twilight Red Light Beacon Light https://www.blockbluelight.com.au/products/twilight-red-light-beacon-light  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Laura's honest thoughts about postpartum identity shifts 15.06.2026 49мин

  Big week of updates this week, y’all! Steph is loving a new way of connecting with Billie and investigating some medical things with Harvey. Laura feels like a mixed berry smoothie and she’d love to be deconstructed, please. Plus - Laura & Dalton’s have some new calendar invites. And! We open the mailbox and hear Angelica’s bub’s transition to the cot. SPECIAL SHARES Steph: this TikTok from Ethan Lapierre  https://www.tiktok.com/@withethanlap/video/7626086697985445151  Laura: Le Puree powders https://lepuree.com.au/products/first-bites-x-baby-s-first-allergens  WE MENTIONED We mentioned a couple of episodes we’ve done with Dr Kavita. Listen here… Busting breastfeeding myths - KICBUMP with Dr Kavita https://pod.fo/e/38871b  Is pumping for everyone? KICBUMP with Lactation Consultant Dr Kavita https://pod.fo/e/3868ca  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What no one says out loud about being a step parent step-parent - with Kris Byrnes 08.06.2026 42мин

  Kris Byrnes became a step-parent when she was 24, before she’d had children of her own. Now Kris & her husband are raising 4 children together - two from her husband’s previous relationship and two of their own.  Kris has taken everything she has learned from step-parents and now offers coaching to others who are navigating blended families.  In all the years of making KICBump, we’ve never dedicated an episode to step-parents, so we were thrilled to cross paths with Kris!  In this episode Steph sits down with Kris to learn more about her experience becoming a step-parent at 24, her & her husband’s decision to have children of their own, and the challenges that Kris encounters in her coaching work - including deciding whether or not step-parenting is for you, parental alienation, what step-parenting does to your romantic relationship, and more. FIND OUT MORE Work with Kris https://thestepparentcoach.com/  Follow Kris on Instagram @stepparentcoach Listen to Kris’ podcast Step Parent Podcast WANT MORE? We would love to have Kris back for another episode!! If you have questions about step-parenting that you would like answered on the podcast, slide into our DMs @kicpod or email us at [email protected] KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Laura’s confronting realisation & how Steph is handling Harvey’s nightmares 01.06.2026 42мин

  Hi!!! This week we start with opening the mailbox. Kate had a hot tip about a wolf movie on Netflix for Steph to avoid, Ella has a recco for a sleep sack, and Em has an app she’s loving. Then our highs & lows! Including - an update on Harvey’s nightmares, a first from Billie, and a shocking realisation for Laura. WE MENTIONED Missed Steph’s story about the wolf? It’s in the episode ‘How Steph celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday + sleep update from Laura’. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/41324f  The episode with Lisa is called ‘Our tips for traveling with newborns and toddlers - KICBUMP with Lisa De Sanctis’ and you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/38871f  The hair growth product Laura mentioned was Bouf https://bouf.com/  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Mini Town in Nunawading https://www.minitown.com.au/  Laura: Chunky Ribbon Tabbed Board Book - First 200 Words https://www.bigw.com.au/product/chunky-ribbon-tabbed-board-book-first-200-words/p/6057967?  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Josh & Dalton take over for an honest conversation about fatherhood - with Dr Zac Seidler (Movember) 25.05.2026 46мин

  We’re doing something different today! There’s no Steph or Laura this week - instead we handed the mics to their husbands Josh & Dalton and Dr Zac Seidler - the Global Director of Men’s Health Research at Movember. Earlier this year Movember published their ‘More Than A Provider’ report based on a survey of 1,216 Australian fathers with at least one child aged between 0-10 years old. The report examined the intersections between identity, health & health service for men as they transition to fatherhood.  In this special episode of the podcast, Zac sat down with Josh & Dalton to discuss the report and their own experiences of fatherhood, including who they can reach out to for support and how their relationships with their own fathers has impacted their parenting style. FIND OUT MORE Download the full ‘More Than A Provider’ report here https://au.movember.com/story/more-than-a-provider  Follow Movember on Instagram @movember.au Follow Zac on Instagram @zacseidler Follow Dalton on Instagram @dalthenshaw Follow Josh on Instagram @itsjoshmiller YouTube You can watch all our episodes on YouTube! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPOD @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Abbey Holmes’ birth story - what you didn't see on Instagram 18.05.2026 57мин

  Channel 7's Abbey Holmes is a broadcaster, sports reporter, and boundary rider for Channel 7 AFL, as well as Mum to Braxton. In this episode, Abbey sits down with Laura to share about her birth story, and how the days afterward were anything like the loved-up baby bubble that people dream of. Abbey also shares about her decision to return to work 7-weeks postpartum and the criticism she copped online about it.  FIND OUT MORE Follow Abbey on Instagram @abbeycholmes You can catch Abbey all season long on Seven's AFL and AFL Women's coverage live and free on Seven and 7plus Sport Abbey was on KICPod last year. The episode was called ‘Hard work, determination & never taking no for an answer - with Abbey Holmes’. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2b7448  YOUTUBE You can watch all our episodes on YouTube! Watch and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How Steph celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday + sleep update from Laura 11.05.2026 50мин

  Hello!! This week Steph shares about how she & Josh celebrated Harvey’s 5th birthday, plus an accidental parenting fail. Laura shares an update on how Atlas is sleeping and where she & Dalton are at with arms in or out. Plus we answer some of your questions about our night-time routine episode from last week. And as always! Our parenting highs & lows. WE MENTIONED We’ve had Dr Billy Garvey on KICBump to talk about sleep twice before. Search for his episodes in your podcast app... Your sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy GarveyYour sleep questions answered - KICBUMP with Dr Billy Garvey https://pod.fo/e/38872f  An honest sleep update with Steph & Dr Billy Garvey - KICBUMP https://pod.fo/e/38872b This is the sheep clock that Steph mentioned https://www.zazu-kids.com/sam-the-lamb/  SPECIAL SHARES Steph: Jess Urlichs’ poem ‘The Every Mum’ https://www.instagram.com/p/DXuofuGEu21/?img_index=1  Laura: UPPAbaby Carry-All Parent Organiser 2.0 https://thememo.com.au/products/uppababy-carry-all-parent-organiser-2-0?  KICPod PODCAST Looking for our other podcast? It’s called KICPod and you can listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. We publish episodes there on Mondays & Wednesdays.  FOLLOW US & GET INVOLVED  KICPod @kicpod on Instagram - DM us with questions or ideas! Not on Instagram? Email us at [email protected] Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTokLaura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on TiktokKIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play StoreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.