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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 Molly McKeone   SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - Everything I Know About Love on StanLaura - 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.   SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*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. SPECIAL GUEST:Rachel Vasicek SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - The Peanut Butter Falcon on NetflixLaura - 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. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - Stranger Things Season 4 on NetflixLaura - 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 to get 50% off the quarterly subscription.Check out our Workout in Winter goal setting journal here. SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.SPECIAL GUEST: Bec McWilliam  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 website 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 EmpathyLaura - Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber on Prime Video KIC UPDATES:Workout In Winter with KICGet your winter workouts sorted for only $25 when you use the code WIW50 at the checkout. Head to www.keepitcleaner.com to sign up now.SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.Purchase Mia and Dinah’s book Life Admin Hacks here. SPECIAL GUEST:Mia Northrop SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - Full Body Banded Burner KIC Masterclass with new Barre Pilates Master Trainer KikaLaura - 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  SPECIAL GUEST:Gina Rushton SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - The VoiceLaura - 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  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 & Witchery White Shirt Campaign KIC UPDATES:Join us for Meditate in May to build your meditation habit. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey & Anatomy of a Scandal on NetflixLaura - Coda on Apple TV KIC UPDATES:Meditate in May with KIC!Win tickets to our Cardio Pilates Party on the 7th of May. Enter here.  SPONSOR SHOUTOUT:Shop La Roche-Posay’s range of skincare at www.laroche-posay.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode of the KICPOD Steph and Laura discuss guilt - the emotional reaction we all experience where we feel responsible or regretful for what has or hasn’t happened. Steph and Laura open up about when, where and how they have felt guilt. They reflect on their personal experiences which have triggered guilt and discuss how they have worked through the feelings of falling short when feeling guilty. Steph and Laura’s vulnerable conversation highlights the prevalence of guilt within our modern lives and encourages you to work through your guilt. We hope this episode motivates you to reduce the burden you allow yourself to feel whenever you experience guilt. SPECIAL SHARES:Steph - A shoutout to Laura for being a finalist in the the Women Leading Tech Awards, Executive Leader Category Laura - The Imperfects Podcast Episode with Johann Hari - Why You Can't Pay AttentionKIC UPDATES:KIC Squad Faves Challenge. Starts this week! KIC PARTY, Monday 11th April, 6:30pm AEST SPONOSR SHOUTOUT:This episode is brought to you by adidas. The new Ultraboost 22 has landed - designed by women, for women. You can shop the Adidas Ultraboost 22 via the Adidas app, instore or online at adidas.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.