Steph & Laura

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How should I feel if my partner doesn’t orgasm? Nov 17, 2024

Show notes

We’ve seen some TikTok trends we’re not sure about and we want to talk about them. The first is the “morning trend” - where people sleep in a range of convoluted and questionable products on their face and in their hair only to “shed” it all in the morning. The second is “okra water” and its dubious health claims.

Then we discuss a question we saw in Women’s Health Australia: “should I be offended if my partner doesn’t orgasm”?

Plus we put a poll on our Instagram story asking about the orgasm gap in your relationships and 5% of you said you orgasmed more, 38% of you said your partner orgasms more, 30% orgasm equally with your partner, and 27% just wanted to suss the results 👀

WE MENTIONED

The okra water trend https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/healthy-food/okra-water/news-story/efb6382a91571792f5d295b31b6dabcc

The Women’s Health article https://womenshealth.com.au/my-partner-isnt-orgasming-should-i-be-offended/?

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home by Jess Hastings https://www.dymocks.com.au/magnolia-parks-the-long-way-home-by-jessa-hastings-9781398717220
Laura: The Younify Hydrate powder https://younifyactive.com/products/hydrate-300g

Kic UPDATE

Forget Black Friday! You’re 88% more likely to move on Monday. So, why does Friday get all the hype? Over the next 4 weeks, your favourite day to move just got better with:

Our brand new Pilates trainer Greta (she’s ClassPass trainer of the year!)
New workout drops every Monday
We’re giving away cash prizes - just for moving!! Today we’re giving away $1000. To go in the draw, complete any Kic workout on a Monday, use the share feature in-app, share on Instagram and be sure to have your profile on public so we can see
And if you’re new to Kic, you can get 50% off your first month with Kic!!

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BONUS: Laura answers your questions about the NYC Marathon Nov 14, 2024

Show notes

A week ago Laura ran debut marathon in New York City and in this episode Steph asks Laura (fresh off the plane!!) all the questions you guys have been asking.

Will you do another marathon? What got you through when it got hard? How did you handle going to the toilet on the course? How are your toenails? And what's next!?

We'll be back in your ears on Monday <3

WE MENTIONED

This is the Spotify playlist we mentioned https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2CfWkeIJ4DybgdHUWkS52c?si=7kukfwqYSSuD-Kl8EXEe4A&pi=a-L9nGSi7wQvOW&nd=1&dlsi=81d6e63025174de7

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Steph’s pregnant! How Steph is feeling about baby number two Nov 10, 2024

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Steph is pregnant!!! If you follow Steph online you would’ve seen yesterday that she, her husband Josh, and their son Harvey are welcoming a second baby into their family and today Steph shares all about it! Steph talks about telling Harvey, which foods are giving her the ick, how this pregnancy is different to her first with Harvey, finding out the gender and more!

But we want your questions! We’ll put a question box on our Instagram Story for you to send your questions to Steph to answer in an upcoming episode.

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: Woman Of The Hour https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81728818?source=35
Steph: Anna Kendrick on Call Her Daddy https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/anna-kendrick-pitch-perfect-twilight-relationships/id1418960261?i=1000674059615
Laura: The Whole Truth by Jackie O (an Almost Special Share!) https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-whole-truth-9781761348655
Laura: Woman Of The Hour (a But Not If You’re Anxious Special Share)

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What happened when Steph tried a new vibrator + Laura's NYC Marathon update!!! Nov 03, 2024

Show notes

This week Steph brings a very detailed story of laughing hysterically during sex thanks to a new vibrator. If you work with, are related to, or know Steph in real life…please skip forward this one!

PLUS Laura smashed the NYC Marathon overnight and she's sent in a quick voice note from the start line and the finish line about how it went 👏

And Steph wants to say thank you to everyone who sent her messages about her ADHD diagnosis <3

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: I Am Sam https://www.netflix.com/au/title/60021799?source=35
Laura: The Perfect Couple https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81474158?source=35

Kic UPDATE

The Kic Marathon program is here! If running a marathon is on your bucket list, our brand new KICRUN 21-42.2km program will help you conquer your goal with confidence. Developed by physios, Laura will guide you through 3 runs per week, with an optional 4th, as you run towards your very first marathon in 16 weeks. Filled with motivational cues and training tips, the program will help you enhance your performance and power you through each run. Get ready to challenge your body, feel empowered and prove to yourself just how capable you are!

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What’s wrong with men calling themselves “good blokes” with Tarang Chawla Oct 29, 2024

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Tarang Chawla became an activist against men’s violence after his sister Nikita Chawla was murdered by her partner in 2015.

We’ve been talking about violence against women a lot on the podcast this year (and every year) because unfortunately it’s an issue that’s not going away. In this episode we invite Tarang onto the podcast for the third time to talk about men’s violence, the impact of alcohol and gambling on violence, and what you can do as a bystander to safely stand up to street harassment.

Plus Laura shares about her experience witnessing and standing up to a group of drunk and aggressive young men at the AFL Grand Final and what Tarang would’ve done in the same situation.

WE MENTIONED

The ‘Stand Up Against Street Harassment’ training https://www.standup-international.com/au/en/training/landing

The first time Tarang was on the podcast in ‘The Raw Reality of Domestic Abuse and Family Violence’ https://pod.fo/e/238cc6

The second time Tarang was on the podcast ‘A topic too many people avoid’ from December 2022 https://pod.fo/e/224092
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Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic.app on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicapp.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store

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Our honest thoughts on the Victoria's Secret Show Oct 27, 2024

Show notes

After a six year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned this year. The show was choreographed by an all-female team and featured greater cultural, age and body diversity than ever before, but the show still fell short in many ways. We have our say.

Plus Laura lost a diamond in her wedding ring which made us wonder if any of you guys had ring horror stories…and you did!

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: pod coffee machines
Laura: Lonely Planet on Netflix (an ANTI Special Share!) https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81157573?source=35

Kic UPDATE

Stretch Pilates is new in app today! 4 in 5 women don’t stretch enough. So we’ve introduced Christina’s brand new stretch Pilates classes, combining your favourite flows with a deep juicy stretch. Whether you’re recovering from a run or feeling it after leg day at the gym, stretch it out with 12 classes to choose from.

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What’s been going on with Steph Oct 20, 2024

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It’s a personal one this week as Steph shares what’s been going on behind the scenes for her over the past year and a bit. PLUS Laura's been spending so much time in activewear training for the New York City Marathon that she's feeling a little…uncomfortable down there.

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: The Year I Met My Brain - Matilda Boseley https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-year-i-met-my-brain-9780143779773
Laura: the By Katia body oil and body brush https://bykatia.com/product/by-katia-ritual-pack/

WE MENTIONED

Steph mentioned her KICBUMP episode with Em Rusciano. You can listen here https://pod.fo/e/2657ca

Kic UPDATE

Our IRL KICRUN Clubs are back! Join the KICRUN Club every Saturday morning in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, London and our newest location, Perth! If it's your first time coming along, make sure you fill out the waiver here: https://kicapp.com/kicrun-club/and join our KICRUN Chat groups in our Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kicapp

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Everyone told Froomes she was hot. This fuelled her eating disorder Oct 15, 2024

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Froomes (aka Lucinda Price) is a writer, comedian, broadcaster and author of ‘All I Ever Wanted Was To Be Hot’. Her book is a memoir-meets-manifesto about her experience with anorexia and binge eating disorder as well as exploring the pressures on young women to look a certain way.

In this special conversation we sit down with Lucinda to find out why she got a nose job and breast augmentation, and how she feels differently about each surgery, how moving from Melbourne to Sydney and working in media pushed her to change her body, the moment she knew her “healthy eating” had gone too far, and how she has reached a place of total recovery.

TRIGGER: We talk about eating disorders, weight loss, and disordered eating in this episode. If you need support, or want support to help someone you know, you can contact The Butterfly Foundation on 1800 ED HOPE or 1800 33 4673.

FIND OUT MORE

Read Lucinda’s book All I Ever Wanted To Be Was Hot https://www.panterapress.com.au/product/all-i-ever-wanted-was-to-be-hot/

This is the podcast Lucinda mentioned where she interviewed Steph https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-for-thinspiration/id1436558049?i=1000419942184

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The reality of marathon training as a woman Oct 13, 2024

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Last week Laura had her longest run to date in training for the New York City Marathon. In this episode she shares about the reality of what that looks like.

Plus we open the Kic Mailbox and hear from you!! You share your two cents on the Body & Soul sex census, you tell us what you learned from our PMS chat, you give us a recco for more audio erotica, and you share a Sexy Slip Up story.

You can get in touch with us any time (we love it!!) by messaging us on Instagram @kicpod or joining our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630561419185145/

P.S we’d love your reccos on long running trails and the best almond croissants in your city!

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: Things Will Calm Down Soon by Zoë Foster Blake https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Zo%C3%AB-Foster-Blake-Things-Will-Calm-Down-Soon-9781922928023
Laura: Nobody Wants This on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/watch/81591296?source=35

WE MENTIONED

If you missed the episode where we talked about the Body & Soul Sex Census, you can listen here https://pod.fo/e/26986f

These are the memes Laura mentioned https://www.instagram.com/p/DAkEEVvJr-o/?img_index=1

Kic UPDATE

New strength for running classes are in the app now! Developed by head trainer, Danny, alongside Kic’s expert running physio, Alana, these sessions will help you strengthen all the right muscles. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re running towards your first 10km, Laura and Danny are here to help support your running journey.

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Laura opens up about her recent panic attack Oct 06, 2024

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This week Laura shares about her recent trip to a health retreat in Queensland and how it ended with the most intense panic attack of her life when she returned home to Melbourne. She shares about how her anxiety has been post-panic attack and what partners, friends and family members can do to support someone going through a panic attack.

Then we discuss the issue of men’s drunk & aggressive behaviour at the football. Laura attended the AFL grand final a few weeks ago and was shocked at the behaviour and level of drinking from the group of young men sitting in front of her. Plus Steph shares about her apprehension in taking Harvey to the footy and exposing him to the same violence and behaviour.

WE MENTIONED

This is the cold sore cream Laura recommended https://www.chemistdiscountcentre.com.au/index.html?srsltid=AfmBOopQSRhrNvJ1kcf3g-rYg-c9xV-OQ7fLXp2MATHIc1uBAsvsRvbY#!/prod/117562/fixalip-cold-sore-lotion-8ml

This is the Huberman Lab episode Laura mentioned about delaying caffeine https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/using-caffeine-to-optimize-mental-and-physical-performance

SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: Love Me by Monica Ali https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/love-marriage-by-monica-ali-9780349015491
Laura: The Courage To Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga https://www.dymocks.com.au/book/the-courage-to-be-disliked-by-ichiro-kishimi-and-fumitake-koga-9781760630492

Kic UPDATE

The KICRUN Challenge starts today! Whether you’re in it for the long run or you’re just getting started, the KICRUN Challenge is made for you. Together with New Balance, run towards your goal of 3, 5, 10 or 21km over the next 8 weeks, with Laura guiding you through 3 x runs per week every step of the way. Enrolments close on Monday October 21st. If you’re new to Kic you can start a 7-day free trial at kicapp.com

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