New hair…new Steph? Steph cut her hair into a bob and the results have been…surprising.
This week we also react to your unpopular Christmas opinions. Is Home Alone a Christmas movie? When is it too soon to pack up your tree? And does anyone actually like fruit mince pies?
And we reflect on our highlights, challenges and surprises of the past year.
This is our last catch up episode of the year. We’ll be back in your ears in early January ❤
SPECIAL SHARES:

Steph: Abbie Chatfield on Mark Bouris’ Straight Talk podcast
Laura: Mariah Carey’s Christmas album

Kic UPDATE: Kic Mumma’s this one’s for you! KICBUMP Bridge is our brand-new 6 week postnatal program here to help new mummas bridge the gap and boost your confidence as you return to strength training. Join Steph for supportive PT-style sessions from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, pausing and repeating workouts as you need. If you’ve finished our postpartum Pilates program and you’re looking to feel even stronger, KICBUMP Bridge has your back. 
If you haven't already joined Kic, enjoy a 7 day free trial when you sign up today.
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The perks of Steph’s bob she didn’t see coming

KICPOD is a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of Kic, a health &amp; 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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When Ash Paraskevas was in her early 20’s she was in a longterm relationship, studying law (as the first person in her family to attend uni) and competing in Miss World. From the outside - it looked like she had it all. But inside she was struggling with severe anxiety, depression, domestic abuse and changing everything about herself to try and fit in and be loved.
In this episode Ash generously shares how she built herself back from rock bottom to a place where she’s now living fully and authentically as herself and proud of it, including stripping back the layer of who she thought she “should” be and stepping into her sexuality as a lesbian woman.
We loved this chat and can’t wait to have Ash back on for a part two BUT you can also hear more from Ash in Liv Rogers’ podcast ‘Tell Me More’ https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-superpower-of-vulnerability-with-ash-paraskevas-part-1/id1716520554?i=1000640936889 
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How Ash Paraskevas built her self-confidence back from rock bottom

We saw a TikTok about "food noise" and we want to talk about it. "Food noise" is the relentless thoughts about food and eating that unfortunately so many of us have experienced or still do experience. We reflect on how food noise still shows up for us regardless of how much effort we put into combating these thoughts, and what we can do to try and break the cycle.
If you experience food noise, disordered eating or an eating disorder, support is available at the Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673 from 8am - midnight (AEST/AEDT) 7 days a week.
Then we bring back Kic Court! You asked: “my friend is having a child-free wedding. Can I still bring my baby and excuse myself if they make noise?” Buckle up, Kic Court is in session.
And the KICPOD Audience Survey is still live! Tell us what you think of the podcast and you'll go in the running to win a $100 Visa e-gift card https://form.typeform.com/to/wzd5Wuuu 
SPECIAL SHARES

Steph: Jojo Siwa on the Call Her Daddy Podcast with Alex Cooper https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/jojo-siwa-the-woman-behind-the-bow/id1418960261?i=1000651989527 
Laura: Scoop on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81600418 

Kic UPDATE
Ready for something that HIITs different? Join Laura in the yellow room for a series of brand new 5 to 15-minute workouts. We’ve partnered with frank green to bring more energy, motivation and feel-good vibes to your dreaded HIIT session. Don’t believe us? Try just ONE of Laura's HIIT classes and you’ll go in the draw to win an entire year with Kic and a prize pack from frank green.
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The vicious cycle of food fixation

This episode is tough but a really important conversation for every parent and person with young people in their lives. Grooming refers to an older child or adult establishing a trusting relationship with a child or their family to sexually abuse or exploit the child. The average age that a child is abused is 6.8 years old and 90% of children who are abused know their abuser. 
To help make sense of it all, Steph speaks with Jayneen Sanders. Jayneen is a mum of three, author and educator who writes children’s books on body boundaries, respect, consent, body safety, feelings and emotions.
In this episode, they speak about what grooming actually is, the red flags parents can look out for, how parents can live with the fear of letting their children out of their sights, what to do if you suspect your child is being groomed, and what support exists.
GET SUPPORT
Raising Children Network https://raisingchildren.net.au/ 
Centre Against Sexual Assault https://casacv.org.au/ 
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Recognising the signs of grooming and what to do about it - KICBUMP with Jayneen Sanders

It feels like only yesterday that we were sitting in our cars recording this podcast on our iPhones and now you’ve downloaded us over 14 MILLION (!) times in places as far and wide as Greeland and Jamaica. 
For KICPOD’s 5th birthday we take a trip down memory lane from them to now, reflect on what making this podcast means to us and hear what the podcast means to you.
Plus! We think five years is a good time to give you guys a nickname. Tell us in our Facebook group what you want to be called ;)
And last one! We’re doing a KICPOD survey to try and get to know you a little better. Tell us what you think and you’ll go in the running to win a $100 Visa e-gift voucher https://form.typeform.com/to/wzd5Wuuu 
Thanks for spending the last five years with us. We love you <3 
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What we've learned from 5 years of KICPOD

If you’ve ever questioned if you’re on the right path and wished you could ask someone who’s no longer alive what they think, a psychic medium could help connect you. Jessica Lynne is a psychic medium who’s dedicated herself to connecting the living with their departed loved ones. Steph & Laura both received a reading from Jess, and in this episode, they unpack it together.
Find out: how Jess actually connects with departed loved ones, what you should do with the information you get from a medium, can you still get a reading even if you’ve never lost someone, and how skeptical is too skeptical?
Then Steph & Laura share parts of their own readings with Jess and how the readings align to things they’re both working through right now.
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The perks of Steph’s bob she didn’t see coming

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