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We’re opening the mailbox and answering your dilemmas!
QUESTION #1: My parents won’t stop making comments about if & when I break up with my partner. They seem to prefer my sister’s boyfriend even though my partner & I have been together longer. It’s making my partner anxious. How do I talk to my parents about this and set boundaries?
QUESTION #2: My best friend is keeping big life events a secret from me. She’s bought houses and sold houses and bought a new car and hasn’t told me until it’s all completely finalised. Am I overreacting? Do I feel entitled to her news when I shouldn’t be?
SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS
If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com.
All questions will be anonymous <3
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This week we kick things off with a lesson in Australian culture and Laura learns that the national anthem and the iconic Qantas ads are two different songs!
Then we answer your DM about comparison when it comes to running.
Finally - do your emojis make you look old!? The New York Times seems to think so, so we compare our emojis and find out if we’re using millennial emojis.
WE MENTIONED
The New York Times emoji article https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/08/12/upshot/emoji-generations.html
The list of emojis that have been rejected https://unicode.org/emoji/emoji-proposals-status.html
SPECIAL SHARES
Steph: Don’t Say Good Luck https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81975622?
Laura: The Traitors Australia (again!) https://10.com.au/the-traitors
Kic UPDATE
Our brand new 3/5/10 Run Together Challenge with New Balance is here! This time, with a lineup of inspiring and iconic voices to cheer you on as you run towards your goal: G-Flip, Steph, Matty J, Allira Potter, Annabelle Lee, Luke Bateman, Brooke Blurton & Laura! Choose your distance - 3km, 5km or 10km, then complete 3 x runs per week, across an 8-week journey. The challenge starts Monday, 14th of September. Enrol now via the KICApp.
KICBump PODCAST
Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and 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 kicpod@kicwellness.com
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Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store
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Cait Miers is a surf, fashion & lifestyle photographer, and the creator of Laugh Lines: a global portrait movement to take 1,000 makeup-free portraits of women around the world. Through Laugh Lines, Cait is on a mission to challenge beauty standards, reclaim self-worth and dismantle the idea that beauty needs fixing.
In this episode, we speak with Cait about why she started Laugh Lines, how women have reacted to seeing photos of themselves makeup-free, the BTS of starting a business, and a reminder that we are all so much more than the way we look!
WE MENTIONED
Follow Laugh Lines https://www.instagram.com/laughlinesproject/
Follow Cait https://www.instagram.com/caitmiersphotography/
KICBump PODCAST
Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and 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 kicpod@kicwellness.com
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store
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This week Laura kicks off the episode with some observations of Steph’s drink bottle washing & car cleaning habits. Which got us thinking…how often should we be washing our drink bottles!? Once a week orrrrr once a year?
Then - Steph reflects on a Byron Bay meditation retreat she attended attended.
WE MENTIONED
The Art of Living https://www.artofliving.org/au-en/
A Life of Greatness episode with Gurudev https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/gurudev-stop-suffering-awaken-joy-attract-financial/id1457268944?i=1000662328190
Hype Girl Social Club https://www.instagram.com/hypegirlsocialclub/?hl=en
The Shameless episode ‘The backlash to the backlash of 'Yesteryear'’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-backlash-to-the-backlash-of-yesteryear/id1352875216?i=1000783263992
SPECIAL SHARES
Steph: Yesteryear https://www.dymocks.com.au/yesteryear-by-caro-claire-burke-9780008742775
Laura: The Traitors Australia https://10.com.au/the-traitors
Kic UPDATE
We’re doing a Sexual Wellness Survey and we want to hear from you! We’d love to understand what education, support and empowerment you're actually looking for. The survey takes 5 minutes to complete and your answers will remain completely anonymous. Everyone who completes the survey goes into the draw to win one of three pilates packs too!
Complete the survey here: https://kicwellness.typeform.com/to/odEMGPzt
KICBump PODCAST
Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and 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 kicpod@kicwellness.com
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
KIC @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time to open the mailbox and give you our thoughts on your most personal questions. This week your questions are about copping judgment for breastfeeding in public and where to draw the line with drug taking.
QUESTION #1: I’m pregnant for the first time and my mum has been making judgemental comments about women who breastfeed in public. She thinks it’s attention seeking. I don’t know how I’ll feel about breastfeeding yet but I’m not sure how to deal with my mum’s comments if & when she makes them
QUESTION #2: My boyfriend is thinking about taking drugs at a music festival. He knows drugs are a big no for me. Is this a reasonable deal breaker for me?
SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS
If you have a question you want our opinion on, please slide into our DMs on Instagram! We’re @kicpod. If you’re not on Instagram, you can email us at kicpod@kicwellness.com.
All questions will be anonymous <3
KICBump PODCAST
Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and 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 kicpod@kicwellness.com
Steph Claire Smith @stephclairesmith on Instagram & @steph_claire_smith on TikTok
Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
Kic @kic on Instagram & @kic on TikTok and kicwellness.com or download the app from the App Store and Google Play Store
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.