Best Steph And Laura Podcasts (2024)

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How Ash Paraskevas left a long-term relationship and learned to accept herself as a lesbian 39:30

3h ago39:30

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Ash Paraskevas had kissed girls long before she ever had sex with a woman. She would make out with girls in high school and tell herself it was something she was doing for attention. But after seven years in a heterosexual relationship, Ash could no longer ignore her feelings towards women. As scary as it was to leave her long-term relationship, sh…

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How do you tell your best friend you can’t afford her overseas wedding? 29:01

2h ago29:01

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This week we answer your D&M about how to decline an invite to an overseas wedding. You said: “I don’t know how to handle telling my best friend that I may not be at her wedding.” We share our thoughts on overseas weddings and the expectations placed on guests to attend - often at large financial expense. Plus we asked you to spill your celebrity r…

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Your vulva isn’t something to be ashamed of - with Ellie Sedgwick (Comfortable In My Skin) 30:48

8h ago30:48

30:48

One in six people with vulvas reported feeling anxious or embarrassed about the way their labia looks. The recently published Labia Diversity Report from Women’s Health Victoria surveyed 1,030 women and people with labia aged between 18-50 about how they feel about their labia. They found 31% of those surveyed associated their labia with words like…

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Can we talk about fat loss in a way that doesn't promote diet culture? 33:50

1h ago33:50

33:50

Send us a Text Message. This episode was inspired by an instagram post, which spoke about the messy middle between diet culture and aesthetic goals and whether you could pursue fat loss specifically, and NOT promote diet culture at the same time. This is certainly a nuanced issue. We live in a dieting culture which worships thinness above all else …

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Your guide to screen time - KICBUMP with Mandy from Raise Toddlers 41:34

23h ago41:34

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How much screen time is too much? Mandy Richardson is a child development and early parenting specialist and the creator of Raise Toddlers: a platform created to inspire and equip parents with the skills and tools they need to raise children from birth to six years old. Very importantly, Mandy is not anti-screens! But when she notices her three dau…

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Our thoughts on Kylie Jenner crying over negative comments on her appearance 33:51

3h ago33:51

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In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Kylie Jenner broke down in tears over comments she received about the way she looks. In the episode she said "people have been talking about my looks since I was 12, 13…after 10-plus years of hearing about (my looks), it just gets exhausting." We watched it and we want to share our thoughts. Plus Laura has be…

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How to stop taking things personally - with our coach Janey Martino 36:22

13d ago36:22

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In the third part of our three-episode special about having difficult conversations, we invite our coach Janey Martino back into the studio to talk through making assumptions and not taking things personally. We’ve personally gone through our own experience of assuming we know what the other person is thinking and how they will react to something…w…

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My Sugar Coated Life. Liana's Body Story. 55:11

8d ago55:11

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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to episode #2 of our 'YOUR Bodies' series, where we invite members of our community. Today we have Liana Stevens, or @mysugarcoatedlife Liana is a 45 year old mum of 2 from Nottingham, who started her journey towards neutrality and recovery from Binge Eating Disorder during the pandemic in 2020. She realised that the…

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How to learn to trust yourself - with our coach Janey Martino 1:02:46

4d ago1:02:46

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Janey Martino is a business founder, board director, advisor, investor and coach. She’s an advisor for Kic and our personal coach. Janey’s coaching has helped us in our confidence and leadership as individuals, and she recently helped us to faciliate the most challenging conversation we've ever had as friends. In the second part of this special thr…

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How to Manage the Fear of Weight Gain in Midlife. 26:21

5d ago26:21

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Send us a Text Message. Wow this one was juicy. I have to say, Ela and I were both ON it for this episode😘 Ela had been finding in sessions that many of her clients were scared, not just of weight gain but of what digging deeper into their dieting history would involve. Leaving the perceived 'safety' and 'control' around dieting or 'watching our we…

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An honest catch up about our friendship 43:11

6d ago43:11

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This week we check in on our friendship. In case you missed it, an article came out a few weeks ago claiming there was a “rift” in our friendship. There’s not! But we have been having some deep conversations and this week we want to talk about it. Plus we preview our Wednesday (and bonus!) Friday episodes with our coach Janey Martino who has made t…

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There’s no perfect in parenting - KICBUMP with Lael Stone 47:42

11d ago47:42

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You can’t be what you can’t see and for most of us (for better or worse) our only parental role models will be the people that raised us. So are we destined to raise our children in the same way that our parents raised us? And if you want to parent differently…how can you unlearn the way you were brought up? Lael Stone is a speaker, educator and au…

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Let's Talk Small Talk with special guest Laura Kerbey 44:23

13d ago44:23

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Small Talk Speech and Language Therapist Dawn Tomalin interviews the brilliant Laura Kerbey, Autism & Education Consultant and Author. They discuss PDA and Laura's recent book about PDA for teens. Laura has been working with young people with a range of learning difficulties for over 20 years, but er passion has always been working with and teachin…

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Which household item have you used to…y’know 😉 33:44

13d ago33:44

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This week it’s Laura’s turn to be thrown under the bus! We searched far and wide for someone in Laura’s life who could tell an embarrassing story about her and this week we finally got one - her oldest friend Bec, who shared a story of the time Laura revealed what she household item she used to get…intimate with. Plus we listened to an episode of S…

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YOUR Body Stories. Sofie Hagen and Fat Liberation with Abi Smith 42:59

21d ago42:59

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Send us a Text Message. This series is about YOU. YOUR body stories. YOUR relationship to food and movement, YOUR dieting and un-dieting history and how you feel in the body you're in. Ela and I wanted to understand more about the issues you are dealing with when it comes to body acceptance, intuitive eating and listening to your body. How can we n…

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170. Don't Call It a Comeback 17:25

27d ago17:25

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We realize the announcement that we are stepping away from WOM was abrupt last week so we wanted to give you guys an explanation. We love you all so much - cheers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wineovermatter/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wineovermatter/support…

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A how-to guide for making friends as an adult - Two Broke Chicks/besties Sal + Al 49:24

18d ago49:24

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Sal & Al met in their office kitchen, fell in friendship love, and six months later they had matching tattoos. In the 7 years that have followed, they’ve gone through romantic and friendship break ups, work, travel, starting a podcast, building a business and writing a book together, so they’re pretty much experts on friendship at this point. One o…

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Do you wax your butt? 36:26

24d ago36:26

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It’s an intimate one today! In a recent episode of The Kardashians, Khloe made a comment about people having hair down there and Laura wants to talk about it. Does laser hurt more than waxing? Do you remove hair from your butt? And Steph shares the time she tried out her waxing skills on Josh. Then we check in on the goals we set ourselves at the s…

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Parenting with a prosthetic leg - KICBUMP with Jess Quinn 42:39

1M ago42:39

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Jess Quinn was one of our very first KICPOD guests way back in 2019. This week Jess returns, but this time for KICBUMP, after welcoming her first daughter Marla into the world last November. In our first conversation with Jess she shared her story of childhood cancer and having one of her legs amputated when she was nine years old. In this episode,…

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Who gets to take the family toothpaste on holiday? 40:11

1M ago40:11

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If you’re going away by yourself, do you take the family toothpaste or do you buy a spare toothpaste and leave the family toothpaste at home? Steph and Laura have been doing a lot of traveling recently and this week we find out who buys a spare and who takes the family toothpaste (leaving their partner without). Plus we always suggest calling 1800 …

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Surfing, Satisfaction and Feeling the Difference. The One with Evelyn Tribole. 44:20

1M ago44:20

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Send us a Text Message. Ela and I are beyond excited to bring you this week's guest, the OG of Intuitive Eating herself, Evelyn. If you are new here or have never heard of Intuitive Eating and don't know what the fuss is all about, this is the episode for you. I had the joy of interviewing Elyse Resch, the co-creator of Intuitive Eating a few month…

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169. Prepare to Be Sick of Me 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

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In this week’s episode we welcome back a listener fave, Taylor from @BigTaylorEnergy. We talk about her big social media shift, making a change from Entrepreneur to a new career, and a huge life change - having VSG surgery a few weeks ago. FOTW // Taylor - Hexagon Productivity Timer, Steph - Tweezerman Classic Eyelash Curler, Laura - Tap Secret Mat…

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Confidence, limiting beliefs & the stories we tell ourselves - Ashani Dante & Fi Sanford from The Flourish Journey 58:25

1M ago58:25

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Ashani Dante and Fi Sanford are the Founder and CEO of The Flourish Journey, an organisation committed to supporting teenage girls to become empowered, resilient and connected adults. They help young girls to cultivate their own self-awareness and self-confidence, but this doesn’t mean that Ashani & Fi feel confident at all times. In this episode A…

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Steph’s therapy update 26:53

1M ago26:53

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Steph’s been seeing a therapist for the past few months and in today’s episode she shares how it’s been going, what she’s learned from it, and she and Laura reflect on how valuable it’s been for both of them to speak to someone unbiased who you can be totally truthful with. Then Laura reflects on completing the Kic Run 10 - 21km program and complet…

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168. We're Going to Rally 1:17:59

2M ago1:17:59

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We are so excited to be back after a much needed break. We spend this episode catching up on Laura’s trip to France and her remodel then Steph’s trips to Nashville and Vegas. FOTW // Steph - Pressed Freeze; Laura - Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump Shop past FOTW here. WE HAVE MERCH and a new WOM sticker, order here! Numerous styles, colors, and sizes…

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So…Do I Want Kids? - with Laura Henshaw & Dalton Henshaw 47:41

2M ago47:41

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For the final episode of the miniseries Laura sits down with her husband Dalton. How does he feel about Laura doing this miniseries? What are his own fears around having children? Is it selfish if they never have children? And finally…do Laura & Dalton want kids? Then we hear from you about what the series has taught you. And Laura reflects on what…

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The Problem with Hot Girl Summer Walks. 29:01

1M ago29:01

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Send us a Text Message. Have you heard the term 'Hot Girl Summer'? Yes, thank you diet culture for once again making a season all about women's bodies, and making us feel that we are somehow wrong and need to change!* In response to the surge in popularity of "weight loss" drugs such as Ozempic, some influencers have taken it upon themselves to let…

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interview with Helen Daniel 53:08

2M ago53:08

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Dawn talks to Helen Daniel about her work and her recent book. Helen is an autism and neurodiversity support practitioner who helps neurodivergent families find their own path to radical self-acceptance. She supports neurodivergent children and young people to better understand themselves through empowering workshops and resources. Listen to them t…

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Our thoughts on Sydney vs Melbourne Fashion Week 29:18

2M ago29:18

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Sydney Fashion Week was a few weeks ago and it raised important conversations about who gets invited, who gets photographed, and how the event leaves people feeling afterwards, so this week we reflect on our own experiences of attending Melbourne and Sydney Fashion Weeks both as guests and walking in shows. Then we take a trip down memory lane to r…

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Thin Privilege, Oprah and Wearing The Damn Shorts 42:16

1M ago42:16

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Send us a Text Message. This week I am bringing you a podcast that I was a guest on, as it's topical, hard hitting and I think you'll get a lot out of it, especially if you're struggling with body acceptance as the weather gets warmer and diet culture gets noisier. I'll let Kim take it away: "In the first episode of the "Not a Before Body" podcast,…

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"My partner wants kids and I don’t. Should we break up?" - with Laura Henshaw 54:04

2M ago54:04

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The decision to have children is a personal one but if you’re in a relationship, the decision is one that you can’t make on your own. So what do you do if you find yourself in a situation where your partner wants kids but you’re not ready…or you want kids and your partner isn’t ready? Or what if you want children…but you don’t have anyone to have t…

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Episode 24: Habibi talk about their third album Dreamachine with Cat 22:21

2M ago22:21

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On their third album Dreamachine, Brooklyn band Habibi combine disco, soul, post-punk, psychedelic Middle Eastern rock and their own magic. It's been just over a decade since Rahill and Lenny formed the band, and the duo join me to discuss their influences, Bali, Bob Dylan and the Velvet Underground (and a touch of Throbbing Gristle).…

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Vintage Pour | 98. Is It You Don't Have Time or It's Not a Priority? 1:18:06

2M ago1:18:06

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We hope you enjoy this episode from January ‘23 with our special guest, Steph from Sweet Savory and Steph! _______ Kicking off the New Year with our first guest for 2023, Steph from ⁠Sweet Savory and Steph⁠! We chat about how she started her IG and blog and the inspiration behind her recipes every week. We touch on her wellness and fitness journey …

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Does our fertility really fall off a cliff at 35? - with Laura Henshaw 50:40

2M ago50:40

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For many women in their 20’s and 30’s, the tick of the biological clock can be deafening. We’re told our fertility falls off a cliff at 35 years old, so if we want children, we’d better get moving. When you add on messaging around the desire to be a “young” mum to keep up with your children, this only adds to the pressure that many women feel to ma…

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IUD or I-U-Don’t? Steph’s big decision 34:43

2M ago34:43

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It’s a mixed bag this week! Steph has a raspy voice (the sick kind…not the sexy kind) and Laura has a story about a dryer gone wrong and she wants to know what you would do if you were in the same situation. Then Steph shares the decision she recently made to get her IUD removed. And we call relationship coach (and friend of the podcast) Megan Lusc…

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Career + children. Can I have both? - with Laura Henshaw 55:02

2M ago55:02

55:02

The most common fear we heard from you while planning this series, was what children would do to your career. Progression, relevancy, loss of superannuation, loss of identity, and comments like "why would you have kids if you're going to go back to work," all contribute to women making the decision to have children. And with increased rates of home…

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Vintage Pour | 25. He Didn't Even Order the Nachos 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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We hope you enjoy this episode from August ‘21! _______ This week we talk our #WOM21day FAIL and catch up with how Steph's last couple of dates of gone. Laura also give an update on how it's been going swiping for Steph on Tinder. We also get into some of the issues of when you first meet someone like playing games and hard to get. FOTW // Laura - …

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Do I need to be 100% sure I want kids? - with Laura Henshaw 44:43

2M ago44:43

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If you're talking to people about the decision to have children it’s likely you’ve heard a version of this - “parenting is really hard so if you’re not 100% sure that you want children…don’t do it”. This episode is here to challenge that idea. The reasons people say not to have children are very convincing - you’ll never sleep again, your relations…

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We hate when people say “stay in your lane”. Get out of your lane!! 34:02

2M ago34:02

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Laura came in with a rant this week! So the next time you think about commenting “stay in your lane”...think again. And one of you asked a tricky question about splitting the bill when you go out for dinner. You asked: “Is it stingy to ask to not to pay for alcohol I haven’t drunk it? So Laura & Steph take it to the Kic Court to decide! Do you agre…

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Katie Philp / Anne Brodie / Jamie Liew / Aly Pain / Helen Stoumbos / Janet Gray 54:57

2M ago54:57

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Today, we continue our in-depth exploration with the Ontario Pay Equity Office. We're tackling the often misunderstood topic of pay equity versus equal pay in the third installment of our six-part series. Commissioner Katie Philp joins me to clarify these crucial concepts and their importance in promoting a fair workplace. Anne Brodie is back with …

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Can I be childfree and still feel fulfilled? - with Laura Henshaw 48:57

2M ago48:57

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Whether it’s biological, circumstantial, financial, environmental, a result of trauma, or simply because you don’t want to, the reasons why people decide to be childfree are as diverse as the reasons why people decide to be parents. For many people, the decision to be childfree is met with comments like “you’ll change your mind,” or “you won’t know…

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Vintage Pour | 05. If You Like It Then You Shoulda Put a Ring On It 47:24

2M ago47:24

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We hope you enjoy this episode from March '21! ___________ In this week’s episode we talked about going viral (or not) on TikTok with our new drink the Skinny Topo Chica-rita. We then took a deep dive into our marriages and what led to each of our divorces. FOTW // Steph - Quay Sunglasses (⁠High Key⁠ and ⁠Hot Take⁠); Laura - ⁠The Last Blockbuster⁠ …

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Do I want children or does society want me to have children? with Laura Henshaw 39:10

2M ago39:10

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You meet someone, you get married, you have children. Right? That’s been the status quo for so long that it can be hard to imagine an alternative. For so many people who don’t feel called to be a parent, that path doesn’t feel right. But if you’ve grown up in a world where everyone you know, and everyone you follow, and every character in every mov…

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Do I Want Kids? a miniseries with Laura 6:13

2M ago6:13

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Having children is one of the biggest decisions we'll ever make. And for many people between the ages of 20 - 40, who don't feel called to be a parent, this question can be all-consuming. It was for Laura. Last year Laura opened up on the podcast for the first time about her anxieties about having children. Your messages of support, encouragement, …

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When old exercise patterns trigger us 27:45

2M ago27:45

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We talk a lot about rebuilding our relationship to food but we don’t talk as much about our relationship to exercise. Off the back of Laura’s HIIT classes in the Kic app, and the D&M we responded to last week about listening to your body, we wanted to talk about it. And just like our relationship to food - even when you’re in a good spot with exerc…

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Candice Batista / Anne Brodie / Clare Blackwood / Steph Kelly / WIllie Poll 57:00

2M ago57:00

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We're starting off with Candice Batista, an esteemed environmental journalist and one of Canada's top eco advocates. In her new book, "Sustained: Creating a Sustainable House Through Small Changes, Money-Saving Habits, and Natural Solutions," Candice offers practical steps to make our lives and homes more sustainable. It’s a guide that promises to …

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167. He Has Beef With Bruno Mars 1:24:12

3M ago1:24:12

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In this week’s episode we catch up with fan fave, Courtney from @CocoLoses! We hear about how wedding planning is going, her upcoming bachelorette party, and so much more! FOTW // Courtney - Challengers Movie; Steph - Chocolate Quaker Rice Cakes; Laura - Milani Weekend Brow Eyebrow Tint Shop past FOTW here. WE HAVE MERCH and a new WOM sticker, orde…

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Letting kids fail & encouraging a growth mindset - KICBUMP with Jess Sanders 29:37

3M ago29:37

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Jess Sanders is a social worker and children’s author. Her latest book ‘You Can Do Hard Things - A Little One’s Guide For Not Giving Up’ helps children see disappointments as opportunities. A growth mindset empowers children to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. From building blocks, to learning times tables, children are constan…

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Are you an overthinker? Welcome to the club 31:12

3M ago31:12

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Our stories of overthinking and overexplaining! Laura shares what happened when she spent the day rubbing her eyes and tried to buy three bottles of wine on a Friday night (without looking in the mirror) and Steph reveals a recent email fail. Then we hear your stories of overthinking. Overthinkers, hypochondriacs, anxious girlies…you’re all welcome…

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Lynn Posluns / Anne Brodie / Dr. Dasha Leneva / Dr. Barbara Landau / Puneeta Chitwaal Varma 55:58

2M ago55:58

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I'm thrilled to welcome Lynn Posluns, the Founder, President, and CEO of Women’s Brain Health Initiative. Lynn leads this crucial organization in its mission to address gender disparities in brain aging research, enhancing cognitive vitality through informed health education. Anne Brodie is here with the latest must-watch entertainment, highlightin…

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