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Steph & Laura

by Shameless Media · English · Health

Oversharing? Obviously. Listen to hosts and best friends Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw every Monday and Wednesday.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 43 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026 · 43 minNew

Did you tell your boyfriend about my sex life?

Hi!!!!! What are we oversharing today? A viral debate from The Cut has us asking the ultimate friendship question: "Why are you telling your boyfriend about my sex life?" Is sharing everything with your partner a sign of intimacy, or does it make you a bad friend? We're unpacking where we draw the line, plus revealing our 10 unwritten rules of friendship (including a few chosen by YOU!). Then we dive into the big question: is joy actually a skill you can learn, or does chasing happiness risk slipping into toxic positivity? Plus, we're sharing our favourite ways to bring more whimsy into…

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11 Oct 2026 · 46 minNew
'My phone bill exposed my nudes to my parents'
Hi!! What are we oversharing today? We're talking about the Berlin Marathon runner caught 34km into the race... on the back of a bike. Which got us thinking: when have you been caught red-handed? Steph reveals her most guilty teenage moment involving MMS and the horror of your parents reading your phone bill. Plus, after watching Sense and Sensibility, we’re unpacking birth order theory. Are eldest daughters really responsible overachievers, while the youngest siblings are charismatic attention seekers? We’re putting the stereotypes to the test. New KIC product alert! Shop KIC Hydration here…
6 Oct 2026 · 40 min
The "pick me" label (and step into our courtroom)
Helllllo!!! What are we oversharing today? We’re starting today with a NEW SEGMENT: Welcome to the Steph & Laura courtroom, where we’re putting the internet’s most debated opinions on trial. This week’s cases include: should you use a fresh towel every time you shower? Do you owe your friends a reply within 48 hours? And the big one… should every adult know the phonetic alphabet? (Spoiler: turns out neither of us do.) Then, we’re diving into a conversation sparked by the comments on a reel we posted last week: the labels “girl’s girl” and “pick me girl”. What do these terms actually mean?…
4 Oct 2026 · 43 min
The efficiency cult
Hi!! What are we oversharing today? We're breaking the recommendation rules... we saw Verity, and we have THOUGHTS. Then we’re asking: Is facing life with urgency actually good for us? We’re getting into why we’re always rushing, and whether everything really needs to be done right now. Finally, we're talking all things Margot Ackerly (...Robbie). Laura has some strong feelings about it, while Steph and Laura share their very different reasons for changing, or not changing, their names after marriage. Plus, we asked YOU what you think about taking your partner's name when you tie the knot. A…
29 Sep 2026 · 43 min
The tell-tale signs you've "aged up"
Happy Hump Day!!! What are we oversharing today? Steph has realised she’s suddenly into Dancing With The Stars… and we have one very important question: have we officially aged up? We’re unpacking the tell-tale signs that you’re entering your *older* era, sharing our personal giveaways and hearing yours too. Then, we get into the big relationship debate: should your husband be your best friend? A viral piece from The Cut introduced us to the phenomenon of “mankeeping” and, naturally, we have thoughts. In this episode, Steph recommended The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Laura recommended…
27 Sep 2026 · 35 min
Find a man who can pitch a tent (and hello to our troll!)
Hi!! What are we oversharing today? Well… we dive into the wide world of burner accounts and rogue internet activity, revealing some of our biggest internet secrets before we turn the tables and unpack yours! Then, we dissect the viral dating non-negotiables list and reveal our own… Laura isn’t stoked to find out she isn’t Steph’s perfect man. A huge thank you to Maybelline New York for supporting this episode of the Steph & Laura podcast. Join Maybelline New York’s Brave Together initiative and invite a friend to move with you this World Mental Health Month. Find out more at…
25 Sep 2026 · 1 min
Welcome to Steph & Laura!
A new era of the podcast! Your hosts are Steph Claire Smith (@stephclairesmith) and Laura Henshaw (@laura.henshaw). We’re on Instagram ⁠@stephandlaura⁠. Have a question? Need advice? Want to say hi? Send us a DM at @stephandlaura or shoot us an email at [email protected]. Looking for our parenting content? Head to Bump with Steph & Laura on Spotify here and Apple Podcasts here. You can also find us on YouTube here! This show is produced by Monica Vantilburg & Esther Morgan.
S1 · E598 · 15 Sep 2026 · 51 min
A deep-dive into our hormones & nervous system - with Dr Fatima Khan
Dr Fatima Khan is a women’s health doctor. She has trained in psychiatry, obstetrics and gynaecology, and general practice and has an Advanced Certificate in Menopause Care. Fatima is the author of the new “Hormone Health is Mental Health: How perimenopause hijacks your brain — and how to reclaim yourself”. We loved this title and the concept that hormone health is mental health so we wanted to have Fatima on the podcast to talk about it! In this episode we speak about the menstrual cycle and what is happening to our hormones at each stage of the cycle, the characteristics of estrogen &…
S1 · E597 · 13 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Reflecting on the last 4 years of the podcast 💜
This week we’re taking a very emotional trip down memory lane and remembering our favourite moments from the last four years of making this podcast. We recommend you watch this episode on YouTube to get the full experience! Watch (and subscribe!) here: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod Heads up - we won’t be in your ears next week but we’ll be back with brand new episodes on September 28th. WE MENTIONED These are the episodes we referenced… "Tragedy shouldn't have to happen to teach us simple sh*t"…
S1 · E596 · 8 Sep 2026 · 22 min
WWYD: my parents like my sister’s partner more than mine
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…
S1 · E595 · 6 Sep 2026 · 41 min
We will never agree on this ONE thing
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…
S1 · E594 · 1 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Photographing 1,000 women makeup free - with Cait Miers
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…
S1 · E593 · 30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Steph’s transformative retreat
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…
S1 · E592 · 25 Aug 2026 · 20 min
WWYD: my boyfriend wants to take drugs at a festival
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…
S1 · E591 · 23 Aug 2026 · 39 min
Laura opens up about how she’s rebuilding her confidence
This week Laura shares about the simple things she’s doing to rebuild her confidence postpartum 💜 Steph has rid herself and Harvey of nits…but would it be the worst thing in the world if they came back? Plus! Why do we find squeezing things like nits and pimples so satisfying? And we asked you what gross things you find oddly satisfying and we’re so glad we’re not the only ones who enjoy these things. WE MENTIONED The articles we referenced Vice: https://www.vice.com/en/article/popping-pimples-satisfying/ University of Queensland:…
S1 · E590 · 18 Aug 2026 · 37 min
Your ultimate thoughtful gift guide
A few months ago we asked for your suggestions for thoughtful gifts and you guys showed up!!! We decided to compile all of your suggestions into one big episode to help you the next time you need to buy someone special a gift. WE MENTIONED The apron Laura bought Dalton https://houseofrocco.com.au/collections/aprons We mentioned a few jewellery brands… Sarah and Sebastian https://www.sarahandsebastian.com/collections/rings? Linden Cook https://lindencookdesign.com/collections/rings? Francesca Jewellery https://www.francesca.com.au/? Toy Libraries…
S1 · E589 · 16 Aug 2026 · 48 min
Our thoughts on Nara Smith & “doing it all”
We listened to Nara Smith on Call Her Daddy and we want to talk about it. We share our thoughts on her correcting the record on being labelled a trad wife and how it’s not always empowering to tell women they can “do it all”. Plus! Steph is knitting again and the roast chook on a plane saga continues. WE MENTIONED The episode where we spoke about bringing a roast chook on the plane https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/you-brought-what-on-a-plane/id1457667995?i=1000779561341 The Call Her Daddy episode with Nara Smith…
S1 · E588 · 11 Aug 2026 · 47 min
What is somatic movement? with Raj Barker
Raj Barker is the founder of BURN by Body Medicine, a unique somatic movement method that combines yoga, mat Pilates, cardio and breath awareness. We’re so excited to have Raj teach her BURN classes at KICStudio this August and October and wanted to introduce her to you beforehand. In this episode, Raj speaks with Laura about how she first came to somatic movement during her time teaching at The Class in New York City, what defines a somatic movement practice, and why the language we use around nervous system regulation matters. She explores the idea that moments of nervous system…
S1 · E587 · 9 Aug 2026 · 45 min
Rib recontouring…we have thoughts!
We got a DM from you asking us for our thoughts on the rise of rib recontouring surgery so this week we’re talking about it. In case it’s not come across your algorithm - rib recontouring is a surgery that fractures the lower ribs to reduce the size of the waist. We discuss what the surgery involves, what experts are saying about it, and the marketing of the procedure that makes it look more like a holiday than a surgery. Plus - Steph has nits, Laura had a colonoscopy, and Bailey Smith has been caught out. Update - in the listener DM we read out we say that the rib recontouring procedure…
S1 · E586 · 4 Aug 2026 · 30 min
WWYD: My friend doesn’t care about my kid
Hello!!! It’s been a minute but we’re back to give our two cents on your tricky questions. Hiiii! It’s time for another WWYD episode! This week your questions are both food and body-image related. QUESTION #1: Should I take a risk and pursue my dream career before it’s too late, or should I prioritise the financial wellbeing of my relationship and return to my corporate career? QUESTION #2: My best friend isn’t interested in my child. Where do I draw the line between our different life stages and her just being a bad friend? SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you have a question you want our opinion…
S1 · E585 · 2 Aug 2026 · 41 min
You brought WHAT on a plane!?
Eating eggs, popping pimples, and watching videos out loud. We asked you what things should be ILLEGAL to do on an aeroplane and Steph rates them from 0 (not illegal at all) to 10 (totally illegal). WE MENTIONED The podiatrist Steph mentioned is Stacey Power https://www.powerpodiatrybrighton.com.au/ SPECIAL SHARES Steph: FÓRMA foot care https://www.instagram.com/forma_labs/ Laura: Toni & Ryan’s viral Coke reel https://www.instagram.com/p/DbEv_SdCzqc/ Kic UPDATE Introducing Dumbbell Lift! Dumbbell Lift is a 6-week, intermediate progressive strength program created by our trainer Danny and is…
S1 · E584 · 28 Jul 2026 · 51 min
The pressure on women to shrink their bodies - with Alex Light
Alex Light is a UK-based advocate and speaker on body image, body confidence & self-acceptance. Alex’s latest book is ‘The Price of Pretty: How toxic beauty standards are bringing women down and how we can fight back’. You might’ve heard us talk about Alex on the podcast before we LOVE her content so much and we were so excited to have her on the KICPod for the first time!! Laura sat down with Alex to speak about how women’s bodies trend through time, the return of skinniness, the prevalence of GLP1’s, AI, bounce-back culture after women give birth, and lots more!! Also - just a heads up -…
S1 · E583 · 26 Jul 2026 · 51 min
We’re back! What we got up to on holidays!
We’re back from holidays!! Steph & Josh took Harvey & Billie to Movie World and Hayman Island, while Laura & Dalton took 7-month-old Atlas all the way to Europe! This week we sit down for a proper catch up on everything that happened - including more than one French car hire debacle! SPECIAL SHARES Steph: The Score by Elle Kennedy https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-score-by-elle-kennedy-9780349440927 Laura: Over To You by Georgie Tunny https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Georgie-Tunny-Over-to-You-9781761471803 KICBump PODCAST Looking for our parenting podcast? It’s called KICBump and you…
S1 · E582 · 21 Jul 2026 · 48 min
Understanding your nervous system - with breathwork facilitator Imogen Sist
We are so excited to introduce our Head of Training at KICStudio, Imogen Sist! Imogen has been on her own journey with breathwork and somatic movement for many years. When Imogen experienced the power of this practice and how it impacted her own physical & mental health, she started to introduce it into her work as a physiotherapist, and continued to see profound impacts in the patients she worked with. And now Imogen is sharing all of this knowledge and experience with us at KICStudio <3 In this episode Imogen shares how she came to somatic movement, what somatic movement actually IS, the…
S1 · E581 · 19 Jul 2026 · 35 min
Steph checks in on her 2026 goals
This week it’s Steph’s turn to sit in the hot seat and listen back to the goals she set for 2026! In case you missed our episode last Monday - we wanted to take a minute to reflect on the goals that we set for 2026, see how we’re going, and make any changes. Last week Laura reflected on her goals, and this week it’s Steph’s turn. WE MENTIONED If you want to listen to the full episode of us discussing our 2026 goals, it’s called ‘Steph & Laura’s goals for 2026’ and you can listen here https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/steph-lauras-goals-for-2026/id1457667995?i=1000743712855 Kic UPDATE Our…
S1 · E580 · 14 Jul 2026 · 48 min
A body image pep talk - with Katma
Bang ya belly, live ya life!!! Katma is a NZ-based content creator. We absolutely LOVE the content she posts about body confidence and have been wanting to have her on the podcast FOREVER so we were so excited to finally make it happen. Katma joined Laura to chat about her relationship with her body growing up, dieting from a young age, how she has built the confidence she has in herself, the rise of #skinnytok and the pressure to make ourselves smaller, and lots more. We loved this chat and we hope you do too. FIND OUT MORE Follow Katma @itskatma This is the video Katma mentioned where she…
S1 · E579 · 12 Jul 2026 · 39 min
Laura checks in on her 2026 goals
It’s the middle of the year so we thought we’d check in on the goals we set ourselves at the start of the year! We're starting with Laura this week, and next week it's Steph's turn. This year we set goals according to the 3B’s framework: Betterment, Belonging & Becoming. In this episode, Laura reflects on the progress she’s made on the goals she set at the start of the year and the changes she wants to make before the year ends. WE MENTIONED We mentioned that we have episodes coming out with Katma and Alex Light! Katma’s episode will be in your feed on Wednesday. Alex’s episode is coming…
S1 · E578 · 7 Jul 2026 · 27 min
WWYD: my cellulite makes me self-conscious to wear a bikini
Hiiii! It’s time for another WWYD episode! This week your questions are both food and body-image related. QUESTION #1: I'm healthy and fit, but I’ve had cellulite on the back of my legs for as long as I can remember. I’m headed on a beach holiday and I’m feeling self-conscious about it. I really want to enjoy my body in a bikini, but it makes me anxious. How would you navigate this? QUESTION #2: My coworkers frequently make comments about what I’m eating or how my body looks. I’ve tried telling them it makes me uncomfortable but the comments and questions still continue. How would you…
S1 · E577 · 5 Jul 2026 · 49 min
Our reflections on Emilie Kiser on Jay Shetty’s podcast
We listened to Emilie Kiser on Jay Shetty’s podcast and this week we want to share our thoughts. In case you don’t follow Emilie - she and her husband lost their three-year-old son Trigg in a drowning accident. We know how triggering these conversations can be so please take care while listening to this episode ❤️ WE MENTIONED Emilie Kiser on On Purpose with Jay Shetty https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/emilie-kiser-exclusive-the-loss-that-changed-her-forever/id1450994021?i=1000773082594 Emilie Kiser Didn’t Know If She Could ‘Ever Forgive’ Her Husband…
S1 · E576 · 30 Jun 2026 · 33 min
We asked our obstetrician all of your birth & prenatal questions
Dr Amanda Ward is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Long time listeners will know that she was the Obstetrician for both Steph when she had Harvey & Billie, and Laura with Atlas. We asked Amanda to come on an episode of KICBump but you guys sent in sooo many questions that we decided to do a second episode for the KICPod feed! In this episode, Amanda speaks about conceiving, finding the right OB, when to start looking for an OB, the difference between giving birth in public and private hospitals in Australia, the rise of free births, and more! If you want to hear more from Amanda, check out…

About Steph & Laura

Oversharing? Obviously. Listen to hosts and best friends Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw every Monday and Wednesday.

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Publisher: Shameless Media
Language: English
Category: Health
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 43 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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