In case you missed it - Laura and Dalton are having a baby!! For this very special episode we got Steph (and baby Billie) into the studio for Steph to ask Laura all the questions we knew you’d be dying to know - how far along are you? Were you trying? How did you find out? How is Dalton feeling? And more!!

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph: Sirens https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81589551?source=35&fromWatch=true
• Laura: Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry https://www.penguin.com.au/books/great-big-beautiful-life-9780241740613

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‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.

In this episode we explore the real-life impact of traditional gender roles, including financial abuse.

First - Laura speaks with gender equality activist, Gina Martin, about the push towards traditional gender roles being led by Gen Z men, as well as benevolent sexism and how to spot it online.

Then - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about financial abuse: what is it, how to spot it, and what you can do if you suspect you or someone you know is in a financially abusive relationship.

This is the third episode of the ‘Am I Equal’ miniseries for now. We will publish a fourth episode with your stories of how this series has impacted you. If you’d like to share your story - you can send us a voice memo via @kicpod on Instagram.

FIND OUT MORE

Jess mentioned the book The Last Victim by Tracy Hall https://www.dymocks.com.au/the-last-victim-by-tracy-hall-and-summer-land-9780733651151

GET HELP

If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available.

1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732

The Commonwealth Bank has the Next Chapter Team which offers support for customers affected by domestic and family violence. You can contact the Next Chapter Team on 1800 222 387 between 9am-6pm Sydney/Melbourne time, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. If it’s difficult to chat on the phone, CommBank customers can contact the Next Chapter Team through their online chat in the CommBank app.

Importantly - The Next Chapter phone service is available to anyone, regardless of if you’re a Commonwealth Bank customer or not.

NAB can offer immediate assistance over the phone, including support to make your banking safe, extra security on your accounts, and referrals to other support services. NAB customers can also access complimentary, professional and confidential counselling sessions. Call 1300 574 759 to book an appointment.

Westpac has a Priority Assist team who can help you take action to protect and separate your money. You can contact Priority Assist on 1800 063 509

And ANZ’s Extra Care Hub can be reached on 1800 943 438

GINA MARTIN

Find out more about Gina and work with her https://ginamartin.online/

Follow Gina on Instagram @ginamartin and @ginamartinuk on TikTok

JESS BRADY

Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience.

Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram

Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994

Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadvice

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‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.

In this episode we explore the unintended consequences that can result from traditional gender roles.

First - Laura speaks with financial advisor Jessica Brady about money in relationships: what can happen when one partner is the breadwinner and the other partner stays home? What can happen if their relationship breaks down? What are the conversations couples need to be having around money? What should you know before taking time out of the workforce?

Next - Laura speaks with sociologist Leah Ruppanner about work: what is the difference between a job and career? Why is a career important outside of just the pay cheque? How can people feel empowered to return to work? What if your partner doesn’t want their children raised by other people?

Episode three of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow.

GET HELP

If you or someone in your life are experiencing abuse, help is available.

1800 RESPECT offers confidential information, counselling and support to anyone impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence. Their phone service is available for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, via 1800 RESPECT or 1800 737 732

FIND OUT MORE

Leah mentioned the book The Problem that Has No Name by Betty Friedan https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-problem-that-has-no-name-9780241339268

JESS BRADY

Jessica Brady is a qualified and licensed Financial Adviser with 17+ years of experience.

Check out Jess’ Greenhouse Money Growing Program: https://courses.jessicabrady.com.au/TheGreenhouseMoneyGrowingProgram

Listen to Jess’ podcast ‘Financially Fierce’ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/financially-fierce/id1727968994

Follow Jess on Instagram @jessbrady_financialadvice

LEAH RUPPANNER

Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab and the Gender Equity Initiative at the University of Melbourne.

Find out more about Leah https://www.leahruppanner.com/

Listen to Leah’s podcast Miss Perceived https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/missperceived/id1744434731

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‘Am I Equal’ is a three-part KICPOD miniseries exploring the push to return to traditional gender roles, the manosphere and the real life impact this is having on us, our relationships and on society.

In the first episode we dive deep into the ‘manosphere’ with Dr Zac Seidler, the Global Director of men’s health at Movember & Associate Professor with Orygen at the University of Melbourne.

Laura asks Zac: what actually is the manopshere? Why has this content become mainstream? How does this content impact men & boys, and how does it change the way they feel about women? What role does compassionate accountability play in all of this?

Episode two of ‘Am I Equal’ will be in your feed tomorrow.

FIND OUT MORE

We discuss the Movember Young Men’s Health in a Digital World report. You can check it out here https://au.movember.com/movember-institute/masculinities-report

Zac mentioned the NZ group She Is Not Your Rehab https://www.sheisnotyourrehab.com/

Follow Zac & Movember on Instagram @zacseidler and @movember

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Jaye Green dreamed of an unmedicated birth at home. Her labour started on a Friday afternoon and she gave birth to baby Honey on the following Tuesday morning. In this episode she shares with Steph about everything that happened in between! Jaye and Steph also speak through her decision to have a home birth, how Jaye learned what to do, her incredible midwife, and the importance of having a partner who is on the same page.

Thanks to Jaye for sharing her story with us <3

WE MENTIONED

Jaye’s home birth reel https://www.instagram.com/p/DILi3Ncypjd/

Jaye’s midwife was Monica Moonen https://www.mothercare.au/

Jaye recommend Homebirth NSW https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/ and Homebirth Australia https://www.homebirthnsw.org.au/ for more info

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Steph is officially on maternity leave but we’ll still bring you a catch up every Monday morning! This week Laura’s husband Dalton Henshaw is sitting in for Steph, and he and Laura answer all of your questions, like…how did you meet? Do you schedule intimacy? Have there been any repercussions from Dalton taking Laura’s surname? How do you navigate traditional gender roles? Who earns more and how do you feel about it? Plus lots more!

SPECIAL SHARES

• Dalton: Chef Nicholas Deligiannis https://www.instagram.com/nicholas_deligiannis/?hl=en
• Laura: Strife season 2 https://binge.com.au/shows/show-strife!24751?asset=138077&play=true

Kic UPDATE

Tori’s ‘Own The Gym’ challenge has now started with our brand new trainer Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory)! Find your strength with Tori in this 4-week gym challenge. You can choose to do it 2, 3 or 4 days a week and each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. The challenge starts today but it’s not too late to join!

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The secret’s out…Tori Singleton (aka @torisstory) is the newest strength trainer in the Kic app!!

In this episode we catch up with Tori to learn about her journey with food and movement, leaving acrobatics and coming back to it years later, receiving a PCOS diagnosis, and healing her acne. Plus! We learn more about Tori’s training style and what you can expect from her Kic program.

Kic UPDATE

Enrolments for Tori's Own The Gym challenge are now open! It’s a 4-week gym challenge, focusing on intentional training - no more feeling confused AF in the gym, more time feeling strong and empowered. Each week, you’ll lift heavier and drop reps. You’ll be building strength, mastering your moves and growing confidence with every session. Select 2, 3 or 4 days a week.

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Tori @ttorisstory on Instagram & @ttorisstory on TikTok
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We asked you how you spend money in your relationship and almost 2,000 of you responded!! This week we dive into the results of our money & relationships survey, and share our own experiences of how we manage our money with our husbands.

In the survey we asked: do you & your partner earn the same, how do you & your partner combine your money (and why), do you have any private accounts, how do you split combined expenses, and more.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey <3

We were SO overwhelmed with the number of responses we received that we couldn’t get to all of them, but we’ll do more episodes on this topic in the future!

SPECIAL SHARES

• Steph & Laura: Emma Grede on The Diary of a CEO podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-woman-that-makes-millionaires-theyre-lying-about/id1291423644?i=1000706316314

Kic UPDATE

Enrol in our 4-week gym challenge with our brand NEW trainer Tori! You may know her as @toristory on IG and her workouts are next level. It’s 4 weeks, up to 4 days per week. All strength levels are welcome. Enrol in app and we start the challenge on June 2nd.

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Laura Henshaw @laura.henshaw on Instagram & @laura.henshaw on Tiktok
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