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• Know Thy Hormones

  Know the cycles, Know thy hormones, Know thy vagina! We have a fascinating conversation about honouring our cycles with Olivia Orchowski. Olivia Orchowski: creator, CEO, and visionary behind KYRI. Olivia is a passionate advocate for body literacy, cyclical living, and hormone intelligence and in this episode, she brings the wisdom. SHE IS SO BADASS we are obsessed. 💬 In this Episode We delve deep into: How to understand and work with your cycle, not against it The power of hormone awareness for physical and emotional wellbeing What society gets wrong about menstruation. Tools for tuning in to your body’s rhythms in a fast-paced world 🌿 Olivia shares her own journey and how that led to the creation of KYRI - a ring and app that empowers people to reconnect with their natural rhythms and have some control back! 💡 Life Lesson of the Week When we honour our cycles, we step into deeper alignment with ourselves and that changes everything. Education is our first step, empowerment follows. We loved this conversation and know you will too. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast www.instagram.com/oliviaorchowski Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Wearing: Dena – Bronze Snake Alicia –Sabbi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Life Lately: Chaos, Catch Ups and Car Crashes

  This week on Life Academy, we hit pause on the big themes and take a moment to check in with each other (and with you). It’s a much-needed life update and brain dump, where nothing is too small, too big, too chaotic, or too TMI. We debrief on everything from Dena’s recent car accident (she’s okay, but wow…) to Alicia’s ongoing house reno saga, to mum life highs and lows, and a bunch of little things in between. Think of this episode as a deep exhale for us, and hopefully for you too. Whether you’re folding laundry, driving, or sneaking some solo time, settle in for a raw and real catch-up between two women navigating life’s lessons with a bit of humour and a lot of honesty. In this episode: 🚗 Dena’s car accident and the spiritual ending. 🛠 Alicia’s never-ending house reno 👶 Mum life: mental loads, milestones & moments of madness 🧠 Our brain dumps: what's been on our minds lately ☕️ Catching up without an agenda and why that matters Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: Infrared Saunas ( Recovery Lab & P3 ) Dissh Jeans www.dissh.com.au Give your bestie a debrief call! Wearing: Dena- King Csilla & Style Runner Alicia- DISSH & Princess Polly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Your Burning Questions Part 1

  We asked, you delivered, and then some! This week on Life Academy, we’re diving into Part 1 of answering your burning questions, from juicy Dance Academy throwbacks to deep life chats, parenting, personal growth, and everything in between, nothing was off-limits. We got thousands of questions (literally), so we’ve hand-picked some of our favourites to kick off this Q&A series (dont worry if we didn't answer your question we will do this again and again..) It’s raw, reflective, and totally unscripted just the way we like it...and yes we promise behind-the-scenes moments from Dance Academy (we spill a little more tea 🍵) Whether you've followed us from the very beginning or just stumbled in, we’re so glad you’re here. Let’s keep this convo going 💛 📲 Follow Us: Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Wearing: Dena- MAKU Alicia-DISSH and Princess Polly 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate + review, and share this ep with someone who grew up with Dance Academy or just needs the juicy goss. we love you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Raising Girls Who Like Themselves

  In this very important episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Kasey Edwards. Researcher, bestselling author, and the powerhouse behind "Raising Girls Who Like Themselves". Kasey’s work has sparked a movement of empowered parenting, and today, she’s sharing her wisdom with us, including the pillars to raising girls to like themselves. 💬 In This Episode: Kasey unpacks what it really takes to raise confident, resilient girls in a world that often tells them they’re not enough We talk body image, self-worth, and why we need to stop asking girls to be “good” Alicia and Dena reflect on their own childhoods, the messages they absorbed and what they’re trying to unlearn. Plus, the unexpected ways parents can empower their daughters and themselves. 💡 Life Lesson of the Week: When we raise girls who like themselves, we raise future women who back themselves and that starts with how we show up for them now. Whether you’re a parent, a future parent, or just trying to heal your own inner child, this episode will hit deep. 📚 Learn more about Kasey’s work: Website: www.kaseyedwards.com Instagram: @kaseyedwardswriter Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 🌈 Dreamwork and Recommendations: Book: Raising Girls Who Like Themselves by Kasey Edwards https://www.raisinggirlswholikethemselves.com/ Omnilux LED Mask www.omniluxled.com Esmi Skin Minerals: https://www.esmi.com.au Reach out and phone a friend! Wearing: Alicia-Luna Lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• The Truth Will Set You Free

  This one’s brave and unforgettable. In todays episode, Alicia and Dena sit down with the incredible Tim Pocock, actor, composer and now author who shares his powerful journey of breaking free and finding truth. 💬 In This Episode: Tim opens up about growing up in and ultimately escaping a fundamentalist cult What it was like to endure and survive conversion therapy The long, complicated road to coming out and reclaiming his identity How storytelling became a lifeline and why he’s finally ready to share it all Behind-the-scenes of writing his debut memoir (out today!!) 💡 Life Lesson of the Week: There is no shame in your truth. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing begins the moment you stop hiding who you are and that your story might be the light someone else is waiting for. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/timpocock https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: 📘 Tim’s Book (out now) https://www.amazon.com.au/Truth-Will-Set-You-Free Good American Family- Disney plus Wearing: Alicia- Luna Lane Dena- MAKU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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