We are cool moms now-
Giving Birth Is Badass!
This one’s for the mamas, past, present, and future. In this episode Alicia and Dena dive deep into the raw, wild, and awe-inspiring experience of becoming mothers. From the moments of conception to the miracle (and mayhem) of birth, they share their honest and powerful stories, the joyful highs, the scary unknowns, and the strength they didn’t know they had.
💬 In This Episode:
The emotional rollercoaster from trying to conceive to holding your baby
Real talk on pregnancy symptoms, birth plans (and when they don’t go to plan)
Dena and Alicia's unfiltered birth stories.
The awkward and unacceptable moments.
The fierce identity shift that comes with becoming a mother.
💡 Life Lesson of the Week:
Birth isn’t just biological, it’s transformational. Giving birth is badass, and so are you.
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Dreamwork and Recommendations:
MAKUSART T-shirts: www.makuthelabel.com
Dying for Sex TV Series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4WAcOJ5bvo
Pelvic Osteo: Kathryn Johns www.theosteopathicpelvichub.com.au
Wearing:
Alicia- Maku
Dena- King Csilla
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1:27:01
REWATCH! Dance Academy Season 1, Episode 1
You asked, we delivered! In this special bonus episode, Alicia and Dena hit rewind and take you back to where it all began, the very first episode of Dance Academy.
🎬 In This Episode:
Behind-the-scenes stories you’ve never heard
Hilarious memories from their first day on set
What it was like watching themselves as baby ballerinas
Reflections on how far they (and their characters) have come
💫 Why this episode is a must-listen:
Whether you’re a lifelong Dance Academy fan or new to the series, this rewatch is packed with laughs, love, and a whole lot of nostalgia. Come for the throwbacks, stay for the sass.
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28:05
Body Image & Ego Deaths
This one’s a deep dive. In Episode 4, Alicia and Dena open up about their personal journeys with body image from the pressures of the entertainment industry to the profound transformations brought on by motherhood.
💬 In This Episode:
How growing up in front of cameras and dance studios shaped the way they saw their bodies
The silent struggles that came with constant industry expectations
How becoming mothers reshaped their relationship with self-image
The concept of “ego death” and why letting go of who we thought we were can be freeing
💡 Life Lesson of the Week:
Your worth isn’t measured by a reflection or a role. This episode is honest, raw, and a reminder that you’re not alone in navigating self-love in a world full of mirrors.
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Dreamwork and Recommendations:
Raising Girls Who Like Themselves book:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Girls-Who-Like-Themselves/dp/1760894362
Affirmation Meditation (deep listening)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1qQUFvufXp4
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1:19:30
Talking to Lost Loved Ones
In this very special episode, we’re joined by the one and only Thom Green — aka Sammy from Dance Academy. That’s right… we’ve brought our bestie back from the dead (not literally… or is it?) for a hilarious, heartfelt, and slightly chaotic reunion.
💬 In This Episode:
Thom spills on life after Dance Academy
We lovingly interrogate him about old times, new adventures, and everything in between
Alicia and Dena relive some of their most iconic moments with Sammy
A few surprises and plenty of laughs along the way
👻 Life Lesson of the Week:
Sometimes the best way to move forward is to reconnect with the past — even if it means summoning a fictional ghost.
Whether you're here for the nostalgia or the nonsense, this is one reunion you don’t want to miss.
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www.instagram.com/thomgreen
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Dreamwork and Recommendations:
Of An Age
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtfkhimcnLY
Adolescence TV series: Netflix
TUK Makeup kit: https://www.tukmakeup.com
Compassion/Oracle cards: https://passaroundthesmile.com
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1:14:45
What happens in LA doesn't stay in LA
Buckle up for a wild ride through Tinseltown in this spicy second episode! Alicia and Dena take you behind the scenes of their outrageous LA adventures — from on-set secrets to unexpected celebrity encounters.
🎬 In This Episode:
We spill the tea on our time in Los Angeles and how very different our lives are now
Alicia dishes on working with Aussie icon Chris Lilley, and yes — we’re counting Home and Away heartthrobs too 👀
Dena shares juicy behind-the-scenes moments from working with Russell Brand and Jonah Hill
We talk fame, freedom, and finding yourself (while possibly losing your phone in a bar)
🎓 Life Lesson of the Week:
Knowing when to let loose and when it’s time to Irish exit — because balance is everything.
Whether you're in it for the juicy goss, the nostalgia, or just a good laugh — this episode has it all.
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Recommendations and Dreamwork:
TWERK AFTER WERK
www.instagram.com/twerkafterwerk
DHPC (Alicia's coaching)
https://danhamillperformancecoaching.com
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On screen frenemies to real life besties, so of course we started a podcast! Stay tuned for your weekly questionable life lessons from Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit. Class is in session!
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