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 removes part of the rib. The ribs are not removed in this procedure. We have updated the episode to make this clear.

WE MENTIONED

We spoke about Kellie Finlayson. Follow her here https://www.instagram.com/kelliefinlayson_/?hl=en 

This is the Sydney Morning Herald article we referenced https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/experts-sound-warning-over-influencers-fracturing-their-ribs-for-smaller-waists-20260625-p60a4u.html

SPECIAL SHARES
Steph: The Madison https://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/the-madison/ 
Laura: Start With Yourself by Emma Grede https://www.dymocks.com.au/start-with-yourself-by-emma-grede-9781398550940 

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We got a DM from you asking us for our thoughts on the rise of rib recontouring surgery so this week we&rsquo;re talking about it. In case it&rsquo;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 removes part of the rib. The ribs are not removed in this procedure. We have updated the episode to make this clear.
WE MENTIONED
We spoke about Kellie Finlayson. Follow her here <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelliefinlayson_/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/kelliefinlayson_/?hl=en</a>&nbsp;
This is the Sydney Morning Herald article we referenced <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/experts-sound-warning-over-influencers-fracturing-their-ribs-for-smaller-waists-20260625-p60a4u.html">https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/experts-sound-warning-over-influencers-fracturing-their-ribs-for-smaller-waists-20260625-p60a4u.html</a>
SPECIAL SHARES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Steph: The Madison <a href="https://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/the-madison/">https://www.paramountplus.com/au/shows/the-madison/</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Laura: Start With Yourself by Emma Grede <a href="https://www.dymocks.com.au/start-with-yourself-by-emma-grede-9781398550940">https://www.dymocks.com.au/start-with-yourself-by-emma-grede-9781398550940</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
KICBump PODCAST
Looking for our parenting podcast? It&rsquo;s called KICBump and you can listen on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kicbump/id1873118863"> Apple Podcasts</a> or<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0NdOhAMFeXOynU9iGSMKhs?si=400e266fb6084b7f&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=0624bab67cf54459"> Spotify</a>&nbsp;
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Welcome to the KICPod - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.

Find out more at kicwellness.com and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

Welcome to the KICPod - a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health &amp; wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.
Find out more at <a href="https://kicwellness.com/">kicwellness.com</a> and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

KICPod

Welcome to the KICPod - a D&M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health & wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.

Find out more at kicwellness.com and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw

Watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod 

Welcome to the KICPod - a D&amp;M with your besties on the stuff that matters. Hosted by Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw, founders of KIC, a health &amp; wellness app that focuses on feeling your best, not looking a certain way.
Find out more at <a href="https://kicwellness.com/">kicwellness.com</a> and follow us on Instagram @kic @stephclairesmith @laura.henshaw
Watch episodes on YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod">https://www.youtube.com/@KICPod</a>&nbsp;