Life Academy en 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! https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/23893206-2a4a-11f0-bdaf-6fbb22a2b5eb/image/3807d8e9f5c20dce515a2c481a3b82bf.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Life Academy episodic Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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! 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!

]]> Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan kyle@pivotalconversations.io Life Lately: Living with ADHD as a mum is more exhausting than people realise It’s Life Lately and honestly… your girls are not okay, but in a very iconic way 😭💜 Dena is tired, overwhelmed, running late, and deep in her “why is my ADHD brain like this?” era 👀 Meanwhile Alicia has had an absolutely unhinged week — late to teach at Thomas Lacey’s dance school, scraped her car on her own fence, and came home to find poor Muddy had fully destroyed the house. Like… walls were involved 💀💀💀 But in between the disasters, things got really beautiful 🥹 Dena saw The Drama on date night and broke down crying over Alex, unconditional love, and the kind of love that makes you want to tattoo it. Plus toddler birthday planning, spiritual practices, and some VERY spicy pop culture tea for next week 👀 Please tell us we are not alone in this chaotic era dAlings!!! 💜 1:47 — ADHD, we see you: time blindness, alarms, and mum-life chaos 👀 6:38 — Alicia’s first fail: 30 minutes late to teach acting 12:36 — Girls’ night chaos: wrong time, rushed outfit, and the car scrape 💀 20:21 — The baptism was cute… then Muddy destroyed the house 😭 24:45 — Alex vs Maya’s pink ball: the toddler meltdown we all saw coming 33:08 — Self-care has left the chat: Bali, uni, volunteering, and burnout 38:00 — Spiritual practices, oracle cards, and magical women ✨ 47:30 — New studio, same chaos — plus this week’s recs/homework 54:15 — Spicy pop culture homework: Lena Dunham, Adam Driver, and next week’s tea 👀 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Oracle or affirmation cards — Alicia’s homework is to sit down, pull some cards, and let a little magic back in ✨ Ditto PMDD supplements — Dena says she’s genuinely noticed a difference with her PMDD symptoms. Honey’s Gummies Cunnies Gummies — Creatine, but make it sour lolly vibes. Pop culture homework — Watch The Drama and read up on the Lena Dunham / Adam Driver tea before next week 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It’s Life Lately and honestly… your girls are not okay, but in a very iconic way 😭💜 Dena is tired, overwhelmed, running late, and deep in her “why is my ADHD brain like this?” era 👀 Meanwhile Alicia has had an absolutely unhinged week — late to teach at Thomas Lacey’s dance school, scraped her car on her own fence, and came home to find poor Muddy had fully destroyed the house. Like… walls were involved 💀💀💀 But in between the disasters, things got really beautiful 🥹 Dena saw The Drama on date night and broke down crying over Alex, unconditional love, and the kind of love that makes you want to tattoo it. Plus toddler birthday planning, spiritual practices, and some VERY spicy pop culture tea for next week 👀 Please tell us we are not alone in this chaotic era dAlings!!! 💜 1:47 — ADHD, we see you: time blindness, alarms, and mum-life chaos 👀 6:38 — Alicia’s first fail: 30 minutes late to teach acting 12:36 — Girls’ night chaos: wrong time, rushed outfit, and the car scrape 💀 20:21 — The baptism was cute… then Muddy destroyed the house 😭 24:45 — Alex vs Maya’s pink ball: the toddler meltdown we all saw coming 33:08 — Self-care has left the chat: Bali, uni, volunteering, and burnout 38:00 — Spiritual practices, oracle cards, and magical women ✨ 47:30 — New studio, same chaos — plus this week’s recs/homework 54:15 — Spicy pop culture homework: Lena Dunham, Adam Driver, and next week’s tea 👀 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Oracle or affirmation cards — Alicia’s homework is to sit down, pull some cards, and let a little magic back in ✨ Ditto PMDD supplements — Dena says she’s genuinely noticed a difference with her PMDD symptoms. Honey’s Gummies Cunnies Gummies — Creatine, but make it sour lolly vibes. Pop culture homework — Watch The Drama and read up on the Lena Dunham / Adam Driver tea before next week 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s Life Lately and honestly… your girls are not okay, but in a very iconic way 😭💜


Dena is tired, overwhelmed, running late, and deep in her “why is my ADHD brain like this?” era 👀 Meanwhile Alicia has had an absolutely unhinged week — late to teach at Thomas Lacey’s dance school, scraped her car on her own fence, and came home to find poor Muddy had fully destroyed the house. Like… walls were involved 💀💀💀


But in between the disasters, things got really beautiful 🥹 Dena saw The Drama on date night and broke down crying over Alex, unconditional love, and the kind of love that makes you want to tattoo it. Plus toddler birthday planning, spiritual practices, and some VERY spicy pop culture tea for next week 👀


Please tell us we are not alone in this chaotic era dAlings!!! 💜


1:47 — ADHD, we see you: time blindness, alarms, and mum-life chaos 👀

6:38 — Alicia’s first fail: 30 minutes late to teach acting

12:36 — Girls’ night chaos: wrong time, rushed outfit, and the car scrape 💀

20:21 — The baptism was cute… then Muddy destroyed the house 😭

24:45 — Alex vs Maya’s pink ball: the toddler meltdown we all saw coming

33:08 — Self-care has left the chat: Bali, uni, volunteering, and burnout

38:00 — Spiritual practices, oracle cards, and magical women ✨

47:30 — New studio, same chaos — plus this week’s recs/homework

54:15 — Spicy pop culture homework: Lena Dunham, Adam Driver, and next week’s tea 👀


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Oracle or affirmation cards — Alicia’s homework is to sit down, pull some cards, and let a little magic back in ✨

Ditto PMDD supplements — Dena says she’s genuinely noticed a difference with her PMDD symptoms.

Honey’s Gummies Cunnies Gummies — Creatine, but make it sour lolly vibes.

Pop culture homework — Watch The Drama and read up on the Lena Dunham / Adam Driver tea before next week 👀

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3456 Life Lately: How to handle toddlers saying difficult things like saying “I don’t love you” We are BACK dAlings and honestly… we've had a week 😔💜 Some weeks you're absolutely smashing it. Other weeks your car gets towed mid-facial, you reverse into a stranger's car, and your toddler looks you dead in the eyes and says "I don't love you." This is one of those weeks for Dena...😭😭😭 Alicia's not doing much better 😅 Health anxiety has been quietly taking over her nights, and this week it got bad enough that she left a dinner party before the mains even arrived. She also opens up about the International Women's Day speech she gave at Queen's College, Melbourne Uni — and how writing it all down reminded her of just how much she's actually survived 🥹 Plus: the au pair conversation Dena's been too scared to have publicly (YES and don't judge her!!), why resilience is sometimes just exhausting, and the parenting repair moment that hit different 😢 This is the episode for anyone who's ever felt like they're failing at everything all at once, and needed someone to remind them they're not. Love you dAlings SO much 💜 1:52 — Dena's disaster week: towed car, a free facial, and a $680 bill 8:00 — "I don't love you" — Maya's bedtime rejection and Dena's ADHD trauma spiral 13:22 — Alicia's mum guilt: yelling at Isla for an accidental wee (and the repair) 19:55 — Alicia's Queens College speech — resilience, rejection and the women who lifted her 30:32 — Learning to receive compliments & knowing your own worth 32:45 — Health anxiety spiral: how Alicia talked herself out of a dinner party 38:30 — Dena opens up about having an au pair — $300/week and why it saved her family 44:43 — Recommendations: home organisation, Gemma La Prê lip stains & more 47:57 — Life Academy hits 1 million downloads + exciting things coming for you dAlings Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Au Pairs Australia: Search the Facebook group to find your match. Do your due diligence: police checks, working with children's card, trials! Organised Abode (Belle): Melbourne-based home organiser who will change your life. Can't get Belle in? Clear out your wardrobe and donate. Best feeling ever ✨ Gemma Lepre French Kiss Lip Stain: The lip stain that does NOT budge. Find them on Instagram 💋 Therapy: Alicia's finally committing. Don't wait, dAlings 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 May 2026 23:30:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan We are BACK dAlings and honestly… we've had a week 😔💜 Some weeks you're absolutely smashing it. Other weeks your car gets towed mid-facial, you reverse into a stranger's car, and your toddler looks you dead in the eyes and says "I don't love you." This is one of those weeks for Dena...😭😭😭 Alicia's not doing much better 😅 Health anxiety has been quietly taking over her nights, and this week it got bad enough that she left a dinner party before the mains even arrived. She also opens up about the International Women's Day speech she gave at Queen's College, Melbourne Uni — and how writing it all down reminded her of just how much she's actually survived 🥹 Plus: the au pair conversation Dena's been too scared to have publicly (YES and don't judge her!!), why resilience is sometimes just exhausting, and the parenting repair moment that hit different 😢 This is the episode for anyone who's ever felt like they're failing at everything all at once, and needed someone to remind them they're not. Love you dAlings SO much 💜 1:52 — Dena's disaster week: towed car, a free facial, and a $680 bill 8:00 — "I don't love you" — Maya's bedtime rejection and Dena's ADHD trauma spiral 13:22 — Alicia's mum guilt: yelling at Isla for an accidental wee (and the repair) 19:55 — Alicia's Queens College speech — resilience, rejection and the women who lifted her 30:32 — Learning to receive compliments & knowing your own worth 32:45 — Health anxiety spiral: how Alicia talked herself out of a dinner party 38:30 — Dena opens up about having an au pair — $300/week and why it saved her family 44:43 — Recommendations: home organisation, Gemma La Prê lip stains & more 47:57 — Life Academy hits 1 million downloads + exciting things coming for you dAlings Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Au Pairs Australia: Search the Facebook group to find your match. Do your due diligence: police checks, working with children's card, trials! Organised Abode (Belle): Melbourne-based home organiser who will change your life. Can't get Belle in? Clear out your wardrobe and donate. Best feeling ever ✨ Gemma Lepre French Kiss Lip Stain: The lip stain that does NOT budge. Find them on Instagram 💋 Therapy: Alicia's finally committing. Don't wait, dAlings 🙏 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We are BACK dAlings and honestly… we've had a week 😔💜


Some weeks you're absolutely smashing it. Other weeks your car gets towed mid-facial, you reverse into a stranger's car, and your toddler looks you dead in the eyes and says "I don't love you." This is one of those weeks for Dena...😭😭😭


Alicia's not doing much better 😅 Health anxiety has been quietly taking over her nights, and this week it got bad enough that she left a dinner party before the mains even arrived. She also opens up about the International Women's Day speech she gave at Queen's College, Melbourne Uni — and how writing it all down reminded her of just how much she's actually survived 🥹


Plus: the au pair conversation Dena's been too scared to have publicly (YES and don't judge her!!), why resilience is sometimes just exhausting, and the parenting repair moment that hit different 😢


This is the episode for anyone who's ever felt like they're failing at everything all at once, and needed someone to remind them they're not. Love you dAlings SO much 💜


1:52 — Dena's disaster week: towed car, a free facial, and a $680 bill

8:00 — "I don't love you" — Maya's bedtime rejection and Dena's ADHD trauma spiral

13:22 — Alicia's mum guilt: yelling at Isla for an accidental wee (and the repair)

19:55 — Alicia's Queens College speech — resilience, rejection and the women who lifted her

30:32 — Learning to receive compliments & knowing your own worth

32:45 — Health anxiety spiral: how Alicia talked herself out of a dinner party

38:30 — Dena opens up about having an au pair — $300/week and why it saved her family

44:43 — Recommendations: home organisation, Gemma La Prê lip stains & more

47:57 — Life Academy hits 1 million downloads + exciting things coming for you dAlings


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Au Pairs Australia: Search the Facebook group to find your match. Do your due diligence: police checks, working with children's card, trials!

Organised Abode (Belle): Melbourne-based home organiser who will change your life. Can't get Belle in? Clear out your wardrobe and donate. Best feeling ever ✨

Gemma Lepre French Kiss Lip Stain: The lip stain that does NOT budge. Find them on Instagram 💋

Therapy: Alicia's finally committing. Don't wait, dAlings 🙏

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2908 Dance Academy Cast Spills the Tea: First Day Secrets & Why Dena HATED the Intro! | Rewatch S1E4 Okay DALINGS… the rewatch chaos continues and WOW this one unlocked some very vivid memories 😂 This ep was one of the very first things we ever filmed, so naturally we’re roasting ourselves the entire time – from the questionable outfits (who approved those??) to trying to figure out our bodies on camera for the first time 🫠 On top of that, we get into the friendship dynamics and unpack why poor Kat honestly deserved so much better in this episode 😭 There’s also plenty of behind-the-scenes moments, including Alicia getting absolutely pelted with a soccer ball (multiple times), Dena going full chaos mode between takes, and a certain HOT extra that we need you guys to help us find immediately 👀 We hope you enjoy this unhinged trip down memory lane. Love you! 💜 3:21 - Tara Lying Straight to Kat’s Face 5:59 - Spotting the "Hot Extra" (Adam, is that you?) 7:02 - The Raw Egg Throw Breakdown 8:14 - The Origin of "Clammy Sammy" 11:18 - Being Dressed by "Old Ladies" on Set 14:02 - Dena’s Very First Scene Ever Filmed 15:03 - Alicia’s Real Soccer Ball to the Face 19:10 - Dena’s Opening Credits Controversy 21:46 - The "Bloody Beautiful" Slow-Mo Ending Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Okay DALINGS… the rewatch chaos continues and WOW this one unlocked some very vivid memories 😂 This ep was one of the very first things we ever filmed, so naturally we’re roasting ourselves the entire time – from the questionable outfits (who approved those??) to trying to figure out our bodies on camera for the first time 🫠 On top of that, we get into the friendship dynamics and unpack why poor Kat honestly deserved so much better in this episode 😭 There’s also plenty of behind-the-scenes moments, including Alicia getting absolutely pelted with a soccer ball (multiple times), Dena going full chaos mode between takes, and a certain HOT extra that we need you guys to help us find immediately 👀 We hope you enjoy this unhinged trip down memory lane. Love you! 💜 3:21 - Tara Lying Straight to Kat’s Face 5:59 - Spotting the "Hot Extra" (Adam, is that you?) 7:02 - The Raw Egg Throw Breakdown 8:14 - The Origin of "Clammy Sammy" 11:18 - Being Dressed by "Old Ladies" on Set 14:02 - Dena’s Very First Scene Ever Filmed 15:03 - Alicia’s Real Soccer Ball to the Face 19:10 - Dena’s Opening Credits Controversy 21:46 - The "Bloody Beautiful" Slow-Mo Ending Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Okay DALINGS… the rewatch chaos continues and WOW this one unlocked some very vivid memories 😂

This ep was one of the very first things we ever filmed, so naturally we’re roasting ourselves the entire time – from the questionable outfits (who approved those??) to trying to figure out our bodies on camera for the first time 🫠

On top of that, we get into the friendship dynamics and unpack why poor Kat honestly deserved so much better in this episode 😭 There’s also plenty of behind-the-scenes moments, including Alicia getting absolutely pelted with a soccer ball (multiple times), Dena going full chaos mode between takes, and a certain HOT extra that we need you guys to help us find immediately 👀

We hope you enjoy this unhinged trip down memory lane. Love you! 💜


3:21 - Tara Lying Straight to Kat’s Face

5:59 - Spotting the "Hot Extra" (Adam, is that you?)

7:02 - The Raw Egg Throw Breakdown

8:14 - The Origin of "Clammy Sammy"

11:18 - Being Dressed by "Old Ladies" on Set

14:02 - Dena’s Very First Scene Ever Filmed

15:03 - Alicia’s Real Soccer Ball to the Face

19:10 - Dena’s Opening Credits Controversy

21:46 - The "Bloody Beautiful" Slow-Mo Ending


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

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https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

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]]> 1635 We Finally Got Dance Academy Producer Joanna Werner To Tell Us What Really Went On Behind The Scenes The producer of DANCE ACADEMY is here DALINGS!!! 💜💜💜 Joanna Werner – the legendary producer who created the show that changed all of our lives – is finally here. We're talking origin stories (she and Sam had the SAME vision at 3am after drinks!!!), the insane casting process where Alicia ate a banana while the whole class waited, why Dena was always Abigail, and the devastating decision behind killing Sammy. Plus Joanna gets real about IVF, being pregnant while filming the movie in New York, and how she built boundaries as a working mum in an industry that used to pretend families didn't exist. This episode is pure magic and we're so grateful she's part of our story 💕 2:13 The Origin Story – How Joanna met Sam Strauss at 3am 12:04 Alicia's audition – "If she can dance, she's in the show" 21:02 The final callbacks – Who would be Kat? 24:06 The banana incident – Alicia stopped the whole audition to eat 31:19 DENA ARRIVES – Car troubles but she made it! 32:48 "She's Abigail. Go." – Joanna always knew 40:46 Thank you for Dance Academy – The gift that keeps giving 50:28 Why we killed Sammy – The truth behind the decision (it was nearly Ben!) 57:00 Dance Academy season 4? – What would it take? 1:00:18 Alicia's rec – Go to the dentist! 1:01:50 Dena's rec – Imperfect Women on Apple TV + chocolate coconut water 1:03:53 Joanna's rec – Audiobooks! James, Scar Tissue, Anna Karenina Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Go to the dentist: Joanna's root canal exploded after Dance Academy – don't wait! Imperfect Women: Apple TV series starring Elisabeth Moss – Dena's obsessed. Chocolate Coconut Water: Coca Bella brand, icy cold – Alicia hates it, Dena loves it. Audiobooks (Audible): James by Percival Everett (Booker Prize winner), Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis, Funny Story by Emily Henry, Anna Karenina (the 28-hour classic!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan The producer of DANCE ACADEMY is here DALINGS!!! 💜💜💜 Joanna Werner – the legendary producer who created the show that changed all of our lives – is finally here. We're talking origin stories (she and Sam had the SAME vision at 3am after drinks!!!), the insane casting process where Alicia ate a banana while the whole class waited, why Dena was always Abigail, and the devastating decision behind killing Sammy. Plus Joanna gets real about IVF, being pregnant while filming the movie in New York, and how she built boundaries as a working mum in an industry that used to pretend families didn't exist. This episode is pure magic and we're so grateful she's part of our story 💕 2:13 The Origin Story – How Joanna met Sam Strauss at 3am 12:04 Alicia's audition – "If she can dance, she's in the show" 21:02 The final callbacks – Who would be Kat? 24:06 The banana incident – Alicia stopped the whole audition to eat 31:19 DENA ARRIVES – Car troubles but she made it! 32:48 "She's Abigail. Go." – Joanna always knew 40:46 Thank you for Dance Academy – The gift that keeps giving 50:28 Why we killed Sammy – The truth behind the decision (it was nearly Ben!) 57:00 Dance Academy season 4? – What would it take? 1:00:18 Alicia's rec – Go to the dentist! 1:01:50 Dena's rec – Imperfect Women on Apple TV + chocolate coconut water 1:03:53 Joanna's rec – Audiobooks! James, Scar Tissue, Anna Karenina Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Go to the dentist: Joanna's root canal exploded after Dance Academy – don't wait! Imperfect Women: Apple TV series starring Elisabeth Moss – Dena's obsessed. Chocolate Coconut Water: Coca Bella brand, icy cold – Alicia hates it, Dena loves it. Audiobooks (Audible): James by Percival Everett (Booker Prize winner), Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis, Funny Story by Emily Henry, Anna Karenina (the 28-hour classic!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The producer of DANCE ACADEMY is here DALINGS!!! 💜💜💜


Joanna Werner – the legendary producer who created the show that changed all of our lives – is finally here. We're talking origin stories (she and Sam had the SAME vision at 3am after drinks!!!), the insane casting process where Alicia ate a banana while the whole class waited, why Dena was always Abigail, and the devastating decision behind killing Sammy.


Plus Joanna gets real about IVF, being pregnant while filming the movie in New York, and how she built boundaries as a working mum in an industry that used to pretend families didn't exist.


This episode is pure magic and we're so grateful she's part of our story 💕


2:13 The Origin Story – How Joanna met Sam Strauss at 3am

12:04 Alicia's audition – "If she can dance, she's in the show"

21:02 The final callbacks – Who would be Kat?

24:06 The banana incident – Alicia stopped the whole audition to eat

31:19 DENA ARRIVES – Car troubles but she made it!

32:48 "She's Abigail. Go." – Joanna always knew

40:46 Thank you for Dance Academy – The gift that keeps giving

50:28 Why we killed Sammy – The truth behind the decision (it was nearly Ben!)

57:00 Dance Academy season 4? – What would it take?

1:00:18 Alicia's rec – Go to the dentist!

1:01:50 Dena's rec – Imperfect Women on Apple TV + chocolate coconut water

1:03:53 Joanna's rec – Audiobooks! James, Scar Tissue, Anna Karenina


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Go to the dentist: Joanna's root canal exploded after Dance Academy – don't wait!

Imperfect Women: Apple TV series starring Elisabeth Moss – Dena's obsessed.

Chocolate Coconut Water: Coca Bella brand, icy cold – Alicia hates it, Dena loves it.

Audiobooks (Audible): James by Percival Everett (Booker Prize winner), Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis, Funny Story by Emily Henry, Anna Karenina (the 28-hour classic!)

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]]> 4008 COACHELLA 2026 GETS CRAZIER (Katy Perry drama, backstage tea, Jacob & Kendall + more) Is the world turned upside down or is pop culture just so unhinged right now?! 💜 First up – Dena drops some SERIOUS tea about Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom from Coachella (you wanna hear this)!! Speaking of Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter put on a full Broadway musical and made Taylor Swift's show look basic (sorry not sorry). Justin Bieber played YouTube videos on his laptop and we have THOUGHTS. On a lighter note – Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner were spotted making out at the after party – two tall hotties, we're obsessed. And since we're talking about Jacob, we also get into the Euphoria premiere drama – Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are beefing and the cast literally hates each other?! Your two unqualified pop culture journalists are back and we love you!!! 💕 1:58 Coachella 2026 – Let's get into it 7:24 Sabrina Made Taylor Swift Look Basic – Sorry not sorry! 9:53 Dena's Coachella Story – Meeting Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom backstage 11:21 Ruby Rose Accused Katy Perry Of SA – The Melbourne allegations 12:09 Jacob Elordi & Kendall Jenner – Two tall hotties at Coachella 13:52 Margot Robbie Mum-Shaming – Why are people mad she looks hot?! 16:11 Euphoria Season 3 Drama – Zendaya vs Sydney Sweeney & cast beef 21:26 Khloé & Lamar Documentary – Addiction, fame & heartbreak 25:21 Report Card – Sabrina A+++, Euphoria drama D Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella Set: Watch it on YouTube – Fosse, Flashdance, Dirty Dancing, Chicago & Chorus Line references! Khloé & Lamar Documentary: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" on Netflix – fascinating look at addiction. Olivia Dean: Keep an eye on her – one to watch! Euphoria Season 3: Now streaming on HBO/Binge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Is the world turned upside down or is pop culture just so unhinged right now?! 💜 First up – Dena drops some SERIOUS tea about Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom from Coachella (you wanna hear this)!! Speaking of Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter put on a full Broadway musical and made Taylor Swift's show look basic (sorry not sorry). Justin Bieber played YouTube videos on his laptop and we have THOUGHTS. On a lighter note – Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner were spotted making out at the after party – two tall hotties, we're obsessed. And since we're talking about Jacob, we also get into the Euphoria premiere drama – Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are beefing and the cast literally hates each other?! Your two unqualified pop culture journalists are back and we love you!!! 💕 1:58 Coachella 2026 – Let's get into it 7:24 Sabrina Made Taylor Swift Look Basic – Sorry not sorry! 9:53 Dena's Coachella Story – Meeting Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom backstage 11:21 Ruby Rose Accused Katy Perry Of SA – The Melbourne allegations 12:09 Jacob Elordi & Kendall Jenner – Two tall hotties at Coachella 13:52 Margot Robbie Mum-Shaming – Why are people mad she looks hot?! 16:11 Euphoria Season 3 Drama – Zendaya vs Sydney Sweeney & cast beef 21:26 Khloé & Lamar Documentary – Addiction, fame & heartbreak 25:21 Report Card – Sabrina A+++, Euphoria drama D Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella Set: Watch it on YouTube – Fosse, Flashdance, Dirty Dancing, Chicago & Chorus Line references! Khloé & Lamar Documentary: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" on Netflix – fascinating look at addiction. Olivia Dean: Keep an eye on her – one to watch! Euphoria Season 3: Now streaming on HBO/Binge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Is the world turned upside down or is pop culture just so unhinged right now?! 💜


First up – Dena drops some SERIOUS tea about Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom from Coachella (you wanna hear this)!! Speaking of Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter put on a full Broadway musical and made Taylor Swift's show look basic (sorry not sorry). Justin Bieber played YouTube videos on his laptop and we have THOUGHTS.


On a lighter note – Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner were spotted making out at the after party – two tall hotties, we're obsessed. And since we're talking about Jacob, we also get into the Euphoria premiere drama – Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney are beefing and the cast literally hates each other?!


Your two unqualified pop culture journalists are back and we love you!!! 💕


1:58 Coachella 2026 – Let's get into it

7:24 Sabrina Made Taylor Swift Look Basic – Sorry not sorry!

9:53 Dena's Coachella Story – Meeting Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom backstage

11:21 Ruby Rose Accused Katy Perry Of SA – The Melbourne allegations

12:09 Jacob Elordi & Kendall Jenner – Two tall hotties at Coachella

13:52 Margot Robbie Mum-Shaming – Why are people mad she looks hot?!

16:11 Euphoria Season 3 Drama – Zendaya vs Sydney Sweeney & cast beef

21:26 Khloé & Lamar Documentary – Addiction, fame & heartbreak

25:21 Report Card – Sabrina A+++, Euphoria drama D


Follow us at:

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Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Sabrina Carpenter's Coachella Set: Watch it on YouTube – Fosse, Flashdance, Dirty Dancing, Chicago & Chorus Line references!

Khloé & Lamar Documentary: "Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom" on Netflix – fascinating look at addiction.

Olivia Dean: Keep an eye on her – one to watch!

Euphoria Season 3: Now streaming on HBO/Binge.

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]]> 1688 Life Lately: Poo Disasters, The 45-Minute Playdate Rule & The Psychic Sign That Made Her Cry! It's Life Lately time DALINGS!!! 💜 Let's address the elephant in the room – NO, Dena is not engaged. Alex took her on a mysterious 9am date and she was convinced it was happening... but it was pottery. POTTERY. The most wholesome, very Alex thing ever 😂 We're deep in our self-care era (Soak Haus head spa literally reset our nervous systems), Dena's organisation hyperfocus is giving ADHD queen, Maya had her first playdate and it was absolute chaos, Alicia got a sign from her grandparents that made her sob, and Dena has a story involving laxatives and a bush…. You've been warned 💀💕 We love you, we overshare, you're welcome 💕 1:19 THE 9AM DATE – Was it a proposal? No. It was pottery 😂 3:22 Dena's Organisation Era – ADHD hyperfocus, pantry goals 13:47 soak Haus Head Spa – Nervous system reset, stars on the ceiling 16:27 Squeeze Therapy – Biohacking, red light, compression boots 21:08 Thrifter – Rent a rack, sell your secondhand clothes 24:58 Maya's First Playdate – Full meltdowns, toddlers can't share 34:27 Alicia's Grandparent Signs – The psychic moment that made her cry 40:10 Cleo Massey Event – We're guests at Pass Around The Smile! 43:25 THE BUSH STORY – Laxatives, acro, zero regrets 💀 48:40 Recs – Electric toothbrush & manicures with your kids Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Suri Electric Toothbrush: Charges once a month, UV sanitising travel case – life changing! Soak Haus Head Spa: Japanese head spa in Melbourne – nervous system reset in one appointment. Cleansee Studio: Holistic facial with lymphatic massage – Alicia's skin is glowing! Therapee: Biohacking wellness in Eltham – red light, compression, oxygen therapy. Thrifter: Rent a rack, sell your secondhand clothes – sustainability queen energy. Library Hack: Borrow 20 books for 12 weeks FREE – bedtime stories sorted! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It's Life Lately time DALINGS!!! 💜 Let's address the elephant in the room – NO, Dena is not engaged. Alex took her on a mysterious 9am date and she was convinced it was happening... but it was pottery. POTTERY. The most wholesome, very Alex thing ever 😂 We're deep in our self-care era (Soak Haus head spa literally reset our nervous systems), Dena's organisation hyperfocus is giving ADHD queen, Maya had her first playdate and it was absolute chaos, Alicia got a sign from her grandparents that made her sob, and Dena has a story involving laxatives and a bush…. You've been warned 💀💕 We love you, we overshare, you're welcome 💕 1:19 THE 9AM DATE – Was it a proposal? No. It was pottery 😂 3:22 Dena's Organisation Era – ADHD hyperfocus, pantry goals 13:47 soak Haus Head Spa – Nervous system reset, stars on the ceiling 16:27 Squeeze Therapy – Biohacking, red light, compression boots 21:08 Thrifter – Rent a rack, sell your secondhand clothes 24:58 Maya's First Playdate – Full meltdowns, toddlers can't share 34:27 Alicia's Grandparent Signs – The psychic moment that made her cry 40:10 Cleo Massey Event – We're guests at Pass Around The Smile! 43:25 THE BUSH STORY – Laxatives, acro, zero regrets 💀 48:40 Recs – Electric toothbrush & manicures with your kids Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Suri Electric Toothbrush: Charges once a month, UV sanitising travel case – life changing! Soak Haus Head Spa: Japanese head spa in Melbourne – nervous system reset in one appointment. Cleansee Studio: Holistic facial with lymphatic massage – Alicia's skin is glowing! Therapee: Biohacking wellness in Eltham – red light, compression, oxygen therapy. Thrifter: Rent a rack, sell your secondhand clothes – sustainability queen energy. Library Hack: Borrow 20 books for 12 weeks FREE – bedtime stories sorted! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's Life Lately time DALINGS!!! 💜


Let's address the elephant in the room – NO, Dena is not engaged. Alex took her on a mysterious 9am date and she was convinced it was happening... but it was pottery. POTTERY. The most wholesome, very Alex thing ever 😂


We're deep in our self-care era (Soak Haus head spa literally reset our nervous systems), Dena's organisation hyperfocus is giving ADHD queen, Maya had her first playdate and it was absolute chaos, Alicia got a sign from her grandparents that made her sob, and Dena has a story involving laxatives and a bush…. You've been warned 💀💕


We love you, we overshare, you're welcome 💕


1:19 THE 9AM DATE – Was it a proposal? No. It was pottery 😂

3:22 Dena's Organisation Era – ADHD hyperfocus, pantry goals

13:47 soak Haus Head Spa – Nervous system reset, stars on the ceiling

16:27 Squeeze Therapy – Biohacking, red light, compression boots

21:08 Thrifter – Rent a rack, sell your secondhand clothes

24:58 Maya's First Playdate – Full meltdowns, toddlers can't share

34:27 Alicia's Grandparent Signs – The psychic moment that made her cry

40:10 Cleo Massey Event – We're guests at Pass Around The Smile!

43:25 THE BUSH STORY – Laxatives, acro, zero regrets 💀

48:40 Recs – Electric toothbrush & manicures with your kids


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Suri Electric Toothbrush: Charges once a month, UV sanitising travel case – life changing!

Soak Haus Head Spa: Japanese head spa in Melbourne – nervous system reset in one appointment.

Cleansee Studio: Holistic facial with lymphatic massage – Alicia's skin is glowing!

Therapee: Biohacking wellness in Eltham – red light, compression, oxygen therapy.

Thrifter: Rent a rack, sell your secondhand clothes – sustainability queen energy.

Library Hack: Borrow 20 books for 12 weeks FREE – bedtime stories sorted!

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]]> 3201 Pop Culture: What You Missed In March (March 2026 Pop Culture Recap) We're back dAlings!!! 💜 Your two unqualified pop culture experts here to tell you what we know (which is not much) and what we think (which is A LOT). First up: Zendaya and Rob Pattinson's press tour for The Drama – she's so PR trained it's insane, and he just... makes stuff up in interviews?! We also need to talk about Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi – because no, they're not in love, it's literally just good marketing (we've been in those meetings!!!) Then we get into the Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary (Alicia cried, it's horrifying), Tyra Banks showing zero accountability in the ANTM doco. Oh and Dance For Your Life – the Aussie dance film that had us sobbing, Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming, and Aussie makeup is trending!!! 1:39 The Drama – Zendaya & Rob Pattinson's press tour 6:36 Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi – It's marketing, not romance!!! 12:38 Louis Theroux Manosphere Documentary – Alicia cried watching it 16:49 America's Next Top Model Documentary – Tyra Banks, zero accountability 19:30 Dance For Your Life – The Aussie dance film we're obsessed with 20:24 Emily & Max – we're rooting for you!!! 22:07 Aussie Makeup Trend – bronze skin, freckles, lined lips 23:01 Devil Wears Prada 2 – Anne Hathaway's press tour coming 25:04 Report Card – A+ Margot & Zendaya, F to manosphere & Tyra Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: The Drama: Zendaya & Rob Pattinson – don't look up spoilers, just go see it! Dance For Your Life: Aussie dance documentary film – incredible, emotional, must watch. Louis Theroux Manosphere Documentary: Hard watch but important – talk to your sons. America's Next Top Model Documentary: Tyra Banks exposed – wild. Devil Wears Prada 2: Coming soon – watch Anne Hathaway's press tour outfits!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan We're back dAlings!!! 💜 Your two unqualified pop culture experts here to tell you what we know (which is not much) and what we think (which is A LOT). First up: Zendaya and Rob Pattinson's press tour for The Drama – she's so PR trained it's insane, and he just... makes stuff up in interviews?! We also need to talk about Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi – because no, they're not in love, it's literally just good marketing (we've been in those meetings!!!) Then we get into the Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary (Alicia cried, it's horrifying), Tyra Banks showing zero accountability in the ANTM doco. Oh and Dance For Your Life – the Aussie dance film that had us sobbing, Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming, and Aussie makeup is trending!!! 1:39 The Drama – Zendaya & Rob Pattinson's press tour 6:36 Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi – It's marketing, not romance!!! 12:38 Louis Theroux Manosphere Documentary – Alicia cried watching it 16:49 America's Next Top Model Documentary – Tyra Banks, zero accountability 19:30 Dance For Your Life – The Aussie dance film we're obsessed with 20:24 Emily & Max – we're rooting for you!!! 22:07 Aussie Makeup Trend – bronze skin, freckles, lined lips 23:01 Devil Wears Prada 2 – Anne Hathaway's press tour coming 25:04 Report Card – A+ Margot & Zendaya, F to manosphere & Tyra Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: The Drama: Zendaya & Rob Pattinson – don't look up spoilers, just go see it! Dance For Your Life: Aussie dance documentary film – incredible, emotional, must watch. Louis Theroux Manosphere Documentary: Hard watch but important – talk to your sons. America's Next Top Model Documentary: Tyra Banks exposed – wild. Devil Wears Prada 2: Coming soon – watch Anne Hathaway's press tour outfits!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back dAlings!!! 💜 Your two unqualified pop culture experts here to tell you what we know (which is not much) and what we think (which is A LOT).

First up: Zendaya and Rob Pattinson's press tour for The Drama – she's so PR trained it's insane, and he just... makes stuff up in interviews?! We also need to talk about Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi – because no, they're not in love, it's literally just good marketing (we've been in those meetings!!!) Then we get into the Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary (Alicia cried, it's horrifying), Tyra Banks showing zero accountability in the ANTM doco.

Oh and Dance For Your Life – the Aussie dance film that had us sobbing, Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming, and Aussie makeup is trending!!!


1:39 The Drama – Zendaya & Rob Pattinson's press tour

6:36 Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi – It's marketing, not romance!!!

12:38 Louis Theroux Manosphere Documentary – Alicia cried watching it

16:49 America's Next Top Model Documentary – Tyra Banks, zero accountability

19:30 Dance For Your Life – The Aussie dance film we're obsessed with

20:24 Emily & Max – we're rooting for you!!!

22:07 Aussie Makeup Trend – bronze skin, freckles, lined lips

23:01 Devil Wears Prada 2 – Anne Hathaway's press tour coming

25:04 Report Card – A+ Margot & Zendaya, F to manosphere & Tyra


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

The Drama: Zendaya & Rob Pattinson – don't look up spoilers, just go see it!

Dance For Your Life: Aussie dance documentary film – incredible, emotional, must watch.

Louis Theroux Manosphere Documentary: Hard watch but important – talk to your sons.

America's Next Top Model Documentary: Tyra Banks exposed – wild.

Devil Wears Prada 2: Coming soon – watch Anne Hathaway's press tour outfits!!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1601 The Psychology & Practice Of Healing Your Insomnia | Dr. Sumedha Verma Time to sleep like a log DALINGS!!! 💜 Dr Sumedha Verma is a sleep psychologist and researcher who's here to bust every myth you've ever heard about sleep – and trust us, there are A LOT. The 8-hour rule? Lies. Your Apple Watch sleep score? Useless. That spiral of "why can't I sleep" making it worse? YEP. We go deep on this one – Dena shares her insomnia and PTSD story (she couldn't even look at a bed without panicking), Alicia finally gets answers about why Isla faceplants walls in her sleep, and Sumedha drops so much knowledge we wish we knew years ago. We needed this episode and we think you will too!!! 💕 This episode is brought to you by Protect-A-Bed: https://protectabed.com.au/ 12:22 - Welcome Dr. Sumedha Verma — sleep psychologist & researcher 19:00 - Dena's insomnia story: PTSD, panic attacks & getting back to trust 💛 24:26 - The 8-hour myth — busted by a sleep expert 29:10 - Sleep & mental health: the bidirectional link (it's causation, not correlation) 36:24 - What is sleep hygiene? And why fear is the real sleep disruptor 39:00 - CBT for insomnia — the gold-standard treatment most people don't know exists 48:13 - Sleep drive explained: why napping can push out your bedtime for hours 52:00 - Sleep debt, body compassion & what happens when chemical dependency is involved 59:12 - Is insomnia hereditary? + How to access Medicare-rebated sleep psychology 1:02:30 - Recs & frameworks: fake freckles, rejection goals & sky bathing 🌌 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/sleepwithdrv/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Mental Health Care Plan: Go to your GP and ask for one – you can see a sleep psychologist through Medicare (up to 10 rebated sessions!) Deep Sleep Helps: Dr Sumedha's practice – online program plus sessions https://www.drsumedhaverma.com.au/ Megan Thee Stallion / Cardi B: Windows down, music up – Sumedha's go-to for feminine energy. The Self Retreats: Only 2 spots left for the rest of the year! Grab your spots!! And if you want to join Dena in Bali this is the retreat she’s attending! https://chelsea-faye.mykajabi.com/fayeretreat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Time to sleep like a log DALINGS!!! 💜 Dr Sumedha Verma is a sleep psychologist and researcher who's here to bust every myth you've ever heard about sleep – and trust us, there are A LOT. The 8-hour rule? Lies. Your Apple Watch sleep score? Useless. That spiral of "why can't I sleep" making it worse? YEP. We go deep on this one – Dena shares her insomnia and PTSD story (she couldn't even look at a bed without panicking), Alicia finally gets answers about why Isla faceplants walls in her sleep, and Sumedha drops so much knowledge we wish we knew years ago. We needed this episode and we think you will too!!! 💕 This episode is brought to you by Protect-A-Bed: https://protectabed.com.au/ 12:22 - Welcome Dr. Sumedha Verma — sleep psychologist & researcher 19:00 - Dena's insomnia story: PTSD, panic attacks & getting back to trust 💛 24:26 - The 8-hour myth — busted by a sleep expert 29:10 - Sleep & mental health: the bidirectional link (it's causation, not correlation) 36:24 - What is sleep hygiene? And why fear is the real sleep disruptor 39:00 - CBT for insomnia — the gold-standard treatment most people don't know exists 48:13 - Sleep drive explained: why napping can push out your bedtime for hours 52:00 - Sleep debt, body compassion & what happens when chemical dependency is involved 59:12 - Is insomnia hereditary? + How to access Medicare-rebated sleep psychology 1:02:30 - Recs & frameworks: fake freckles, rejection goals & sky bathing 🌌 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/sleepwithdrv/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Mental Health Care Plan: Go to your GP and ask for one – you can see a sleep psychologist through Medicare (up to 10 rebated sessions!) Deep Sleep Helps: Dr Sumedha's practice – online program plus sessions https://www.drsumedhaverma.com.au/ Megan Thee Stallion / Cardi B: Windows down, music up – Sumedha's go-to for feminine energy. The Self Retreats: Only 2 spots left for the rest of the year! Grab your spots!! And if you want to join Dena in Bali this is the retreat she’s attending! https://chelsea-faye.mykajabi.com/fayeretreat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Time to sleep like a log DALINGS!!! 💜


Dr Sumedha Verma is a sleep psychologist and researcher who's here to bust every myth you've ever heard about sleep – and trust us, there are A LOT.


The 8-hour rule? Lies. Your Apple Watch sleep score? Useless. That spiral of "why can't I sleep" making it worse? YEP. We go deep on this one – Dena shares her insomnia and PTSD story (she couldn't even look at a bed without panicking), Alicia finally gets answers about why Isla faceplants walls in her sleep, and Sumedha drops so much knowledge we wish we knew years ago.


We needed this episode and we think you will too!!! 💕


This episode is brought to you by Protect-A-Bed: https://protectabed.com.au/


12:22 - Welcome Dr. Sumedha Verma — sleep psychologist & researcher

19:00 - Dena's insomnia story: PTSD, panic attacks & getting back to trust 💛

24:26 - The 8-hour myth — busted by a sleep expert

29:10 - Sleep & mental health: the bidirectional link (it's causation, not correlation)

36:24 - What is sleep hygiene? And why fear is the real sleep disruptor

39:00 - CBT for insomnia — the gold-standard treatment most people don't know exists

48:13 - Sleep drive explained: why napping can push out your bedtime for hours

52:00 - Sleep debt, body compassion & what happens when chemical dependency is involved

59:12 - Is insomnia hereditary? + How to access Medicare-rebated sleep psychology

1:02:30 - Recs & frameworks: fake freckles, rejection goals & sky bathing 🌌

Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/sleepwithdrv/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Mental Health Care Plan: Go to your GP and ask for one – you can see a sleep psychologist through Medicare (up to 10 rebated sessions!)

Deep Sleep Helps: Dr Sumedha's practice – online program plus sessions https://www.drsumedhaverma.com.au/

Megan Thee Stallion / Cardi B: Windows down, music up – Sumedha's go-to for feminine energy.

The Self Retreats: Only 2 spots left for the rest of the year! Grab your spots!! And if you want to join Dena in Bali this is the retreat she’s attending! https://chelsea-faye.mykajabi.com/fayeretreat

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4069 The Emma “Memma” Watkins You Don’t Know: Life Behind The Wiggles Yellow Bow dAlings!! We have the most incredible guest on today and we are still freaking out 💜💜💜 Dr Emma Watkins is here – yes, THE Emma Wiggle, now Emma Memma – and honestly this woman is everything. She flew in to chat with us about her journey from Yellow Wiggle to PhD, creating Emma Memma with her deaf co-performer Elvin, and bringing Auslan to kids everywhere. We go DEEP – how she became a Wiggle (there was no audition!!!), doing her PhD while touring four shows a day six days a week (!!!), and now running her own children's entertainment company with her husband and sister. Plus she collabed with BLUEY?! We also have the most beautiful conversation about endometriosis, fertility, and pushing through pain as performers. This one is special. So much warmth, so much wisdom!!! 💕 1:00 Welcome Dr Emma Watkins – Dena's family connection & fangirling 7:00 How She Became The Yellow Wiggle – There was no audition!!! 10:00 The Wiggles Schedule – 4 shows a day, 6 days a week 14:00 Emma Memma Is Born – PhD research meets children's entertainment 20:00 The Bluey Collab – Dancing with Bingo and Bluey!!! 25:00 Endometriosis Journey – Surgery, pain, and speaking out 29:00 Fertility & Motherhood – An honest conversation about the future 34:00 Fame & Disguises – The wig that didn't work 😂 36:00 Emma's Mission – Making Auslan accessible for every family 39:00 Recs – Period undies, Soak House & Convo app Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/emmawatkinsofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Wunderthings Period Undies: Sleek, comfy, almost sexy – not like nappies! Dena's new obsession. Soak House Melbourne: Head spa, scalp massage, sensory experience – Alicia fell asleep it was that good. Convo App: Australia's first 24/7 on-demand sign language interpreting app – Emma's rec for businesses and families. Emma Memma Live: Get tickets at Live Nation or https://www.emmamemma.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:58:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan dAlings!! We have the most incredible guest on today and we are still freaking out 💜💜💜 Dr Emma Watkins is here – yes, THE Emma Wiggle, now Emma Memma – and honestly this woman is everything. She flew in to chat with us about her journey from Yellow Wiggle to PhD, creating Emma Memma with her deaf co-performer Elvin, and bringing Auslan to kids everywhere. We go DEEP – how she became a Wiggle (there was no audition!!!), doing her PhD while touring four shows a day six days a week (!!!), and now running her own children's entertainment company with her husband and sister. Plus she collabed with BLUEY?! We also have the most beautiful conversation about endometriosis, fertility, and pushing through pain as performers. This one is special. So much warmth, so much wisdom!!! 💕 1:00 Welcome Dr Emma Watkins – Dena's family connection & fangirling 7:00 How She Became The Yellow Wiggle – There was no audition!!! 10:00 The Wiggles Schedule – 4 shows a day, 6 days a week 14:00 Emma Memma Is Born – PhD research meets children's entertainment 20:00 The Bluey Collab – Dancing with Bingo and Bluey!!! 25:00 Endometriosis Journey – Surgery, pain, and speaking out 29:00 Fertility & Motherhood – An honest conversation about the future 34:00 Fame & Disguises – The wig that didn't work 😂 36:00 Emma's Mission – Making Auslan accessible for every family 39:00 Recs – Period undies, Soak House & Convo app Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/emmawatkinsofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Wunderthings Period Undies: Sleek, comfy, almost sexy – not like nappies! Dena's new obsession. Soak House Melbourne: Head spa, scalp massage, sensory experience – Alicia fell asleep it was that good. Convo App: Australia's first 24/7 on-demand sign language interpreting app – Emma's rec for businesses and families. Emma Memma Live: Get tickets at Live Nation or https://www.emmamemma.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices dAlings!! We have the most incredible guest on today and we are still freaking out 💜💜💜 Dr Emma Watkins is here – yes, THE Emma Wiggle, now Emma Memma – and honestly this woman is everything. She flew in to chat with us about her journey from Yellow Wiggle to PhD, creating Emma Memma with her deaf co-performer Elvin, and bringing Auslan to kids everywhere.

We go DEEP – how she became a Wiggle (there was no audition!!!), doing her PhD while touring four shows a day six days a week (!!!), and now running her own children's entertainment company with her husband and sister. Plus she collabed with BLUEY?! We also have the most beautiful conversation about endometriosis, fertility, and pushing through pain as performers.

This one is special. So much warmth, so much wisdom!!! 💕


1:00 Welcome Dr Emma Watkins – Dena's family connection & fangirling

7:00 How She Became The Yellow Wiggle – There was no audition!!!

10:00 The Wiggles Schedule – 4 shows a day, 6 days a week

14:00 Emma Memma Is Born – PhD research meets children's entertainment

20:00 The Bluey Collab – Dancing with Bingo and Bluey!!!

25:00 Endometriosis Journey – Surgery, pain, and speaking out

29:00 Fertility & Motherhood – An honest conversation about the future

34:00 Fame & Disguises – The wig that didn't work 😂

36:00 Emma's Mission – Making Auslan accessible for every family

39:00 Recs – Period undies, Soak House & Convo app


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Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Wunderthings Period Undies: Sleek, comfy, almost sexy – not like nappies! Dena's new obsession.

Soak House Melbourne: Head spa, scalp massage, sensory experience – Alicia fell asleep it was that good.

Convo App: Australia's first 24/7 on-demand sign language interpreting app – Emma's rec for businesses and families.

Emma Memma Live: Get tickets at Live Nation or https://www.emmamemma.com/

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]]> 2665 Life lately: Bye Poo Era & Welcome Kinder Mum Friendship Era! Poo era who?! Welcome to the kinder mum friendship era!!! 💜 Alicia made a mum friend at drop off and squealed in her car about it – we're entering a new chapter darlings. She also MC'd her first wedding, and we need to chat about Crocs being poisonous??? Dena thinks Alex might propose on their 9am date (gut feeling activated), retreats have been chaotic, she's got a new acting agent, and we end up talking about why women read spicy books instead of watching porn. Such a big catch up energy this week!!! And we missed you guys so muchhhh 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Little Soles: Paediatrician-approved kids shoes that slip on like Crocs but aren't poisonous! Aussie brand, designed for busy little bodies. Gaia Detangler Spray: Natural, organic, magic in a bottle – brush through knotty toddler hair without the screaming. Benefit Benetint: The OG lip and cheek tint – chuck it on with no makeup and you don't look like a corpse at kinder drop off. Nature Time: Go pick fruit, sit in the garden, watch dogs at the park – we all need it right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Poo era who?! Welcome to the kinder mum friendship era!!! 💜 Alicia made a mum friend at drop off and squealed in her car about it – we're entering a new chapter darlings. She also MC'd her first wedding, and we need to chat about Crocs being poisonous??? Dena thinks Alex might propose on their 9am date (gut feeling activated), retreats have been chaotic, she's got a new acting agent, and we end up talking about why women read spicy books instead of watching porn. Such a big catch up energy this week!!! And we missed you guys so muchhhh 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Little Soles: Paediatrician-approved kids shoes that slip on like Crocs but aren't poisonous! Aussie brand, designed for busy little bodies. Gaia Detangler Spray: Natural, organic, magic in a bottle – brush through knotty toddler hair without the screaming. Benefit Benetint: The OG lip and cheek tint – chuck it on with no makeup and you don't look like a corpse at kinder drop off. Nature Time: Go pick fruit, sit in the garden, watch dogs at the park – we all need it right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Poo era who?! Welcome to the kinder mum friendship era!!! 💜

Alicia made a mum friend at drop off and squealed in her car about it – we're entering a new chapter darlings. She also MC'd her first wedding, and we need to chat about Crocs being poisonous???

Dena thinks Alex might propose on their 9am date (gut feeling activated), retreats have been chaotic, she's got a new acting agent, and we end up talking about why women read spicy books instead of watching porn.

Such a big catch up energy this week!!! And we missed you guys so muchhhh 💕

Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

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Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/

Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

Recs/Homework:

Little Soles: Paediatrician-approved kids shoes that slip on like Crocs but aren't poisonous! Aussie brand, designed for busy little bodies.

Gaia Detangler Spray: Natural, organic, magic in a bottle – brush through knotty toddler hair without the screaming.

Benefit Benetint: The OG lip and cheek tint – chuck it on with no makeup and you don't look like a corpse at kinder drop off.

Nature Time: Go pick fruit, sit in the garden, watch dogs at the park – we all need it right now.

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]]> 3051 Harry Style's Album Flops! Was Kyle & Jackie O a Publicity Stunt? DAlings! Okay so we're doing something different today 💅✨ There's so much going on in pop culture right now and we have OPINIONS!! Dena's heartbroken over Harry Styles' new album (Aperture is incredible but the rest???), Alicia's obsessed with Wuthering Heights and Jacob Elordi in that corset scene, we're both fuming at Timothée Chalamet for calling ballet a "dying art" (as former dancers we have WORDS), and we unpack everything going on with Kyle and Jackie O.Fair warning – this is chaotic, we know nothing, and we had to fact check approximately zero things. Enjoy!!! 💕 0:00 Did Harry Styles Album Flop? 6:00 Wuthering Heights Review! 10:00 Jacob Elordi – The corset scene changed everything 12:00 Hamnet Review... MUST WATCH15:00 Oscar Season - Our picks 19:00 Timothée Chalamet Drama – Ballet is "dying"??? 24:00 Kyle & Jackie O – Publicity Stunt? 31:00 The Pitt – The show winning everything (Dena can't watch it) 33:00 Wrap Up – Let us know if you want more pop culture eps! Follow ut at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamyhttps://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcastJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Wuthering Heights: Go see it – cinematically insane, Jacob Elordi and that corset scene, enough said. Hamnet: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, heartbreaking and beautiful. The Pitt: Winning every award, set in an ICU, everyone says it's incredible. Aperture by Harry Styles: The one good song from the album (sorry Harry stans). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:14:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan DAlings! Okay so we're doing something different today 💅✨ There's so much going on in pop culture right now and we have OPINIONS!! Dena's heartbroken over Harry Styles' new album (Aperture is incredible but the rest???), Alicia's obsessed with Wuthering Heights and Jacob Elordi in that corset scene, we're both fuming at Timothée Chalamet for calling ballet a "dying art" (as former dancers we have WORDS), and we unpack everything going on with Kyle and Jackie O.Fair warning – this is chaotic, we know nothing, and we had to fact check approximately zero things. Enjoy!!! 💕 0:00 Did Harry Styles Album Flop? 6:00 Wuthering Heights Review! 10:00 Jacob Elordi – The corset scene changed everything 12:00 Hamnet Review... MUST WATCH15:00 Oscar Season - Our picks 19:00 Timothée Chalamet Drama – Ballet is "dying"??? 24:00 Kyle & Jackie O – Publicity Stunt? 31:00 The Pitt – The show winning everything (Dena can't watch it) 33:00 Wrap Up – Let us know if you want more pop culture eps! Follow ut at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamyhttps://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcastJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Wuthering Heights: Go see it – cinematically insane, Jacob Elordi and that corset scene, enough said. Hamnet: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, heartbreaking and beautiful. The Pitt: Winning every award, set in an ICU, everyone says it's incredible. Aperture by Harry Styles: The one good song from the album (sorry Harry stans). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DAlings! Okay so we're doing something different today 💅✨ There's so much going on in pop culture right now and we have OPINIONS!! Dena's heartbroken over Harry Styles' new album (Aperture is incredible but the rest???), Alicia's obsessed with Wuthering Heights and Jacob Elordi in that corset scene, we're both fuming at Timothée Chalamet for calling ballet a "dying art" (as former dancers we have WORDS), and we unpack everything going on with Kyle and Jackie O.Fair warning – this is chaotic, we know nothing, and we had to fact check approximately zero things.


Enjoy!!! 💕


0:00 Did Harry Styles Album Flop?

6:00 Wuthering Heights Review!

10:00 Jacob Elordi – The corset scene changed everything

12:00 Hamnet Review... MUST WATCH15:00 Oscar Season - Our picks

19:00 Timothée Chalamet Drama – Ballet is "dying"???

24:00 Kyle & Jackie O – Publicity Stunt?

31:00 The Pitt – The show winning everything (Dena can't watch it)

33:00 Wrap Up – Let us know if you want more pop culture eps!


Follow ut at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamyhttps://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcastJoin our


Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

Recs/Homework:

Wuthering Heights: Go see it – cinematically insane, Jacob Elordi and that corset scene, enough said.

Hamnet: Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, heartbreaking and beautiful.

The Pitt: Winning every award, set in an ICU, everyone says it's incredible.

Aperture by Harry Styles: The one good song from the album (sorry Harry stans).

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1996 Secrets We've Never Told You | Dance Academy Rewatch Season 1 Episode 2 We're baaaack with another rewatch and this time it's Episode 2 baby!!! 🎬✨ You guys demanded we do every single episode so here we are and honestly we're loving it. We chat about that little kangaroo joey who deserves an award 🦘, how STUNNING Sydney looks in those drone shots, Abigail's villain era kicking off, and the iconic pointe shoe to the face moment 🩰💥. Alicia spills on actually jumping into Sydney Harbour with actual sharks (!!) 🦈 while Dena talks about how hard it is to act bad at hip hop when you're lowkey great at it lol 💃 Whether you're rewatching along with us or hearing these stories for the first time, this one's full of behind-the-scenes secrets, real talk and a lot of laughing at ourselves 😂 Subscribe, leave a review and tell us your fave Ep 2 moments. We love you!!! 💛 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan We're baaaack with another rewatch and this time it's Episode 2 baby!!! 🎬✨ You guys demanded we do every single episode so here we are and honestly we're loving it. We chat about that little kangaroo joey who deserves an award 🦘, how STUNNING Sydney looks in those drone shots, Abigail's villain era kicking off, and the iconic pointe shoe to the face moment 🩰💥. Alicia spills on actually jumping into Sydney Harbour with actual sharks (!!) 🦈 while Dena talks about how hard it is to act bad at hip hop when you're lowkey great at it lol 💃 Whether you're rewatching along with us or hearing these stories for the first time, this one's full of behind-the-scenes secrets, real talk and a lot of laughing at ourselves 😂 Subscribe, leave a review and tell us your fave Ep 2 moments. We love you!!! 💛 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're baaaack with another rewatch and this time it's Episode 2 baby!!! 🎬✨

You guys demanded we do every single episode so here we are and honestly we're loving it. We chat about that little kangaroo joey who deserves an award 🦘, how STUNNING Sydney looks in those drone shots, Abigail's villain era kicking off, and the iconic pointe shoe to the face moment 🩰💥. Alicia spills on actually jumping into Sydney Harbour with actual sharks (!!) 🦈 while Dena talks about how hard it is to act bad at hip hop when you're lowkey great at it lol 💃

Whether you're rewatching along with us or hearing these stories for the first time, this one's full of behind-the-scenes secrets, real talk and a lot of laughing at ourselves 😂

Subscribe, leave a review and tell us your fave Ep 2 moments. We love you!!! 💛

Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

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]]> 1415 Life Lately: Baby Number Two!? and Daycare Drama We're back and we're BACK period 💅✨ Literally – Dena's period came back after a whole year so baby number two is ON!!! We're manifesting getting pregnant at the same time because how good would that be?! We also need to talk about cliquey kinder mums (Alicia's been fully ignored at drop off like multiple times??), Dena went full mama bear when a daycare teacher called Maya "stubborn" on her first day, and honestly we're just two tired mums holding it together. Messy houses, 150 unread emails, crying in the kitchen – you know the vibe. Oh and Dena's going on a solo retreat to Bali in September – details on her Insta if you want to come!!! dm her for the deets. This episode is about us and you - THE tired mums guild. You are not alone in this journey Dalings!!! 💕 2:00 DENA'S PERIOD IS BACK – After a year off HRT!!! 6:00 Big Life Decisions – City vs country, renovations & medications 8:00 Life Academy Anniversary – Almost 1 year & nearly 1 million downloads! 16:00 THE KINDER MUM DRAMA – Why is Alicia being ignored?! 22:00 Maya's New Daycare – The "stubborn" comment & Dena's mama bear moment 31:00 Strong-Willed Girls – Why we need to protect their confidence 33:00 Dena's Bali Retreat – Solo trip in September, details on Insta! 39:00 Messy Houses & Mum Guilt – Alicia cried in her kitchen 42:00 Recs – Sunglasses for small heads & walking pads! Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Bellini Sunglasses: Finally found sunnies that fit a small head – Alicia's obsessed! Walking Pad: $180 from Amazon – get your steps in while studying or working. Game changer! Codral: Dena's go-to when she feels a cold coming on – knocks it out in 48 hours. Bali Retreat: Dena's going solo in September – fitness, healthy food, somatic work & divine feminine energy. DM her if you want in! https://chelsea-faye.mykajabi.com/fayeretreat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan We're back and we're BACK period 💅✨ Literally – Dena's period came back after a whole year so baby number two is ON!!! We're manifesting getting pregnant at the same time because how good would that be?! We also need to talk about cliquey kinder mums (Alicia's been fully ignored at drop off like multiple times??), Dena went full mama bear when a daycare teacher called Maya "stubborn" on her first day, and honestly we're just two tired mums holding it together. Messy houses, 150 unread emails, crying in the kitchen – you know the vibe. Oh and Dena's going on a solo retreat to Bali in September – details on her Insta if you want to come!!! dm her for the deets. This episode is about us and you - THE tired mums guild. You are not alone in this journey Dalings!!! 💕 2:00 DENA'S PERIOD IS BACK – After a year off HRT!!! 6:00 Big Life Decisions – City vs country, renovations & medications 8:00 Life Academy Anniversary – Almost 1 year & nearly 1 million downloads! 16:00 THE KINDER MUM DRAMA – Why is Alicia being ignored?! 22:00 Maya's New Daycare – The "stubborn" comment & Dena's mama bear moment 31:00 Strong-Willed Girls – Why we need to protect their confidence 33:00 Dena's Bali Retreat – Solo trip in September, details on Insta! 39:00 Messy Houses & Mum Guilt – Alicia cried in her kitchen 42:00 Recs – Sunglasses for small heads & walking pads! Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Bellini Sunglasses: Finally found sunnies that fit a small head – Alicia's obsessed! Walking Pad: $180 from Amazon – get your steps in while studying or working. Game changer! Codral: Dena's go-to when she feels a cold coming on – knocks it out in 48 hours. Bali Retreat: Dena's going solo in September – fitness, healthy food, somatic work & divine feminine energy. DM her if you want in! https://chelsea-faye.mykajabi.com/fayeretreat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We're back and we're BACK period 💅✨ Literally – Dena's period came back after a whole year so baby number two is ON!!! We're manifesting getting pregnant at the same time because how good would that be?! We also need to talk about cliquey kinder mums (Alicia's been fully ignored at drop off like multiple times??), Dena went full mama bear when a daycare teacher called Maya "stubborn" on her first day, and honestly we're just two tired mums holding it together. Messy houses, 150 unread emails, crying in the kitchen – you know the vibe. Oh and Dena's going on a solo retreat to Bali in September – details on her Insta if you want to come!!! dm her for the deets. This episode is about us and you - THE tired mums guild. You are not alone in this journey Dalings!!! 💕 2:00 DENA'S PERIOD IS BACK – After a year off HRT!!! 6:00 Big Life Decisions – City vs country, renovations & medications 8:00 Life Academy Anniversary – Almost 1 year & nearly 1 million downloads! 16:00 THE KINDER MUM DRAMA – Why is Alicia being ignored?! 22:00 Maya's New Daycare – The "stubborn" comment & Dena's mama bear moment 31:00 Strong-Willed Girls – Why we need to protect their confidence 33:00 Dena's Bali Retreat – Solo trip in September, details on Insta! 39:00 Messy Houses & Mum Guilt – Alicia cried in her kitchen 42:00 Recs – Sunglasses for small heads & walking pads! Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Bellini Sunglasses: Finally found sunnies that fit a small head – Alicia's obsessed! Walking Pad: $180 from Amazon – get your steps in while studying or working. Game changer! Codral: Dena's go-to when she feels a cold coming on – knocks it out in 48 hours. Bali Retreat: Dena's going solo in September – fitness, healthy food, somatic work & divine feminine energy. DM her if you want in! https://chelsea-faye.mykajabi.com/fayeretreat

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]]> 2732 Life Lately: We Answer EVERYTHING It's Life Lately time besties!!! 💜💜 We're doing an Ask Us Anything and you guys did NOT hold back with the questions! We're talking tattoos, piercings, love languages, Home and Away auditions, and yes – we finally answer all your Dance Academy questions 😂 Big moment: Dena made the Dean's Honour Roll and we're still screaming about it!!! We also have a lot of thoughts on feeling lost in your 20s (spoiler: it's normal and you'll be fine). Oh and someone asked if Dena's had a nose job which made us laugh – it's just contouring guys!!! Makeup tutorial coming soon 👀 This one's a quickie but a goodie. So much love in the questions you guys sent – we see you!!! 💕 0:00 Intro – Headaches, blue eyeliner & Maya the Avatar 8:00 Q&A Begins – Tattoos & piercings (Dena wants a Kendrick lyric!) 13:00 "I'm So Proud of Myself" Moments – Isla, the podcast & nearly 1 million downloads 17:00 Advice for Women in Their 20s – It's okay to be lost 22:00 Rapid Fire Questions – Love languages, Home and Away auditions & more 29:00 The Nose Job Question – It's just really good contouring!!! 30:00 Makeup tutorial coming soon! Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Blue Eyeliner for Brunettes: Makes your eyes POP – Dena's obsessed! Mecca Max one is amaze! Buff Nail Studios: Ask for Talitha in Mornington – her nails last 7 weeks!!! Put Yourself Out There: Send the email, ask for the work experience, find a mentor. Enjoy Your 20s: Get lost, make mistakes, have fun – your 30s will come soon enough! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:02:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It's Life Lately time besties!!! 💜💜 We're doing an Ask Us Anything and you guys did NOT hold back with the questions! We're talking tattoos, piercings, love languages, Home and Away auditions, and yes – we finally answer all your Dance Academy questions 😂 Big moment: Dena made the Dean's Honour Roll and we're still screaming about it!!! We also have a lot of thoughts on feeling lost in your 20s (spoiler: it's normal and you'll be fine). Oh and someone asked if Dena's had a nose job which made us laugh – it's just contouring guys!!! Makeup tutorial coming soon 👀 This one's a quickie but a goodie. So much love in the questions you guys sent – we see you!!! 💕 0:00 Intro – Headaches, blue eyeliner & Maya the Avatar 8:00 Q&A Begins – Tattoos & piercings (Dena wants a Kendrick lyric!) 13:00 "I'm So Proud of Myself" Moments – Isla, the podcast & nearly 1 million downloads 17:00 Advice for Women in Their 20s – It's okay to be lost 22:00 Rapid Fire Questions – Love languages, Home and Away auditions & more 29:00 The Nose Job Question – It's just really good contouring!!! 30:00 Makeup tutorial coming soon! Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Blue Eyeliner for Brunettes: Makes your eyes POP – Dena's obsessed! Mecca Max one is amaze! Buff Nail Studios: Ask for Talitha in Mornington – her nails last 7 weeks!!! Put Yourself Out There: Send the email, ask for the work experience, find a mentor. Enjoy Your 20s: Get lost, make mistakes, have fun – your 30s will come soon enough! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's Life Lately time besties!!! 💜💜


We're doing an Ask Us Anything and you guys did NOT hold back with the questions! We're talking tattoos, piercings, love languages, Home and Away auditions, and yes – we finally answer all your Dance Academy questions 😂


Big moment: Dena made the Dean's Honour Roll and we're still screaming about it!!! We also have a lot of thoughts on feeling lost in your 20s (spoiler: it's normal and you'll be fine). Oh and someone asked if Dena's had a nose job which made us laugh – it's just contouring guys!!! Makeup tutorial coming soon 👀


This one's a quickie but a goodie. So much love in the questions you guys sent – we see you!!! 💕


0:00 Intro – Headaches, blue eyeliner & Maya the Avatar

8:00 Q&A Begins – Tattoos & piercings (Dena wants a Kendrick lyric!)

13:00 "I'm So Proud of Myself" Moments – Isla, the podcast & nearly 1 million downloads

17:00 Advice for Women in Their 20s – It's okay to be lost

22:00 Rapid Fire Questions – Love languages, Home and Away auditions & more

29:00 The Nose Job Question – It's just really good contouring!!!

30:00 Makeup tutorial coming soon!


Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Blue Eyeliner for Brunettes: Makes your eyes POP – Dena's obsessed! Mecca Max one is amaze!

Buff Nail Studios: Ask for Talitha in Mornington – her nails last 7 weeks!!!

Put Yourself Out There: Send the email, ask for the work experience, find a mentor.

Enjoy Your 20s: Get lost, make mistakes, have fun – your 30s will come soon enough!

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]]> 1716 Life lately: Gut and Mental Health Magic with Dr Verena Okay besties we are SO excited for this one!!! 💜💜💜 Dr Verena Raschke-Cheema flew all the way from Sydney to sit with us and honestly, this woman changed Dena's life (Like actually changed it). She helped her through the darkest time – addiction recovery, gut health chaos, mental health stuff, everything. Dr. Verena's a nutritional scientist, a PhD, a kinesiologist which means she can literally muscle test what your body needs?! We go deep about kids immunity (Alicia needs help with Isla!), the gut-brain connection, hormones, and she even does a breathing exercise with us. Plus her cookbook is a staple in Dena's kitchen!!! If you've ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing works – this episode is for you. So much wisdom, so much hope, so much goodness in this one. 💕 0:00 — Dana's raw origin story: addiction, benzos & hitting rock bottom 3:09 — What Dr Verena actually does (and why people come to her as a last resort) 7:34 — How kinesiology muscle testing works — and the science behind it 15:15 — The full protocol: blood tests, microbiome mapping, genetic testing + kinesiology 17:05 — Why kids keep getting sick — spleen, zinc deficiency & emotional stress 21:30 — #1 reason people see Dr Verena: gut health and everything connected to it 28:44 — Treating gut health AND the mind simultaneously — why one without the other fails 33:46 — NAD, longevity genes & what Kim Kardashian is actually onto 35:19 — Dr Verena's 30-day homework: the 2-minute breathing technique that switches off fight-or-flight Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/doctorverena https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: 2-Minute Breathing: Inhale for 4, exhale for 6 – do it for 30 days and watch your nervous system reset! Dr Verena's Cookbook: "Dr Verena's Kitchen" – sugar free, paleo, keto, low FODMAP recipes that actually taste amazing: https://doctorverena.com/ Taylor Swift Eras Tour Doco: Even if you're not a Swiftie, this will convert you. She's a phenomenon. Bared Footwear: Comfy AND stylish – Dena wore them to the AACTAs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Okay besties we are SO excited for this one!!! 💜💜💜 Dr Verena Raschke-Cheema flew all the way from Sydney to sit with us and honestly, this woman changed Dena's life (Like actually changed it). She helped her through the darkest time – addiction recovery, gut health chaos, mental health stuff, everything. Dr. Verena's a nutritional scientist, a PhD, a kinesiologist which means she can literally muscle test what your body needs?! We go deep about kids immunity (Alicia needs help with Isla!), the gut-brain connection, hormones, and she even does a breathing exercise with us. Plus her cookbook is a staple in Dena's kitchen!!! If you've ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing works – this episode is for you. So much wisdom, so much hope, so much goodness in this one. 💕 0:00 — Dana's raw origin story: addiction, benzos & hitting rock bottom 3:09 — What Dr Verena actually does (and why people come to her as a last resort) 7:34 — How kinesiology muscle testing works — and the science behind it 15:15 — The full protocol: blood tests, microbiome mapping, genetic testing + kinesiology 17:05 — Why kids keep getting sick — spleen, zinc deficiency & emotional stress 21:30 — #1 reason people see Dr Verena: gut health and everything connected to it 28:44 — Treating gut health AND the mind simultaneously — why one without the other fails 33:46 — NAD, longevity genes & what Kim Kardashian is actually onto 35:19 — Dr Verena's 30-day homework: the 2-minute breathing technique that switches off fight-or-flight Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/doctorverena https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: 2-Minute Breathing: Inhale for 4, exhale for 6 – do it for 30 days and watch your nervous system reset! Dr Verena's Cookbook: "Dr Verena's Kitchen" – sugar free, paleo, keto, low FODMAP recipes that actually taste amazing: https://doctorverena.com/ Taylor Swift Eras Tour Doco: Even if you're not a Swiftie, this will convert you. She's a phenomenon. Bared Footwear: Comfy AND stylish – Dena wore them to the AACTAs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Okay besties we are SO excited for this one!!! 💜💜💜 Dr Verena Raschke-Cheema flew all the way from Sydney to sit with us and honestly, this woman changed Dena's life (Like actually changed it). She helped her through the darkest time – addiction recovery, gut health chaos, mental health stuff, everything. Dr. Verena's a nutritional scientist, a PhD, a kinesiologist which means she can literally muscle test what your body needs?! We go deep about kids immunity (Alicia needs help with Isla!), the gut-brain connection, hormones, and she even does a breathing exercise with us. Plus her cookbook is a staple in Dena's kitchen!!! If you've ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing works – this episode is for you. So much wisdom, so much hope, so much goodness in this one. 💕 0:00 — Dana's raw origin story: addiction, benzos & hitting rock bottom 3:09 — What Dr Verena actually does (and why people come to her as a last resort) 7:34 — How kinesiology muscle testing works — and the science behind it 15:15 — The full protocol: blood tests, microbiome mapping, genetic testing + kinesiology 17:05 — Why kids keep getting sick — spleen, zinc deficiency & emotional stress 21:30 — #1 reason people see Dr Verena: gut health and everything connected to it 28:44 — Treating gut health AND the mind simultaneously — why one without the other fails 33:46 — NAD, longevity genes & what Kim Kardashian is actually onto 35:19 — Dr Verena's 30-day homework: the 2-minute breathing technique that switches off fight-or-flight Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/doctorverena https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: 2-Minute Breathing: Inhale for 4, exhale for 6 – do it for 30 days and watch your nervous system reset! Dr Verena's Cookbook: "Dr Verena's Kitchen" – sugar free, paleo, keto, low FODMAP recipes that actually taste amazing: https://doctorverena.com/ Taylor Swift Eras Tour Doco: Even if you're not a Swiftie, this will convert you. She's a phenomenon. Bared Footwear: Comfy AND stylish – Dena wore them to the AACTAs!

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]]> 2531 Life Lately: All The AACTA Awards/Red Carpet Tea ☕ Dalings!! we have so much to catch you up on!!! 💜 The Gold Coast was absolutely everything, Isla's first theme park holiday (she's a little adrenaline junkie omg), AACTA red carpet glam, pool days at The Star feeling like actual queens, and our panel where we got to hug so many of you!!! Our Mexican fans are UNREAL 🇲🇽🥹 We also had some big feelings this week. We're opening up about body image, feeling insecure in our dresses even when everyone said we looked great, and leaving the awards SO inspired to get back into acting. Oh and Dena had to see a podiatrist who looked like Heath Ledger so that was fun 😂 It's chaotic, it's emotional, it's US. We love you guys!!! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Salt and Ripple Activewear: Aussie brand with shorts that don't ride up – perfect for us curvy gals! MontiiCo: School bags, lunchboxes and drink bottles – beautiful quality. Benefit Bang Bad Gal Lash Mascara: Dena's new holy grail – lifts, volumises and gets every tiny lash! Banana Hair Clips: They're back baby! Perfect for a long ponytail without the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:07:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Dalings!! we have so much to catch you up on!!! 💜 The Gold Coast was absolutely everything, Isla's first theme park holiday (she's a little adrenaline junkie omg), AACTA red carpet glam, pool days at The Star feeling like actual queens, and our panel where we got to hug so many of you!!! Our Mexican fans are UNREAL 🇲🇽🥹 We also had some big feelings this week. We're opening up about body image, feeling insecure in our dresses even when everyone said we looked great, and leaving the awards SO inspired to get back into acting. Oh and Dena had to see a podiatrist who looked like Heath Ledger so that was fun 😂 It's chaotic, it's emotional, it's US. We love you guys!!! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Salt and Ripple Activewear: Aussie brand with shorts that don't ride up – perfect for us curvy gals! MontiiCo: School bags, lunchboxes and drink bottles – beautiful quality. Benefit Bang Bad Gal Lash Mascara: Dena's new holy grail – lifts, volumises and gets every tiny lash! Banana Hair Clips: They're back baby! Perfect for a long ponytail without the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Dalings!! we have so much to catch you up on!!! 💜


The Gold Coast was absolutely everything, Isla's first theme park holiday (she's a little adrenaline junkie omg), AACTA red carpet glam, pool days at The Star feeling like actual queens, and our panel where we got to hug so many of you!!! Our Mexican fans are UNREAL 🇲🇽🥹


We also had some big feelings this week. We're opening up about body image, feeling insecure in our dresses even when everyone said we looked great, and leaving the awards SO inspired to get back into acting. Oh and Dena had to see a podiatrist who looked like Heath Ledger so that was fun 😂


It's chaotic, it's emotional, it's US. We love you guys!!! 💕



Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Salt and Ripple Activewear: Aussie brand with shorts that don't ride up – perfect for us curvy gals!

MontiiCo: School bags, lunchboxes and drink bottles – beautiful quality.

Benefit Bang Bad Gal Lash Mascara: Dena's new holy grail – lifts, volumises and gets every tiny lash!

Banana Hair Clips: They're back baby! Perfect for a long ponytail without the effort.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 5314 Life lately: Attachment Theory, EMDR & A Qualified Life Coach with Janelle Corlass-Brown It's a big one today besties! 💜 We kick things off with the usual chaos – Alicia survived a 44-degree night with no power (thank god for Makita fans), Dena wandered around the city for 40 MINUTES looking for her car, and we're getting so excited for the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast!!! Then, we're joined by our beautiful friend Janelle Corlass-Brown! She's a clinical psychologist who we've known since our dance school days, and honestly Janelle is the warmest, most nurturing human 🥹🥹. She breaks down attachment theory in a way that finally makes sense, explains what actually happens in EMDR therapy (yes, she brought the buzzy things!), and asks us questions that had us both in tears 😭😭. This episode is full of lightbulb moments and like always, we LOVE you guys! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy/ https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit/ https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast \Recs/Homework: Rare Beauty: Blush, contour stick and lip liner – so blendable and user friendly! Grounding: Feet in the grass, deep breaths. Simple but powerful. Self-compassion: Hold your face, be gentle with yourself. We're always with ourselves! AAPI Directory: Looking for a therapist? Start here: https://aapi.org.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It's a big one today besties! 💜 We kick things off with the usual chaos – Alicia survived a 44-degree night with no power (thank god for Makita fans), Dena wandered around the city for 40 MINUTES looking for her car, and we're getting so excited for the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast!!! Then, we're joined by our beautiful friend Janelle Corlass-Brown! She's a clinical psychologist who we've known since our dance school days, and honestly Janelle is the warmest, most nurturing human 🥹🥹. She breaks down attachment theory in a way that finally makes sense, explains what actually happens in EMDR therapy (yes, she brought the buzzy things!), and asks us questions that had us both in tears 😭😭. This episode is full of lightbulb moments and like always, we LOVE you guys! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy/ https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit/ https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast \Recs/Homework: Rare Beauty: Blush, contour stick and lip liner – so blendable and user friendly! Grounding: Feet in the grass, deep breaths. Simple but powerful. Self-compassion: Hold your face, be gentle with yourself. We're always with ourselves! AAPI Directory: Looking for a therapist? Start here: https://aapi.org.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's a big one today besties! 💜 We kick things off with the usual chaos – Alicia survived a 44-degree night with no power (thank god for Makita fans), Dena wandered around the city for 40 MINUTES looking for her car, and we're getting so excited for the AACTA Awards on the Gold Coast!!!

Then, we're joined by our beautiful friend Janelle Corlass-Brown! She's a clinical psychologist who we've known since our dance school days, and honestly Janelle is the warmest, most nurturing human 🥹🥹. She breaks down attachment theory in a way that finally makes sense, explains what actually happens in EMDR therapy (yes, she brought the buzzy things!), and asks us questions that had us both in tears 😭😭.

This episode is full of lightbulb moments and like always, we LOVE you guys! 💕

Follow us at:

https://www.instagram.com/denaamy/

https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit/

https://www.instagram.com/the.clinical.coach/

https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast

Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/

Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

\Recs/Homework:

Rare Beauty: Blush, contour stick and lip liner – so blendable and user friendly!

Grounding: Feet in the grass, deep breaths. Simple but powerful.

Self-compassion: Hold your face, be gentle with yourself. We're always with ourselves!

AAPI Directory: Looking for a therapist? Start here: https://aapi.org.au/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4825 Life Lately: 37, C-Sections & The 2 AM Cleaning Club with Lucy Olympia Young It’s a birthday catch-up with your daling besties and honestly, Dena is a whole new woman! 🎉🎉 She’s officially 37 and apparently, that means staying up until 2 AM vibing to her new Olivia Dean vinyl (yes, we are obsessed). Alicia spills the tea on her AACTA Awards dress disaster—a gorgeous, sparkly, sexy couture piece but... didn’t fit, leaving her in a last-minute styling scramble. Then, we’re joined by the absolute force of nature: Lucy Olympia Young! She breaks down her "scuba tank" core analogy, which will completely change the way you think about your pelvic floor, and gives us the raw truth on C-section vs. vaginal recovery. (Spoiler: neither is the "easy way out".) she is an expert on perinatal fitness and a general girl boss! Honestly, we both have a massive girl crush on her, and you will too! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lucyolympiayoung/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Oura Ring: Track sleep, latency, and recovery—just maybe wait until the first year of twins is over! Worry Rings: Aesthetic gold rings that work like a fidget spinner for the ADHD or anxious darlings. "His and Hers": A Netflix murder mystery series that’ll have you guessing until the very end. BumpStrong App: http://www.bumpstrong.com/ Perinatal training that helps you understand the "why" behind every move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It’s a birthday catch-up with your daling besties and honestly, Dena is a whole new woman! 🎉🎉 She’s officially 37 and apparently, that means staying up until 2 AM vibing to her new Olivia Dean vinyl (yes, we are obsessed). Alicia spills the tea on her AACTA Awards dress disaster—a gorgeous, sparkly, sexy couture piece but... didn’t fit, leaving her in a last-minute styling scramble. Then, we’re joined by the absolute force of nature: Lucy Olympia Young! She breaks down her "scuba tank" core analogy, which will completely change the way you think about your pelvic floor, and gives us the raw truth on C-section vs. vaginal recovery. (Spoiler: neither is the "easy way out".) she is an expert on perinatal fitness and a general girl boss! Honestly, we both have a massive girl crush on her, and you will too! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lucyolympiayoung/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Oura Ring: Track sleep, latency, and recovery—just maybe wait until the first year of twins is over! Worry Rings: Aesthetic gold rings that work like a fidget spinner for the ADHD or anxious darlings. "His and Hers": A Netflix murder mystery series that’ll have you guessing until the very end. BumpStrong App: http://www.bumpstrong.com/ Perinatal training that helps you understand the "why" behind every move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s a birthday catch-up with your daling besties and honestly, Dena is a whole new woman! 🎉🎉 She’s officially 37 and apparently, that means staying up until 2 AM vibing to her new Olivia Dean vinyl (yes, we are obsessed). Alicia spills the tea on her AACTA Awards dress disaster—a gorgeous, sparkly, sexy couture piece but... didn’t fit, leaving her in a last-minute styling scramble. Then, we’re joined by the absolute force of nature: Lucy Olympia Young! She breaks down her "scuba tank" core analogy, which will completely change the way you think about your pelvic floor, and gives us the raw truth on C-section vs. vaginal recovery. (Spoiler: neither is the "easy way out".) she is an expert on perinatal fitness and a general girl boss! Honestly, we both have a massive girl crush on her, and you will too! 💕 Follow us at: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.instagram.com/lucyolympiayoung/ https://www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Oura Ring: Track sleep, latency, and recovery—just maybe wait until the first year of twins is over! Worry Rings: Aesthetic gold rings that work like a fidget spinner for the ADHD or anxious darlings. "His and Hers": A Netflix murder mystery series that’ll have you guessing until the very end. BumpStrong App: http://www.bumpstrong.com/ Perinatal training that helps you understand the "why" behind every move.

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]]> 4154 Life Lately: Facing Depression and Surviving The Poo Era! It’s a “Life Lately” catch-up with your daling besties (Yes we still can't decide)Today Dena spills the tea on using ChatGPT as a red carpet stylist and Alicia shares a major ego boost from Pilates where she was mistaken for a 21-year-old. We also get real about the “sobering” side of turning 37. Dena opens up about fighting depression for over half her life, the fear of the “ground crumbling” , and why she’s a huge advocate for Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy. Finally, the “poo era” continues with a total parenting fail at a brewery, think no nappies, a stomach bug, and the legendary mums who saved the day. Plus, a beautiful poem that reminds us we’re all just figuring it out, one day at a time. If you are enjoying the pod please review, share and subscribe and join our private fb group to be on the most wholesome part of the internet. Connect with us: Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Perfume: TULITA (All natural essential oils with rose quartz crystals). Health: Drink two litres of water a day for better skin and energy. Poetry: Check out Ria and Miles (Ray Bennett)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It’s a “Life Lately” catch-up with your daling besties (Yes we still can't decide)Today Dena spills the tea on using ChatGPT as a red carpet stylist and Alicia shares a major ego boost from Pilates where she was mistaken for a 21-year-old. We also get real about the “sobering” side of turning 37. Dena opens up about fighting depression for over half her life, the fear of the “ground crumbling” , and why she’s a huge advocate for Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy. Finally, the “poo era” continues with a total parenting fail at a brewery, think no nappies, a stomach bug, and the legendary mums who saved the day. Plus, a beautiful poem that reminds us we’re all just figuring it out, one day at a time. If you are enjoying the pod please review, share and subscribe and join our private fb group to be on the most wholesome part of the internet. Connect with us: Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Recs/Homework: Perfume: TULITA (All natural essential oils with rose quartz crystals). Health: Drink two litres of water a day for better skin and energy. Poetry: Check out Ria and Miles (Ray Bennett)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s a “Life Lately” catch-up with your daling besties (Yes we still can't decide)Today Dena spills the tea on using ChatGPT as a red carpet stylist and Alicia shares a major ego boost from Pilates where she was mistaken for a 21-year-old.


We also get real about the “sobering” side of turning 37. Dena opens up about fighting depression for over half her life, the fear of the “ground crumbling” , and why she’s a huge advocate for Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy.


Finally, the “poo era” continues with a total parenting fail at a brewery, think no nappies, a stomach bug, and the legendary mums who saved the day. Plus, a beautiful poem that reminds us we’re all just figuring it out, one day at a time.


If you are enjoying the pod please review, share and subscribe and join our private fb group to be on the most wholesome part of the internet.


Connect with us:


Follow us at

www.instagram.com/denaamy

www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/


Watch us on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Recs/Homework:

Perfume: TULITA (All natural essential oils with rose quartz crystals).

Health: Drink two litres of water a day for better skin and energy.

Poetry: Check out Ria and Miles (Ray Bennett) 

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]]> 1882 Life Lately: Why We All Need a Bloody Village Today the girls are back and diving deep into the raw, messy, and beautiful reality of motherhood. After Dena’s "hack of the world" reveals her latest biohacking obsession (hello, walking pad!), the conversation takes a turn into the wilder side of life. Dena recounts a literal miracle encounter with a first responder at the gym and shares the heartbreaking news of a friend losing everything to the bushfires. We get real about the "lonely" first year of motherhood, postnatal depression, and the polarising world of mothers' groups. From sleep-deprived blurs and health anxiety to the life-changing magic of a "SNOO" and the simple joy of a fur baby, no stone is left unturned. It’s a heavy one, it’s a happy one, and it’s a reminder that we all just need a bloody village. We love you guys! Recs/Homework: Owala Water Bottle: The absolute elite bottle for breastfeeding mamas. 5-Blade Razors: Specifically, the Venus ones for legs so smooth they’re to die for. Biohacking: Walking pads and red light masks for the ultimate habit stack. The Village: Reach out to your family, tell them you need help, and build that support system. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast 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: Kinga Csilla Alicia: Things You Really Like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Today the girls are back and diving deep into the raw, messy, and beautiful reality of motherhood. After Dena’s "hack of the world" reveals her latest biohacking obsession (hello, walking pad!), the conversation takes a turn into the wilder side of life. Dena recounts a literal miracle encounter with a first responder at the gym and shares the heartbreaking news of a friend losing everything to the bushfires. We get real about the "lonely" first year of motherhood, postnatal depression, and the polarising world of mothers' groups. From sleep-deprived blurs and health anxiety to the life-changing magic of a "SNOO" and the simple joy of a fur baby, no stone is left unturned. It’s a heavy one, it’s a happy one, and it’s a reminder that we all just need a bloody village. We love you guys! Recs/Homework: Owala Water Bottle: The absolute elite bottle for breastfeeding mamas. 5-Blade Razors: Specifically, the Venus ones for legs so smooth they’re to die for. Biohacking: Walking pads and red light masks for the ultimate habit stack. The Village: Reach out to your family, tell them you need help, and build that support system. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast 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: Kinga Csilla Alicia: Things You Really Like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today the girls are back and diving deep into the raw, messy, and beautiful reality of motherhood. After Dena’s "hack of the world" reveals her latest biohacking obsession (hello, walking pad!), the conversation takes a turn into the wilder side of life. Dena recounts a literal miracle encounter with a first responder at the gym and shares the heartbreaking news of a friend losing everything to the bushfires.


We get real about the "lonely" first year of motherhood, postnatal depression, and the polarising world of mothers' groups. From sleep-deprived blurs and health anxiety to the life-changing magic of a "SNOO" and the simple joy of a fur baby, no stone is left unturned. It’s a heavy one, it’s a happy one, and it’s a reminder that we all just need a bloody village. We love you guys!


Recs/Homework:

Owala Water Bottle: The absolute elite bottle for breastfeeding mamas.

5-Blade Razors: Specifically, the Venus ones for legs so smooth they’re to die for.

Biohacking: Walking pads and red light masks for the ultimate habit stack.

The Village: Reach out to your family, tell them you need help, and build that support system.


Follow us at

www.instagram.com/denaamy

www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

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: Kinga Csilla

Alicia: Things You Really Like

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]]> 3121 Life Lately: A Few Of Our Favourite Things In today's episode, the chaos is real! Dena is battling a savage back injury and a rogue contact lens that nearly takes her out, while Alicia is rocking a "plump" lip courtesy of a headbutt from her toddler. We dive deep into the reality of the "threenager" years, gentle parenting fails, and the absolute mayhem of potty training. Once the dust settles, we get into our favourite things - from the TV shows that shaped us (hello, Friday Night Lights and Outlander!) to the books that changed our lives. Dena shares her obsession with Timothée Chalamet’s wild press tour and breaks down why some of the most hyped makeup brands just don't hit the mark. Plus, some very exciting news about the AACTA Awards! Grab a cuppa and join us for a chat about the things we love and the life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs/Homework: Vote for us! Life Academy is up for the AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Podcast: https://www.research.net/r/BM3GGDS TV Show: All Her Fault (starring Sarah Snook) Books: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius, and Choreography by Corey Feldman Music: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey, "Love" by Kendrick Lamar, and "Movement 6" by Floating Points Foundation: Dior Backstage (skip the Haus Labs and Mario hype!) Life Lesson: Revisit your favourites this week - read that book again or listen to your top track. Wearing: Dena: Things You Really Like Alicia: Bella Boheme top Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan In today's episode, the chaos is real! Dena is battling a savage back injury and a rogue contact lens that nearly takes her out, while Alicia is rocking a "plump" lip courtesy of a headbutt from her toddler. We dive deep into the reality of the "threenager" years, gentle parenting fails, and the absolute mayhem of potty training. Once the dust settles, we get into our favourite things - from the TV shows that shaped us (hello, Friday Night Lights and Outlander!) to the books that changed our lives. Dena shares her obsession with Timothée Chalamet’s wild press tour and breaks down why some of the most hyped makeup brands just don't hit the mark. Plus, some very exciting news about the AACTA Awards! Grab a cuppa and join us for a chat about the things we love and the life lessons we’ve learned along the way. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs/Homework: Vote for us! Life Academy is up for the AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Podcast: https://www.research.net/r/BM3GGDS TV Show: All Her Fault (starring Sarah Snook) Books: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius, and Choreography by Corey Feldman Music: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey, "Love" by Kendrick Lamar, and "Movement 6" by Floating Points Foundation: Dior Backstage (skip the Haus Labs and Mario hype!) Life Lesson: Revisit your favourites this week - read that book again or listen to your top track. Wearing: Dena: Things You Really Like Alicia: Bella Boheme top Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today's episode, the chaos is real! Dena is battling a savage back injury and a rogue contact lens that nearly takes her out, while Alicia is rocking a "plump" lip courtesy of a headbutt from her toddler. We dive deep into the reality of the "threenager" years, gentle parenting fails, and the absolute mayhem of potty training.


Once the dust settles, we get into our favourite things - from the TV shows that shaped us (hello, Friday Night Lights and Outlander!) to the books that changed our lives. Dena shares her obsession with Timothée Chalamet’s wild press tour and breaks down why some of the most hyped makeup brands just don't hit the mark. Plus, some very exciting news about the AACTA Awards! Grab a cuppa and join us for a chat about the things we love and the life lessons we’ve learned along the way.


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠

⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


Recs/Homework:

Vote for us! Life Academy is up for the AACTA Audience Choice Award for Favourite Podcast: https://www.research.net/r/BM3GGDS

TV Show: All Her Fault (starring Sarah Snook)

Books: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Ghost Boy by Martin Pistorius, and Choreography by Corey Feldman

Music: "We Belong Together" by Mariah Carey, "Love" by Kendrick Lamar, and "Movement 6" by Floating Points

Foundation: Dior Backstage (skip the Haus Labs and Mario hype!)

Life Lesson: Revisit your favourites this week - read that book again or listen to your top track.


Wearing:

Dena: Things You Really Like

Alicia: Bella Boheme top

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]]> 3119 Life Lately: Stolen Car and A New Year of Catchups! Happy New Year, Besties! We love you. This week's episode opens with Alicia giving Dena a gorgeous Christmas gift, and then we get into the crazy stolen car story that is honestly more riveting than a thriller movie. Hang on tight. The girls are back and excited for the year ahead, no crazy resolutions, just trying to continue riding the wave that is life and staying in our flow state. Dena discusses another stylist screwing her over and feeling more introverted as she gets older. The girlies are just trying to start the year off on the right foot. Bath Bombs, cheese and all. LOL. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs: Fearless Swimwear https://fearlessswimwear.com/ Simon Cowell: The Next Act Netflix Hommey Towels https://gethommey.com.au/ Loufas in the shower! who knew?! Wearing: Dena: https://www.thingsyoureallylike.com.au/ Alicia: Brixton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Happy New Year, Besties! We love you. This week's episode opens with Alicia giving Dena a gorgeous Christmas gift, and then we get into the crazy stolen car story that is honestly more riveting than a thriller movie. Hang on tight. The girls are back and excited for the year ahead, no crazy resolutions, just trying to continue riding the wave that is life and staying in our flow state. Dena discusses another stylist screwing her over and feeling more introverted as she gets older. The girlies are just trying to start the year off on the right foot. Bath Bombs, cheese and all. LOL. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs: Fearless Swimwear https://fearlessswimwear.com/ Simon Cowell: The Next Act Netflix Hommey Towels https://gethommey.com.au/ Loufas in the shower! who knew?! Wearing: Dena: https://www.thingsyoureallylike.com.au/ Alicia: Brixton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Happy New Year, Besties! We love you. This week's episode opens with Alicia giving Dena a gorgeous Christmas gift, and then we get into the crazy stolen car story that is honestly more riveting than a thriller movie. Hang on tight. The girls are back and excited for the year ahead, no crazy resolutions, just trying to continue riding the wave that is life and staying in our flow state. Dena discusses another stylist screwing her over and feeling more introverted as she gets older. The girlies are just trying to start the year off on the right foot. Bath Bombs, cheese and all. LOL.


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠

⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


Recs:

Fearless Swimwear https://fearlessswimwear.com/

Simon Cowell: The Next Act Netflix

Hommey Towels https://gethommey.com.au/

Loufas in the shower! who knew?!


Wearing:

Dena: https://www.thingsyoureallylike.com.au/

Alicia: Brixton

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]]> 3504 Q & A with Dena's Lover Boy - THE Dr. Alex Today Dena dragged in her better half to chat all things LOVEEEEE and everything in between. ALL DRAFTS ALEX needed preparation, which NO DRAFTS DENA refused to provide, so it was kinda chaos, the good kind. We chatted about Alex's origin story and how a kid from the country ended up at NASA! We talk about falling in love over FaceTime calls, we touch on parenting and the gift that Maya is to us and Alex shares so many wise and beautiful thoughts, especially about my great ass ;) ALSO, you guys asked some brilliant and hilarious questions, and I really enjoyed seeing him so earnest and embarrassed, it was so cute, my god this man. tooooo cute. Can't wait for you all to finally meet the love of my life and my very best bestie - Dr Alex Norton. If you'd like to connect with Alex, well you can't, he doesn't use social media but come join our group instead. LOL. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs/Homework Podcast: Dissect (Spotify Original) Farmers Pick https://farmerspick.com.au/ Go for a nature walk, leave your phone at home, be childlike and curious. take your time. Podcast: Shell Game S2 Wearing: Dena – Dissh and Ember and Maple Alex– Afends and Assembly Label Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:39:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Today Dena dragged in her better half to chat all things LOVEEEEE and everything in between. ALL DRAFTS ALEX needed preparation, which NO DRAFTS DENA refused to provide, so it was kinda chaos, the good kind. We chatted about Alex's origin story and how a kid from the country ended up at NASA! We talk about falling in love over FaceTime calls, we touch on parenting and the gift that Maya is to us and Alex shares so many wise and beautiful thoughts, especially about my great ass ;) ALSO, you guys asked some brilliant and hilarious questions, and I really enjoyed seeing him so earnest and embarrassed, it was so cute, my god this man. tooooo cute. Can't wait for you all to finally meet the love of my life and my very best bestie - Dr Alex Norton. If you'd like to connect with Alex, well you can't, he doesn't use social media but come join our group instead. LOL. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs/Homework Podcast: Dissect (Spotify Original) Farmers Pick https://farmerspick.com.au/ Go for a nature walk, leave your phone at home, be childlike and curious. take your time. Podcast: Shell Game S2 Wearing: Dena – Dissh and Ember and Maple Alex– Afends and Assembly Label Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today Dena dragged in her better half to chat all things LOVEEEEE and everything in between. ALL DRAFTS ALEX needed preparation, which NO DRAFTS DENA refused to provide, so it was kinda chaos, the good kind. We chatted about Alex's origin story and how a kid from the country ended up at NASA! We talk about falling in love over FaceTime calls, we touch on parenting and the gift that Maya is to us and Alex shares so many wise and beautiful thoughts, especially about my great ass ;) ALSO, you guys asked some brilliant and hilarious questions, and I really enjoyed seeing him so earnest and embarrassed, it was so cute, my god this man. tooooo cute. Can't wait for you all to finally meet the love of my life and my very best bestie - Dr Alex Norton.

If you'd like to connect with Alex, well you can't, he doesn't use social media but come join our group instead. LOL.


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠

⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


Recs/Homework

Podcast: Dissect (Spotify Original)

Farmers Pick https://farmerspick.com.au/

Go for a nature walk, leave your phone at home, be childlike and curious. take your time.

Podcast: Shell Game S2


Wearing:

Dena – Dissh and Ember and Maple

Alex– Afends and Assembly Label

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]]> 5176 Life Lately- Dance Concerts, Glam and Girly Catchups. You know what time it is, it’s life lately time! The gals chat dance concerts, glamming up for the AACTA awards and festival, a Gold Coast holiday and the usual mum guilt that we face on the daily. The girls also briefly discuss the social media ban and Dena says a bunch of things to get herself cancelled lol. Thanks for listening, we love you! Subscribe and write a review pretty please!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan You know what time it is, it’s life lately time! The gals chat dance concerts, glamming up for the AACTA awards and festival, a Gold Coast holiday and the usual mum guilt that we face on the daily. The girls also briefly discuss the social media ban and Dena says a bunch of things to get herself cancelled lol. Thanks for listening, we love you! Subscribe and write a review pretty please!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You know what time it is, it’s life lately time! The gals chat dance concerts, glamming up for the AACTA awards and festival, a Gold Coast holiday and the usual mum guilt that we face on the daily.

The girls also briefly discuss the social media ban and Dena says a bunch of things to get herself cancelled lol. Thanks for listening, we love you! Subscribe and write a review pretty please!!!

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]]> 3563 Life Lately: Assumptions About Us Hello Darlings! On today's episode of Life Lately the girls recognise that they are definitely in their 30s because they are excited about fly screen doors. We discuss the great debate about what our listeners should be called, and then we dive into some hilarious assumptions about us you guys have made LOL. Thanks for being the best, we love you besties, dreamers, darlings! YOU TELL US!! But far out we love you. Thank you for all your support and messages. x Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Dreamwork and Recs: Bondi Sands Tan Sephora Foundations Wearing: Dena: Kinga Csilla https://kingacsilla.com Alicia: Jewels by Ember and Maple https://embersandmaple.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Hello Darlings! On today's episode of Life Lately the girls recognise that they are definitely in their 30s because they are excited about fly screen doors. We discuss the great debate about what our listeners should be called, and then we dive into some hilarious assumptions about us you guys have made LOL. Thanks for being the best, we love you besties, dreamers, darlings! YOU TELL US!! But far out we love you. Thank you for all your support and messages. x Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Dreamwork and Recs: Bondi Sands Tan Sephora Foundations Wearing: Dena: Kinga Csilla https://kingacsilla.com Alicia: Jewels by Ember and Maple https://embersandmaple.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hello Darlings! On today's episode of Life Lately the girls recognise that they are definitely in their 30s because they are excited about fly screen doors. We discuss the great debate about what our listeners should be called, and then we dive into some hilarious assumptions about us you guys have made LOL. Thanks for being the best, we love you besties, dreamers, darlings! YOU TELL US!! But far out we love you. Thank you for all your support and messages. x


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🌸 Life Academy: ⁠www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast⁠

⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


Dreamwork and Recs:

Bondi Sands Tan

Sephora Foundations


Wearing:

Dena: Kinga Csilla https://kingacsilla.com

Alicia: Jewels by Ember and Maple https://embersandmaple.com.au/

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]]> 2126 Life Lately: The Wicked Saga In todays episode Dena's opening with some low vibes talking about the online bullying she's been dealing with, but then the girls get on with the show because who's got time for bullys. The Wicked Saga begins, you dont want to miss this story. we have been changed, for good. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Dreamwork and Recs: Go for a walk in nature without your phone, hear nature, and get grounded. Salomon Sneakers: https://salomon.com.au/ Wearing: Dena: https://aramintajames.com.au/ Alicia: Jewels by Ember and Maple https://embersandmaple.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan In todays episode Dena's opening with some low vibes talking about the online bullying she's been dealing with, but then the girls get on with the show because who's got time for bullys. The Wicked Saga begins, you dont want to miss this story. we have been changed, for good. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🌸 Life Academy: www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast ⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Dreamwork and Recs: Go for a walk in nature without your phone, hear nature, and get grounded. Salomon Sneakers: https://salomon.com.au/ Wearing: Dena: https://aramintajames.com.au/ Alicia: Jewels by Ember and Maple https://embersandmaple.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In todays episode Dena's opening with some low vibes talking about the online bullying she's been dealing with, but then the girls get on with the show because who's got time for bullys. The Wicked Saga begins, you dont want to miss this story. we have been changed, for good.


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🌸 Life Academy: www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast

⏱️ TikTok: ⁠www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


Dreamwork and Recs:

Go for a walk in nature without your phone, hear nature, and get grounded.

Salomon Sneakers: https://salomon.com.au/


Wearing:

Dena: https://aramintajames.com.au/

Alicia:

Jewels by Ember and Maple https://embersandmaple.com.au/

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]]> 3204 The Ultimate Girl Boss with Steph Claire Smith First things first the girls talk about their Christmas spirit excitement, but hold tight because today in the academy of life- Dena and Alicia sit down with Steph Claire Smith: the ultimate girl boss! She is the co Founder of wellness brand KIC. It was her personal experience with toxic wellness in her early 20s, fuelled by social media and the modelling industry, that sparked a fire in her belly to make a difference, rewrite the diet ‘rule book’ we were once told and help others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise. Steph has owned multiple successful businesses, is an international model to some of the world’s biggest brands, author, host of the KICBUMP podcast and co-host of the KICPOD. She’s been listed in the AFR young rich list and Forbes 30 under 30, but the hat she wears proudest is that she’s a mum to Harvey and Billie. Dena and Steph have known each other for years so it was great to have this catchup and talk all things motherhood, the juggle, entrepreneurship, family life and the crazy days of early instagram and the modelling world. We hope you love this episode! If you do please subscribe and stay in touch! We love you besties 😉 dreamers? besties? bees? you tell us. Connect with Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ DreamWork/Homework Recs: Box breathing (and breath work in general) Dress My Tour on Disney+ Maddy from Cleansee Studio for a life-changing facial. https://www.instagram.com/cleanseestudio Wearing: Dena: https://www.instagram.com/aramintajames Alicia: Brixton and Dissh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan First things first the girls talk about their Christmas spirit excitement, but hold tight because today in the academy of life- Dena and Alicia sit down with Steph Claire Smith: the ultimate girl boss! She is the co Founder of wellness brand KIC. It was her personal experience with toxic wellness in her early 20s, fuelled by social media and the modelling industry, that sparked a fire in her belly to make a difference, rewrite the diet ‘rule book’ we were once told and help others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise. Steph has owned multiple successful businesses, is an international model to some of the world’s biggest brands, author, host of the KICBUMP podcast and co-host of the KICPOD. She’s been listed in the AFR young rich list and Forbes 30 under 30, but the hat she wears proudest is that she’s a mum to Harvey and Billie. Dena and Steph have known each other for years so it was great to have this catchup and talk all things motherhood, the juggle, entrepreneurship, family life and the crazy days of early instagram and the modelling world. We hope you love this episode! If you do please subscribe and stay in touch! We love you besties 😉 dreamers? besties? bees? you tell us. Connect with Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ DreamWork/Homework Recs: Box breathing (and breath work in general) Dress My Tour on Disney+ Maddy from Cleansee Studio for a life-changing facial. https://www.instagram.com/cleanseestudio Wearing: Dena: https://www.instagram.com/aramintajames Alicia: Brixton and Dissh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices First things first the girls talk about their Christmas spirit excitement, but hold tight because today in the academy of life- Dena and Alicia sit down with Steph Claire Smith: the ultimate girl boss! She is the co Founder of wellness brand KIC. It was her personal experience with toxic wellness in her early 20s, fuelled by social media and the modelling industry, that sparked a fire in her belly to make a difference, rewrite the diet ‘rule book’ we were once told and help others build a healthy and more sustainable relationship with food & exercise. Steph has owned multiple successful businesses, is an international model to some of the world’s biggest brands, author, host of the KICBUMP podcast and co-host of the KICPOD. She’s been listed in the AFR young rich list and Forbes 30 under 30, but the hat she wears proudest is that she’s a mum to Harvey and Billie.

Dena and Steph have known each other for years so it was great to have this catchup and talk all things motherhood, the juggle, entrepreneurship, family life and the crazy days of early instagram and the modelling world. We hope you love this episode! If you do please subscribe and stay in touch! We love you besties 😉 dreamers? besties? bees? you tell us.


Connect with Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephclairesmith


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


DreamWork/Homework Recs:

Box breathing (and breath work in general)

Dress My Tour on Disney+

Maddy from Cleansee Studio for a life-changing facial. https://www.instagram.com/cleanseestudio


Wearing:

Dena: https://www.instagram.com/aramintajames

Alicia: Brixton and Dissh

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 5612 Life Lately: Bestie Sesh- Inner Mean Girls, Body Image, Inner critic and Motherhood Madness. In today’s episode of Life Lately on Life Academy, the girls sit down for a much needed Bestie Debrief Sesh. 💖🫶 Alicia opens up about body-image wobbles, overwhelm, and that delightful inner critic who seems to have no hobbies other than yelling at her (honestly… get a job). 😵‍💫 Both girls chat through the ever-present mother guilt that can eat us alive before we’ve even had our first coffee ☕️💀 Meanwhile, Dena is unpacking her insanely stacked schedule, juggling wild uni hours, retreats, makeup work, and motherhood. 🧠💄👶 She shares a few stories from her psych studies, the self retreat & gives us the inside scoop on her recent makeup masterclass, which she absolutely loved teaching. And yes… in true on-brand fashion, Dena found herself back in hospital for her back (again, EDS girlies unite) 🏥🙃. The update wasn’t great, but she’s rolling with it. Her mental health has been solid lately, and she’ll take physical pain over emotional pain any day. The girls get real about the desire for another baby 👶❤️ and all the reasons it completely terrifies them. Alicia talks through some unsettling body-image thoughts, while Dena tries to tell Alicia’s inner mean girl to go F#&K herself (with love, of course). ✋😤 We all need to turn down F%$KED FM the radio station in our heads that literally no one subscribed to. Thanks for listening to our chaos, and thank you to Celsius for making this episode of Life Academy possible. 💛✨ Don't forget to hit subscribe if you are loving the pod and if you want to join the inner circle join our private fb group. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs / Homework: https://www.theselfretreats.com https://www.sharethedignity.org.au 👚 Wearing: Dena – Sabbi Jacket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan In today’s episode of Life Lately on Life Academy, the girls sit down for a much needed Bestie Debrief Sesh. 💖🫶 Alicia opens up about body-image wobbles, overwhelm, and that delightful inner critic who seems to have no hobbies other than yelling at her (honestly… get a job). 😵‍💫 Both girls chat through the ever-present mother guilt that can eat us alive before we’ve even had our first coffee ☕️💀 Meanwhile, Dena is unpacking her insanely stacked schedule, juggling wild uni hours, retreats, makeup work, and motherhood. 🧠💄👶 She shares a few stories from her psych studies, the self retreat & gives us the inside scoop on her recent makeup masterclass, which she absolutely loved teaching. And yes… in true on-brand fashion, Dena found herself back in hospital for her back (again, EDS girlies unite) 🏥🙃. The update wasn’t great, but she’s rolling with it. Her mental health has been solid lately, and she’ll take physical pain over emotional pain any day. The girls get real about the desire for another baby 👶❤️ and all the reasons it completely terrifies them. Alicia talks through some unsettling body-image thoughts, while Dena tries to tell Alicia’s inner mean girl to go F#&K herself (with love, of course). ✋😤 We all need to turn down F%$KED FM the radio station in our heads that literally no one subscribed to. Thanks for listening to our chaos, and thank you to Celsius for making this episode of Life Academy possible. 💛✨ Don't forget to hit subscribe if you are loving the pod and if you want to join the inner circle join our private fb group. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠ Recs / Homework: https://www.theselfretreats.com https://www.sharethedignity.org.au 👚 Wearing: Dena – Sabbi Jacket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In today’s episode of Life Lately on Life Academy, the girls sit down for a much needed Bestie Debrief Sesh. 💖🫶


Alicia opens up about body-image wobbles, overwhelm, and that delightful inner critic who seems to have no hobbies other than yelling at her (honestly… get a job). 😵‍💫 Both girls chat through the ever-present mother guilt that can eat us alive before we’ve even had our first coffee ☕️💀

Meanwhile, Dena is unpacking her insanely stacked schedule, juggling wild uni hours, retreats, makeup work, and motherhood. 🧠💄👶 She shares a few stories from her psych studies, the self retreat & gives us the inside scoop on her recent makeup masterclass, which she absolutely loved teaching.


And yes… in true on-brand fashion, Dena found herself back in hospital for her back (again, EDS girlies unite) 🏥🙃. The update wasn’t great, but she’s rolling with it. Her mental health has been solid lately, and she’ll take physical pain over emotional pain any day.


The girls get real about the desire for another baby 👶❤️ and all the reasons it completely terrifies them. Alicia talks through some unsettling body-image thoughts, while Dena tries to tell Alicia’s inner mean girl to go F#&K herself (with love, of course). ✋😤

We all need to turn down F%$KED FM the radio station in our heads that literally no one subscribed to.

Thanks for listening to our chaos, and thank you to Celsius for making this episode of Life Academy possible. 💛✨

Don't forget to hit subscribe if you are loving the pod and if you want to join the inner circle join our private fb group.


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠


Recs / Homework:

https://www.theselfretreats.com

https://www.sharethedignity.org.au


👚 Wearing:

Dena – Sabbi Jacket

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]]> 4298 Faith, Fear & Finally Freedom with Uncle Barry In todays episode Dena sits down with her dear Uncle Barry aka Barry Goodman to listen to his incredible and fascinating life story, from tragic beginning to so many twists and turns. Dena knew she had to share this insane story with our listeners. Barry is an incredible and resilient human being (who happens to be Denas uncle) he is deeply passionate about connection and we cant wait for you to hear his remarkable story filled with faith and hope and gratitude. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠434/ Recs / Homework: Cold water swims! Get in the ocean people. Practise pause and have some humility. Practise deep self love and compassion Go to therapy! We all need it. Go to THE SELF RETREAT! Wearing: Dena- Feather & Noise & Stax Sweatsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan In todays episode Dena sits down with her dear Uncle Barry aka Barry Goodman to listen to his incredible and fascinating life story, from tragic beginning to so many twists and turns. Dena knew she had to share this insane story with our listeners. Barry is an incredible and resilient human being (who happens to be Denas uncle) he is deeply passionate about connection and we cant wait for you to hear his remarkable story filled with faith and hope and gratitude. Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠ 🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ 💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠434/ Recs / Homework: Cold water swims! Get in the ocean people. Practise pause and have some humility. Practise deep self love and compassion Go to therapy! We all need it. Go to THE SELF RETREAT! Wearing: Dena- Feather & Noise & Stax Sweatsuit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In todays episode Dena sits down with her dear Uncle Barry aka Barry Goodman to listen to his incredible and fascinating life story, from tragic beginning to so many twists and turns. Dena knew she had to share this insane story with our listeners. Barry is an incredible and resilient human being (who happens to be Denas uncle) he is deeply passionate about connection and we cant wait for you to hear his remarkable story filled with faith and hope and gratitude.


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/denaamy⁠

🌸 Alicia: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

💬 Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/⁠434/


Recs / Homework:

Cold water swims! Get in the ocean people.

Practise pause and have some humility.

Practise deep self love and compassion

Go to therapy! We all need it.

Go to THE SELF RETREAT!


Wearing:

Dena- Feather & Noise & Stax Sweatsuit

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3634 Major Girl-Crush Energy with Olivia Molly Rogers On today’s episode of Life Academy, we’re joined by the absolutely incredible Olivia Molly Rogers and wow, what a chat this was! ✨ Olivia is a woman of many talents: a speech pathologist, fashion influencer, model, runner, artist and podcast host. You might also know her as Miss Universe Australia 2017, but beyond the glamour, Olivia has become a powerful voice for mental health awareness, self-worth, and authentic living. She’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside- open, kind, and full of wisdom. In this conversation, Olivia shares her journey through eating disorders, heartbreak, and rediscovering herself, reminding us that healing and growth often come from being real, not perfect. 💕 We laughed, we got deep, and honestly, we both have the biggest girl crush on her, you’re going to love this one. Connect with Olivia: 💫 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviamollyrogers Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy 🌸 Alicia: https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 💬 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Recs / Homework: Thank you to LBDO for the spicy gift https://www.lbdo.com/ Read some fiction novels for fun! (Lisa Jewell and Frieda Mcfadden books) Journalling https://passaroundthesmile.com/collections/journals/products/your-mindful-journal https://www.mydailyritual.app/ by Liv Phyland. Biodance collagen mask https://www.beautyamora.com.au/bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-4pcs Diary of a CEO womens health expert episode. Wearing: 👗 Dena: Sabbi 👗 Alicia: Princess Polly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan On today’s episode of Life Academy, we’re joined by the absolutely incredible Olivia Molly Rogers and wow, what a chat this was! ✨ Olivia is a woman of many talents: a speech pathologist, fashion influencer, model, runner, artist and podcast host. You might also know her as Miss Universe Australia 2017, but beyond the glamour, Olivia has become a powerful voice for mental health awareness, self-worth, and authentic living. She’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside- open, kind, and full of wisdom. In this conversation, Olivia shares her journey through eating disorders, heartbreak, and rediscovering herself, reminding us that healing and growth often come from being real, not perfect. 💕 We laughed, we got deep, and honestly, we both have the biggest girl crush on her, you’re going to love this one. Connect with Olivia: 💫 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviamollyrogers Connect with us: 🌸 Dena: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy 🌸 Alicia: https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 💬 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Recs / Homework: Thank you to LBDO for the spicy gift https://www.lbdo.com/ Read some fiction novels for fun! (Lisa Jewell and Frieda Mcfadden books) Journalling https://passaroundthesmile.com/collections/journals/products/your-mindful-journal https://www.mydailyritual.app/ by Liv Phyland. Biodance collagen mask https://www.beautyamora.com.au/bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-4pcs Diary of a CEO womens health expert episode. Wearing: 👗 Dena: Sabbi 👗 Alicia: Princess Polly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On today’s episode of Life Academy, we’re joined by the absolutely incredible Olivia Molly Rogers and wow, what a chat this was! ✨

Olivia is a woman of many talents: a speech pathologist, fashion influencer, model, runner, artist and podcast host. You might also know her as Miss Universe Australia 2017, but beyond the glamour, Olivia has become a powerful voice for mental health awareness, self-worth, and authentic living.

She’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside- open, kind, and full of wisdom. In this conversation, Olivia shares her journey through eating disorders, heartbreak, and rediscovering herself, reminding us that healing and growth often come from being real, not perfect. 💕


We laughed, we got deep, and honestly, we both have the biggest girl crush on her, you’re going to love this one.


Connect with Olivia:

💫 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliviamollyrogers


Connect with us:

🌸 Dena: https://www.instagram.com/denaamy

🌸 Alicia: https://www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

💬 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Recs / Homework:

Thank you to LBDO for the spicy gift https://www.lbdo.com/

Read some fiction novels for fun!

(Lisa Jewell and Frieda Mcfadden books)

Journalling

https://passaroundthesmile.com/collections/journals/products/your-mindful-journal

https://www.mydailyritual.app/ by Liv Phyland.

Biodance collagen mask https://www.beautyamora.com.au/bio-collagen-real-deep-mask-4pcs

Diary of a CEO womens health expert episode.


Wearing:

👗 Dena: Sabbi

👗 Alicia: Princess Polly

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]]> 5835 My Transgender Story with Grace Taylor We were so grateful to sit down with the incredible Grace Taylor, who courageously and openly shares her story of transitioning from man to woman. Grace’s journey is deeply inspiring- filled with honesty, wisdom, and, fittingly, so much grace. In this heartfelt conversation, Grace reflects on the courage it took to finally live as her true self, the unique challenges and beauty of every trans journey, and the importance of visibility and understanding. Dena has known Grace both before and after her transition, so sharing this moving dialogue with her dear friend about identity, acceptance, and advocacy for the trans community was so powerful. Beyond her personal journey, Grace is also a gifted artist whose creativity continues to inspire those around her. Connect with Grace Insta: @the_grace_taylor Insta: @the_grace_canvases Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: www.livemoreethicalbeauty.com Get your nails done or try Candy Claws COSRX snail mucun essence: https://www.beautyamora.com.au/ Wearing: Dena: Stax Alicia: Brixton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan We were so grateful to sit down with the incredible Grace Taylor, who courageously and openly shares her story of transitioning from man to woman. Grace’s journey is deeply inspiring- filled with honesty, wisdom, and, fittingly, so much grace. In this heartfelt conversation, Grace reflects on the courage it took to finally live as her true self, the unique challenges and beauty of every trans journey, and the importance of visibility and understanding. Dena has known Grace both before and after her transition, so sharing this moving dialogue with her dear friend about identity, acceptance, and advocacy for the trans community was so powerful. Beyond her personal journey, Grace is also a gifted artist whose creativity continues to inspire those around her. Connect with Grace Insta: @the_grace_taylor Insta: @the_grace_canvases Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: www.livemoreethicalbeauty.com Get your nails done or try Candy Claws COSRX snail mucun essence: https://www.beautyamora.com.au/ Wearing: Dena: Stax Alicia: Brixton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We were so grateful to sit down with the incredible Grace Taylor, who courageously and openly shares her story of transitioning from man to woman. Grace’s journey is deeply inspiring- filled with honesty, wisdom, and, fittingly, so much grace.


In this heartfelt conversation, Grace reflects on the courage it took to finally live as her true self, the unique challenges and beauty of every trans journey, and the importance of visibility and understanding.


Dena has known Grace both before and after her transition, so sharing this moving dialogue with her dear friend about identity, acceptance, and advocacy for the trans community was so powerful.


Beyond her personal journey, Grace is also a gifted artist whose creativity continues to inspire those around her.


Connect with Grace

Insta: @the_grace_taylor

Insta: @the_grace_canvases


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Recs / Homework:

www.livemoreethicalbeauty.com

Get your nails done or try Candy Claws

COSRX snail mucun essence: https://www.beautyamora.com.au/


Wearing:

Dena: Stax

Alicia: Brixton

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]]> 5074 Life Lately: Bali update, Seeing a Shaman Healer, TSITP and Isla's birthday party! We couldn't wait for todays catch up it feels like its been too long between bestie debriefs. We hear all about Dena's perfect trip to Bali and Alicia's general life updates including Isla's upcoming birthday party our mutual love for The Summer I Turned Pretty. Dena talks about feel insecure in her swimwear and Alicia gets it, she is also working hard to complete her pilates hours. its a proper besite catch up, don't miss this one. Alicia loses her shit about her favourite products getting discontinued. We also find another way we are total opposites and it all comes down to dishwashers. If you are enjoying the pod please review, share and subscribe and join our private fb group to be on the most wholesome part of the internet. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Wild Love Elsie Silvers Komune resort Bali https://www.komuneresorts.com/ Natio face mask 10 minute miracle mask Summer Fridays face mist https://summerfridays.com/ Quite Like https://www.quitelike.com/ STAX sweatsuits https://stax.com.au/ Wearing: Dena- Sabbi, Jewels MADE BY MOLLY https://madebymolly.com.au/ Alicia- Sabbi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan We couldn't wait for todays catch up it feels like its been too long between bestie debriefs. We hear all about Dena's perfect trip to Bali and Alicia's general life updates including Isla's upcoming birthday party our mutual love for The Summer I Turned Pretty. Dena talks about feel insecure in her swimwear and Alicia gets it, she is also working hard to complete her pilates hours. its a proper besite catch up, don't miss this one. Alicia loses her shit about her favourite products getting discontinued. We also find another way we are total opposites and it all comes down to dishwashers. If you are enjoying the pod please review, share and subscribe and join our private fb group to be on the most wholesome part of the internet. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Wild Love Elsie Silvers Komune resort Bali https://www.komuneresorts.com/ Natio face mask 10 minute miracle mask Summer Fridays face mist https://summerfridays.com/ Quite Like https://www.quitelike.com/ STAX sweatsuits https://stax.com.au/ Wearing: Dena- Sabbi, Jewels MADE BY MOLLY https://madebymolly.com.au/ Alicia- Sabbi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We couldn't wait for todays catch up it feels like its been too long between bestie debriefs. We hear all about Dena's perfect trip to Bali and Alicia's general life updates including Isla's upcoming birthday party our mutual love for The Summer I Turned Pretty. Dena talks about feel insecure in her swimwear and Alicia gets it, she is also working hard to complete her pilates hours. its a proper besite catch up, don't miss this one. Alicia loses her shit about her favourite products getting discontinued. We also find another way we are total opposites and it all comes down to dishwashers.


If you are enjoying the pod please review, share and subscribe and join our private fb group to be on the most wholesome part of the internet.


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Recs / Homework:

Wild Love Elsie Silvers

Komune resort Bali https://www.komuneresorts.com/

Natio face mask 10 minute miracle mask

Summer Fridays face mist https://summerfridays.com/

Quite Like https://www.quitelike.com/

STAX sweatsuits https://stax.com.au/


Wearing:

Dena- Sabbi, Jewels MADE BY MOLLY https://madebymolly.com.au/

Alicia- Sabbi

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]]> 5009 Reality TV, Miley's bestie and Hollywood Gossip with KC Osborne Today's ep starts with another crazy Dena story (still in her poo era) and then we welcome our beautiful guest KC Osborne, KC is a reality tv star, a dancer, a mother and one baddie. She has the best stories from girl groups in Hollywood, to meeting Liam Payne, working with the Pussy Cat Dolls creator to being in a Miley Cyrus music video. She also discusses her partners near death experience and being on MAFS. You're going to love her she’s a vibe. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Connect with KC: https://www.instagram.com/kcosborne_ Recs / Homework: Robbie Williams Doco on Netflix Face Tanning Mist https://goldeebee.com/ Frozen live version on Disney Plus Wearing: Dena- Sabbi Alicia- Cotton on Body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Today's ep starts with another crazy Dena story (still in her poo era) and then we welcome our beautiful guest KC Osborne, KC is a reality tv star, a dancer, a mother and one baddie. She has the best stories from girl groups in Hollywood, to meeting Liam Payne, working with the Pussy Cat Dolls creator to being in a Miley Cyrus music video. She also discusses her partners near death experience and being on MAFS. You're going to love her she’s a vibe. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Connect with KC: https://www.instagram.com/kcosborne_ Recs / Homework: Robbie Williams Doco on Netflix Face Tanning Mist https://goldeebee.com/ Frozen live version on Disney Plus Wearing: Dena- Sabbi Alicia- Cotton on Body Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today's ep starts with another crazy Dena story (still in her poo era) and then we welcome our beautiful guest KC Osborne, KC is a reality tv star, a dancer, a mother and one baddie. She has the best stories from girl groups in Hollywood, to meeting Liam Payne, working with the Pussy Cat Dolls creator to being in a Miley Cyrus music video. She also discusses her partners near death experience and being on MAFS. You're going to love her she’s a vibe.


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Connect with KC:

https://www.instagram.com/kcosborne_


Recs / Homework:

Robbie Williams Doco on Netflix

Face Tanning Mist https://goldeebee.com/

Frozen live version on Disney Plus


Wearing:

Dena- Sabbi

Alicia- Cotton on Body

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4640 NOOOI CLEO! with Cleo Massey! This week Alicia sits down with the delightful Cleo Massey. They cover life on H20, her journey into motherhood, healing and creating her incredible company Pass Around The Smile, manifestation and visualisation stories plus they both discuss what it is like to let go of the actor dream. Cleo is so wise and insightful we loved having her and know you will love listening to her story. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Connect with Cleo: https://www.instagram.com/cleomassey Recs / Homework: Pass Around The Smile https://passaroundthesmile.com/ https://robehaircare.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan This week Alicia sits down with the delightful Cleo Massey. They cover life on H20, her journey into motherhood, healing and creating her incredible company Pass Around The Smile, manifestation and visualisation stories plus they both discuss what it is like to let go of the actor dream. Cleo is so wise and insightful we loved having her and know you will love listening to her story. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Connect with Cleo: https://www.instagram.com/cleomassey Recs / Homework: Pass Around The Smile https://passaroundthesmile.com/ https://robehaircare.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week Alicia sits down with the delightful Cleo Massey. They cover life on H20, her journey into motherhood, healing and creating her incredible company Pass Around The Smile, manifestation and visualisation stories plus they both discuss what it is like to let go of the actor dream. Cleo is so wise and insightful we loved having her and know you will love listening to her story.


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Connect with Cleo:

https://www.instagram.com/cleomassey


Recs / Homework:

Pass Around The Smile https://passaroundthesmile.com/

https://robehaircare.com

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]]> 4783 Back for more Burning Quezzies Part 3 You asked, we’re answering.. Burning Questions PART 3 is back! In this episode we dive into your most requested topics with our unfiltered takes, honest laughs, and the usual Life Academy chaos. Expect a mix of the serious, the silly, and the downright surprising as we tackle what’s been on your minds. From personal dilemmas to pop culture hot takes, nothing is off-limits when it comes to your burning questions, We have so many questions coming in from you guys thank you! KEEP EM COMIN. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group: ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Wearing: Dena –RAEF The Label Alicia –MAKU The Label Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan You asked, we’re answering.. Burning Questions PART 3 is back! In this episode we dive into your most requested topics with our unfiltered takes, honest laughs, and the usual Life Academy chaos. Expect a mix of the serious, the silly, and the downright surprising as we tackle what’s been on your minds. From personal dilemmas to pop culture hot takes, nothing is off-limits when it comes to your burning questions, We have so many questions coming in from you guys thank you! KEEP EM COMIN. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ Join our Facebook group: ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Wearing: Dena –RAEF The Label Alicia –MAKU The Label Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices You asked, we’re answering.. Burning Questions PART 3 is back! In this episode we dive into your most requested topics with our unfiltered takes, honest laughs, and the usual Life Academy chaos.


Expect a mix of the serious, the silly, and the downright surprising as we tackle what’s been on your minds. From personal dilemmas to pop culture hot takes, nothing is off-limits when it comes to your burning questions, We have so many questions coming in from you guys thank you! KEEP EM COMIN.


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠


Join our Facebook group:

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Watch us on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Wearing:

Dena –RAEF The Label

Alicia –MAKU The Label

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]]> 1209 Life Lately: Bo curious, Friendship Breakups & Skin Regimes. It’s another life lately sesh! This week the girls dive into: 🌱 Friendship breakups – why they hit so hard and how we’re navigating them, why are they more painful than romantic breakups?! 💄 Our skincare routines – the much-requested breakdown of what we actually use as requested by you. 🧠 Neuro-spicy life – some of the ADHD behaviours Dena’s been working through, can anyone relate? please say yes.. Alicia's skincare: https://www.esmi.com.au/ Dena's Skincare: Purity Philosophy https://philosophy.com/ Natasha Cook Skincare https://drncskin.com/ Paulas Choice BHA https://www.paulaschoice.com.au/ Omnilux Led Mask https://omniluxled.com/ Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Robe Haircare https://robehaircare.com/ Cachia PJS https://cachia.shop/ Wearing Dena: Sabbi https://www.sabbi.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan It’s another life lately sesh! This week the girls dive into: 🌱 Friendship breakups – why they hit so hard and how we’re navigating them, why are they more painful than romantic breakups?! 💄 Our skincare routines – the much-requested breakdown of what we actually use as requested by you. 🧠 Neuro-spicy life – some of the ADHD behaviours Dena’s been working through, can anyone relate? please say yes.. Alicia's skincare: https://www.esmi.com.au/ Dena's Skincare: Purity Philosophy https://philosophy.com/ Natasha Cook Skincare https://drncskin.com/ Paulas Choice BHA https://www.paulaschoice.com.au/ Omnilux Led Mask https://omniluxled.com/ Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Robe Haircare https://robehaircare.com/ Cachia PJS https://cachia.shop/ Wearing Dena: Sabbi https://www.sabbi.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It’s another life lately sesh! This week the girls dive into:


🌱 Friendship breakups – why they hit so hard and how we’re navigating them, why are they more painful than romantic breakups?!


💄 Our skincare routines – the much-requested breakdown of what we actually use as requested by you.


🧠 Neuro-spicy life – some of the ADHD behaviours Dena’s been working through, can anyone relate? please say yes..


Alicia's skincare:

https://www.esmi.com.au/

Dena's Skincare:

Purity Philosophy https://philosophy.com/

Natasha Cook Skincare https://drncskin.com/

Paulas Choice BHA https://www.paulaschoice.com.au/

Omnilux Led Mask https://omniluxled.com/


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Recs / Homework:

Robe Haircare https://robehaircare.com/

Cachia PJS https://cachia.shop/


Wearing

Dena: Sabbi

https://www.sabbi.com.au/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4724 Shut Up LA, with Jules Sebastian! So we found ourselves in Sydney for a gig and we decided while we were here we would interview our favourite Sydney people, high on the list of favourite humans was the delightful Jules Sebastian. Jules is a fashion icon, stylist, makeup artist, author, podcast host, genius content creator and all-around brilliant mum and human. (She also happens to be Guy Sebastian’s wife) We have known and loved Jules for years and wanted to reconnect with our old friend and share her with you. She is sunshine in human form. Topics we cover; Life in LA and Jules hilarious celeb encounter Mum life Jules styling us for some of the biggest events like the Logies Being married to a celeb and the family dynamics Her podcast “tea with Jules” Raising talented kids Our photo shoots we did together Her amazing content creating for Insta And so much more! Life lesson: you never know who you might run into in Rite Aid buying nappies. Stay in touch Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Follow Jules: https//www.instagram.com/julessebastian https://julessebastian.com https://thesebastianfoundation.org Recs / Homework: Buccaneers TV series on Apple. Stick on nails from Cotton On! or Candy Claws. https://cottonon.com/ Biab nails- game changer! Check out Jules' recipes and website Wearing: Dena: https//www.mods.mittsu Crocs (still waiting on the collab) Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia: Bella Boheme Arms of Eve jewels We love you. If you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan So we found ourselves in Sydney for a gig and we decided while we were here we would interview our favourite Sydney people, high on the list of favourite humans was the delightful Jules Sebastian. Jules is a fashion icon, stylist, makeup artist, author, podcast host, genius content creator and all-around brilliant mum and human. (She also happens to be Guy Sebastian’s wife) We have known and loved Jules for years and wanted to reconnect with our old friend and share her with you. She is sunshine in human form. Topics we cover; Life in LA and Jules hilarious celeb encounter Mum life Jules styling us for some of the biggest events like the Logies Being married to a celeb and the family dynamics Her podcast “tea with Jules” Raising talented kids Our photo shoots we did together Her amazing content creating for Insta And so much more! Life lesson: you never know who you might run into in Rite Aid buying nappies. Stay in touch Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Follow Jules: https//www.instagram.com/julessebastian https://julessebastian.com https://thesebastianfoundation.org Recs / Homework: Buccaneers TV series on Apple. Stick on nails from Cotton On! or Candy Claws. https://cottonon.com/ Biab nails- game changer! Check out Jules' recipes and website Wearing: Dena: https//www.mods.mittsu Crocs (still waiting on the collab) Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia: Bella Boheme Arms of Eve jewels We love you. If you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices So we found ourselves in Sydney for a gig and we decided while we were here we would interview our favourite Sydney people, high on the list of favourite humans was the delightful Jules Sebastian. Jules is a fashion icon, stylist, makeup artist, author, podcast host, genius content creator and all-around brilliant mum and human. (She also happens to be Guy Sebastian’s wife) We have known and loved Jules for years and wanted to reconnect with our old friend and share her with you. She is sunshine in human form.


Topics we cover;

Life in LA and Jules hilarious celeb encounter

Mum life

Jules styling us for some of the biggest events like the Logies

Being married to a celeb and the family dynamics

Her podcast “tea with Jules”

Raising talented kids

Our photo shoots we did together

Her amazing content creating for Insta

And so much more!


Life lesson: you never know who you might run into in Rite Aid buying nappies.


Stay in touch


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Follow Jules:

https//www.instagram.com/julessebastian

https://julessebastian.com

https://thesebastianfoundation.org


Recs / Homework:

Buccaneers TV series on Apple.

Stick on nails from Cotton On! or Candy Claws. https://cottonon.com/

Biab nails- game changer!

Check out Jules' recipes and website


Wearing:

Dena: https//www.mods.mittsu

Crocs (still waiting on the collab)

Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/

Alicia: Bella Boheme

Arms of Eve jewels


We love you. If you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 2800 The Triple Threat Effect ft Keiynan Lonsdale! Ollie, Ollie, Ollie, oii oii oii! Ollie aka Keiynan Lonsdale joins us in the SYDNEY studio and damn are we excited. Reunion moment!! We had very limited time with Keiy so we smashed him with as many questions as we could fit in (and not miss our flights back home) Keiynan is one of the most inspiring artists we know and we’ve always been in awe of his talents and skills but also his very humble approach to life. We love him so much and we know you will too, we’ve been through so much together and he’s truly one of our favourite people so we are so excited to share this short but deliciously sweet episode with you! 🍭 Topics we cover 🌟 Keiynan’s time in a pop band before DA Dance Academy season 1 (and why Keiynan was involved) Dealing with imposter syndrome when his career was at its peak His journey learning who he could and couldn’t trust in show biz. Living with Alicia in LA Keiynan’s crush on Dena and that ONE night… How he balances being the ultimate triple threat His experience in finding his sexuality and how that coincided with the roles he was getting to portray on screen.. And so much more! Life lesson: you don’t have to be cornered into one box, being a versatile artist is an amazing gift, we should all be embracing all parts of ourselves. Slashys/forever💫 Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Connect with Keiynan: https://www.instagram.com/keiynanlonsdale Recs / Homework: Building The Band on Netflix Journaling! How many times can we recommend it! Check out the book “The Artists Way” Trauma Informed Boxing: https://www.consciouscombat.club Wearing: Dena: Raef The Label https://raeflabel.com.au Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia: Glassons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Ollie, Ollie, Ollie, oii oii oii! Ollie aka Keiynan Lonsdale joins us in the SYDNEY studio and damn are we excited. Reunion moment!! We had very limited time with Keiy so we smashed him with as many questions as we could fit in (and not miss our flights back home) Keiynan is one of the most inspiring artists we know and we’ve always been in awe of his talents and skills but also his very humble approach to life. We love him so much and we know you will too, we’ve been through so much together and he’s truly one of our favourite people so we are so excited to share this short but deliciously sweet episode with you! 🍭 Topics we cover 🌟 Keiynan’s time in a pop band before DA Dance Academy season 1 (and why Keiynan was involved) Dealing with imposter syndrome when his career was at its peak His journey learning who he could and couldn’t trust in show biz. Living with Alicia in LA Keiynan’s crush on Dena and that ONE night… How he balances being the ultimate triple threat His experience in finding his sexuality and how that coincided with the roles he was getting to portray on screen.. And so much more! Life lesson: you don’t have to be cornered into one box, being a versatile artist is an amazing gift, we should all be embracing all parts of ourselves. Slashys/forever💫 Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Connect with Keiynan: https://www.instagram.com/keiynanlonsdale Recs / Homework: Building The Band on Netflix Journaling! How many times can we recommend it! Check out the book “The Artists Way” Trauma Informed Boxing: https://www.consciouscombat.club Wearing: Dena: Raef The Label https://raeflabel.com.au Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia: Glassons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ollie, Ollie, Ollie, oii oii oii! Ollie aka Keiynan Lonsdale joins us in the SYDNEY studio and damn are we excited. Reunion moment!! We had very limited time with Keiy so we smashed him with as many questions as we could fit in (and not miss our flights back home) Keiynan is one of the most inspiring artists we know and we’ve always been in awe of his talents and skills but also his very humble approach to life. We love him so much and we know you will too, we’ve been through so much together and he’s truly one of our favourite people so we are so excited to share this short but deliciously sweet episode with you! 🍭


Topics we cover 🌟

Keiynan’s time in a pop band before DA

Dance Academy season 1 (and why Keiynan was involved)

Dealing with imposter syndrome when his career was at its peak

His journey learning who he could and couldn’t trust in show biz.

Living with Alicia in LA

Keiynan’s crush on Dena and that ONE night…

How he balances being the ultimate triple threat

His experience in finding his sexuality and how that coincided with the roles he was getting to portray on screen..

And so much more!


Life lesson: you don’t have to be cornered into one box, being a versatile artist is an amazing gift, we should all be embracing all parts of ourselves. Slashys/forever💫


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Connect with Keiynan: https://www.instagram.com/keiynanlonsdale


Recs / Homework:

Building The Band on Netflix

Journaling! How many times can we recommend it! Check out the book “The Artists Way”

Trauma Informed Boxing: https://www.consciouscombat.club


Wearing:

Dena: Raef The Label https://raeflabel.com.au

Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/

Alicia: Glassons

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]]> 2229 Life Lately: Sabrina Carpenter, Birthdays, The Letdown & Libidos Its time for another life lately sesh where we chat about Alicias Birthday, her hilarious breastfeeding story, Denas new obsession with Sabrina Carpenter (bit late, we know), and so much more... it's another juicy catch-up with lots of candid convos and hilarious stories (well, we think so anyway). Thanks for tuning in. We love you guys. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Robe haircare: https://robehaircare.com/ Go and eat some delicious Asian Fusion cuisine. Wearing: Dena: https://www.zaziba.com.au/ Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia: Princess Polly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Its time for another life lately sesh where we chat about Alicias Birthday, her hilarious breastfeeding story, Denas new obsession with Sabrina Carpenter (bit late, we know), and so much more... it's another juicy catch-up with lots of candid convos and hilarious stories (well, we think so anyway). Thanks for tuning in. We love you guys. Stay connected with us: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Robe haircare: https://robehaircare.com/ Go and eat some delicious Asian Fusion cuisine. Wearing: Dena: https://www.zaziba.com.au/ Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia: Princess Polly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Its time for another life lately sesh where we chat about Alicias Birthday, her hilarious breastfeeding story, Denas new obsession with Sabrina Carpenter (bit late, we know), and so much more... it's another juicy catch-up with lots of candid convos and hilarious stories (well, we think so anyway).

Thanks for tuning in. We love you guys.


Stay connected with us:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Recs / Homework:

Robe haircare: https://robehaircare.com/

Go and eat some delicious Asian Fusion cuisine.


Wearing:

Dena: https://www.zaziba.com.au/

Gimme Jewels: https://gimmestore.com/

Alicia: Princess Polly

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3753 Our Mental Health Journey's Part 2 Its time for us to deep dive back into our mental health journeys. Dena tells us a bit more about her wild Rehab experience and how it kinda felt like prison and Alicia gets very emotional and vulnerable (proud of our girl for being so open about this for the first time) Life Lesson: Friendships come and go, season, reason or lifetime. Learning to let go is so healing. Also- Addiction does not discriminate. Instagram:www.instagram.com/denaamy Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliciabanit YouTube: Life Academy The Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Recs / Homework: take a goddamn NAP! get yourself a professional house clean, you deserve it. Wearing: Dena: aimn https://www.aimn.com.au/ gimme jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia:cotton on body https://cottonon.com/ we love you, if you are enjoying Life Academy please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Its time for us to deep dive back into our mental health journeys. Dena tells us a bit more about her wild Rehab experience and how it kinda felt like prison and Alicia gets very emotional and vulnerable (proud of our girl for being so open about this for the first time) Life Lesson: Friendships come and go, season, reason or lifetime. Learning to let go is so healing. Also- Addiction does not discriminate. Instagram:www.instagram.com/denaamy Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliciabanit YouTube: Life Academy The Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/ Recs / Homework: take a goddamn NAP! get yourself a professional house clean, you deserve it. Wearing: Dena: aimn https://www.aimn.com.au/ gimme jewels: https://gimmestore.com/ Alicia:cotton on body https://cottonon.com/ we love you, if you are enjoying Life Academy please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Its time for us to deep dive back into our mental health journeys. Dena tells us a bit more about her wild Rehab experience and how it kinda felt like prison and Alicia gets very emotional and vulnerable (proud of our girl for being so open about this for the first time)


Life Lesson: Friendships come and go, season, reason or lifetime. Learning to let go is so healing. Also- Addiction does not discriminate.


Instagram:www.instagram.com/denaamy

Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

YouTube: Life Academy The Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast

Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/957273649851434/


Recs / Homework: take a goddamn NAP!

get yourself a professional house clean, you deserve it.


Wearing:

Dena: aimn https://www.aimn.com.au/

gimme jewels: https://gimmestore.com/

Alicia:cotton on body https://cottonon.com/


we love you, if you are enjoying Life Academy please subscribe and review!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3121 Life Lately: Bestie Debrief Dump This week it’s just us, catching up on all things bestie chat 💕. We talk about our health, house renos, Dena’s back and twerking goals, Father’s Day gifts, our future weddings and plans for babies, a rare night out we had (yes, it actually happened!), and the excitement of Dena’s sold-out retreats. Life Lesson: Sometimes we all need a weekly debrief with our besties, talking sh*t, it keeps us grounded and sane. ✨ Stay connected with the us: ⁠⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠⁠ Dena: ⁠Feather & Noise⁠ Alicia: ⁠Kinga Csilla ⁠ Recs: Dena’s retreats are officially sold out until June 2026, but spots are now available for the June 2026 retreat. Check it out at: ⁠www.TheSelfRetreats.com⁠ 🌸 Looking for the perfect personalised Father’s Day gift? We love ⁠Songfinch⁠⁠ 🎶⁠ Wear your jewellery, it's a vibe we are loving ⁠Arms of Eve⁠ ⁠Song: Keli Holiday - Dancing 2 ⁠ We love you, if you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan This week it’s just us, catching up on all things bestie chat 💕. We talk about our health, house renos, Dena’s back and twerking goals, Father’s Day gifts, our future weddings and plans for babies, a rare night out we had (yes, it actually happened!), and the excitement of Dena’s sold-out retreats. Life Lesson: Sometimes we all need a weekly debrief with our besties, talking sh*t, it keeps us grounded and sane. ✨ Stay connected with the us: ⁠⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠⁠ Dena: ⁠Feather & Noise⁠ Alicia: ⁠Kinga Csilla ⁠ Recs: Dena’s retreats are officially sold out until June 2026, but spots are now available for the June 2026 retreat. Check it out at: ⁠www.TheSelfRetreats.com⁠ 🌸 Looking for the perfect personalised Father’s Day gift? We love ⁠Songfinch⁠⁠ 🎶⁠ Wear your jewellery, it's a vibe we are loving ⁠Arms of Eve⁠ ⁠Song: Keli Holiday - Dancing 2 ⁠ We love you, if you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This week it’s just us, catching up on all things bestie chat 💕. We talk about our health, house renos, Dena’s back and twerking goals, Father’s Day gifts, our future weddings and plans for babies, a rare night out we had (yes, it actually happened!), and the excitement of Dena’s sold-out retreats.


Life Lesson: Sometimes we all need a weekly debrief with our besties, talking sh*t, it keeps us grounded and sane. ✨


Stay connected with the us:

⁠⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠⁠


Dena: ⁠Feather & Noise⁠

Alicia: ⁠Kinga Csilla ⁠


Recs: Dena’s retreats are officially sold out until June 2026, but spots are now available for the June 2026 retreat. Check it out at: ⁠www.TheSelfRetreats.com⁠

🌸

Looking for the perfect personalised Father’s Day gift? We love ⁠Songfinch⁠⁠ 🎶⁠

Wear your jewellery, it's a vibe we are loving ⁠Arms of Eve⁠

⁠Song: Keli Holiday - Dancing 2 ⁠


We love you, if you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!!

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]]> 2887 Hello World this is ..... Ariel Kaplan! So we have another fallen soldier… Dena is officially continuing in her poo era with gastro around the whole house. The Kaplan sisters pull through again though- this time with the amazing Ariel Kaplan. The smallest but sassiest Kaplan sister. ( low-key she's a better podcast host than Dena. Maybe it’s time for a re-cast? 👀) Alicia chats with Ariel about: Starting her career so young on The Saddle Club and Oliver! Neighbours and her filming experience. Sisterhood and growing up in the spotlight Her eating disorder, how harrowing it was, and her recovery Studying Fitness and Health Her recent wedding 💍 Becoming one of Australia’s top fitness gurus 🏋️‍♀️ How different the kaplan sisters actually are. Life Lessons: If you believe in yourself enough, everyone else will too. Fake it till you make it, baby! Blind confidence all the way. Tinder can actually be a place to find true love, who knew! Stay connected with us: Ariel Kaplan: @arielerinkaplan ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Invest in good pjs: https://www.boody.com.au Do something that challenges you this week, like a class at Barry’s Bootcamp! Get into a hot space, infrared sauna, hot pilates, enjoy the buzz and steam. Wearing: Ariel: Cotton On and Crocs (still waiting on that sponsorship) Alicia: Bella Boheme We love you. If you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan So we have another fallen soldier… Dena is officially continuing in her poo era with gastro around the whole house. The Kaplan sisters pull through again though- this time with the amazing Ariel Kaplan. The smallest but sassiest Kaplan sister. ( low-key she's a better podcast host than Dena. Maybe it’s time for a re-cast? 👀) Alicia chats with Ariel about: Starting her career so young on The Saddle Club and Oliver! Neighbours and her filming experience. Sisterhood and growing up in the spotlight Her eating disorder, how harrowing it was, and her recovery Studying Fitness and Health Her recent wedding 💍 Becoming one of Australia’s top fitness gurus 🏋️‍♀️ How different the kaplan sisters actually are. Life Lessons: If you believe in yourself enough, everyone else will too. Fake it till you make it, baby! Blind confidence all the way. Tinder can actually be a place to find true love, who knew! Stay connected with us: Ariel Kaplan: @arielerinkaplan ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs / Homework: Invest in good pjs: https://www.boody.com.au Do something that challenges you this week, like a class at Barry’s Bootcamp! Get into a hot space, infrared sauna, hot pilates, enjoy the buzz and steam. Wearing: Ariel: Cotton On and Crocs (still waiting on that sponsorship) Alicia: Bella Boheme We love you. If you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices So we have another fallen soldier… Dena is officially continuing in her poo era with gastro around the whole house. The Kaplan sisters pull through again though- this time with the amazing Ariel Kaplan. The smallest but sassiest Kaplan sister.

( low-key she's a better podcast host than Dena. Maybe it’s time for a re-cast? 👀)


Alicia chats with Ariel about:

Starting her career so young on The Saddle Club and Oliver!

Neighbours and her filming experience.

Sisterhood and growing up in the spotlight

Her eating disorder, how harrowing it was, and her recovery

Studying Fitness and Health

Her recent wedding 💍

Becoming one of Australia’s top fitness gurus 🏋️‍♀️

How different the kaplan sisters actually are.


Life Lessons: If you believe in yourself enough, everyone else will too. Fake it till you make it, baby! Blind confidence all the way.

Tinder can actually be a place to find true love, who knew!


Stay connected with us:

Ariel Kaplan: @arielerinkaplan

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Recs / Homework:

Invest in good pjs: https://www.boody.com.au

Do something that challenges you this week, like a class at Barry’s Bootcamp!

Get into a hot space, infrared sauna, hot pilates, enjoy the buzz and steam.


Wearing:

Ariel: Cotton On and Crocs (still waiting on that sponsorship)

Alicia: Bella Boheme


We love you. If you are enjoying Life Academy, please subscribe and review!!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4860 The big PMDD, Mental Health, Menopause and Hormones convo. Hormones & Mental Health with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni. This week, we had the absolute privilege of interviewing Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, a world-renowned psychiatrist and Australia’s leading expert on PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), as well as menopause, and women’s mental health. We asked so many big questions, the professor has a 2 year wait list so we really wanted to share her with you all as we know so many of you suffer with pmdd and peri/menopause, she answered all of our questions with clarity and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the deep connection between hormones and mental health. In This Episode, We Explore: What defines PMDD and how it differs from PMS The mental health impact of hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy/birth Why mental health care needs to be tailored for women The neurological science behind hormone-sensitive mood disorders Thoughts on the birth control pill Advocating for your health when you're not being heard How our medical systems can better support women’s health. The professors experience watching miracles take place using hormone replacement therapy. About Professor Jayashri Kulkarni Professor Kulkarni is the Director of the HER Centre in Australia and a pioneer in women’s mental health research. Her groundbreaking work on the links between hormones and psychiatric conditions is reshaping how we understand and treat these issues. Resources for PMDD: https://www.iapmd.org/ HER Centre Melbourne Recs/homework: Charlotte Tilbury blush- healthy glow stick (peachy glow) Do your skincare routine and drink that water dolls! Books: The Glasshouse, The Oasis, I’m your Peri Godmother. Stay connected with us: ⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠ ⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠ ⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ ⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠ Wearing: Dena- Kinga Csilla and Gimme jewels Alicia- Kinga Csilla and Gimme jewels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:36:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Hormones & Mental Health with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni. This week, we had the absolute privilege of interviewing Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, a world-renowned psychiatrist and Australia’s leading expert on PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), as well as menopause, and women’s mental health. We asked so many big questions, the professor has a 2 year wait list so we really wanted to share her with you all as we know so many of you suffer with pmdd and peri/menopause, she answered all of our questions with clarity and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the deep connection between hormones and mental health. In This Episode, We Explore: What defines PMDD and how it differs from PMS The mental health impact of hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy/birth Why mental health care needs to be tailored for women The neurological science behind hormone-sensitive mood disorders Thoughts on the birth control pill Advocating for your health when you're not being heard How our medical systems can better support women’s health. The professors experience watching miracles take place using hormone replacement therapy. About Professor Jayashri Kulkarni Professor Kulkarni is the Director of the HER Centre in Australia and a pioneer in women’s mental health research. Her groundbreaking work on the links between hormones and psychiatric conditions is reshaping how we understand and treat these issues. Resources for PMDD: https://www.iapmd.org/ HER Centre Melbourne Recs/homework: Charlotte Tilbury blush- healthy glow stick (peachy glow) Do your skincare routine and drink that water dolls! Books: The Glasshouse, The Oasis, I’m your Peri Godmother. Stay connected with us: ⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠ ⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠ ⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ ⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠ Wearing: Dena- Kinga Csilla and Gimme jewels Alicia- Kinga Csilla and Gimme jewels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hormones & Mental Health with Professor Jayashri Kulkarni.


This week, we had the absolute privilege of interviewing Professor Jayashri Kulkarni, a world-renowned psychiatrist and Australia’s leading expert on PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), as well as menopause, and women’s mental health.

We asked so many big questions, the professor has a 2 year wait list so we really wanted to share her with you all as we know so many of you suffer with pmdd and peri/menopause, she answered all of our questions with clarity and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to understand the deep connection between hormones and mental health.


In This Episode, We Explore:

What defines PMDD and how it differs from PMS

The mental health impact of hormonal changes during menopause and pregnancy/birth

Why mental health care needs to be tailored for women

The neurological science behind hormone-sensitive mood disorders

Thoughts on the birth control pill

Advocating for your health when you're not being heard

How our medical systems can better support women’s health.

The professors experience watching miracles take place using hormone replacement therapy.


About Professor Jayashri Kulkarni

Professor Kulkarni is the Director of the HER Centre in Australia and a pioneer in women’s mental health research. Her groundbreaking work on the links between hormones and psychiatric conditions is reshaping how we understand and treat these issues.


Resources for PMDD:

https://www.iapmd.org/

HER Centre Melbourne


Recs/homework:

Charlotte Tilbury blush- healthy glow stick (peachy glow)

Do your skincare routine and drink that water dolls!

Books: The Glasshouse, The Oasis, I’m your Peri Godmother.


Stay connected with us:

⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠

⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠

⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠

⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠


Wearing:

Dena- Kinga Csilla and Gimme jewels

Alicia- Kinga Csilla and Gimme jewels

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4847 Your Burning Questions Part 2 Lets do this again, last time was so much fun! We answer your burning Q's! some of these are saucy! Follow us at: ⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠ ⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠ ⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ ⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠ Wearing: Dena – King Csilla Alicia –Kmart baby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Lets do this again, last time was so much fun! We answer your burning Q's! some of these are saucy! Follow us at: ⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠ ⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠ ⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠ ⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠ ⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠ Wearing: Dena – King Csilla Alicia –Kmart baby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Lets do this again, last time was so much fun! We answer your burning Q's! some of these are saucy!


Follow us at:

⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠

⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠

⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠

⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠

⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠


Wearing:

Dena – King Csilla

Alicia –Kmart baby!

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]]> 1642 She Talks To Dead People! This episode is next‑level magic, we sobbed our way through it and it might be our favourite episode so far ✨ We’re joined by the sensational Jessica Lynne, one of Australia’s most in-demand psychic mediums, live from Melbourne. Brace yourself baddies: Jessica did a live reading for us, and even now, we’re still reeling from how accurate it was. So specific. So deeply moving. It's like spirit was right there in the room with us. Jessica's slogan is 'I talk to dead people' and she seriously does, in the most humorous and loving way, Jess usually has a waitlist of months and months for readings so were are so lucky to get her on the pod. We hope you get as many goosebumps as we did! Full discretion and transparency we cut out part of Alicia's reading as it got so personal. Whether you're a believer or a bit skeptical, Jessica’s energy is warm, grounded, and deeply intuitive. She shares what it’s like to connect with spirit, how messages come through, and how we can all tune in to our intuition more. In this episode: A jaw-dropping live reading What spirit communication feels like Psychic vs mediumship (and how to tell the difference) How signs from loved ones show up Why you should never ignore your gut feeling The lime hack ✨ Life Lessons: Spirit speaks through love Your intuition is a superpower You’re more connected than you think Use Lime for energy clearing (Limeglo is Jess's product) Connect with Jessica: 📱 @jessicalynnemediumship 🌐 www.jessicalynnemediumship.com 🕯 Lime Glo candles for energy clearing Follow us at: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs: Mountain and Moon @mountainandmoon Limeglo products "The Bucaneers" TV series on Apple TV Wearing: Dena- @maxted_clothing @mountainandmoon Jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan This episode is next‑level magic, we sobbed our way through it and it might be our favourite episode so far ✨ We’re joined by the sensational Jessica Lynne, one of Australia’s most in-demand psychic mediums, live from Melbourne. Brace yourself baddies: Jessica did a live reading for us, and even now, we’re still reeling from how accurate it was. So specific. So deeply moving. It's like spirit was right there in the room with us. Jessica's slogan is 'I talk to dead people' and she seriously does, in the most humorous and loving way, Jess usually has a waitlist of months and months for readings so were are so lucky to get her on the pod. We hope you get as many goosebumps as we did! Full discretion and transparency we cut out part of Alicia's reading as it got so personal. Whether you're a believer or a bit skeptical, Jessica’s energy is warm, grounded, and deeply intuitive. She shares what it’s like to connect with spirit, how messages come through, and how we can all tune in to our intuition more. In this episode: A jaw-dropping live reading What spirit communication feels like Psychic vs mediumship (and how to tell the difference) How signs from loved ones show up Why you should never ignore your gut feeling The lime hack ✨ Life Lessons: Spirit speaks through love Your intuition is a superpower You’re more connected than you think Use Lime for energy clearing (Limeglo is Jess's product) Connect with Jessica: 📱 @jessicalynnemediumship 🌐 www.jessicalynnemediumship.com 🕯 Lime Glo candles for energy clearing Follow us at: ⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠ Recs: Mountain and Moon @mountainandmoon Limeglo products "The Bucaneers" TV series on Apple TV Wearing: Dena- @maxted_clothing @mountainandmoon Jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This episode is next‑level magic, we sobbed our way through it and it might be our favourite episode so far ✨


We’re joined by the sensational Jessica Lynne, one of Australia’s most in-demand psychic mediums, live from Melbourne. Brace yourself baddies: Jessica did a live reading for us, and even now, we’re still reeling from how accurate it was. So specific. So deeply moving. It's like spirit was right there in the room with us. Jessica's slogan is 'I talk to dead people' and she seriously does, in the most humorous and loving way, Jess usually has a waitlist of months and months for readings so were are so lucky to get her on the pod. We hope you get as many goosebumps as we did! Full discretion and transparency we cut out part of Alicia's reading as it got so personal.


Whether you're a believer or a bit skeptical, Jessica’s energy is warm, grounded, and deeply intuitive. She shares what it’s like to connect with spirit, how messages come through, and how we can all tune in to our intuition more.


In this episode:


A jaw-dropping live reading


What spirit communication feels like


Psychic vs mediumship (and how to tell the difference)


How signs from loved ones show up


Why you should never ignore your gut feeling


The lime hack


✨ Life Lessons:


Spirit speaks through love


Your intuition is a superpower


You’re more connected than you think


Use Lime for energy clearing (Limeglo is Jess's product)


Connect with Jessica:

📱 @jessicalynnemediumship

🌐 www.jessicalynnemediumship.com

🕯 Lime Glo candles for energy clearing


Follow us at:

⁠⁠Dena: @denaamy⁠⁠

⁠⁠Alicia: @aliciabanit⁠⁠

⁠⁠TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast⁠⁠

⁠⁠Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community⁠⁠


Recs:

Mountain and Moon @mountainandmoon

Limeglo products

"The Bucaneers" TV series on Apple TV


Wearing:

Dena- @maxted_clothing @mountainandmoon Jewels.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4600 Big Feelings Welcome Here! Today’s episode is very special for two reasons: We’re joined by the amazing Gemma-Ashley Kaplan, Dena’s big sister and best friend (Alicia is home sick – love you babe, and miss your magic). We got to sit down with our parenting hero and idol, the one and only Lael Stone. And honestly? It was everything. What a privilege. Whether you’re a parent, thinking about becoming one, or just trying to figure out why your inner child still throws tantrums at the worst possible moments this one’s for you. Lael is a speaker, educator, and author who’s changing the game when it comes to raising emotionally intelligent kids and healing ourselves in the process. She’s also the co-founder of Woodline Primary School, a school in the Victorian countryside that puts emotional wellbeing first (finally!). We adore her. And you will too. In this episode, we chat about: Why “perfect parenting” is a myth (and thank goodness for that) How to actually stay calm when your kid is not The magical power of repair (yes, you’re allowed to stuff it up sometimes) How parenting is basically free therapy if you let it be Raising emotionally aware kids in an emotionally messy world And what happens when you start putting connection over control. 💡 Life Lessons from Lael: ✨ You don’t need to be perfect – just present. ✨ Big feelings aren’t the enemy – disconnection is. ✨ The more you heal, the more space you create (for you and your family) OWN YOUR STORY! wear it with pride. 💖 Instagram: @laelstone 🏫 Her heart-led school: Woodline Primary 🌐 All the good stuff: www.laelstone.com.au (including her new book!) Stay in the Life Academy loop: 🧠 Dena Amy: @denaamy 💫 Alicia Banit: @aliciabanit 📱 TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast 👯‍♀️ Facebook: Life Academy Community 📺 YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast Connect w/ Gemma: @gemmaashleystudios Recs: Wear Nala Bras www.wearnala.com Declutter your home/work space! Breathing with self love and compassion. Wearing: Dena- Raef the Label Gemma- Seed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Today’s episode is very special for two reasons: We’re joined by the amazing Gemma-Ashley Kaplan, Dena’s big sister and best friend (Alicia is home sick – love you babe, and miss your magic). We got to sit down with our parenting hero and idol, the one and only Lael Stone. And honestly? It was everything. What a privilege. Whether you’re a parent, thinking about becoming one, or just trying to figure out why your inner child still throws tantrums at the worst possible moments this one’s for you. Lael is a speaker, educator, and author who’s changing the game when it comes to raising emotionally intelligent kids and healing ourselves in the process. She’s also the co-founder of Woodline Primary School, a school in the Victorian countryside that puts emotional wellbeing first (finally!). We adore her. And you will too. In this episode, we chat about: Why “perfect parenting” is a myth (and thank goodness for that) How to actually stay calm when your kid is not The magical power of repair (yes, you’re allowed to stuff it up sometimes) How parenting is basically free therapy if you let it be Raising emotionally aware kids in an emotionally messy world And what happens when you start putting connection over control. 💡 Life Lessons from Lael: ✨ You don’t need to be perfect – just present. ✨ Big feelings aren’t the enemy – disconnection is. ✨ The more you heal, the more space you create (for you and your family) OWN YOUR STORY! wear it with pride. 💖 Instagram: @laelstone 🏫 Her heart-led school: Woodline Primary 🌐 All the good stuff: www.laelstone.com.au (including her new book!) Stay in the Life Academy loop: 🧠 Dena Amy: @denaamy 💫 Alicia Banit: @aliciabanit 📱 TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast 👯‍♀️ Facebook: Life Academy Community 📺 YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast Connect w/ Gemma: @gemmaashleystudios Recs: Wear Nala Bras www.wearnala.com Declutter your home/work space! Breathing with self love and compassion. Wearing: Dena- Raef the Label Gemma- Seed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Today’s episode is very special for two reasons: We’re joined by the amazing Gemma-Ashley Kaplan, Dena’s big sister and best friend (Alicia is home sick – love you babe, and miss your magic).


We got to sit down with our parenting hero and idol, the one and only Lael Stone. And honestly? It was everything. What a privilege.


Whether you’re a parent, thinking about becoming one, or just trying to figure out why your inner child still throws tantrums at the worst possible moments this one’s for you.


Lael is a speaker, educator, and author who’s changing the game when it comes to raising emotionally intelligent kids and healing ourselves in the process. She’s also the co-founder of Woodline Primary School, a school in the Victorian countryside that puts emotional wellbeing first (finally!).


We adore her. And you will too.


In this episode, we chat about:

Why “perfect parenting” is a myth (and thank goodness for that)


How to actually stay calm when your kid is not


The magical power of repair (yes, you’re allowed to stuff it up sometimes)


How parenting is basically free therapy if you let it be


Raising emotionally aware kids in an emotionally messy world


And what happens when you start putting connection over control.


💡 Life Lessons from Lael:

✨ You don’t need to be perfect – just present.

✨ Big feelings aren’t the enemy – disconnection is.

✨ The more you heal, the more space you create (for you and your family)


OWN YOUR STORY! wear it with pride.


💖 Instagram: @laelstone

🏫 Her heart-led school: Woodline Primary

🌐 All the good stuff: www.laelstone.com.au (including her new book!)


Stay in the Life Academy loop:

🧠 Dena Amy: @denaamy

💫 Alicia Banit: @aliciabanit

📱 TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast

👯‍♀️ Facebook: Life Academy Community

📺 YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast


Connect w/ Gemma:

@gemmaashleystudios


Recs:

Wear Nala Bras www.wearnala.com

Declutter your home/work space!

Breathing with self love and compassion.


Wearing:

Dena- Raef the Label

Gemma- Seed

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 6194 REWATCH! Dance Academy Season 1, Episode 8 Puberty, perfectionism, and taping up your titties, shit gets real as Alicia and Dena rewatch "Growing Pains" and take you behind the scenes of Dance Academy S1, Ep 8.. just for you guys as requested! 🎬 In This Episode: Reflecting on Abigail’s emotional battle with body image. Why this episode felt so personal for us in various ways. Real talk on puberty, control, and performing while your body’s changing. A behind the scenes all access pass into the filming process. 💫 Raw, honest, and still heartbreakingly relevant this rewatch opens up a bigger conversation about self-worth, adolescence, and what it means to be enough. A moment for every teen who’s ever felt like their body was the enemy. 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- SABBI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Puberty, perfectionism, and taping up your titties, shit gets real as Alicia and Dena rewatch "Growing Pains" and take you behind the scenes of Dance Academy S1, Ep 8.. just for you guys as requested! 🎬 In This Episode: Reflecting on Abigail’s emotional battle with body image. Why this episode felt so personal for us in various ways. Real talk on puberty, control, and performing while your body’s changing. A behind the scenes all access pass into the filming process. 💫 Raw, honest, and still heartbreakingly relevant this rewatch opens up a bigger conversation about self-worth, adolescence, and what it means to be enough. A moment for every teen who’s ever felt like their body was the enemy. 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- SABBI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Puberty, perfectionism, and taping up your titties, shit gets real as Alicia and Dena rewatch "Growing Pains" and take you behind the scenes of Dance Academy S1, Ep 8.. just for you guys as requested!


🎬 In This Episode:


Reflecting on Abigail’s emotional battle with body image.


Why this episode felt so personal for us in various ways.


Real talk on puberty, control, and performing while your body’s changing.


A behind the scenes all access pass into the filming process.


💫

Raw, honest, and still heartbreakingly relevant this rewatch opens up a bigger conversation about self-worth, adolescence, and what it means to be enough. A moment for every teen who’s ever felt like their body was the enemy.


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- SABBI

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]]> 1534 Life Lately: Catch Up With The Girlies Its another LIFE LATELY sesh with Alicia and Dena, from toddler sickness, fake tan disasters and our 40 under 40 lists. Plus goss about the upcoming Bali trip, Mayas birthday party and some makeup tips.. We have a good old bestie catchup and cant stop talking about our daughters as usual. we are also still in our POO era, someone make us t-shirts. 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 Recommendations: Go for a massage! The best linen ever from Protect a bed: https://protectabed.com.au/products/signature-tencel%E2%84%A2-quilt-cover-sets?variant=44818484232409 Mayas birthday cake: @mallowandco_ Dirt Cleaner: https://thedirtcompany.com.au Wearing: Dena – Kmart and Cotton On Alicia –Dissh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:56:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Its another LIFE LATELY sesh with Alicia and Dena, from toddler sickness, fake tan disasters and our 40 under 40 lists. Plus goss about the upcoming Bali trip, Mayas birthday party and some makeup tips.. We have a good old bestie catchup and cant stop talking about our daughters as usual. we are also still in our POO era, someone make us t-shirts. 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 Recommendations: Go for a massage! The best linen ever from Protect a bed: https://protectabed.com.au/products/signature-tencel%E2%84%A2-quilt-cover-sets?variant=44818484232409 Mayas birthday cake: @mallowandco_ Dirt Cleaner: https://thedirtcompany.com.au Wearing: Dena – Kmart and Cotton On Alicia –Dissh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Its another LIFE LATELY sesh with Alicia and Dena, from toddler sickness, fake tan disasters and our 40 under 40 lists. Plus goss about the upcoming Bali trip, Mayas birthday party and some makeup tips.. We have a good old bestie catchup and cant stop talking about our daughters as usual. we are also still in our POO era, someone make us t-shirts.


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


Recommendations:

Go for a massage!


The best linen ever from Protect a bed: https://protectabed.com.au/products/signature-tencel%E2%84%A2-quilt-cover-sets?variant=44818484232409


Mayas birthday cake: @mallowandco_


Dirt Cleaner:

https://thedirtcompany.com.au


Wearing:

Dena – Kmart and Cotton On

Alicia –Dissh

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]]> 4673 REWATCH! Dance Academy Season 1, Episode 3 Behind Barres Baby! You know the drill, we are taking you behind the scenes and chatting all things Kat and Abi in episode 3 season 1, there is a lot to unpack and we dont hold back. Hopefully this inspires you to rewatch the series as we unravel all the BTS for you. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Behind Barres Baby! You know the drill, we are taking you behind the scenes and chatting all things Kat and Abi in episode 3 season 1, there is a lot to unpack and we dont hold back. Hopefully this inspires you to rewatch the series as we unravel all the BTS for you. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Behind Barres Baby! You know the drill, we are taking you behind the scenes and chatting all things Kat and Abi in episode 3 season 1, there is a lot to unpack and we dont hold back. Hopefully this inspires you to rewatch the series as we unravel all the BTS for you.


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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 1581 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 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:15:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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 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

]]> 4484 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 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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 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:

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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

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]]> 4205 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 Sun, 06 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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 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

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Join our Facebook group:

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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!!

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]]> 1570 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 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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 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

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]]> 4282 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 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:08:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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 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

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]]> 4502 Our Mental Health Journey's Part 1 This one’s raw, real, and just the beginning. In this episode Alicia and Dena sit down for Part 1 of a powerful series exploring their personal mental health journeys. 💬 In This Episode: Alicia opens up about her lifelong struggles with self-worth and the moments that cracked the facade Dena shares her road from addiction to recovery and the messy, beautiful truth of healing We unpack the emotional toll of PMDD and how it can feel like a shadow self taking over Why depression doesn’t always look like sadness and what it’s really like to live through it The unexpected power of speaking your truth, even when your voice shakes 💡 Life Lesson of the Week: You don’t have to be “fixed” to be worthy. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear and being honest with yourself is the most radical act of self-care. 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: 🌕 PMDD Awareness & Support: IAPMD – International Association for Premenstrual Disorders BAD BOY- Netflix Journals- www.selfdom.au Wearing- Dena- Raef The Label Alicia- Luna Love If you are struggling, you are not alone. Reach out to LIFELINE 13 11 14 They also have a texting line 0477 131 114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan This one’s raw, real, and just the beginning. In this episode Alicia and Dena sit down for Part 1 of a powerful series exploring their personal mental health journeys. 💬 In This Episode: Alicia opens up about her lifelong struggles with self-worth and the moments that cracked the facade Dena shares her road from addiction to recovery and the messy, beautiful truth of healing We unpack the emotional toll of PMDD and how it can feel like a shadow self taking over Why depression doesn’t always look like sadness and what it’s really like to live through it The unexpected power of speaking your truth, even when your voice shakes 💡 Life Lesson of the Week: You don’t have to be “fixed” to be worthy. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear and being honest with yourself is the most radical act of self-care. 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: 🌕 PMDD Awareness & Support: IAPMD – International Association for Premenstrual Disorders BAD BOY- Netflix Journals- www.selfdom.au Wearing- Dena- Raef The Label Alicia- Luna Love If you are struggling, you are not alone. Reach out to LIFELINE 13 11 14 They also have a texting line 0477 131 114 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This one’s raw, real, and just the beginning. In this episode Alicia and Dena sit down for Part 1 of a powerful series exploring their personal mental health journeys.


💬 In This Episode:

Alicia opens up about her lifelong struggles with self-worth and the moments that cracked the facade


Dena shares her road from addiction to recovery and the messy, beautiful truth of healing


We unpack the emotional toll of PMDD and how it can feel like a shadow self taking over


Why depression doesn’t always look like sadness and what it’s really like to live through it


The unexpected power of speaking your truth, even when your voice shakes


💡 Life Lesson of the Week:

You don’t have to be “fixed” to be worthy. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear and being honest with yourself is the most radical act of self-care.


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:


🌕 PMDD Awareness & Support:

IAPMD – International Association for Premenstrual Disorders


BAD BOY- Netflix


Journals- www.selfdom.au


Wearing-

Dena- Raef The Label

Alicia- Luna Love


If you are struggling, you are not alone.

Reach out to LIFELINE 13 11 14

They also have a texting line 0477 131 114

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4009 Reclaiming Our Relationship With Food In this deliciously thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Tammy and Eitam from Boosa, food therapy experts who are flipping the script on how we think about eating. Forget diets and calorie counting. This conversation is all about rediscovering the joy, memory, and meaning behind what nourishes us. 💬 In This Episode: How food therapy can heal our relationship with eating and our mental health Why shame has no place at the dinner table Connecting childhood memories and cultural roots to how we eat today Revolutionary ideas and new perspectives on our relationship to food 🍽️ Life Lesson of the Week: You don’t need to fix your body maybe it’s time to fix the story you’ve been told about food. Whether you’ve struggled with diets, body image, or just want to feel at peace with your plate, this episode serves up the insights (and warm fuzzies) you didn’t know you needed. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast Follow Boosa www.instagram.com/boosa.au Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: The Self Retreat: www.theselfretreats.com Gevity Mayo and Bone broths: https://au.gevityrx.com Krumble Foods: www.krumbledfoods.com Wrong Way Up: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NZKjPoMzLhrA6xTpHnOUe?si=YcO8Mtx4RTaqzqHmbS7Mxw Wearing: Dena- Luna Love Alicia-King Csilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan In this deliciously thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Tammy and Eitam from Boosa, food therapy experts who are flipping the script on how we think about eating. Forget diets and calorie counting. This conversation is all about rediscovering the joy, memory, and meaning behind what nourishes us. 💬 In This Episode: How food therapy can heal our relationship with eating and our mental health Why shame has no place at the dinner table Connecting childhood memories and cultural roots to how we eat today Revolutionary ideas and new perspectives on our relationship to food 🍽️ Life Lesson of the Week: You don’t need to fix your body maybe it’s time to fix the story you’ve been told about food. Whether you’ve struggled with diets, body image, or just want to feel at peace with your plate, this episode serves up the insights (and warm fuzzies) you didn’t know you needed. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast Follow Boosa www.instagram.com/boosa.au Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Dreamwork and Recommendations: The Self Retreat: www.theselfretreats.com Gevity Mayo and Bone broths: https://au.gevityrx.com Krumble Foods: www.krumbledfoods.com Wrong Way Up: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NZKjPoMzLhrA6xTpHnOUe?si=YcO8Mtx4RTaqzqHmbS7Mxw Wearing: Dena- Luna Love Alicia-King Csilla Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this deliciously thought-provoking episode, we’re joined by Tammy and Eitam from Boosa, food therapy experts who are flipping the script on how we think about eating. Forget diets and calorie counting. This conversation is all about rediscovering the joy, memory, and meaning behind what nourishes us.


💬 In This Episode:


How food therapy can heal our relationship with eating and our mental health


Why shame has no place at the dinner table


Connecting childhood memories and cultural roots to how we eat today


Revolutionary ideas and new perspectives on our relationship to food


🍽️ Life Lesson of the Week:

You don’t need to fix your body maybe it’s time to fix the story you’ve been told about food.


Whether you’ve struggled with diets, body image, or just want to feel at peace with your plate, this episode serves up the insights (and warm fuzzies) you didn’t know you needed.


Follow us at

www.instagram.com/denaamy

www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

www.instagram.com/lifeacademythepodcast


Follow Boosa

www.instagram.com/boosa.au


Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/


Watch us on YouTube

www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


Dreamwork and Recommendations:


The Self Retreat: www.theselfretreats.com


Gevity Mayo and Bone broths: https://au.gevityrx.com


Krumble Foods: www.krumbledfoods.com


Wrong Way Up: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NZKjPoMzLhrA6xTpHnOUe?si=YcO8Mtx4RTaqzqHmbS7Mxw


Wearing:

Dena- Luna Love

Alicia-King Csilla

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 3829 Giving Birth is Badass! 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. Follow us at: www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join the conversation in our Facebook group: 📣 Join Here https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch the episode on YouTube: 📺 www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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. Follow us at: www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast Join the conversation in our Facebook group: 📣 Join Here https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch the episode on YouTube: 📺 www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.


Follow us at:

www.instagram.com/denaamy

www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast


Join the conversation in our Facebook group:

📣 Join Here

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/


Watch the episode on YouTube:

📺 www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


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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]]> 5236 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 01 Jun 2025 20:04:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.


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

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]]> 1700 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. 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: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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. 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: 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.


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:


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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]]> 4845 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. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast www.instagram.com/thomgreen Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast www.instagram.com/thomgreen Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.


Follow us at

www.instagram.com/denaamy

www.instagram.com/aliciabanit

https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast

www.instagram.com/thomgreen


Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/


Watch us on YouTube

www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast


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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4560 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. 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 Recommendations and Dreamwork: TWERK AFTER WERK www.instagram.com/twerkafterwerk DHPC (Alicia's coaching) https://danhamillperformancecoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan 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. 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 Recommendations and Dreamwork: TWERK AFTER WERK www.instagram.com/twerkafterwerk DHPC (Alicia's coaching) https://danhamillperformancecoaching.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 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.


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


Recommendations and Dreamwork:

TWERK AFTER WERK

www.instagram.com/twerkafterwerk


DHPC (Alicia's coaching)

https://danhamillperformancecoaching.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

]]> 4326 Welcome to Life Academy Welcome to the very first episode of Life Academy with Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit —on screen frenemies turned real-life besties and your unqualified but enthusiastic guides through the mess and magic of modern life. You might know them from the beloved TV series Dance Academy, but now they’re teaming up in real life to dive into all the big things: motherhood, identity, relationships, and figuring it out as you go. 💬 In This Episode: Meet your hosts: Dena & Alicia — from TV drama to real-life sisterhood What inspired them to start Life Academy Reflections on their Dance Academy days and the wild ride since A sneak peek at the raw, real, and ridiculous conversations to come 👶 Why “Life Academy”? Because no one hands you a manual, and sometimes you need a laugh, a cry, or just someone to say, “Same.” Whether you're a Dance Academy fan or just looking for real talk with a couple of new mum mates — class is in session. 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 Dream work and recommendations: https://untamedbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 06 May 2025 09:12:00 -0000 full Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan Welcome to the very first episode of Life Academy with Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit —on screen frenemies turned real-life besties and your unqualified but enthusiastic guides through the mess and magic of modern life. You might know them from the beloved TV series Dance Academy, but now they’re teaming up in real life to dive into all the big things: motherhood, identity, relationships, and figuring it out as you go. 💬 In This Episode: Meet your hosts: Dena & Alicia — from TV drama to real-life sisterhood What inspired them to start Life Academy Reflections on their Dance Academy days and the wild ride since A sneak peek at the raw, real, and ridiculous conversations to come 👶 Why “Life Academy”? Because no one hands you a manual, and sometimes you need a laugh, a cry, or just someone to say, “Same.” Whether you're a Dance Academy fan or just looking for real talk with a couple of new mum mates — class is in session. 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 Dream work and recommendations: https://untamedbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Welcome to the very first episode of Life Academy with Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit —on screen frenemies turned real-life besties and your unqualified but enthusiastic guides through the mess and magic of modern life.


You might know them from the beloved TV series Dance Academy, but now they’re teaming up in real life to dive into all the big things: motherhood, identity, relationships, and figuring it out as you go.


💬 In This Episode:

Meet your hosts: Dena & Alicia — from TV drama to real-life sisterhood


What inspired them to start Life Academy


Reflections on their Dance Academy days and the wild ride since


A sneak peek at the raw, real, and ridiculous conversations to come


👶 Why “Life Academy”?

Because no one hands you a manual, and sometimes you need a laugh, a cry, or just someone to say, “Same.”


Whether you're a Dance Academy fan or just looking for real talk with a couple of new mum mates — class is in session.


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


Dream work and recommendations:

https://untamedbook.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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