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Life Academy
Alicia Banit & Dena Kaplan
32 episodes
8 hours ago
On screen frenemies to real life besties, so of course we started a podcast! Stay tuned for your weekly questionable life lessons from Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit. Class is in session!
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On screen frenemies to real life besties, so of course we started a podcast! Stay tuned for your weekly questionable life lessons from Dena Amy Kaplan and Alicia Banit. Class is in session!
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Life Academy
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
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8 hours ago
1 hour 24 minutes

Life Academy
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
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1 week ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Life Academy
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
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 17 minutes

Life Academy
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
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 19 minutes

Life Academy
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
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3 weeks ago
19 minutes

Life Academy
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
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Life Academy
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
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Life Academy
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
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Life Academy
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
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Life Academy
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
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1 month ago
52 minutes

Life Academy
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
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Life Academy
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
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2 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes

Life Academy
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
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2 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes

Life Academy
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
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Life Academy
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: thelimeglo.com Stay in the Life Academy loop: Dena: @denaamy Alicia: @aliciabanit TikTok: @lifeacademythepodcast YouTube: @LifeAcademyThePodcast Facebook: Life Academy The Podcast Private Community Recs: Mountain and Moon @mountainandmoon Limeglo products www.thelimeglo.com "The Bucaneers" TV series on Apple TV Wearing: Dena- @maxted_clothing @mountainandmoon Jewels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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2 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Life Academy
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) 💖 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 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
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3 months ago
1 hour 42 minutes

Life Academy
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
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3 months ago
25 minutes

Life Academy
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
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3 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Life Academy
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
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Life Academy
Know Thy Hormones
Know the cycles, Know thy hormones, Know thy vagina! We have a fascinating conversation about honouring our cycles with Olivia Orchowski. Olivia Orchowski: creator, CEO, and visionary behind KYRI. Olivia is a passionate advocate for body literacy, cyclical living, and hormone intelligence and in this episode, she brings the wisdom. SHE IS SO BADASS we are obsessed. 💬 In this Episode We delve deep into: How to understand and work with your cycle, not against it The power of hormone awareness for physical and emotional wellbeing What society gets wrong about menstruation. Tools for tuning in to your body’s rhythms in a fast-paced world 🌿 Olivia shares her own journey and how that led to the creation of KYRI - a ring and app that empowers people to reconnect with their natural rhythms and have some control back! 💡 Life Lesson of the Week When we honour our cycles, we step into deeper alignment with ourselves and that changes everything. Education is our first step, empowerment follows. We loved this conversation and know you will too. Follow us at www.instagram.com/denaamy www.instagram.com/aliciabanit www.tiktok.com/@lifeacademythepodcast www.instagram.com/oliviaorchowski Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FY3kDRxvQ/ Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@LifeAcademyThePodcast Wearing: Dena – Bronze Snake Alicia –Sabbi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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3 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes

Life Academy
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!