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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 51 MIN

Life Lately: A Few Of Our Favourite Things

from Life Academy · host 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

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