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Life Academy

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!

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84:19

My Transgender Story with Grace Taylor

Life Academy ·

2025/11/04

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

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83:14

Life Lately: Bali update, Seeing a Shaman Healer,...

Life Academy ·

2025/10/28

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

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77:05

Reality TV, Miley's bestie and Hollywood Gossip with...

Life Academy ·

2025/10/21

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:

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79:28

NOOOI CLEO! with Cleo Massey!

Life Academy ·

2025/10/14

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:

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19:54

Back for more Burning Quezzies Part 3

Life Academy ·

2025/10/12

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

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78:29

Life Lately: Bo curious, Friendship Breakups & Skin...

Life Academy ·

2025/10/07

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

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46:25

Shut Up LA, with Jules Sebastian!

Life Academy ·

2025/09/30

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

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37:39

The Triple Threat Effect ft Keiynan Lonsdale!

Life Academy ·

2025/09/23

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

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62:18

Life Lately: Sabrina Carpenter, Birthdays, The...

Life Academy ·

2025/09/16

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

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51:46

Our Mental Health Journey's Part 2

Life Academy ·

2025/09/09

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:

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45:52

Life Lately: Bestie Debrief Dump

Life Academy ·

2025/09/02

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:

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78:45

Hello World this is ..... Ariel Kaplan!

Life Academy ·

2025/08/26

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

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78:32

The big PMDD, Mental Health, Menopause and Hormones...

Life Academy ·

2025/08/19

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

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27:07

Your Burning Questions Part 2

Life Academy ·

2025/08/17

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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76:25

She Talks To Dead People!

Life Academy ·

2025/08/12

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,

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102:59

Big Feelings Welcome Here!

Life Academy ·

2025/08/05

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

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25:19

REWATCH! Dance Academy Season 1, Episode 8

Life Academy ·

2025/08/03

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,

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78:23

Life Lately: Catch Up With The Girlies

Life Academy ·

2025/07/22

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

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26:06

REWATCH! Dance Academy Season 1, Episode 3

Life Academy ·

2025/07/20

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

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74:29

Know Thy Hormones

Life Academy ·

2025/07/15

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

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