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Ready or Not

ODd Network
Motherhood
Parenting
Work-Life Balance
Maternity Leave
Childcare
Mental Health
Parental Leave
Mental Load
Breastfeeding
Self-Care
Pregnancy
Career Development
Australia
Flexible Work Arrangements
Daycare
Grief
Flexible Work
Gender Roles
Parenting Challenges
Emotional Regulation

The podcast for and about mums who make work, work, brought to you by two sort of cousins Loz (mum of three) and Lu (mum of two). Each Monday, we banter on all things motherhood, feminism, career, ambition, and pop culture. Thursdays, we answer three listener questions on all things motherhood and career. As an extension of the motherhood/career conversation, each month, you'll also find an interv... more

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Welcome back to the show all about motherhood and career!

Coming up on today’s show: What parenting rules do you live and die by in your house? A post from Paige Connell got us thinking, and our listeners weigh in!

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DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you announce another pregnancy when your boss has already judged you for it? What can employers ask you about having kids in a job interview? And what do you do when you earn more than your husband but still do more at home?... more

Welcome back! Tough titties: Loz has been thinking a lot about the parenting phrases we all grew up with. So, which ones would we take, and which ones should we toss?

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DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you stop resenting your partner after having a baby? How do you tell a brand-new employer you’re pregnant? And should you stay in a job you hate for the parental leave benefits?

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Recent Guests

Paige Connell
Social media educator and podcast host known as She is a Paige Turner
Independent creator, speaker on gender equality, mental load, childcare and paid leave
Episode: How to talk about the mental load with Paige Connell (aka @sheisapaigeturner)
Ashley Brooks-Garrett
Content creator focused on feminism, life, and work through motherhood
You Wanted This (You Wanted This content, Instagram, Substack)
Episode: The mythical history of women and work with Ashley Brooks-Garrett
Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Cookbook author and mother
Ostro / Plum Books / Author
Episode: Julia Busuttil Nishimura on figuring it out as she goes
Antoinette Latouf
Author of Women Who Win; interviewed on the episode
ABC (mentioned)
Episode: "I don’t know how you do it all” (I don’t)
Sharina Simnett
Guest who shared her personal journey through burnout, motherhood, and career at Yoto
Yoto
Episode: Sharina Simnett on doing work and motherhood her way
Alicia Loxley
Public journalist and mother of three
Nine News
Episode: Alicia Loxley: “Lifting women up doesn’t push men down”
Lana Murphy
Journalist
Former Ready or Not guest
Episode: What we’d go back and tell ourselves… with Estelle Griepink & Lana Murphy
Bree Johnson
Co-founder of Frank Body and Willow & Blake; author-to-be; Mum of two
Fram Body, Willow & Blake
Episode: Bree Johnson on the myth of work-life balance
Jen Muir
Expert on Connected Parenting, providing guidance on parenting challenges
Connected Parenting
Episode: Will AI replace my job?

Hosts

Loz
Host of Ready or Not; mum of three; co-host who introduces topics and personal experiences
Lucinda
Host of Ready or Not; mum of two; co-host who discusses motherhood and career

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 398 ratings
  • Thank you đź©·

    Hi Lu and Loz,

    I just wanted to say thank you for Ready or Not. It’s become one of the highlights of my week.

    What I love most is how you can have different perspectives without trying to convince each other who’s right. You make space for different experiences, which feels so refreshing.

    I also love that you don’t take yourselves too seriously. The mix of honesty, humour and practical advice makes the podcast feel like a chat with friends.

    I have a 2.5 year and a nine-month-old, and I’m abo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cristinalevy
    Australia3 months ago
  • Great banter and great insight!

    I love the pod! Always great topics, relatable content, makes me feel like I’m just chatting with friends that I know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lluongjks
    Australia3 months ago
  • When work and motherhood collide - PRESS PLAY!

    Turns out the hardest part of being a working parent isn’t the calendar juggling—it’s finding people willing to talk honestly about it. This podcast has become my lifeline from the very first episode - giving me the conversations I was craving when there was nowhere else to have them. Loz and Lou are equal parts validating, insightful and reassuring, and remind me that if I feel like I am making it up as I go along… so is everyone else. If you’re trying to balance ambition with bedtime stories, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jessmcglinchey
    Australia3 months ago
  • Fav new mum podcast

    This podcast has been my new BFF through maternity leave! It’s really helpful in navigating going back to work but also just life situations too now I’m a new mum. Love you guys. Thanks for keeping me company these last 7 months xx

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saraarraahh
    Australia5 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    I love love love this pod.

    I sometimes feel

    Like I’m there and you are talking about scenarios I’ve been through so good. Great topics and what a great chemistry you have ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The mothering Project
    Australia5 months ago

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Listeners praise relatable, honest conversations and the balance of humor with practical advice.
Audience notes strong chemistry between hosts and appreciation for non-judgmental, empathetic approach.
Listeners say episodes feel like chats with friends who understand the juggle of work and motherhood.

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“Should I stay in a job I hate for parental leave?”
Q: Should you stay in a job you hate for the parental leave benefits or move to a different role to protect your mental health and future family plans?
Consider staying if you can tolerate the situation long enough to access key benefits, but prioritize mental health and long-term well-being, potentially planning a move if stress persists.
“Should I stay in a job I hate for parental leave?”
Q: What should you do when your partner isn't sharing the load during parental leave?
Call it out calmly, articulate specific tasks, and give ownership of those tasks to your partner, while following through if necessary.
“Should I stay in a job I hate for parental leave?”
Q: How do you tell a brand new employer you're pregnant without making it feel like you've misled them?
Be upfront before you start, explain your pregnancy clearly, and discuss what you need to ensure a smooth transition, which helps manage expectations and reduces guilt.
“Will I regret working more before my child starts school?”
Q: Question three, anonymous: a senior leader going part-time and missing meetings; where's the line between being family-friendly and slacking off?
The advice is to distinguish flexibility from performance issues, encourage addressing underperformance separately, and focus on outcomes and communication rather than appearances of leeway.
“Will I regret working more before my child starts school?”
Q: Question two, a three-year-old and part-time work balance: if increasing days to afford luxuries, will I regret it in the last year before school?
They discuss the tension between financial needs and time with the child, noting a significant difference in time with children as they grow and advising careful consideration of what matters most before school.

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What is Ready or Not about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on working motherhood, balancing career ambitions with family life, and feminist perspectives in a warm, practical, and community-minded way. Episodes blend personal stories, listener questions, and data-driven discussions on parenting, workplaces, and policy, with a strong emphasis on real-world tips for juggling childcare, flexibility, and career progression. A notable strength is the candid, empathetic banter between two mum-hosts who share vulnerability, humor, and solid advice, often grounded in Australian contexts. Long-running segments (like listener Q&As and themes around mental load, sleep, and returning to work) make the content consistently actionable for listeners navigating similar life stages. Potential sponso... more

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2. Ashley Brooks-Garrett
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5. Sharina Simnett
6. Alicia Loxley
7. Lana Murphy
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