Ready or Not
ODd NetworkThe 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 432 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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Welcome back to the show! Coming up today: Does society have a weird sense of ownership over mothers? And if so, where does it stem from? What’s it connected to? And what does beauty, sex, and money have to do with it?
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DEAR READY OR NOT: What do you do when your child will only eat beige food? How to manage being a working mum without a village and should I have a third baby at 40?
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Welcome back to the show! Coming up today:
What you're really saying when you call your mum friend boring: We came across this brilliant Substack by Jennie is Writing and we had to talk about it.
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DEAR READY OR NOT: What do you do when your boss rejects your request to extend parental leave? What do you wish you'd done more of on mat leave? And should you feel pressured to sleep train before heading back to work?
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- 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 Podcasts5Cristinalevy
Australia17 days 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 Podcasts5lluongjksAustralia19 days 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 Podcasts5jessmcglincheyAustraliaa month 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 Podcasts5saraarraahhAustralia3 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 Podcasts5The mothering ProjectAustralia3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #8 | Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #26 | Australia/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Poland/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  United Arab Emirates/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Spain/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Ukraine/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ready or Not
What is Ready or Not about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on working motherhood, balancing ambition and parenting with candid, practical conversations. Hosts Loz and Lu cover day-to-day realities of returning to work, managing childcare, and negotiating boundaries at home and in the workplace, often weaving in listener questions and real-world tips. Episodes frequently feature relatable anecdotes, pragmatic strategies (like scheduling, transparent conversations, and reducing screen time for kids), plus occasional interviews with mothers navigating career, leadership, and family life. A notable pattern is the blend of humor, honesty, and feminist insight, with a clear emphasis on making work work for families rather than choosing between career and motherhood.
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1. Julia Busuttil Nishimura
2. Antoinette Latouf
3. Sharina Simnett
4. Alicia Loxley
5. Estelle Griepink
6. Lana Murphy
7. Bree Johnson
8. Jen Muir
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