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 | 445 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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DEAR READY OR NOT: Can you ask for a pay rise after maternity leave? What do you do when you return after baby number three and suddenly hate a job you used to love? And how do you deal with a colleague who questions your commitment because they thin... more
Paige Connell, who you might know as @sheisapaigeturner on social media, has become loved by her many hundreds of thousands of followers for her straight shooting, helpful, and intelligent reflections on the mental load of motherhood.
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21% of our community answered a recent Ready or Not poll in the same way, but Lu’s not sure she believes it. Here, we talk through the myth of 50/50 parenting in a world that is not equitable and equal for men and women.
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DEAR READY OR NOT: Is going back to work when your baby is four months old too soon? Should workplaces plan for teams where everyone has young kids? And how do you protect your role when your parental leave cover starts being treated like your replac... more
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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
Australia2 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 Podcasts5lluongjksAustralia2 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 Podcasts5jessmcglincheyAustralia2 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 Podcasts5saraarraahhAustralia4 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 ProjectAustralia4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #99 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #192 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #58 | Australia/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  New Zealand/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #80 |  South Africa/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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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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