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Ready or Not

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Motherhood
Parenting
Work-Life Balance
Maternity Leave
Mental Health
Childcare
Self-Care
Mental Load
Career Development
Parental Leave
Pregnancy
Flexible Work
Breastfeeding
Working Mothers
Family Dynamics
Burnout
Australia
Grief
Flexible Work Arrangements
Job Hunting

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, moms! Today:

• Red, Green, or Just Normal? Should we be applying red and green flags to relationships and if so what are some of the ones you, our community have come up with.

• We deepdive a Substack piece titled ‘What I've Noticed... more

DEAR READY OR NOT: Should you have a second baby if your head says no but your heart says yes? Should you tell work you're struggling during probation? And how do you hold onto friendships when everyone seems too busy?

Got a question? Submit it... more

Julia Busuttil Nishimura may have five cookbooks, a children’s book, a career as a teacher, and three children under her belt, but as you’re about to find out, just like the rest of us, she’s still figuring out this whole motherhood and career thing ... more

Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show for mums navigating paid work and unpaid work.

On today’s show:

• SAHM vs Working Mums: Will we ever be on the one team?

• Mum Walk’s first Motherhood Connection Report reveals motherhood isn’t just one of... more

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Recent Guests

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
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Episode: Sharina Simnett on doing work and motherhood her way
Alicia Loxley
Public journalist and mother of three
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Episode: Alicia Loxley: “Lifting women up doesn’t push men down”
Estelle Griepink
Journalist
Former Ready or Not guest
Episode: What we’d go back and tell ourselves… with Estelle Griepink & Lana Murphy
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?
Amy Carmody
Yoga teacher, personal trainer, and founder of Amy Carmody Movement
Amy Carmody Movement
Episode: “We call each other superwomen when there’s too much on our plates” With Amy Carmody
Frances Bilbao
Psychologist and founder of Mums Matter Psychology
Mums Matter Psychology
Episode: What mums need most with psychologist Frances Bilbao

Hosts

Loz
Host of Ready or Not; mother of three; full-time corporate professional
Lucinda
Host of Ready or Not

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 382 ratings
  • 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
    Australia2 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
    Australia2 months ago
  • Love it

    Love listening to this every week! Topics and questions are always so spot on and helpful and often a reflection of issues in my head. Feels like a chat with friends and colleagues even when I’m on mat leave!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katina10000
    Australia3 months ago
  • Tackling parent/work life conundrums head on!

    Wonderful hosts Loz and Lu tackle so many of modern life's tricky questions. They are kind and considered in their discussion style. They have excellent chemistry as pod hosts and overall address dilemmas with a positive lens. It's kind of like having a chat with your friends about the juggle of life, work and family without any fear or judgment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxantics
    Australia4 months ago
  • Such a great listen!

    Absolutely loved the latest episode! Every discussion is very relatable, it’s as if you gals are diving into the thought bouncing around my head. Your insights are refreshing and honest. Keep it coming x

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noah MD
    Australia4 months ago

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The podcast is viewed as a reliable resource for navigating motherhood and career without sacrificing authenticity.
Listeners describe the show as relatable, honest, and supportive for working parents.
They often praise the hosts' chemistry and practical, non-judgmental approach.

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Is it normal to be jealous of mums who work less than you?
Q: Talia asks for tips on how not to lose your cool when you have to manage up. What practical steps improve managing up under pressure?
Treat managing up as a skill you can develop: clear, concise communication; prepare for interactions; build a rapport to reduce intimidation; seek supportive allies at work and keep a record of decisions and feedback to stay productive.
Is it normal to be jealous of mums who work less than you?
Q: Demi asks how to handle envying friends who work fewer days and still get holidays and time with kids. What strategies help manage that envy in the short and long term?
Acknowledge envy as normal but reframe it as a driver to optimize your own life; prioritize what creates value for your family, consider discussing flexible arrangements with your employer or partner, and channel energy into meaningful work and quality time with kids.
Is it normal to be jealous of mums who work less than you?
Q: Hi, I'd love to know more about hot tips for returning to work. What advice would you give on what to do during your final weeks of maternity leave, apart from enjoying it, before returning to full-time work?
Focus on practical preps like conversations about care, wardrobe planning to feel confident, and using keep-in-touch days to ease back in gradually; also try one personal goal you've wanted to do before returning to work, and plan a few supportive routines for mornings.
Would you work if you didn't need the money?
Q: Question three. Hello, Loz and Lu. I would love more life hacks, simple tools to make life easier.
They share a collection of practical, fast fixes: use a shared family calendar, a weekly admin power hour, a consolidated shopping list, automation via apps to plan meals and routines, and a nightly routine for preparation. The emphasis is on small, repeatable habits that reduce mental load and keep the family organized.
Would you work if you didn't need the money?
Q: Question two, anonymous. This is a long one, but I actually love this question. It's about a mum who prefers to work full-time or part-time based on personal fulfillment and long-term career goals, not just money. How can she find her people and navigate the pressure from other mums who may not share her view?
Find supportive communities—both in-person and online—where similar work-life values are discussed, and recognize that different circumstances exist. The hosts encourage validating your own feelings, building a network of like-minded colleagues, and making choices that balance happiness, family, and career potential without succumbing to external guilt.

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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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2. Sharina Simnett
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6. Bree Johnson
7. Jen Muir
8. Amy Carmody

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