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 | 458 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you dress for work when you’ve lost your style after having kids? Should you save your annual leave when you’re trying for another baby? And should you hide how many kids you have in a job interview?
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Welcome back to the show all about working motherhood! Coming up on today’s show: we asked you all about navigating friendship in motherhood, and you delivered the good, the bad, and the downright ugly stories.
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DEAR READY OR NOT: Is there ever a good time to change jobs when you’re trying to build a family? Why does your partner’s “big week at work” automatically become your big week too? And is doing life admin on company time fair game?
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The Cornell 7 (or 57) case has made headlines around the world and, rightly, sparked a huge amount of outrage and conversation about consent, sexual violence and male behaviour. But Loz came across one reel about the case that raised a different argu... 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
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 Podcasts5lluongjksAustralia3 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 Podcasts5jessmcglincheyAustralia4 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 Podcasts5saraarraahhAustralia5 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 ❤️
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Apple Podcasts | #246 |  United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #37 | Australia/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Italy/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #223 |  Germany/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Hong Kong/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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2. Paige Connell
3. Ashley Brooks-Garrett
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