Ready or Not
This podcast is for and about mums who make work, work, hosted by two sort of cousins, Loz, a mum of three, and Lu, a mum of two. Each Monday, they discuss motherhood, feminism, career, ambition, and pop culture. On Thursdays, they answer three listener questions related to motherhood and career. Additionally, each month features an interview with a real mum who is not doing it all but doing her best to navigate it all.
Episodes
“Can I really do a full-time job in three days?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: What do you do when your mat leave cover takes your job? Is double the salary worth working five days? And what do you do when your three-day job doesn’t fit into three days?— Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.
Atong Atem: “Gossip has been a tool to keep women safe”
As I listen back to the incredibly funny and clever and cool and curious artist and mother, Atong Atem, whose worked with the likes of Tate Modern in London and the NGV more locally here in Melbourne, the first question I ask in this interview is challenging me a little. You'll have to listen to find out why. From motherhood to friendship to womanhood to racism to career to making work, work along
Are these parenting decisions controversial?
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! — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on I
“I earn more than my husband but I still do more at home. Help!”
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?— Got a question? Submit it here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The parenting phrases we’d take & toss from our own childhoods
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? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucin
“Should I stay in a job I hate for parental leave?”
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?— Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @r
Do not pass go, do not collect $200
Straight to jail or let it go? We’ve spoken a lot about the fact that weaponised incompetence AND maternal gatekeeping are both part of the problem when we look at the standard we expect a partner, particularly the secondary caregiver, to do things to within a household and with our kids, so today, we’re going to decide what household habits deserve jail time, and what rules and standa
“Will I regret working more before my child starts school?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: Is working an extra day worth it if you only make $150 after childcare? Will you regret working more in your child’s last year before school? And where’s the line between putting your family first and taking the piss with flexible work?— Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or
Apparently, mums aren't allowed to say this out loud
Welcome back! Coming up on today's show: there are things you're still not allowed to admit about motherhood. A post by Natale Perkins struck a chord with Loz because you're damned if you glorify motherhood, and you're also damned if you don't love every minute. So let’s get into what mums still feel like they’re not allowed to admit about motherhood. — Got a question? Sub
“How do I ask for a pay rise after maternity leave?”
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 think you’re too young? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends,
How to talk about the mental load with Paige Connell (aka @sheisapaigeturner)
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. She’s a mum of four in America, with two adopted children of colour and two biological white children, and this somewhat unique experience of parenting h
Is this the biggest parenting lie we tell ourselves?
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. — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also
Is your parental leave cover taking over your job?
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 replacement? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write
The state of originality in 2026
Is copying really stealing? A creator has called out copycat culture online, but Loz isn't convinced. When everything from fashion to content is built on trends and dupes, who really gets to claim an idea as theirs? And what does all of this mean for women at work, where getting credit for your ideas can really matter? Plus, Lu goes deep on why dupe culture is so closely tied to capitalism, growth
“How do I handle a toxic boss?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you deal with a sexist manager? Does work travel count as time away? And what do you do when becoming a parent leaves you questioning your identity at work? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laure
The work and motherhood cliches we don't live by
Welcome back to the show! Coming up: light and fluffy things ahead, as Lu takes Loz through a list of motherhood and career cliches, and the pair rate them together. Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_ &mdas
“What’s the best day to take off when working part-time?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: Which day should you take off if you’re returning to work four days a week? Should you accept a 12-month contract extension when you’re pregnant and know you’ll be taking maternity leave a few months in? And is one too young to leave your baby for a week-long international work trip? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If
Lindsey Clancy, Hayden Panettiere, and a labor senator's postpartum health push
CONTENT WARNING: Episode discusses death, addiction, and postpartum mental health. Welcome back to the show! Coming up: a look at some of the biggest stories in the news currently, and why postpartum health is at the forefront of our minds as we read about them. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER THE MINGLE SEASONING TINY FOOD CRITIC COMP: https://www.mingleseasoning.com/pages/tiny-food-critics Got a
“When should I start trying for baby number two?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you juggle daycare sickness with a full-time job? Is there ever a right time to have baby number two? And should you list parental leave on your resume? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @l
The hardest (and most requested) conversation we’ve ever had
WARNING: Today we’re discussing child sexual abuse within the childcare system, and two recent stories of male childcare educators that have flooded our DMs. It was a hard episode to record, so take care and consider if it’s right for you right now. Get tickets to our rodeo with UKOO here: https://events.humanitix.com/one-night-off-boots-and-bubbles Got a question? Submit
“I was made redundant on maternity leave. Help!”
DEAR READY OR NOT: What do you do when you're made redundant on maternity leave? Should you feel guilty taking a second round of parental leave when you're still relatively new in the job? And is it time to walk away from a high-paying job that's boring? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a
The mythical history of women and work with Ashley Brooks-Garrett
When I noticed a new follower notification pop up just a few months ago, with some 300 followers and the Instagram handle @youwanted.this, I was intrigued by the name. Immediately, I had a pretty good idea of what the content might look like, and I was right: its creator - Ashley Brooks-Garrett – was clearly passionate about exploring feminism, life, and work through the lens of motherhood a
How society uses sex, money & beauty to control mums
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? Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review, it supports the show mo
Help! My kid only eats beige food or vegemite on toast
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? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_
What you're really saying when you call your mum friend boring
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. Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @lauren
"Am I a bad mum if I don't sleep train?"
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? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also
Why do we think the school years will be easier?
Welcome back to the show! Coming up today: Why do we all think that the school years will be easy? Mums need to be honest about the toll of school years, as Loz draws on her first year of navigating it all. If we could start from scratch, what would a genuinely feminist care ecosystem look like? — Episode links mentioned in the episode: For Parents segment. Ambition segment. Dads &a
“How do you survive your first day back from mat leave?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you make it through your first day back at work when your baby's starting daycare too? How do you say no to after-hours meetings? And what's the reality of working remotely with young kids? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on
The red & green flags of fatherhood
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 About Moms Who Seem Less Stressed’ — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please te
“Heart wants another baby, head says no. HELP!”
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 here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Ins
Julia Busuttil Nishimura on figuring it out as she goes
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 as she goes. And honestly, what a relief it is, to know that one of the country’s most loved and accomplished cookbook authors
What’s ACTUALLY behind the ‘us vs them’ divide in motherhood?
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 the hardest jobs in the world - it’s become one of the loneliest, and we need to talk about it. — Got a question? Submit
What your child needs most (it's not what you think) with Gen Muir
RE-RUN: Today, Loz is joined by Gen Muir, obstetric social worker, parent educator and founder of Connected Parenting, to talk about the number one thing parents crave when the juggle feels impossible: connection with their kids. From public meltdowns to sibling fights, ‘giving in’ guilt, and the constant testing of boundaries, Gen shares practical tools to help you stay calm, hold lim
Are we making motherhood harder than it needs to be?
Welcome back to Ready or Not, or in this re-run, the show that used to be called Witching Hour… the show for mums navigating paid work and unpaid work. On today’s show: Loz is sick of hearing from child attachment ‘experts’ and here's why. And, why has adjusting to my post-baby body been harder the second time around? Lu shares a brilliant piece published to UK Vogue by N
The lie of the girl boss with Genevieve Le Hunt
Using Gen's full name, which is Genevieve La Hunt feels a bit weird, and it's not just because she's a good friend of Loz's, my co-host, of course, and the host of Ask Ready or Not. It's because when I jumped off this recording, I felt like I had just chatted with a friend myself. Gen is the founder of Sunday Agency. She works in publicity and PR she's had a really interesting career.Bu
The internet thinks we’re doing motherhood wrong
RE-RUN: Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show for mums navigating paid work and unpaid work. On today’s show:When will we stop judging the mums? Lu has seen so much unsolicited judgement on Instagram lately and she has some questions.The hidden bias in job applications: why women are being turned off by the questions we don’t ask men.—Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If
Is it normal to be jealous of mums who work less than you?
DEAR READY OR NOT: What should you be doing in your final weeks of mat leave to set up for the return to work? How to stop the envy creeping in when your friends work fewer days than you but somehow still have the house and the holidays. And how to keep your cool when you're stuck managing up.—Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your
Just how undervalued is women’s work?
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show for mums navigating paid work and unpaid work. On today’s show:Pay me like a cop: A deep dive into the maths of who we actually value. Unpacking our very unofficial state of working motherhood report. We took to Instagram to find out how everyone is feeling, find out where everyone is at in the motherhood and work journey, and to ask some of the question
Would you work if you didn't need the money?
DEAR READY OR NOT: The mum-guilt of choosing to work full-time when you don't have to. A co-worker has been bitching about you behind your back while you're on mat leave, do you confront her when you return or let it play out? And more life hacks, because you asked and we can never say no.—Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your fri
Why is the childcare subsidy still one size fits all?
Welcome back to the show for working mums! AKA all mums because all mum’s work. On today’s show:Bullshit jobs: Is there work we do every day that secretly feels completely unnecessary? The childcare subsidy is one size fits all. So where does that leave the parents and families that the model doesn’t work for? —Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show,
How do you tell work you're already pregnant again?
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you tell your boss you're pregnant again after only just returning from maternity leave? Will stepping back from your career while your kids are little hurt you long term? And parental preference: when your kids only want mum and it's starting to create tension at home.—Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your fri
Antoinette Lattouf on parenting through the hardest chapter of her life
Because Ready or Not is all about figuring out how to make work, work as a mum, here, you’ll hear a side of Antoinette Lattouf you probably haven’t heard before, because for so long, we’ve wondered: how did Antoinette mother through the hardest time of her life? How do you rebuild your career and yourself after an unfair and extremely public sacking? How do you find the power to fight for yourself
The lie of the ‘family friendly’ workplace
Welcome back to the show on all things motherhood and career! On today’s show:Parental leave is moving backwards - the new trend of clawing back parental leave has started and we’re digging into the why, the how and the what next.The motherhood penalty isn’t empowering: Let’s stop reframing systematic gender inequality as a feel-good personal growth story. This is a piece we came across from The P
Take the dream job while trying for baby 2? Yay or Nay…
DEAR READY OR NOT: What to do when your direct report earns nearly the same as you? How to get back in the game after being made redundant on maternity leave. And should you take a leap into your dream industry when you're also trying for a second baby?Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can al
"I don’t know how you do it all” (I don’t)
Welcome back! Coming up on today’s show: The little hacks making all the difference: Loz asked you what you do to make your weeks run a bit smoother and this is what you told us. And then, “I don’t know how you do it all… I don’t”: There was a reel that caught our attention on Instagram, and it had us wondering what we expected being a working mum would look like versus what it’s actuall
How do I work when I’m sleep deprived?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Are your kids falling behind if they don’t do enough activities? What to do when your partner treats your job like the ‘flexible’ one and how to survive returning to work completely sleep deprived.Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.p
Amy Poehler and the enneagram test
Welcome back! Coming up on today’s show: The second shift: both of us have two kids in one room and we’ve asked you, the listeners, for advice on bedtime routines, wind-down techniques and general sleep hacks. Amy Poehler’s obsession with enneagram led us to do our own personality tests. So, how well do we know ourselves?Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you
Is it ok to be one and done?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Is it okay to be one and done? Will extending mat leave hurt your career and are mums being unrealistic about money right now?Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW!homeo
Sharina Simnett on doing work and motherhood her way
Sharina Simnett has been one of the biggest supporters of Ready or Not. Loz and I have shared many a conversation with her in our DMs, she’s always the first to leave a comment on Substack, she often checked in at the time that she was looking for work that actually worked alongside motherhood, and, once she landed her dream role at Yoto, she brought us our most meaningful partnership to date, too
Are you the mum you thought you’d be?
Welcome back!Things you thought you’d care about as a mum but you don’t at all: With three kids, Loz has decided this is her year of caring less and she asked the people what they have decided to care less about and the answers do not disappoint.Ladies: tell us why “not all men” feels offensive. Lu saw a man ask this question online and it really got us thinking. Got a question? Submit it her
I know my boss is having an affair…
DEAR READY OR NOT: Will it ruin your career if you take a step back (or out) and re–enter later? What to do if you’re in a senior role and the amount of travel is a nightmare and whether you should tell someone that they’re being gossiped about in the office. Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a revie
Alicia Loxley: “Lifting women up doesn’t push men down”
Alicia Loxley is familiar with pressure. The pressure to succeed in an industry that most of her uni lecturers told her was too hard to make a career in, the pressure of what became an intense first pregnancy, ending in bed rest and potentially life threatening consequences for both her and her son, and the pressure she feels to always being doing well both as a mum and a journalist. And where she
Emma Grede’s content isn’t designed for us (and that’s okay)
Welcome back to the show! Coming up today:The state of screen time in our homes: We polled you on all things screentime and let’s just say… we felt a little guilty and gobsmacked by the results. Then, Everyone is talking about that work from home grab from Emma Grede and we need to talk about it, and Joeli Brearley’s reaction reel.Here’s the clip we played at the top of the clip about babysit
Am I the only one who doesn’t want my husband home during mat leave?
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you tell your partner that works from home to get the f*ck out of the house while you’re on maternity leave? Should you stay in a job you love with no flexibility? And should you be calling recruiters before applying for roles, or is that outdated advice?Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subs
What we’d go back and tell ourselves… with Estelle Griepink & Lana Murphy
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Welcome back to a different episode of Ready or Not, where ahead of Mother’s Day, Lu and Loz sit down with journos, mums, and best mates Estelle Griepink and Lana Murphy to reflect on what we’d go back and tell ourselves about:BirthPostpartumBreastfeedingGoing from one to twoReturning to paid workGot a question for Dear Ready or Not? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening
Is more money worth it?
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you know when you’re ‘done’ having kids? Is more money worth less flexibility and what to do when you don’t feel like having sex after you’ve had a baby. Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm
Would you live in a world without men?
Welcome back! Coming up today:Would you live in a world with no men? A viral street interview video seems to have created a bigger conversation, but are we really that surprised?Women have always been 50% of the population, yet only occupy around 5% of recorded history. We need to talk about it. —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a
Am I the problem at work?
DEAR READY OR NOT: I covered her mat leave so why is she treating me like the problem now she’s back? Do I stick it out with a moody manager while trying to get pregnant and how do I stop carrying the mental load without losing my mind. Got a question? Submit it here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us
What does ‘I’m getting Botox for me’ actually mean?
Welcome back! Coming up today:We’ve been thinking about Botox way more than we’d like to admit. One of us has had it, the other hasn’t, and we have plenty of conflicting thoughts. And then: Meet the women who lost their partners to the manosphere: that’s from Bustle and yes, we’re talking about the manosphere again.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscr
Can I have a career and be the mum I want?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Should I extend my maternity leave if I’m not ready to go back? We’re also talking about whether to take a lower-paying but more flexible job and how to grow your career without sacrificing the kind of mum you want to be.Got a question? Submit it anonymously here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can als
Bree Johnson on the myth of work-life balance
Frank Body and Willow & Blake co-founder, soon-to-be published author and mum of two Bree Johnson talks motherhood, career, business, and making work, work alongside parenting.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentreweek_@lucindamckimm_And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW!homeofdome
What would you go back and tell yourself about breastfeeding?
Welcome back to the show where two mums Loz and Lu help you make work, work.Coming up on today’s show:Why is everyone suddenly talking about 1, 2, 3, magic? Turns out it's getting Googled a lot and Loz is going to tell us why. And then, we talk all things breastfeeding: what we knew about breastfeeding before we had babies, what we wish we knew, and what we learned. Thank you to iL Tutto
Will AI replace my job?
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you keep your cool when your kids won’t stop whinging? How to hold onto a five days in four arrangement when your workplace starts to pull back and how to future-proof your career with AI advancements. Got a question? Submit it anonymously here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find
Did you think feminism was a dirty word when you were young?
Welcome back to the show where two mums Loz and Lu help you make work, work.Coming up on today’s show:Your postcode might be shaping your career more than your job - it’s becoming apparent how much of where you live dictates your day to day. I’m 42. If you’re in your 30s, read this. I find myself quite pensive around my birthday and having just turned a year older, this post that I saw on Ins
What’s normal for paid parental leave in a small business?
DEAR READY OR NOT: What’s normal for paid parental leave in a small business? We’re also talking about how to rebuild confidence after being fired and what to do if you have a crush at work.Got a question? Submit it anonymously here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurentrewe
What the Epstein case reveals about power and workplace culture
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:The Jeffrey Epstein Files: What the case reveals about power, sexual harassment and workplace culture. Is Gen Z already subconsciously building towards a matriarchy? One creator thinks so, and her viral post suggests she’s not alone.Links for this ep: R
Should I stay in a toxic workplace?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Should I stay in a toxic job after maternity leave? Plus how to ask for part-time work when you were previously full-time and ways to rebuild your confidence after redundancy.Got a question? Submit it anonymously here! —Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on Instagram:@readyornot.pod@laurent
"Maybe knowing too much about motherhood has ruined me"
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:The problem with modern parents? They fail to prioritise their children over having a good time, apparently. I Regret Having Children & Maybe Knowing Too Much About Motherhood Has Ruined Me: These two pieces come from The Cut and we simply must deep div
How to navigate sacrificing your career for your partner’s: Dear Ready or Not
Welcome back to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly.This week you’re asking us: What to do when one partner’s career forces you to scale back yours?How do you handle a four day work week when you keep getting asked to work on your day ‘off’?I was made redundant, should I start my own busi
We need to talk about toddlers and sleep
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:Why your newborn might be “sleeping better” than your toddler – Loz is in the trenches with sleep at the moment and no, it’s not from her 9 month old, it’s from her toddler who’s 3. Nine things that genuinely make parenting better, from a parent educato
Is mum rage normal and how do you manage it?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Welcome back to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly.This week you’re asking us: I currently work a 4 day work-week. Do I spend the day ‘off’ with my toddler or put them in care and get on top of life / house work? How do you manage mum rage?Are parents moving away
“We call each other superwomen when there’s too much on our plates” With Amy Carmody
Amy Carmody is someone that I’ve long admired from afar; for the way she’s built her business and community, for the way she talks about the light and shade of parenting with so much candour and warmth, and for my now confirmed suspicion that the person you see on the internet is the exact same person that you’ll meet in real life. She’s just real.She’s real about how much her first birth impacted
The Mel Robbins episode that we can’t stop thinking about
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:How important are work relationships or really relationships in general? Loz was listening to a Mel Robbins podcast episode ‘called “This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life” and it got her thinking Jemima Kirke Gives Her Most Hon
Is it normal to feel bored on maternity leave?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Welcome back to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly.This week you’re asking us: How do you navigate a job that’s significantly more intense than the one you have now?How and when do you ask for 4 days or 3 days when the role was advertised for 5 days? Is it wrong t
The hidden cost of being a woman
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:Is this becoming the job no one wants? Loz’s friend has noticed that children are no longer saying they want to be teachers when they grow up, so she went down a rabbit hole.And then, with International Women’s Day coming up, let’s talk about the hidden cost
How do I cope with my mum constantly letting me down?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Welcome back to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly.This week you’re asking us: Help! I need some advice for looking for a job on maternity leave. How to cope when you’re let down by the support in your family (in this case my mum) gives us. How do I position
Are you grieving a stage of motherhood that you’re still in?
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:Is AI quietly becoming the new parenting village?And, are you grieving a stage of motherhood that hasn’t even ended yet? Us too. Let’s talk about it. (Read Jodi Wilson's piece here)—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends,
Dear Ready or Not: Is it normal to care less about work after having kids?
Welcome back to Dear Ready or Not, our weekly Q&A where you send us your questions on work, motherhood and everything in between, and we answer them honestly.This week you’re asking us: What’s one motherhood and one work/career hack that you swear by at the moment?How have mums felt about their career after having a child? I don't want to be a stay at home mum but I also don't feel 100% drive
Bonus: The ultimate childcare Q&A
Today we’re bringing you a bonus episode, all about childcare. In this chat, we've teamed up with Care for Kids to cover:What the three-day guarantee actually means and who it impacts.Why waitlists are more competitive than you think, especially for under twos.The truth about daily fees and what you’ll pay out of pocket.How the childcare subsidy works for second children and school-aged kids.The m
Do we treat motherhood like it’s a personality test?
Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show where Loz and Lu try to figure out how to make work, work alongside motherhood. Today on the show:In the age of social media and constant hot takes, is the definition of the “good mother” constantly changing, or does society still favour one version of motherhood above all?And, as promised, Loz and Lu go more in depth about what their week to week logist
