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Ready or Not

Ready or Not

NuevoThe MUST-READ book for mums in 202711 de noviembre de 2026 · 23 min
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11 Nov 2026

Sobre el podcast

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 interview with a real mum that's definitely not doing it all, but rather, doing her best to navigate it all. Find us at https://www.instagram.com/readyornot.pod/?hl=en

Episodios 463

  1. The MUST-READ book for mums in 2027

    23 min

    DEAR READY OR NOT: What’s the best book to read in 2027!? IT’S OURS, Work Like a Mother. An unapologetic guide to navigating identity, ambition, career and parenting written by us, Loz and Lu. —Got a question? …

  2. Laura Henshaw: Who am I now I’m a mum?

    44 min

    When Laura Henshaw speaks, thousands of women across the country listen. And I don’t think you need to meet Laura to understand why; because I was pretty sure what I’d seen online from the business owner and …

  3. Women and children first...or last?

    35 min

    When artist and mother Atong Atem recently came on Ready or Not, she talked about how she thinks we treat children as a sub class and Lu hasn't been able to stop thinking about it. So, do we treat children as …

  4. "How much sex are mums having?"

    14 min

    DEAR READY OR NOT: How are people finding the energy to have sex after kids? Why does working four days somehow mean squeezing five days of work into four? And Is taking an easier job while your kids are little …

  5. Can we afford the number of kids we actually want?

    24 min

    New analysis from The Parenthood says raising two or more children now costs at least $36,500 a year, while Australia's fertility rate has fallen to 1.48 children per woman. So are Australians having the number …

  6. What the hell do I wear to work after having kids?

    10 min

    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 …

  7. “She judged everything I did as a mum”

    33 min

    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 …

  8. Is there ever a good time to change jobs when you’re trying to have a baby?

    8 min

    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 …

  9. Women don’t take advantage of passed out men

    30 min

    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 …

  10. “Can I really do a full-time job in three days?”

    12 min

    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? …

  11. Atong Atem: “Gossip has been a tool to keep women safe”

    48 min

    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 …

  12. Are these parenting decisions controversial?

    26 min

    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 …

  13. “I earn more than my husband but I still do more at home. Help!”

    12 min

    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 …

  14. The parenting phrases we’d take & toss from our own childhoods

    27 min

    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 …

  15. “Should I stay in a job I hate for parental leave?”

    13 min

    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 …

  16. Do not pass go, do not collect $200

    33 min

    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 …

  17. “Will I regret working more before my child starts school?”

    15 min

    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 …

  18. Apparently, mums aren't allowed to say this out loud

    30 min

    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 …

  19. “How do I ask for a pay rise after maternity leave?”

    12 min

    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 …

  20. How to talk about the mental load with Paige Connell (aka @sheisapaigeturner)

    1 h 1 min

    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 …

  21. Is this the biggest parenting lie we tell ourselves?

    30 min

    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 …

  22. Is your parental leave cover taking over your job?

    14 min

    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 …

  23. The state of originality in 2026

    32 min

    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 …

  24. “How do I handle a toxic boss?”

    18 min

    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 …

  25. The work and motherhood cliches we don't live by

    24 min

    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 …

  26. “What’s the best day to take off when working part-time?”

    12 min

    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 …

  27. Lindsey Clancy, Hayden Panettiere, and a labor senator's postpartum health push

    37 min

    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 …

  28. “When should I start trying for baby number two?”

    11 min

    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 …

  29. The hardest (and most requested) conversation we’ve ever had

    30 min

    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 …

  30. “I was made redundant on maternity leave. Help!”

    12 min

    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 …

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