Ready or Not
The podcast for and about mothers and parents who make work, work by two cousins with four children between them.
We publish content all week long via our podcast, Substack, and social channels.
Every Monday, our banter-based podcast Witching Hour with Loz and Lu will land in your ears right here.
Every Wednesday, we publish our flagship interview podcast with Lucinda aka Lu, Ready or Not.
Every Friday, we publish our brand new mini tip-based episode with Ready or Not's agony aunt and advice queen Loz, Ask Ready or Not.
Lucinda also shares deep dive essays on career and motherhood plus bonus content on our Substack channel - readyornot.substack.com.
Every other day, you'll also find us talking to our community via @readyornot.pod
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- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Realistic tips to get your toddler to sleep with Jazz Kostov | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
Today, Loz is joined by midwife, baby and toddler sleep expert, and author Jazz Kostov from …
The difference between success and happiness with Sarah Davidson
In 2014, Sarah Davidson stumbled upon what she calls the great happy accident, which set her on a journey of quitting her job as a lawyer to become an entrepreneur, bestselling author, MC and host of…
Is there such thing as the right age to have kids? | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:
- The best age for women to have kids – let’s go through the science, st…
How to know it's time to leave your job | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
Thinking about quitting? Loz walks you through the signs it might be time to go, what questi…
Why Holly Garber doesn’t do mum guilt
Holly Garber is one of those people that you just want to learn from. Before she shifted her focus to career advisory and coaching, she ran her successful communications agency Golightly PR, where sh…
Would you raise your kids with your best friends? | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:
- Are type a and type b parents actually different and does it change ho…
Top tips to prepare for maternity leave, from a mum of 3 | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
After three rounds of maternity leave, Loz has learned what actually makes the difference. I…
Lana Murphy on the moment she realised she wanted to be a mum
When I first met Lana Murphy, there was one description that quickly came to mind: sunshine in a human. She’s fun, she’s warm, she loves a yarn, and so, it’s unsurprising that when she’s not with her…
Have we found the most relatable parenting style yet? | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:
Introducing the new style of parenting called FAFO
- The media has a long…
What to do if your employer won't let you WFH | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
WFH request denied? Don’t panic. Today, Loz breaks down what to do if your boss won’t budge …
Why you don’t need to have it all figured out with Roisin Tarrant
Roisin Tarrant might be one of the most requested Ready or Not guests to date. And sure, part of the reason is because she’s built an incredible online following and has been generous in sharing her …
The boundaries every woman needs | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:
- The instant gratification generation
- And 38 boundaries I set at 38: A T…
Can I afford a career break? A step-by-step guide to planning your exit | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
Taking a break from work? Before you hand in that resignation, Loz is here to walk you throu…
What Jessica Mauboy would go back and tell her younger self
In today’s special episode of Ready or Not, Loz jumps into the interview seat to interview none other than pop icon Jessica Mauboy. In this episode, she reflects on stepping into the unknown, what sh…
My boss called me a c*nt | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:
- Australia’s most toxic companies
- Why are we still acting like flexibil…
The invisible load at work: How to get recognition for what no one sees | Ask Ready Or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
Today, Loz is lifting the lid on the invisible load at work. From the extra planning, emotio…
How Jessica Ella healed from childhood trauma
This episode covers sexual abuse and suicidal ideation. While the conversation you’re about to hear is ultimately a hopeful one, please take care before listening.
When Jessica Ella was a little girl…
He did what while she was in labour?! | Witching Hour
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out how to make work, work. Today on the show:
He did what while she was in labour?! We unpack the viral TikTok trend…
Morning Routine: How to survive the kid drop-off sprint without tears | Ask Ready or Not
Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.
Mornings: rushed, chaotic, and full of crumbs. Today, Loz shares her tricks for surviving th…
Who am I now that I’m a mum? Nadia Mahjouri on navigating motherhood & identity
Nadia Mahjouri discovered a lot about herself after she became a mum at 22 and this episode covers so much that it’s hard to even sum up the themes discussed:
Blended families. Changing careers. Trave…