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
Why we need to stop saying we’re busy with Hutton House founder Lib Carter
This episode is brought to you by Go-To Skincare! Our code READYORNOT will get you 20% off your order over $AU85 at gotoskincare.com!
Imagine this: you’re four months postpartum with your second baby,…
But is he a GOOD baby?! | Witching Hour
This episode is brought to you by Go-To Skincare! Our code READYORNOT will get you 20% off your order over $AU85!
Welcome back to Witching Hour – the show where two mums and sort of cousins figure out…
Teaching kids about culture and values while juggling work | Ask Ready or Not
This episode is brought to you by Go-To Skincare! Our code READYORNOT will get you 20% off your order over $AU85!Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in yo…
Holme Beauty founder Hilary Holmes on becoming friends with failure
From business and beauty to motherhood and childhood, we cover so much in this episode. You’ll hear about how childhood trauma and abuse has shaped her life and journey as a mum, how she built her cu…
Are we expecting our kids to be too adult? | 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:
- A TikTok Reel caught Loz’s attention titled ‘my small contribution to …
Mid-year energy slump? How to reignite your career motivation | 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 tackling that mid-year slump so many working mums feel. She shares how to reas…
The Preatures frontwoman Isabella Manfredi on what we expect from female artists
I was 22 when The Preatures released ‘Is This How You Feel?’ and that song would go on to form as one of the true musical backdrops of my 20s. As the frontwoman for The Preatures and a solo artist, I…
What we thought pregnancy would be like vs. what it’s actually like with Anna Staples | Bonus
Loz’s baby is coming ANY DAY NOW, so buckle up, because we’ve got a fun bonus episode for you today. Witching Hour will be back in your ears next week, but today on the show, Anna Staples joins us to…
Cost of childcare and the working mum dilemma: How to make it work | 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 breaking down the realities of childcare costs and how to make it work financi…
Dr. Michelle McQuaid on how girls learn to doubt themselves while boys learn not to care
After growing up in a family overwhelmed with mental health challenges, violence, and drug abuse, Dr Michelle McQuaid just longed to be happy.
And so, she went about ticking off the list that we’ve be…
Let the mums drink their schooners! | 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: Baby Bunting’s new research reveals the modern parenting village is m…
Mother’s Day reality check: Why ‘having it all’ might be a myth (and what to aim for instead) | 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 unpacking the pressure around Mother’s Day and the myth of “having it all.” Sh…
Steph Claire Smith on mum guilt, prolapse and parenting with ADHD
Steph Claire Smith is a force. Through her business KIC, and her own personal platform, she reaches millions of people every month. And while she may be a star, as those that follow her online will k…
I'll take the vaginal rejuvenation package, thanks | Witching Hour
Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two mums and sort of cousins navigate making work, work. Today on the show, we're talking mummy makeovers, what mums REALLY want this …
How to advocate for flexibility without feeling like a burden | 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 diving into the challenge of asking for flexibility at work—without feeling li…
Beth Ryan on the realities of navigating business and babies
If you've given birth or consume any content in the motherhood and birth space, there's a good chance you've come across Beth Ryan. She's the founder of PowerBirth, she's a midwife, she's a mother of…
The Elizabeth Olsen interview that got us thinking about external validation | Witching Hour
Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two mums and sort of cousins navigate making work, work. Today on the show:
Is executive coaching worth the hype or is it just hype? An…
How to make your calendar work harder for your family | 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 sharing her game-changing tips for mastering Google calendar as a busy mum. F…
The creative life of artist and twin mum Bella McGoldrick
When I was a young uni student trying to create a folio of writing work, I had a little blog where I interviewed creatives. One of the first people I had on my list to interview was Bella McGoldrick.…
There's no aphrodisiac like praising me | Witching Hour
Welcome back to another episode of Witching Hour, the show where two cousins and mums of two banter all things making work, work alongside motherhood.
Today on the show:
- Is working part-time actually p…