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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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Parenting Kids Psychology Education Business Self Help Motherhood Careers Kids & Family
Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
39 minutes
Episodes
311
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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"I should be happy but I'm so alone and empty": Emma Molloy on emerging from the fog

Before listening, please note that today's episode discusses suicidal ideation, self harm and postnatal depression. Before you press play, please consider if this conversation feels right for you.

Whe…

00:54:28  |   Tue 15 Oct 2024
We need to talk about how hard relationships are post baby | Witching Hour

We need to talk about how hard relationships are post baby | Witching Hour

Last week was our most listened to Witching Hour episode to date. Our DMs were full of similar stories of when a lack of sleep has led you to feel sad, helpless or anxious, and we couldn't wait to ge…

00:53:59  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
How to choose the right childcare for you | Tits & Tricks

How to choose the right childcare for you | Tits & Tricks

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based epsiode, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz talks about how to choose the right child care scenario …

00:17:31  |   Wed 09 Oct 2024
Lael Stone on scrambling to do the best we can

Lael Stone on scrambling to do the best we can

We've had a whole lot of sickness in our house these past three weeks. Posie has had adenovirus and rhinovirus and then 10 days later, one by one, Hayds, Ray and I were struck with the worst type of …

00:52:59  |   Tue 08 Oct 2024
Zoë Foster Blake:

Zoë Foster Blake: "When you say no to them, you're saying yes to you" | Witching Hour

Our friends, there's plenty of laughs and just a few tears today, so buckle in.

Today on Witching Hour:

  • 'What Zoë Foster Blake taught me about how to say no, and why it matters.' This is a brilliant pi…
00:58:05  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
Surviving daylight savings with kids | Tits & Tricks

Surviving daylight savings with kids | Tits & Tricks

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based epsiode, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz talks about how to smoothly transition into daylight sav…

00:07:41  |   Wed 02 Oct 2024
Chi Lo and Jayde Couldwell on Beyond the Bump's new podcast for dads

Chi Lo and Jayde Couldwell on Beyond the Bump's new podcast for dads

Since 2019, Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce have been opening up the conversation on modern motherhood. I don't think either of them could've anticipated the success of Beyond the Bump at the time,…

01:04:28  |   Tue 01 Oct 2024
The breastfeeding post that went viral | Witching Hour

The breastfeeding post that went viral | Witching Hour

Welcome back to Witching Hour, where cousins look at what’s exciting, delighting. intriguing and frustrating us as two mums trying to make work, work.

Today:

  • Are we really supporting mums to do what's …
00:46:36  |   Mon 30 Sep 2024
School holiday survival tips when you're working from home with kids | Tits & Tricks

School holiday survival tips when you're working from home with kids | Tits & Tricks

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz shares all her hot tips for surviving working from home …

00:09:01  |   Wed 25 Sep 2024
Renee Bargh on the one thing she wanted most

Renee Bargh on the one thing she wanted most

Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Tom Cruise. John Travolta. When I tell you that today's guest has interviewed the stars, we're not talking about any old bit player from Home and Away. And while that m…

01:00:11  |   Tue 24 Sep 2024
Why is it so hard to let go in motherhood? | Witching Hour

Why is it so hard to let go in motherhood? | Witching Hour

Do you find it hard to let go of control as the mother or primary caregiver? Have you ever been called too emotional, too assertive or too blunt in the workplace? Today, we unpack Loz's story about s…

00:55:04  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
Loz's secrets to getting to work on time | Tits & Tricks

Loz's secrets to getting to work on time | Tits & Tricks

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz is talking about getting out the door and to work on tim…

00:10:07  |   Wed 18 Sep 2024
Stylist Liv Brown on going from one to two and making your own rules | Interviews

Stylist Liv Brown on going from one to two and making your own rules | Interviews

If you've listened to Ready or Not for a while, you might know that this is the second time that Liv Brown has been on the show. Last time we heard about her journey pre kids and then coming into mot…

00:55:58  |   Tue 17 Sep 2024
The only thing cooked at dinnertime is us | Witching Hour

The only thing cooked at dinnertime is us | Witching Hour

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY WITCHES! Somehow, it's officially been one year of Witching Hour and these pretend cousins want to thank you for being here with some more yapping. So, how's Loz's meditation challe…

00:49:47  |   Mon 16 Sep 2024

"How was your time off?" How to handle sticky conversations with colleagues | Tits & Tricks

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Loz is talking about how to answer those RIDICULOUS question…

00:07:16  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
The anxiety attack that changed everything for BubbaDesk founder Lauren Perrett | Interviews

The anxiety attack that changed everything for BubbaDesk founder Lauren Perrett | Interviews

For some mothers, the idea of leaving their baby - particularly in those first few months or even years - feels excruciating, irreconcilable, even. For others, having space to engage in pursuits outs…

00:45:00  |   Tue 10 Sep 2024
Are you the parent you thought you'd be? Jane Fonda isn't | Witching Hour

Are you the parent you thought you'd be? Jane Fonda isn't | Witching Hour

WOWEE we are taking you places today, our friends. From Loz's kid-free trip to Bali with her husband and Lu feeling like she and her husband are getting through the hardest part of two under two, to …

00:42:33  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
How to tell your boss you're pregnant | Tits & Tricks

How to tell your boss you're pregnant | Tits & Tricks

Welcome back to Tits and Tricks! It’s Ready or Not’s new bite sized tip based podcast, and it’s coming to your ears every Thursday. Today, Lu is talking all things telling your boss you're pregnant.

00:12:31  |   Wed 04 Sep 2024
The antidote to loneliness in motherhood with Ariel Bryant  and Keshia Hutchens

The antidote to loneliness in motherhood with Ariel Bryant and Keshia Hutchens

For decades, women and mothers have been hiding. We cover up our breasts as we feed our babies because since forever, our breasts have been sexualised. How dare you get those tarty things out to offe…

01:06:48  |   Tue 03 Sep 2024
Ask Loz for motherhood and career advice, just don't ask her to meditate | Witching Hour

Ask Loz for motherhood and career advice, just don't ask her to meditate | Witching Hour

Welcome back to Witching Hour: the show that looks at what's exciting, delighting, intriguing, and frustrating us as we make work, work alongside parenting. It's Ready or Not's loose little sister co…

00:45:07  |   Mon 02 Sep 2024
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