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Ready or Not

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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,

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52:32

Why Holly Garber doesn’t do mum guilt

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2025/08/26

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 she worked with the likes of camilla and marc, Dion Lee and UNIQLO.But, the all consuming nature of that job coupled with mothering two small children eventually led Holly to reconsider her career life. And, she noticed it among others too, too often seeing people strive to build businesses that didn’t

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8:36

Top tips to prepare for maternity leave, from a mum...

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2025/08/21

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. In this episode, she shares what to prep, what to let go of, and how to set yourself—and your team—up for success while you're away.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on

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52:44

Lana Murphy on the moment she realised she wanted to...

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2025/08/19

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 son, she spends her work days as a journalist working for Channel 9.And while she’s now excitedly awaiting her second baby, she didn’t always want to be a mum. So here, we find out what changed and what she’d go back and tell herself about what to expect from motherhood. She also tells us about her

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33:26

Have we found the most relatable parenting style yet?...

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2025/08/17

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 FAFOThe media has a long-running tradition of making some of the most prominent women in our culture look like the side acts, or even worse, the villains.And here’s the podcast on Wifedom that Lu mentions in the episode.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can

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4:43

What to do if your employer won't let you WFH | Ask...

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2025/08/14

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 on flexibility. From building a stronger case to exploring your options (and rights), she’s got your game plan ready.—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_—This

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1:03:47

Why you don’t need to have it all figured out with...

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2025/08/12

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 motherhood and career journey to date. And of course, it’s partly because her interior projects are inspiring and there’s something so earnest about the way she shares parts of her life with us.But really, I think it’s her positive outlook on motherhood that draws so many mums in to listen when she

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34:43

The boundaries every woman needs | Witching Hour

Ready or Not ·

2025/08/10

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 generationAnd 38 boundaries I set at 38: A TedX speaker shared a list of boundaries she now holds that she didn’t at 25—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_—This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon

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4:25

Can I afford a career break? A step-by-step guide to...

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2025/08/07

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 through what to consider—from finances to future-proofing your return. This is your step-by-step guide to hitting pause without risking long-term regret.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on

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24:14

What Jessica Mauboy would go back and tell her...

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2025/08/05

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 she’d go back and tell her younger self, and what it’s been like to navigate music, business and motherhood.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_#Nimas #JessicaMauboy

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39:36

My boss called me a c*nt | Witching Hour

Ready or Not ·

2025/08/03

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 companiesWhy are we still acting like flexibility for working mums is a favour?And read Lu’s rec 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_—This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of

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4:49

The invisible load at work: How to get recognition...

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2025/07/31

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, emotional labour, and admin that often falls on women, she shares tips to track it, talk about it, and get the credit you deserve. Because just like at home, invisible doesn't mean unimportant.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find

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54:11

How Jessica Ella healed from childhood trauma

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2025/07/29

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, and for the many years that followed, she experienced what no child should: sexual abuse at the hands of her own father. She never felt safe at home, and the life that followed was a rollercoaster of falling apart and piecing herself back together.And here, she generously shares her story with us –

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47:48

He did what while she was in labour?! | Witching Hour

Ready or Not ·

2025/07/27

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 about the worst things partners did in the birth suiteWe dive into the book MILF by Paloma Faith and the big, confronting questions it asks about unpaid labour, expectations, and the reality of modern motherhood.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a

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1:04:40

Who am I now that I’m a mum? Nadia Mahjouri on...

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2025/07/22

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. Travelling to Morocco with a young baby. Looking for her estranged dad. What she’s learned from her work as a therapist. What it’s like to mother children at different ages. How she’s coped with losing her own mother.And so! Much! More! It’s a warm hug of an episode and I know you’ll love Nadia like I

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35:35

Why does nobody warn you about these postpartum...

Ready or Not ·

2025/07/20

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 postpartum truths we wish we knew sooner. From the brutal night sweats to after birth pains, we cover the stuff no one tells you about.How do stay-at-home-mums and parents who do significantly more unpaid work protect themselves financially?—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on

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51:01

Kath Carlin on feeling selfish for only wanting one...

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2025/07/15

When Kath Carlin finally decided to stop trying for a second baby, part of her was kind of relieved. The journey had been arduous, and privately, she felt like she was only meant to be a mum of one. She wasn’t quite sure she was allowed to say it out loud, but she wasn’t sure she even wanted a second baby.And then, she fell pregnant naturally. But her journey wouldn’t end there. There’d be a potential diagnosis on the cards, but ultimately, she would lose that baby, too. After that, she was done

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43:36

Why do birth stories still divide us so much? |...

Ready or Not ·

2025/07/13

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:Why don’t we talk about positive birth stories? Are we still doing too much trauma bonding? We discuss this and the divisive world of how people birth.Half of us are going to go into menopause at some point or another, so why aren’t we talking about it?—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us

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6:34

Bed Time & Bath Time Hacks For An Easier Night-time |...

Ready or Not ·

2025/07/10

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.” She’ll share ways to feel valued, practical gift ideas that actually matter, and how to set boundaries so you’re not left doing it all.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.You can also find us on

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45:29

Monique Milenkovic on finding purpose through grief

Ready or Not ·

2025/07/08

After experiencing the stillbirth of her firstborn, baking became a sort of therapy for Monique Milenkovic. She’d left her corporate job to go on parental leave, her calendar was clear, and with no baby in her arms, her life took an unexpected life altering turn.That direction would lead her to The Cupcake Queens – her thriving business with eight stores and a delivery service across Melbourne.But if growing her business wasn’t stretching her enough, after the loss of her son Nicholas, she’d go on

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12:18

Bed Time & Bath Time Hacks For An Easier Night-time |...

Ready or Not ·

2025/07/03

Welcome back to Ask Ready or Not! It’s Ready or Not’s tip-based episode, landing in your ears every Friday.In this episode, Loz shares the small changes that make bedtime and bath time smoother—from toddler negotiation tricks to five-minute wind-down routines. If your evenings feel like a marathon, this one’s for you.—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_—This

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