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Ready or Not

Ready or Not | ODd Network

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,

kids & family parenting

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39:12

Who invented school hours? It wasn’t a working mum |...

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2025/10/05

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:It’s not your hormones, your diet or your exercise routine. It’s your husband: why mums aren’t broken, it’s the unequal load that’s breaking us.The working mum conundrum: Lu unpacks the logistics of daycare waitlists, kinder half-days, and how any of it is supposed to fit with an actual job.Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or

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41:34

Would you raise your kids with your best friends? |...

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2025/08/24

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 how you parent?Would you raise your kids with your best friends?—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

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5:30

Morning Routine: How to survive the kid drop-off...

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2025/07/24

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 the school or childcare drop-off sprint without meltdowns (yours or theirs). If mornings are currently your biggest trigger, this episode is your reset button.—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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4:21

Losing patience with your kids? How to stay calm when...

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2025/07/17

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 getting honest about those moments when patience runs thin. She shares research-backed techniques for staying calm when your kids push every button, plus practical mindset shifts and quick resets that actually work. Because we’ve all been there.—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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41:34

Do Shameless listeners have the right to criticise...

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2025/07/06

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:⁠'Passenger parenting' isn’t a joke — even if TikTok thinks it is.•⁠⁠⁠Michelle Andrews is receiving a little negativity in her DMs about returning to work and what we want to know is, do people have the right to comment on someone else’s return to paid work?—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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6:17

How I'm Staying Sane During Winter School Holidays |...

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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.Today, Loz shares her go-to school holiday hacks for keeping the kids entertained without losing your mind (or spending a fortune). From screen-time swaps to realistic routines and low-lift outings, this one’s for any working mum trying to make it through the chaos of winter break without screaming into a pillow.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe

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42:12

From Margot Robbie to Victoria Beckham: How the...

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2025/06/29

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!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 bereaving mum that had her maternity leave cancelled via text.Plus, if you sometimes hate your postpartum body, it’s not you, it’s the media. Let me tell you why.You can read Lu’s postpartum Substack piece here.—This episode is brought to

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9:44

Teaching kids about culture and values while juggling...

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2025/05/29

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 tying into National Reconciliation Week and sharing how busy parents can teach their kids about culture and values, even with limited time. From small daily actions to meaningful conversations, it’s about finding ways that fit into real life.—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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34:49

Are we expecting our kids to be too adult? | Witching...

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2025/05/25

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 making the next generation less entitled’ and it made her uncomfortable to say the least.And some days our algorithm chooses violence: A man on Instagram wants his partner to go on hot girl walks instead of complaining about work and we have some thoughts.—Thanks for listening! If you liked the show,

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36:25

Let the mums drink their schooners! | Witching Hour

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2025/05/11

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 more digital, more diverse, and — let’s be honest — more exhausting. Plus, In Defence of Children in Pubs: we unpack yet another brilliant British Vogue piece by Nell Frizzell.—The Lancemore in Milawa has a ‘month of May’ package available to purchase throughout the month of May and redeemable all year

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44:10

I'll take the vaginal rejuvenation package, thanks |...

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2025/05/04

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 Mother’s Day, and the child-free friends among us have a message for mums, and frankly, we agree with them.---This episode is brought to you by Holme Beauty.Back your beauty and shop the collection now – include Loz and Lu's favourite concealer after a recent masterclass with the Holme Beauty team – at

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6:30

How to advocate for flexibility without feeling like...

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2025/05/01

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 like you’re asking for too much. She’ll cover how to frame the conversation, the stats that back you up, and what to say to get the best chance of a ‘yes.’ If you’re ready to advocate for flexibility and balance, this is essential listening.Thanks for listening to Ask Ready or Not! If you liked the show,

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54:45

Beth Ryan on the realities of navigating business and...

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2025/04/29

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 two, and she's just one of those people that makes you feel better. She's a soothing balm, she's incredibly intelligent and empowering when it comes to childbirth education, and she's someone that I've found to be an absolute joy to follow online.In this conversation, we learn how PowerBirth has grown

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27:56

The Elizabeth Olsen interview that got us thinking...

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2025/04/27

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? And how much praise is too much praise? How little is too little? Our generation seems to overthink everything when it comes to parenting, and while a lot of it is for good reason, some of it's not. So, today we talk about how exactly we instil just the right amount of confidence in our kids without going

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8:55

How to make your calendar work harder for your family...

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2025/04/24

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. From colour coding your chaos to syncing with your partner and setting smarter reminders, this episode is all about using tech to feel more in control. If you want your days to feel smoother and more productive, this is for you.---Thanks for listening to Ask Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please

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51:06

The creative life of artist and twin mum Bella...

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2025/04/22

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. The piece was titled 'There's Something about Bella' and more than 10 years, some career plot twists, countless cities, and a set of twins later, I can confirm that there's still something about Bella McGoldrick. This is such a fun conversation. You'll hear about the time she was deported from her

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33:55

There's no aphrodisiac like praising me | Witching Hour

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2025/04/21

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 part-time… or just full-time expectations with part-time pay?Should being a stay at home mum mean you’re responsible for every job that relates to your home and your family? Where does one draw the line? This is a debate that continues to heat up and today, I want to unpack it with you.And we've

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9:34

Listener question: How do we keep the intimacy alive...

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2025/04/17

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 talking about keeping the relationship spark alive after kids. Because let’s be honest—parenting can leave little room for connection. Here, Loz shares simple but powerful ways to nurture your relationship, from finding micro-moments of intimacy to open communication hacks that make a real difference. Loz is trialing and testing these herself—she's no expert—but most likely in

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54:19

The first thing The Midwife Mumma founder Amelia...

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2025/04/15

If you've been following the journey of Amelia Lamont, you'll already know that she's an absolute hoot. And if you haven't been, then you're in for a treat. She's real, she's raw, she doesn't take herself too seriously, and yet, she's managed to build The Midwife Mama empire while raising four children. And here, she tell us all about it. Why she still works as a midwife even though financially, she doesn't need to. How she's built The Midwife Mumma into what it is today, and what it's been like to

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46:50

Loz's reply to the men that came for her in the...

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2025/04/13

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:Money talk: Why women need to own their financial confidenceAnd are we overdoing the whole personal boundary thing?---This episode is brought to you by Ocean Thinkers, a social enterprise on a mission to inspire the next generation to learn more about our ocean, make a positive impact and be part of a hopeful future. By providing

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