Ready or Not
Ready or Not
The podcast for and about mums who make work, work, brought to you by two sort of cousins Loz (mum of three) and Lu (mum of two). Each Monday, we banter on all things motherhood, feminism, career, ambition, and pop culture. Thursdays, we answer three listener questions on all things motherhood and career. As an extension of the motherhood/career conversation, each month, you'll also find an interv…Social links:
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“How do I ask for a pay rise after maternity leave?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: Can you ask for a pay rise after maternity leave? What do you do when you return after baby number three and suddenly hate a job you used to love? And how do you deal with a colleague who questions your commitment because they think you’re too young? — Got a question? Submit it…
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How to talk about the mental load with Paige Connell (aka @sheisapaigeturner)
Paige Connell, who you might know as @sheisapaigeturner on social media, has become loved by her many hundreds of thousands of followers for her straight shooting, helpful, and intelligent reflections on the mental load of motherhood. She’s a mum of four in America, with two adopted children of c…
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Is this the biggest parenting lie we tell ourselves?
21% of our community answered a recent Ready or Not poll in the same way, but Lu’s not sure she believes it. Here, we talk through the myth of 50/50 parenting in a world that is not equitable and equal for men and women. — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked th…
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Is your parental leave cover taking over your job?
DEAR READY OR NOT: Is going back to work when your baby is four months old too soon? Should workplaces plan for teams where everyone has young kids? And how do you protect your role when your parental leave cover starts being treated like your replacement? — Got a question? Submit it here! — …
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The state of originality in 2026
Is copying really stealing? A creator has called out copycat culture online, but Loz isn't convinced. When everything from fashion to content is built on trends and dupes, who really gets to claim an idea as theirs? And what does all of this mean for women at work, where getting credit for your ide…
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“How do I handle a toxic boss?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you deal with a sexist manager? Does work travel count as time away? And what do you do when becoming a parent leaves you questioning your identity at work? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, sub…
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The work and motherhood cliches we don't live by
Welcome back to the show! Coming up: light and fluffy things ahead, as Lu takes Loz through a list of motherhood and career cliches, and the pair rate them together. Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a rev…
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“What’s the best day to take off when working part-time?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: Which day should you take off if you’re returning to work four days a week? Should you accept a 12-month contract extension when you’re pregnant and know you’ll be taking maternity leave a few months in? And is one too young to leave your baby for a week-long international work t…
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Lindsey Clancy, Hayden Panettiere, and a labor senator's postpartum health push
CONTENT WARNING: Episode discusses death, addiction, and postpartum mental health. Welcome back to the show! Coming up: a look at some of the biggest stories in the news currently, and why postpartum health is at the forefront of our minds as we read about them. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ENTER THE …
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“When should I start trying for baby number two?”
DEAR READY OR NOT: How do you juggle daycare sickness with a full-time job? Is there ever a right time to have baby number two? And should you list parental leave on your resume? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscrib…
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