Ready or Not

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 w...

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 FAFO The 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. —...

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...

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 re...

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 generation And 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...

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, plea...

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 re...

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 companies  Why 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 Inst...

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 fo...

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 rollercoas...

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 suite We dive into the book MILF by Paloma Faith and the big, confronting questions it asks about unpaid labour, expectations, and the reality of mode...

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 s...

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...

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!...

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 l...

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...

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...

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 fr...

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 Melbou...

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...

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 sc...

What Chloe Cox talks about today might just be the bravest thing anyone’s ever shared on this show. After the birth of her first daughter, she was hallucinating. There was a toy dog in the room where she fed and it was telling her that she’d never be able to get her daughter to sleep, that she was a terrible mother. She was going about her day looking like a mum who was thriving. She attended a mo...

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...

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 why the end of the financial year is the perfect moment to check in on your career goals. She shares how to reflect, reset, and realign with what you really want—whether it’s a promotion, more flexibility, or a total career pivot. If you need a motivation boost, d...

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 ! Lu found Charley Vokoun on Instagram via her glorious Instagram account, Book Smut. It’s a place where she shares all the books she’s reading with her engaged, book loving followers, and as one of those followers, it was incredible to later learn that it was a psyc...