Ready or Not

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 coming to your ears every Monday.

In today's episode, we cover:

• Top City law firm names and shames work-from-home shirkers: Lawyers to be tracked entering and exiting the office in corporate crackdown
• ‘Sittervising’ is the latest parenting trend because it’s freaking genius
• And your answers to our questions on where you feel more confident – in motherhood or your career.
• Check out Lucy's Substack piece on the beauty of the breastfeeding trolley here.

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THIS WEEK'S PARTNER

This episode of Witching Hour is brought to you by New Bub Club, delicious meals for new and time poor parents. No prep, made-from-scratch, comfort food when you need it most.

Head to newbubclub.com to gift or purchase home-made meals for your family or someone in need of some postpartum care. Listeners of Witching Hour will receive $20 off your first order using code READY20.

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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which we're lucky enough to raise our sons and daughters always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

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As a mother of two, Ana Kresina knows all too well that there are so many delightful moments in parenthood.

But as a financial educator working in tech, Ana also knows that kids can be exhausting and parenthood can be financially overwhelming. Money is one of the leading causes of stress and divorce, and navigating finances can be an incredible source of pressure for single parents and carers.

Cue, Kids Ain't Cheap: Ana's recently published book that helps you to plan financially for parenthood and your family's future. Here, we talk the motherhood penalty, why mothers need to think more about their super, how to remain visible when working from home, and how Ana makes work, work.

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THIS WEEK'S PARTNER

This episode of Ready or Not is brought to you by Hot Minute Hair: a no-nasties 2-in-1 hair wand with dry shampoo powder on one end and quick dry anti-frizz serum on the other.

Perfect for busy mums; it works in one minute, on the go wherever you are.

Head to hotminutehair.com.au and say bye to bad hair days.

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Thanks for listening to Witching Hour If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a new year of 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 coming to your ears every Monday.

In today's episode, we cover:

• Infant formula startup Bobbie axed all recurring meetings for 2024
• Saving for Retirement on Part-Time Pay: The Challenges for Women
• Your reflections on holidaying with kids
• And Loz's hot tip on what not to say to another parent

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THIS WEEK'S PARTNER

This episode of Witching Hour is brought to you by Hot Minute Hair: a no-nasties 2-in-1 hair wand with dry shampoo powder on one end and quick dry anti-frizz serum on the other.

Perfect for busy mums; it works in one minute, on the go wherever you are.

Head to hotminutehair.com.au and say bye to bad hair days.

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Thanks for listening to Witching Hour If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

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This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jade Huggins is a Senior Product Manager at Portmans. She’s also a mother of three, but while her first and third born are firmly in her arms, she sadly lost her middle child, Sonny, at 32 weeks.

Here, she shares her story with us: how she returned to paid work after loss and how she carried on through the worst pain of her life. She doesn’t sugar coat the impact losing Sonny has had on her, but somehow, she tells her story in a way that will leave you feeling heartbroken, yes, but also, hopeful.

If you need support after loss, PANDA, SANDS and Red Nose are some resources where you might find it.

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THIS WEEK'S PARTNER

This episode of Ready or Not is brought to you by PURE MAMA, the leading pregnancy skincare brand in Australia and New Zealand loved and trusted by over 40,000 women for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Shop the full PURE MAMA range including their signature Belly Oil, Scrubs, Nipple Butter and gift sets at puremama.com or online from MECCA beauty.

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 coming to your ears every Monday.

In today's episode, we cover:

• Perfectionism helps women stand out at work. But over-preparedness can deny them leadership positions (from Fortune)
• Mum’s the word: The joy and importance of holidays without kids (from SMH)
• Baby Posie is here! And we can't wait to share more of Lucinda's second postpartum experience next month in lieu of some Ready or Not interviews (Witching Hour will play on as usual).
• And part one of Lucinda's bizarre labour story.

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathryn Millhouse has achieved a lot in her professional life, but she’ll be the first to tell you that the confidence she had to back herself in within the workplace didn’t exactly translate to motherhood, at least not overnight.

Having faced fertility challenges, pregnancy loss and postpartum depression and anxiety, the journey to becoming a mother was far from those perfectly filtered photos we see on Instagram.

Cue MotherUp: her business that focuses on mother-centric planning, with tools and resources to help women experience more supported and sustainable fertility, pregnancy and early motherhood journeys.

From her high flying corporate career to motherhood and starting her own business, here, we talk the resentment so many of us feel when watching our partner walk out the door, the importance of planning for motherhood, and why we need to focus less on high achieving and more on good enough parenting.

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THIS WEEK'S PARTNER

This episode of Ready or Not is brought to you by PURE MAMA, the leading pregnancy skincare brand in Australia and New Zealand loved and trusted by over 40,000 women for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Shop the full PURE MAMA range including their signature Belly Oil, Scrubs, Nipple Butter and gift sets at puremama.com or online from MECCA beauty.

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a new year and season of Ready or Not! In business and in motherhood, Eleanor Pendleton is a wise, intuitive woman. Nearly 10 years ago, she launched Australia’s premiere beauty website and digital magazine, Gritty Pretty. And just a week after launch, the magazine’s first issue received over 135,000 views.

Alongside her evolving publishing business, Eleanor has been growing her own family, too. The mother of two has had some really contrasting experiences when it comes to pregnancy, motherhood, and making work, work, and here, she shares it all.

From the pressures of being the boss and returning to paid work earlier than anticipated during the unpredictability of COVID, to learning to identify what she needs as a mother and what fulfils her as a person, I took a lot away from this chat and I think you will too.

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THIS WEEK'S PARTNER

This episode of Ready or Not is brought to you by PURE MAMA, the leading pregnancy skincare brand in Australia and New Zealand loved and trusted by over 40,000 women for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.

Shop the full PURE MAMA range including their signature Belly Oil, Scrubs, Nipple Butter and gift sets at puremama.com or online from MECCA beauty.

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a new year of 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 coming to your ears every Monday.

In today's episode, we cover:

• The future of work: key emerging workplace trends to watch for 2024,
• Five parenting trends that will apparently be huge this year,
• What does an A type personality have to do with motherhood and failure?
• And our listeners share their goals for the year.

And PS, Lucinda DEFINITELY does not know what double entendre means. Please bear with her.

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review.

You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod, where we've shared a link and some resources to support the devastating conflict occurring in Gaza right now.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land.We Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello from your very pregnant and very tired host. I'm Lucinda, and this is Ready or Not's three part holiday listening series. Over the next three weeks, we'll be re-releasing some of the year's most popular episodes. I hope you have a great holiday, and I'll see you on the other side, when we're back with new episodes of Ready or Not on Wednesday the 10th January.

This week, with the beginning of childcare looming for many, we're going back to our chat with childhood educator Kabba, where we ask all your burning questions on all things childcare. Good luck to all those gearing up for the beginning of childcare, and may this episode provide you with some extra comfort.

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This episode of Ready or Not is brought to you by Get Papped, an organisation that promotes open conversations about cervical screenings and urges individuals to take responsibility for scheduling their appointment

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land. I Pay The Rent and you can too here.

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PANDA’s National Perinatal Mental Health Helpline is Australia’s only free national helpline for people affected by changes to their mental health and emotional wellbeing during the perinatal period. They support people throughout pregnancy up until their baby is 12 months old.

If you need some support, call the PANDA National Helpline (Monday to Saturday) 1300 726 306

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello from your very pregnant and very tired host. I'm Lucinda, and this is Ready or Not's three part holiday listening series. Over the next three weeks, we'll be re-releasing some of the year's most popular episodes. I hope you have a great holiday, and I'll see you on the other side, when we're back with new episodes of Ready or Not on Wednesday the 10th January.

This week, we're taking it back to one of our most popular early episodes with The Memo co-founder Phoebe Simmonds. Phoebe and I had our sons at very similar times, so I am getting her back on the show next year for a check in, to see what's changed and how making work, work looks with a near two-year-old. I loved this chat and I know that you will too.

She’s worked for some of the biggest beauty brands in the world, has lived in London, Singapore and Sydney, and now works and lives in Melbourne with her partner Shaun, Shaun’s son Tyler, and their son Remy.

Shaun lost his former partner, Tyler’s mother, many years before he and Phoebe came to be, so her introduction to parenting is quite unique. Phoebe’s pregnancy was also not without its stressors, with the diagnosis of cervical insufficiency, a condition in which the cervix opens too early, and therefore running a risk of a pre-term birth.

Here, we talk launching her businesses, navigating becoming a parent figure early in a relationship, the challenge of remaining present, and why she wants to see less of an emphasis placed on breastfeeding.

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This episode of Ready or Not is brought to you by Get Papped, an organisation that promotes open conversations about cervical screenings and urges individuals to take responsibility for scheduling their appointment

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Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod.

This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on which I''m lucky enough to raise my son always was and always will be Aboriginal land. I Pay The Rent and you can too here.

This month, Ready or Not is proudly brought to you by Yoto. Use our discount Code: READYORNOT15 for 15% off your Yoto device [not to be used with any other offer, valid from 1st May - 5th June.]

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.