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're covering the topic we wish we didn't have to: Australia's problem with men's violence towards women, including:

• The feminist talk with Rosie Batty, Catharine Lumby and Fiona Jenkins and the Hedley Thomas talk Lu attended at the Sorrento Writer's Festival.
• Your answers to our questions around how safe you're feeling right now,
• Your scary and devastating stories in relation to men's towards women.
• Plus, your tips around how we tackle this with our children.

Shop the Ready or Not Go To Guides now:

• Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
• Childcare 101
• Postpartum and Return to Work Planning

Links:

• Rosie Batty's book: click here
• Loz's dry shampoo recommendation: click here

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