How do I work when I’m sleep deprived?

From Ready or Not by ODd Network

May 27, 2026 · 17 min

About this episode

The episode discusses managing work and parenting while sleep deprived and addresses concerns about children's activities.

DEAR READY OR NOT: Are your kids falling behind if they don’t do enough activities? What to do when your partner treats your job like the ‘flexible’ one and how to survive returning to work completely sleep deprived. Got a question? Submit it here!  — 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_ And join us on DOME below! YEEHAW! homeofdome.com/ready-or-not/ —  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.] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren Treweek, Lucinda McKimm

Topics covered

sleep deprivation
work-life balance
parenting challenges
flexible jobs
children's activities

Keywords

sleep deprivation
parenting
work
flexibility
children's activities
returning to work
family

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Boon Wurong, Kulin Nation