What’s ACTUALLY behind the ‘us vs them’ divide in motherhood?

What’s ACTUALLY behind the ‘us vs them’ divide in motherhood?

July 12, 2026 · 36 min

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The episode discusses the divide between stay-at-home and working mothers, highlighting the loneliness in motherhood and the need for community support.

Welcome back to Ready or Not, the show for mums navigating paid work and unpaid work. On today’s show: SAHM vs Working Mums: Will we ever be on the one team? Mum Walk’s first Motherhood Connection Report reveals motherhood isn’t just one of the hardest jobs in the world - it’s become one of the loneliest, and we need to talk about it.  — 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 . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hosts: Lauren Treweek, Lucinda McKimm

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