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Thrive Solo

Let’s be real — being single and child-free? It’s pretty damn awesome. Don’t believe me? Stick around. I promise you, by listening to this podcast, you’re going to start seeing your solo life in a whole new light — one that feels empowering, exciting, and full of possibility.I’m Lucy Meggeson, and I’m here to help you stop seeing singlehood as a consolation prize and start embracing it as the incredible opportunity that it is. Because the truth? Being single isn’t second best. It’s not a waiting

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28:56

Thursday Thoughts — Making Decisions

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2025/10/02

Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about making decisions. There is nothing worse than the pain of indecision. You go back and forth, driving yourself crazy by not deciding. And the truth is that you're never going to know if you've made the 'right' or 'wrong' decision until you've actually made it. In this conversation, Polly and I talk about our own experiences of decision making, how making decisions quickly is a skill, and why ultimately, whatever decisio...

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75:24

The One Where I Talk To Journalist, Writer &...

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2025/09/30

Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the completely wonderful Bibi Lynch. Bibi is a journalist, writer, broadcaster, podcaster and live event host. She’s had columns in GQ, Red, New Woman and Grazia; written for most of the Nationals (currently the Guardian, The Independent, The Times and Metro); presented radio shows and interview series for BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Sussex and Soho Radio; co-hosted metro.co.uk's Good Sex Bad Sex pod and fronted the Let’s Get Frank podcast —...

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13:09

Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A...

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2025/09/27

Send us a text Today is Part Four of my new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself have taken to change my life over the last five years. In Part 4, I’m talking about reprogramming your beliefs. Your beliefs shape your reality – so if they don’t match your vision, you’ll keep getting the same old results. This episode shows you how to uncover and rewire the beliefs holding you back. Support the show Order my book, SHIN...

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34:40

Thursday Thoughts — Taking Up Space

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2025/09/25

Send us a text On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the idea of taking up space, something so many of us women have been conditioned not to do. But the truth is shrinking doesn’t serve us. When we apologise for existing, second-guess what we say, or dim our brilliance, we hide the very magic that makes us who we truly are. We talk about the subtle, everyday ways this “shrinking” shows up, and how we can start reclaiming our space with confidence and authenticity. ...

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79:18

The One Where I Talk To Speaker, Storyteller &...

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2025/09/23

Send us a text My guest on the podcast today is the absolute force that is Angela Gentile. Angela is both single and childfree. She’s an elder millennial, speaker, story teller, disruptor and the host of The Empowered Millennials Podcast. Angela has dedicated her life to helping single and childfree women find their community and empower them to live a life they love. In our conversation we discuss, among other things, the challenges and nuances of maintaining friendships, the financial...

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14:39

Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A...

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2025/09/20

Send us a text Today is Part Three of my new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself have taken to change my life over the last five years. In Part 3, I’m talking about deciding what you want. You can’t get what you want if you don’t know what it is. Here’s how to get crystal clear on your vision so you can start moving towards it with purpose and confidence. Support the show Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / TH...

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25:14

Thursday Thoughts — Committment

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2025/09/18

Send us a text In this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the topic of commitment. We chat about why committing can feel so hard sometimes, especially when it comes to the promises we quietly make to ourselves. And we explore a few simple ways to start moving forward again, gently but meaningfully. Because it's often those small, consistent commitments that help you feel stronger, more grounded, and so much better in your own skin. Have a listen if you need ...

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69:20

The One Where I Talk To Somatic Coach, Majo Torreli

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2025/09/16

Send us a text In this episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Majo Torreli, a single, childfree somatic coach based in Madrid, who shares her journey of overcoming unhealthy relationship patterns through somatic practices. We discuss the significance of connecting with our bodies, the role of somatics in cultivating self-worth and self-love, and practical strategies to manage anxieties in social and dating scenarios. Majo also provides insights into maintaining high vibrational energy and ...

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14:36

Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A...

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2025/09/13

Send us a text Today is Part Two of my new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself have taken to change my life over the last five years. In Part 2, I’m talking about harnessing the power of your attention. Where your attention goes, your energy flows. This episode is all about taking back control of your focus so you stop wasting it on things that drain you – and start using it to create the life you actually want. Sup...

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63:35

The One Where I Talk To Associate Professor &...

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2025/09/09

Send us a text My guest on the podcast today is the wonderful Dawn Llewellyn. Dr Dawn Llewellyn is Associate Professor of Religion and Gender at the University of Chester. She researches and writes about gendered experiences and structures that are often silenced by patriarchal ideologies, and focuses on women’s lives (inclusive) in contemporary Christianity and feminist spiritualities. Dawn herself is in a longterm relationship but she is childless by choice and has been research...

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12:10

Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A...

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2025/09/06

Send us a text Today is Part One of a new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself have taken to change my life over the last five years. In Part 1, I’m talking all about awareness. Before you can change your life, you need to know what’s actually going on in your mind. In this episode, I share how awareness is the essential first step to creating a life you love – and some simple ways to start building it today. Support...

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34:28

Thursday Thoughts — The Joy Of Early Mornings

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2025/09/04

Send us a text On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why we love getting up early, and how those quiet first hours set us up for the day. If you’re someone who craves starting the day with calm, space, and intention, then a morning routine might just be your secret weapon. We explore why mornings matter, how it really all begins the night before with a good night’s sleep, and why your routine has to fit your life, not the other way around. We share our own morni...

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60:47

The One Where I Talk To Author Of 'Single & Psycho',...

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2025/09/02

Send us a text In this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is the wonderful Caroline Young, author of 'Single And Psycho: How Pop Culture Created The Unstable Single Woman.' Although single herself, Caroline is Mum to an almost-one-year old boy, whose father she co-parents and lives with. During our conversation, Caroline explores the societal and pop culture stereotypes of single women, sharing insights from her book and her personal experiences. We discuss characters from movies such as...

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12:17

Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 5:...

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2025/08/30

Send us a text In this fifth and final part of my Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about what to do when the grief of being single and / or childless hits unexpectedly. Hope you enjoy it. x Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questi...

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34:18

Thursday Thoughts — Action Absorbs Anxiety

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2025/08/28

Send us a text On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety. This is the idea that taking even the smallest of actions can help to reduce feelings of powerlessness and helplessness, by channelling that restless, stuck energy and shifting it onto something more productive. Polly and I also talk about another similar idea, which is that clarity comes from taking action - something that both of us have found to be true...

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The One Where I Talk to PR Consultant, Emily Ball

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2025/08/26

Send us a text In this week's episode of the Thrive Solo, I'm talking to the fabulous Emily Ball, a PR business owner who shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after leaving a toxic relationship. During our conversation, Emily recounts her experiences of dealing with emotional abuse, the steps she took to reclaim her life, and how she learned to embrace and love singlehood. Our discussion highlights the importance of self-worth, the joy of solo adventures, and the misco...

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12:47

Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 4:...

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2025/08/23

Send us a text In this fourth part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about comparison, and those milestones that everybody else seems to be reaching. Hope you enjoy it. x Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That S...

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32:17

Thursday Thoughts — Shifting Your Filter

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2025/08/21

Send us a text This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives. Is your filter clouding your judgement? Is it colouring everything grey, making things seem worse than they really are? And how long are you willing to sit in that negativity? The thing is, when you change the lens through which you see the world, you get to choose one that lifts you, lightens you, and lets you see possibility instead of limitation. We explore some of the com...

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The One Where I Talk To Content Creator, Camille Natalie

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2025/08/19

Send us a text In this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Camille Natalie, a content creator and social media strategist who empowers women over 40 to celebrate the single life rather than simply tolerate it. At 44 and thriving solo in Miami Beach, she has built her brand, Camille Natalie, around the mission of showing women that being single isn't a consolation prize—it's a powerful choice. Through her authentic content and strategic social media approach, Camille helps women reframe...

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Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 3:...

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2025/08/16

Send us a text In this third part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about future fears such as "What if I die alone?" Hope you enjoy it. x Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Re...

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