Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life Lucy Meggeson is Thriving Solo
Oct 7, 2025
In this insightful chat, Lucy Meggeson, host of Thrive Solo and author of Shiny Happy Singles, passionately advocates for embracing single, child-free living as a liberating choice. She shares her journey of personal reinvention during lockdown, the evolution of her podcast from Spinsterhood Reimagined to Thrive Solo, and the importance of reframing singlehood as an opportunity for growth. Lucy also dives into the societal perceptions of single life and explains why women often lead this movement, encouraging everyone to prioritize authenticity and self-exploration.
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Career Reboot During Lockdown
- Lucy quit her BBC Radio 2 job, briefly became a Metropolitan Police direct entry detective, then left and took low‑stress work to rethink her life during COVID.
- That pause led her to start a podcast and eventually a book about thriving while single and child‑free.
Language Shapes Reach
- Lucy used the word "spinster" to reframe its negative meaning but later renamed her podcast to reach a wider audience.
- She kept the same core message while choosing language that reduced stigma and widened access.
Solo Life Equals Valid Path
- Solo life is not inherently worse or better than partnered life; it's simply a different valid path.
- Lucy emphasizes equality of life paths and rejects the relationship escalator as superior.
