

Thrive Solo
Lucy Meggeson
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 room. And it sure as hell isn’t a life of lack. In fact, when you lean into it, it can be just as fulfilling—if not more so—than being coupled up with kids.And besides, no matter what our relationship status, what we all really want is to feel good in the here and now. So instead of focusing on what’s ‘missing,’ let’s focus on what’s possible. The freedom. The adventure. The extra time and headspace to create a life that’s truly our own.Because here’s the thing: you are so much more powerful than you realise. Your thoughts shape your reality. And when you shift your mindset, you shift your life. My mission isn’t just to help you feel better about being single—it’s to help you recognise your own agency. To help you see that you are the creator of your own experience. And that you, and you alone, get to decide what your life looks like.So join me here every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and let’s build lives that feel joyful, meaningful, and wildly fulfilling — on our own terms.Let’s Thrive Solo…together.E-mail me at lucy@lucymeggeson.com
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Aug 24, 2024 • 13min
Minisode Ep.120 - Duality
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about duality in the lives of single, childfree women.Prompted by an encounter with a very cute baby in a coffee shop, I've been thinking about how it is possible to feel broody at the sight of a baby, but still feel happy and grateful to be childfree.And the same goes for being single. There is a duality in yearning for intimacy and a relationship, but also loving single life.Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 22, 2024 • 32min
Thursday Thoughts - Goals
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I dive into the world of goals.We discuss why setting goals is important, how to set them, and how best to achieve them.Whether you're aiming for personal growth, professional, or sporting success, or a balance of all these things, we hope this conversation will help inspire you to turn your goals into achievable realities. Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 8min
The One Where I Talk To Digital Creator, Jennifer Kirk
Send us a textMy guest on this week’s episode is the wonderful Jennifer Kirk, a 63 year old digital creator who is living her best single, childfree life! Jennifer’s mission is to break the stigma around single women, and show the world that you can live a fabulous solo life at any age.Topics that we cover are:why Jennifer calls herself ‘The Happy Maverick’;her take on ageing, and why we need to redefine it;the health benefits of being single, and how Jennifer loves to take care of herself;women who put everything into bringing up kids and subsequently suffer when they leave home;how she chronicles her life on Instagram in order to portray a single woman living a happy and fulfilling life;victimhood, and why we need to take control of our lives;Jennifer’s story around her relationship status, and why she chose to be single;how she is an extroverted introvert who needs lots of alone time to regroup;why it’s so important to spend time alone;why being single allows you to find out what YOU like;how the only thing Jennifer doesn’t like about being single is having to take responsibility for everything;how much she loves being able to do exactly what she wants without having to ask permission;why it would take alot for Jennifer to enter into a new relationship;Jennifer’s thoughts on doing things by herself;solo travel, and why she loves it so much;how Jennifer always assumed she would have kids, but how she knows that she would have found parenting very hard;JD Vance and his comments about ‘miserable cat ladies’;why it’s is important to love yourself, especially if you want a partner;how the longer you go without sex, the less you need it.Follow Jennifer on Instagram:@jenniferthehappymaverick Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 17, 2024 • 15min
Minisode Ep.119 - What We Can Learn From People With Down Syndrome
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about what we can learn from those folks who have Down Syndrome.The other day, I sat opposite a young woman with Down Syndrome on the tube in London, and we struck up a conversation.These are my thoughts on what those of us born with an extra chromosome can teach the rest of us. Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 14, 2024 • 36min
Thursday Thoughts - Envy & Jealousy
Send us a textIn this week's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about envy and jealousy.We talk about the difference between the two, how they’ve shown up in our own lives, and how we can actually use both envy and jealousy to our advantage.We also talk about how, particularly when it comes to jealousy, it’s often more to do with our own lack of self-esteem and self-worth, than the situation at hand.Finally, we touch on some ways that we can start to quieten down those green eyed monsters.We hope you’ll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 17min
The One Where I Talk To Writer & Researcher, Eli Davies
Send us a textMy guest on this week’s episode is the brilliant Eli Davies, a writer and researcher who is both single and childfree. Topics that we cover are:how the break up of Eli’s long term relationship led to her becoming fascinated with the significance of home;the aftermath of the breakup and what that looked like for Eli at the age of 37;her move from London to Belfast for her PhD;her fabulous 40th birthday celebrations;her intense and lonely experience of being alone in lockdown in Belfast;how the achievements of singles can be overshadowed by others getting married or having babies;the importance of elevating other kinds of relationships;how Eli feels about being single these days;how she craves a community of friends who live close by;how being single means you can sometimes be excluded from things;why she doesn’t like the word ‘single’;how Eli would rather meet someone in the real world than on an app;why she never wants to live with a partner again;how Eli has always been a bit unconventional;engagements, weddings, and social media;why solo travel is one of the greatest gifts Eli has ever given herself;the ‘moment’ in Vietnam when she realised she loved travelling alone; Eli’s upcoming book;why being single isn’t an absence.Check out Eli’s Substack:https://elidavies.substack.com/ Follow Eli on Instagram:@elidaviesssFollow Eli on X:@eldavldn Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 10, 2024 • 18min
Minisode Ep.118 - 6 Things I'm Doing For My Health & Wellness
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm sharing a little bit about 6 things that I'm really doubling down on for my health and wellness. I hope you'll find something in here to inspire and motivate you to take action in your own life. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 8, 2024 • 35min
Thursday Thoughts - Embracing Your Inner Weirdo
Send us a textOn this week’s episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about embracing your inner weirdo.We share how we’ve both hidden, or dumbed down, parts of ourselves that we’ve felt are a bit different or strange for fear of being judged.Nowadays, however, we’ve learnt to embrace all of our parts, realising they are what make us special and unique.We hope this conversation inspires you to embrace your whole self, especially your inner weirdo!Love Polly & Lucy x Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 6, 2024 • 1h 11min
The One Where I Talk To Happiness & Mindset Coach, Kylie Ann Rose
Send us a textMy guest on this week’s episode is Kylie Ann Rose, a happiness and mindset coach for women. Kylie’s mission is to help women to feel so independent that their relationship status no longer matters. She is 35, single and childfree, originally from New Zealand, but currently travelling the world solo.Topics that we cover are:how Kylie has been single for over a decade;how she wants to show people that being single is a gift;the journey she went on to get comfortable being alone, and she was previously looking from validation from men;why she loves being single in her thirties;independence, and whether it’s possible to be too independent;solo travel, and how her Mum inspired her to travel overseas;the story of how she got into coaching women, and how she’s passionate about helping women find their independence;Kylie’s current travels in Europe, and her experience of staying in co-working communities;her coaching programme, and how she helps three types of women become more independent;her Wild Woman Transformation programme;her advice about dealing with loneliness;Kylie’s ‘love list’ and how it helps her clients;why it’s so important to find your tribe of other single women;how freedom for Kylie equals happiness;what struggles she faces in her single life;casual relationships, and what they can look like;Kylie’s fabulous solo date in Venice;how Kylie came to realise that she didn’t want kids.Follow Kylie on Instagram:@kylieannrosecoachingCheck out Kylie’s website:https://www.kylieannrosecoaching.com/ Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Aug 3, 2024 • 13min
Minisode Ep.117 - The Impact Of The Content We're Consuming
Send us a textA couple of recent stories in the news have got me thinking (more than usual) about how much the content we consume impacts the way we think, feel, and behave. It is so incredibly important to be mindful about what we're watching, listening to, who we're following, and who we're hanging out with.Press 'Play' and let me know what you think. Support the showPre-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 Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!