

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 19, 2025 • 54min
The One Where I Talk To Content Creator, Camille Natalie
 Send us a textIn 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 their relationship with singlehood and discover the joy, freedom, and fulfillment that comes with designing life on their own terms.During our conversation, Camille shares her journey of embracing singlehood, cultivating self-love, and navigating adult friendships. We also discuss topics such as the societal pressures of marriage and children, the nuances of living a child-free life, solo dating, and finding joy in everyday moments. Camille also highlights the importance of self-validation and the freedom that comes with living on one's own terms.02:14 Guest Introduction: Meet Camille Natalie03:26 Camille's Background and Life in Miami07:55 Journey of Being Single11:57 Self-Validation and Personal Growth18:57 Friendship Challenges for Single Women25:56 Effort in Building Connections27:27 Connecting with Single Moms27:46 Expectations of Motherhood28:48 Marriage and Societal Pressure29:59 Embracing Child-Free Life33:57 Choosing Happiness and Joy43:55 Solo Dates and Self-Empowerment49:40 Final Thoughts and FarewellFollow Camille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camillexnatalie/Follow Camille on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@camillexnatalieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@camillexnatalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camillexnatalie/ Instagram 1-on-1 Coaching Call: https://shop.beacons.ai/miamidatenite/iggrowthcallSupport the showOrder 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 16, 2025 • 13min
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 3: Future Fears
 Send us a textIn 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. xSupport the showOrder 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, 2025 • 32min
Thursday Thoughts — People Pleasing
 Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about people pleasing.We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are.When we put the needs of others above our own, we often end up feeling resentful and depleted, which is no good for anyone!In this conversation, Polly and I give examples of how we’ve both been people pleasers in the past, but how we’re now much more discerning about what we say yes to and - importantly - what we say no to.We hope you’ll find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the showOrder 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 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
The One Where I Talk To Entrepreneur & Communications Expert, Kerrie Finch
 Send us a textMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the totally fabulous Kerrie Finch, an entrepreneur, communications expert, and speaker living in Amsterdam. She is a hugely successful business woman, running the reputation-building company 'Also Known As' with her two partners in the United States. Kerrie shares her story from attending Manchester University to establishing her first company, The Finch Factor, and discusses her pivot towards her current business. She also delves into her personal journey, including her experience with various health issues not least a rare blood condition, a triple heart bypass, and endometrial cancer. Kerrie speaks candidly about being single, both by circumstance and subconscious choice, and emphasises the importance of having a supportive community. Throughout our conversation, Kerrie provides insights into what it takes to succeed as a female entrepreneur and thrive solo, irrespective of relationship status. 00:57 Kerry Finch's Journey: From Manchester to Amsterdam03:01 Building a Reputation: The Birth of Finch Factor06:09 Entrepreneurial Insights: Challenges and Triumphs15:19 The Power of Community and Live Events18:51 Introducing 'Also Known As'21:57 Navigating Single Life: Choices and Circumstances33:37 Embracing the Power of Saying No34:37 Finding Joy in Solitude35:33 The Freedom of Solo Travel36:19 The Reality of Being Single38:59 Facing Serious Illness Alone42:33 The Impact of Health Challenges50:02 The Importance of Community Support55:39 Thriving Solo: Final ThoughtsFollow Kerrie on LinkedIn: Kerrie FinchFollow Kerrie on Instagram: @thefinchfactorFollow Kerrie's speaking account on Instagram: @kerriefinchspeaksSupport the showOrder 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 9, 2025 • 10min
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 2: The Visibility Problem
 Send us a textIn this second 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 feeling invisible.Hope you enjoy it. xSupport the showOrder 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 7, 2025 • 29min
Thursday Thoughts — It's The Small Things That Will Change Your Life
 Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life…it’s the small habits.💫 How you spend your mornings 💬 How you speak to yourself 📚 What you feed your mind ⚡️ Who gets your energy—and your access.These small choices might seem insignificant, but they shape your days…and your days shape your life.In this conversation, we unpack why the small stuff is actually the big stuff. We hope you find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the showOrder 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! 

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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 6min
The One Where I Talk To Blogger & Influencer, Jordan Emily Rose
 Jordan Emily Rose, a vibrant travel and fashion content creator and author, delves into her rise from blogging to influencing on social media. She candidly discusses the challenges of visibility and mental health in the digital realm while emphasizing the empowerment of singlehood. Jordan reflects on societal shifts regarding relationships and underscores the importance of self-love. Additionally, she shares excitement about her upcoming magical realism novel set in 1950s London, intertwining themes of independence and personal growth throughout her narrative. 

Aug 2, 2025 • 13min
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 1: Loneliness vs Solitude
 Send us a textOver the next few weeks, I'm diving into the truth about some of the tougher bits of being single and childfree in this new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree.Today, I'm talking about loneliness vs. solitude. Hope you enjoy it. xSupport the showOrder 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! 

Jul 31, 2025 • 27min
Thursday Thoughts — NSDR (Non Sleep Deep Rest)
 Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest.Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take us out of our monkey minds and bring us back into our bodies. It helps take us out of our sympathetic nervous system, and into our parasympathetic nervous system - our ‘rest and digest’ state.So many of us are in a state of stress and anxiety far more than we should be, and a short NSDR practice can make a huge difference.Polly has three different NSDR recordings available on her website which you can access by clicking on this link https://www.pollywarren.com/offers/TDoFGvUjWe hope this conversation was helpful!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the showOrder 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! 

Jul 29, 2025 • 1h 24min
The One Where I Talk To The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach, Naomi Holbrook
 Send us a textIn this week's episode, my guest is the fabulous Naomi Holbrook, the 'Unconventional Weight Loss Coach'. Naomi shares her transformative journey from battling weight issues and personal trauma to becoming an empowered individual at 50. Naomi delves into her early struggles with unhealthy eating habits, stemming from childhood difficulties, and how she overcame them to lose five stone and reclaim her health through sustainable lifestyle changes. She also discusses the importance of self-love, navigating adulthood while being single and child-free, and finding personal fulfillment. Naomi emphasises the crucial role of intuition, stress management, and the SMART method in achieving overall well-being. Tune in to learn about Naomi's empowering approach to midlife and the wisdom she has gained along her extraordinary path.00:34 Naomi's Personal Journey with Food and Health07:25 The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach11:29 Understanding Stress and Weight Gain14:39 Reprogramming Neural Pathways19:20 The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration25:41 The SMART Method for Holistic Health36:49 Naomi's Single and Child-Free Life41:00 Embracing Wholeness and Purpose42:08 The Importance of Direction and Fulfillment44:50 Facing Triggers and Finding Purpose46:43 Creating a Life You Don't Need to Escape From48:35 Taking Personal Responsibility51:17 The Power of Intuition and Energy58:19 Embracing Midlife and Aging Gracefully01:07:28 Living Life on Your Own TermsWebsite: www.theunconventionalweightlosscoach.com📌 Instagram: @naomiholbrookcoach📌 Facebook: Naomi Holbrook📌 TikTok: @naomiholbrookcoach📌 LinkedIn: Naomi Holbrook📌 Email: hello@theunconventionalweightlosscoach.comAffiliate Link for Electrolytes: https://reflexnutrition.com/discount/RN2522?rfsn=6743731.0acfbd&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6743731.0acfbdSupport the showOrder 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! 


