Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the completely gorgeous Sami Reed Cleaver. Sami is a certified relationship and self-love coach who specialises in healing anxious attachment and codependency by helping her clients to reprogram their fear-based beliefs, and to connect more deeply with themselves. She helps people heal anxious attachment patterns, and develop self-acceptance, confidence, and self-trust, so they can achieve emotional freedom and inner peace. She is originally from...
Sep 10, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about why it's so important for us to pay attention to the words we're speaking into the world. Our words, just like our thoughts, are having an impact on our lives. So we need to take notice of the things we say on the daily that are not helping us create the lives we want. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Get £100 off any trip with Explore: https://www.explore.co.uk/offers/current-offers/hood Get 2 weeks worth of meals for your cat fo...
Sep 07, 2024•16 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about menopause. We share our own personal experiences of menopause and the steps we’ve taken to ensure we remain fit, healthy and feeling as good as we can. We also discuss blood sugar balance, the importance of eating well, staying strong and cultivating a flexible nervous system. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Love Polly & Lucy xx Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US &a...
Sep 05, 2024•41 min
Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the awesome Jill Stark. Jill, who is both single and childfree, is a best-selling author, content specialist and award-winning journalist, who uses the power of storytelling as a tool for connection and change. Her best-selling books include Happy Never After and High Sobriety. She is from Scotland but lives in Melbourne, Australia. Topics that we cover are: the parallels between sobriety and choosing the single life; why she describes herself as...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about a few of the lessons I've learned about relationships that I wish I could pass onto my teenage self. Time machine, anyone...?! To try out the amazing deal with Republic of Cats, go to: https://www.republicofcats.com/catlady/ And for £100 voucher off any trip with Explore Worldwide, go to: https://www.explore.co.uk/offers/current-offers/hood Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https:...
Aug 31, 2024•19 min
Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about victimhood. When we're living in victimhood, we feel as though we are powerless over our lives. We feel as though life is happening to us rather than for us, and we tend to blame people, circumstances, and things on why we are where we are, or we feel the way we feel. This means that we are giving our power away, assuming that there's nothing we can do to change things. When we, instead, adopt a more empowered mindset, ...
Aug 29, 2024•31 min
Send us a text My guest on this week’s episode is the fabulous Rachael Stone, the Product Director at Explore Worldwide. Rachael is passionate about travel and has travelled all over the world, including many solo travel adventures. She is single, childfree, and lives in London. Topics that we cover are: why Rachael started working in the travel industry; her very first group adventure trip in southern Africa, and how it changed her life; how solo travel can push you to your limits, but how it a...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 132
Send us a text On 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 show Pre-Ord...
Aug 24, 2024•13 min
Send us a text On 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 show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Can...
Aug 22, 2024•32 min
Send us a text My 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;...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Send us a text On 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 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 Answer...
Aug 17, 2024•15 min
Send us a text In 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 gre...
Aug 14, 2024•36 min
Send us a text My 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 i...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Send us a text On 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 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 Peo...
Aug 10, 2024•18 min
Send us a text On 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 sh...
Aug 08, 2024•35 min
Send us a text My 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,...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Send us a text A 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 show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my...
Aug 03, 2024•13 min
Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about decluttering. Whether it's physical decluttering of your home, digital decluttering of your social media or inbox, or mental decluttering of those things or people you no longer want in your life, having a good old declutter can be life-changing! Polly talks about her experience of decluttering her house before a move from the home her and her family have lived in for 17 years; and I talk about getting ruthless when I...
Aug 01, 2024•35 min
Send us a text In this week's episode, former guest, Pip Brown, is back on the podcast for a conversation about spiritual awakenings, among many other things! Pip owns her own dog walking business on the Isle of Wight, and has a podcast called One Single Woman. She is also happily single and childfree, a listener to the podcast, and a member of my Thrive Solo membership! Pip is passionate about letting other single women know that it is ok to be alone, and has a social media journal on Instagram...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about anxiety. I've been feeling pretty high on the anxiety scale recently, and in this episode I share some of the things I do to lessen those anxious feelings which, let's face it, can be pretty unpleasant. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! 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 Que...
Jul 27, 2024•12 min
Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why, and how, to step out of your comfort zone. Stepping out of your comfort zone can be daunting, but the rewards far outweigh the initial discomfort. By embracing new challenges and experiences, you pave the way for a richer, more fulfilling life. We hope you'll feel inspired to do something uncomfortable today after listening to this! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK)...
Jul 25, 2024•35 min
Send us a text In this week’s episode, Madeleine Crown & Christina Campbell are back on the podcast for Part 2 of our conversation about The Singles Bill Of Rights. The Singles Bill of Rights (SBR) is a policy proposal. Its creation has an American focus and will work as a springboard for other countries to follow suit – adapting it to fit their own needs. Ultimately, Madeleine, Christina, and the rest of the SBR team would like to convene a UN Convention for Singles Bill of Rights, and crea...
Jul 23, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about love as a verb, rather than a noun. As single women, it's all too easy to passively wait for that certain someone to come along and give us love. It's like we're always waiting to receive it. But what if we started to think of love as a verb? What if we started to think of love as an action that we take, and as something that we are? What if we placed our focus on actively putting love out into the world, instead of thinking that it needs to ...
Jul 20, 2024•16 min
Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about not giving a fu*k what other people think. Whether it's people we know, or random strangers on the internet, we can all relate to the fear and anxiety around other people's opinions. We talk about the different ways of thinking that can lessen our worries, as well as how learning how to laugh at ourselves can alleviate these fears. Polly and I share some embarrassing experiences of our own that speak to this topic, and we...
Jul 18, 2024•33 min
Send us a text In this week’s episode, I’m talking about The Singles Bill Of Rights with Madeleine Crown & Christina Campbell. The Singles Bill of Rights (SBR) is a policy proposal. Its creation has an American focus and will work as a springboard for other countries to follow suit – adapting it to fit their own needs. Ultimately, Madeleine, Christina, and the rest of the SBR team would like to convene a UN Convention for Singles Bill of Rights, and create a Universal Bill of Rights for Sing...
Jul 16, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about quitting. We're often lead to believe that quitting something means we've 'failed', and that it's mainly a bad thing to quit. But I don't believe this to be the case. We have to know when quitting is actually a win, and we need to muster the courage to do it - when we know in our hearts it's right for us - despite disappointing others. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / ...
Jul 13, 2024•16 min
Send us a text On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about anxiety. We share our own experiences with anxiety, exploring how it effects us differently, and discussing potential causes. We offer some practical tips and strategies for managing and mitigating anxiety, that work for us. We also highlight the significant impact of starting your day right, sharing how our morning routines have become powerful tools in our anxiety management. We hope you'll find something useful in here...
Jul 11, 2024•35 min
Send us a text In this week’s episode, the fabulous Marianne Power is back for Part 2 of our conversation! Marianne is a freelance journalist and author who lives in London. Her first book, ‘Help Me! How Self-Help Has Not Changed My Life’, an international bestseller, is an irresistibly funny and incredibly moving book about a wild and ultimately redemptive journey that will resonate with anyone who’s ever dreamed of finding happiness. Her second book which comes out in August but is available f...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about why our past does not have to determine our future. So many of us look back and assume that our lives so far are a measure of what is possible for us going forwards. But this is only true if we allow it to be... Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! 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 Irrit...
Jul 06, 2024•14 min
Send us a text In this week's episode, Polly and I are talking about limiting beliefs. All of us have limiting beliefs of some sort, whether we’re aware of them or not; and they are holding many of us back from living into our potential. Polly and I talk about what limiting beliefs actually are, how to identify them, and how to change them and create new beliefs that will actually serve us. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Pre-Order my book,...
Jul 04, 2024•33 min
