Send us a text On today's solo episode, I'm talking about my book! Having kept it quiet for a loooong time, I'm finally able to share the story of my book, Shiny Happy Singles (or Thrive Solo if you're in North America)! And boy, what a journey it's been. In this episode, I tell you how I got my UK deal with Bloomsbury, and my subsequent US deal with Hay House, the actual process of writing and what I've learned, as well as how I'm feeling about birthing my first book baby into the world. (Hint:...
Apr 08, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about authenticity. Isn't it ironic that, so often, the hardest thing for us to do is just be ourselves? In this episode, I'm talking about why we find it so hard to be our authentic selves, and what we can do right now to start being more, well...us. 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 'Th...
Apr 05, 2025•14 min
Send us a text On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about knowing your ‘why’. When it comes to doing anything difficult in life, whether that be building a business or running a marathon, knowing your why can make the difference between doing the thing and not doing it. When we connect with the deeper reasons for doing something, and come back to those reasons, we’re far more likely to stay on track and achieve our goals in life. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Lov...
Apr 03, 2025•31 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the remarkable Cindy Gallop. Cindy is an entrepreneur, advertising consultant, keynote speaker, and coach. Renowned for her outspoken advocacy, and for living in a truly authentic way, Cindy is the founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, the world’s first human-curated, user-generated social sex video sharing platform, socialising sex to promote consent, good sexual values and behaviour. She has revolutionised how we think about sex and relationships by ch...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Send us a text On today's minisode I'm talking about the universal fear that almost every single one of us has — except a lucky few — the fear of other people's opinions. For decades, I cared far too much about what other people thought of me, and I'm willing to bet that you know exactly where I'm coming from. The problem is that this holds us back from living the life that we truly want, deserve, and are capable of. So in today's minisode, I'm talking about a few things you can start doing toda...
Mar 29, 2025•14 min
Send us a text This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the importance of the people we surround ourselves with. As Jim Rohn famously said, “We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.” If you want to feel good, stay inspired, and move toward your goals, it’s essential to be intentional about who you spend your time with. Seek out mentors, supportive friends, and growth-minded people who elevate and encourage you. At the same time, be mindful of those ...
Mar 27, 2025•34 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the awesome Matt Cooke. Matt is a manifestation coach, whose mission is to empower individuals from all over the world to tap into their inner strength and manifest their best life. Through cutting-edge techniques and a supportive, personalised approach, he helps people harness the power of their thoughts and create the reality they desire. Topics that we cover are: the story of how Matt went from being an estate agent to becoming a manifestati...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us a text Let's face it, making friends as an adult can be hard. And for us singletons, it's arguably even more important that we find our tribe. But are we taking responsibility for finding and cultivating more connections in our lives, or are we waiting for potential friends to rock up to our house and knock on our door? In this minisode, I speak to Mel Robbins' book, The Let Them Theory, and share her advice on how we can go about finding the friendships we really want. Press 'Play' and ...
Mar 22, 2025•17 min
Send us a text On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about making excuses. We all do it, don’t we? Whether it be making excuses for why we CAN’T do something, or making excuses for why we CAN do something we know we shouldn’t be doing. In this conversation, Polly and I talk about where we make excuses in our own lives - how we can both be professional procrastinators, and also how we’re brilliant at reasoning why that chocolate eclair or second glass of wine is, actually, a brill...
Mar 20, 2025•34 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the gorgeous Emma Phipps. Emma is the maker and creator of feel-good brand Beau Tie which began in 2012 when she started turning thrifted fabrics from charity shops, into bow ties. This soon branched out into a focus on the wedding industry with a full range of bow ties, ties and pocket squares. In 2020, Emma pivoted into the world of scrunchies and the term “Scrunchie Cult’ began. This was followed by sleep masks and headbands. She works from ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about one of the main red flags in friendship — when someone doesn't celebrate your wins. It's easy to be supportive when a friend is feeling down, but what about when she's rising? 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 People G...
Mar 15, 2025•14 min
Send us a text This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a topic that impacts every area of your life – the relationship you have with yourself. Since you spend every second of every day with ‘you’, it makes sense to invest in making that relationship as strong and supportive as possible. We explore how the way you treat and view yourself directly influences your happiness and fulfillment—whether you're in a relationship or not—and share practical ways we've found helpful to ...
Mar 13, 2025•35 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the divine Katy Fowler. Katy is a freelance translator, and a full-time digital nomad, with a particular passion for travelling overland. She spent several years travelling the whole way around the world without taking any flights. Katy is both single and childfree. Topics that we cover are: how Katy has been single for a decade, and has come to see it as a blessing; how many of the most exciting things she’s done have been because of her singl...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send us a text On this week's minisode, I'm talking about an important life concept that we often get backwards — the idea that when we get the thing that we want to have, we'll be happy. In reality, it works entirely the other way around. 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 Singl...
Mar 08, 2025•13 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how stress impacts fat loss. We discuss how chronic stress keeps your body in survival mode—leading to increased belly fat storage, a slower metabolism, and heightened cravings. We also explore why a regulated nervous system is key to shifting back into fat-burning mode and share practical ways to support this process. We hope you find something helpful in this episode. Love, Polly & Lucy xx Support the show Pre-O...
Mar 06, 2025•34 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Conor Creighton. Conor Creighton is an author, coach and meditation teacher from Kildare, Ireland. His podcast Hacking Love explores the relationship in a time of crisis and huge evolutionary change. He used to be a journalist for the Guardian and Vice Magazine, covering warzones, drug culture, and the rise of the far-right. However, in 2012 he discovered meditation and realised that being a meditation teacher, spiritual guide, and...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about an interaction I had with a guy in the supermarket, and why it motivated me to come in here and talk about it. 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 People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go ...
Mar 01, 2025•12 min
Send us a text On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about avoiding distractions. It turns out that neither of us are very good at this and we both get distracted all the time! But hopefully you will find something in here that you resonate with, or that you find useful. The headlines: turn all notifications off on your phone, turn the sound off too, and put it across the room when you’re working! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (U...
Feb 27, 2025•35 min
Send us a text This podcast turned three years old a couple of days ago, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning, and a brand new name. It's still the same old podcast, and it's still for you if you're single, but the new name will hopefully allow for more expansive, exciting, and inspiring conversations. So au revoir 'Spinsterhood Reimagined'. And bonjour 'Thrive Solo! Let's go... Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO ...
Feb 25, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Send us a text On today's minisode, Spinsterhood Reimagined turns 3 years old! And I'm celebrating by giving myself a break with the shortest minisode so far! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO 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 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson....
Feb 22, 2025•8 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the stories we tell ourselves - the ones that shape our beliefs, actions, and ultimately, our lives. Many of these narratives stem from childhood experiences, societal expectations, or past failures. While some empower us, others hold us back. But when we take a step back and challenge these stories, we often realise they’re not absolute truths—just perspectives we’ve adopted along the way. The good news? We have th...
Feb 20, 2025•33 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Matt Bowles. Matt is an Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location-independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world-traveller and podcaster. After getting a Master’s Degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Matt worked in the nonprofit advocacy space until he was unexpectedly fired from his job at age 30, at which point he decided to pivot and start a location-independent business that woul...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about the fact that I'm not having sex, how I'm not actually missing it, and how I think it might be a tad overrated. 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 People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go...
Feb 15, 2025•10 min
Send us a text On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a quote by Howard Thurman which says: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” It may feel like the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but rather than focusing on all the negativity, we can help the world far more by focusing on feeling good within ourselves. Watching the news 24/7, or talking incessantly about the cost...
Feb 13, 2025•32 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Nicola Slawson. Nicola is a freelance journalist and writer, and founder of the award-winning newsletter, The Single Supplement. Her new book, Single: Living A Complete Life On Your Own terms, comes out on 13th February 2025. Nicola is single, but lives with her gay best friend, Tom, the father of her baby girl, Stella. Topics that we cover are: how she and her gay best friend, Tom, platonically co-parent their daughter, Stella; h...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking briefly about the current state of the world, and the best thing, in my opinion, we can do in order to create positive change. 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 People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Res...
Feb 08, 2025•9 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the powerful philosophy of “memento mori” - the reminder that one day, we will die. Far from being morbid, this ancient wisdom encourages us to embrace life more fully. When we acknowledge how short life actually is, we gain a clearer perspective on what truly matters. We also delve into the biggest regrets of the dying and how ‘memento mori’ can help you make every moment count—leading to a more fearless, fulfillin...
Feb 06, 2025•34 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Rachel Thompson. Rachel is a British author and journalist specialising in sex, dating, and relationships. Her second non-fiction book, The Love Fix: Reclaiming Intimacy In A Disconnected World, is an investigation into the challenges at the heart of modern dating culture. I t will help you make sense of the dating landscape, teach you how to confidently ask for things that work for you, and provide you the tools to find the secur...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about why and how we should be romanticising both our current life, as well as the vision of our future life. Because romance isn't just for couples — it's a tool for creating the life we desire. 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 Regular...&...
Feb 01, 2025•14 min
Send us a text On today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about intentionally creating our lives. We have more agency over our lives than we realise, but most of us our unconsciously creating our realities, rather than consciously creating them. So…we need to make a decision to get intentional about what we want our life to look like, and we need to get conscious about how we’re thinking and how we’re feeling. In the unified, quantum field in which we are all swimming, all eventualiti...
Jan 30, 2025•38 min
