Send us a text My guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the wonderful Toni Evans, a YouTuber and mental health advocate. Toni shares her personal experiences of midlife resilience, including relationships, her choice to remain single and childfree, and her insights on dealing with a narcissistic ex. Reflecting on her journey of living in Ireland with her parents, Toni talks about finding fulfillment in solitude and maintaining mental tranquility. This episode emphasises the importance o...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about The 7 Truths Of Life according to my fabulous Thrive Solo member, Pooja Venkatraman. I'm also talking about how, while many of us know and understand these truths, we're not actually taking the required action to implement them in (and subsequently upgrade) our lives. 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 D...
Jun 14, 2025•16 min
Send us a text This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about three truths about other people (taken from Mel Robbins) that can totally transform your peace of mind. We explore why trying to change someone never works, and why there’s no point getting mad at them when they’re not who you want them to be. We also discuss how much freedom there is in accepting people exactly as they are, not as you wish they’d be. Enjoy! Love Polly & Lucy xxx Support the show Pre-Order my book, ...
Jun 12, 2025•35 min
Send us a text On today's solo episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from my audiobook, narrated by moi, as well as some bloopers from the three days I spent recording the book in a studio in Soho. To pre-order the book, go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book 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 Reg...
Jun 10, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about why us feeling dissatisfied / unhappy / lonely / empty is actually nothing to do with the fact that we're single. 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'? ...
Jun 07, 2025•12 min
Send us a text On this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about glimmers. We explain what glimmers are (and how they’re the opposite of triggers), why they matter, and how you can start spotting them in your everyday life. We hope you find something useful, and even a little bit inspiring, in here. Love, Polly & Lucy xxx 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...
Jun 05, 2025•22 min
Send us a text Living a Life of Adventure, my wonderful guest Lynn Stephenson talks all about her solo travels to 177 countries. In this episode of Thrive Solo, Lynn shares her incredible journey of becoming a full-time traveler after selling her house over two and a half years ago. Lynn has visited 177 countries and delves into her experiences of solo travel, the freedom it brings, and the kindness she has encountered worldwide. She recounts stories from her time in Bosnia during the war, her e...
Jun 03, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking all things protein. As a woman of a certain age (as well as one who has been diagnosed with osteopenia), I'm borderline obsessed with protein. But it's not just me who needs get more into my diet — most of us aren't getting enough. Listen to find out why I've become a protein geek and why you should too. Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FRE...
May 31, 2025•19 min
Send us a text On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about getting stuck in negativity and how the words we speak out into the world really matter. Everyone loves a good moan, but do you ever find yourself telling the same story over and over again? Whilst it may feel good to complain and rant in the moment, it’s not actually doing us any favours if we keep repeating the same negative stories ad nauseam. We hope you’ll find something useful or thought provoking in here! Love, P...
May 29, 2025•32 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Nadia Huq. Nadia is one of my fabulous Thrive Solo membership women, and so it goes without saying that she is single and doesn’t have kids! Nadia works in technology in the government as her day job, but her real passion is writing which she also does regularly, via both Medium & Substack. She writes about all sorts of things including single life, not having children, and feminism. Nadia lives alone in a house she completely...
May 27, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 171
Send us a text On this week's minisode, I'm talking about why we should all be aiming to make a dick of ourselves on a regular basis. 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 to: https://www.lucymeggeson.co...
May 24, 2025•9 min
Send us a text This week on Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the topic of energy hygiene. Given that we’re 99.9% energy, it’s vital that we’re protecting and preserving our own. We unpack what energy hygiene actually means, explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways our energy can be drained, and share simple ways to keep your energy field clear and protected. We hope there’s something in here that really lands for you. Love, Polly & Lucy xxx Support the show Pre-Order my book...
May 22, 2025•34 min
Send us a text In this episode of Thrive Solo, I'm joined by Kinneret Lahad, an associate professor and Head of the Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University, and author of 'A Table For One: A Critical Reading Of Singlehood, Gender and Time.' Kinneret discusses her work on the cultural biases and societal timelines imposed on single women, the internalised shame surrounding singlehood, and the rich, fulfilling lives single people can lead. This conversation covers a range of topics including...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about a recent email I sent to my list about what it's like being a woman in this world. On my regular early morning walks by the coast, I often find myself looking back over my shoulder, just in case there is a lone male following me, or lurking in the bushes. This constant sense of fear of the opposite sex is something that us women are so accustomed to that we almost don't notice we're frequently on high alert. You won't find any secret weapons ...
May 17, 2025•14 min
Send us a text On today’s Thursdays Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about 8 ways to raise your vibration. Our energy matters. And it is powerful in terms of creating our realities. So raising our vibration on a regular and consistent basis is hugely important. Polly and I discuss simple and effective ways to shift out of those low vibes and into higher ones like joy and gratitude. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY H...
May 15, 2025•35 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Julia Hotz. Julia is a journalist and award-winning author of The Connection Cure — the first book chronicling the science, stories, and spread of social prescribing. She helps other journalists report on evidence-backed ideas at the Solutions Journalism Network, and advises health organisations like Walk with a Doc and Social Prescribing USA. For her work on social prescribing, she has spoken at TEDx, taught in medical schools and...
May 13, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 169
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm asking the question: are you playing small? So many of us — especially women — are not living into our highest potential, even though we know deep down that we're capable of more. Why is this? Listen to this episode if you're tired of holding yourself back, getting in your own way, and not showing up as the fullest expression of you. It's time to change that. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think. Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGL...
May 10, 2025•12 min
Send us a text This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how to create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from. Ever catch yourself counting down to the weekend or living for your next holiday? You’re not alone - so many of us slip into that ‘just get through it’ mode. But what if, instead, you could shift your perspective and find ways to enjoy every day, rather than wish so many of them away. We hope this conversation gives you something to think about… and maybe even...
May 08, 2025•34 min
Send us a text Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book This week on the podcast, I’m doing a collaboration episode with fellow podcaster, Elizabeth Joy. The host of the podcast 'Other Than Motherhood', Elizabeth lives in Dubai and enjoys a life without children. Other Than Motherhood seeks to expand the conversation around the decision to be childfree, and explores the influences and messages that impact our thinking...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about one of my favourite topics — energy, of the vibrational frequency kind. Most of us know by now that whatever the energy we're putting out into the world, is what we're going to attract back into our lives. And because our emotions are simply 'energy in motion', the question we need to ask ourselves is: how we feel most of the time. If we're feeling low, stressed, or anxious more often than not, then we can be sure to bring more people, circum...
May 03, 2025•16 min
Send us a text On today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about AI. We chat about how we’re both using AI (specifically the free version of ChatGPT), and how we’re finding it useful in our businesses; we also share how we both use it like a virtual assistant, asking it to perform various tasks for us as we would if it was an actual assistant. Whether you love it or hate it, AI is happening and we’re better off embracing it than getting left behind. We hope you’ll find this conversatio...
May 01, 2025•36 min
Send us a text Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous James Reeves. James is an author and coach, as well as a world-leading teacher, and the first in Europe to deliver iRest Yoga Nidra te...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about how us humans seem to thrive on drama — or at least some of us do, some of the time. Whether it's drama in a romantic relationship, or a drama that's going on with a friend, do we get a buzz out of the chaos? And do we mistake those intense emotions for love or excitement? Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you...
Apr 26, 2025•12 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about pets. We share how our own pets bring us so much joy and explore why animals can be such healing additions to our lives. We chat about how pets can help regulate our nervous systems, bring us back to the present moment, and lift our mood on the days we need it most. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Love Polly & Lucy xxx Support the show Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada...
Apr 24, 2025•34 min
Send us a text Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Yidan Xiong. Born and raised in China, but now living in northern Thailand, Yidan went from being a marketing executive in Beijing, to...
Apr 22, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm asking the question of whether or not we're actually meant to 'settle down' with one person for the rest of our lives. Despite being led to believe that marriage and babies are what we're all supposed to be striving for, the goal of life could also be growth, adventure, and freedom . Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're...
Apr 19, 2025•9 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, we’re talking all about me! Last week, we delved into Polly’s business and offerings, so this week we’re doing the same with mine. I talk all about my podcast, Thrive Solo, my membership, also called Thrive Solo, and my new book, Shiny Happy Singles, which comes out on 19th June. (The US version, Thrive Solo, comes out on 24th June.) If you’re in the UK, you can get a 25% discount when you pre-order the book direct from Bloomsbury and use the foll...
Apr 17, 2025•34 min
Send us a text My guest on the podcast this week is the brilliant Pooja Venkatraman. Pooja is a double Harvard graduate, ex-management consultant, and former stressed-out over-achiever turned life coach, who helps high-stress, high achievers get clear on what they want to do next, take the next steps, and create the lives they actually want. She is also a member of my Thrive Solo membership. Pooja lives in New York City and is single and childfree. Topics that we cover are: how she has always be...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us a text On today's minisode, I'm talking about the more serious things that parents have to deal with, and how us singles don't have to concern ourselves with any of them them. From the perils of social media and smart phones, to the unfathomable mental load of being a mum, and the planet we're leaving the next generation with, I share my thoughts on why choosing to remain childfree, or ending up without kids, might just mean you've dodged a bullet — bigtime. Press 'Play' and let me know ...
Apr 12, 2025•13 min
Send us a text On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I dive into the work that Polly does, and discuss the topic of breathing. Yes, we are all breathing all of the time but the question is how are you breathing? We explore why so many of us aren’t breathing as efficiently as we could be, why that really matters, and how it could be affecting your energy, stress levels, and overall wellbeing. We also chat about the tell-tale signs to watch for - and how to figure out whether your breathin...
Apr 10, 2025•35 min
