Thrive Solo
Thrive Solo is a podcast that celebrates the single, child-free life as an empowering and fulfilling choice. Host Lucy Meggeson challenges the societal narrative that being single is second best, encouraging listeners to embrace their solo journey with freedom and adventure. Through mindset shifts and practical insights, the podcast helps you see your life as full of possibility rather than lack. It's a refreshing take on solo living, focusing on the joy and power of creating a life on your own terms.
Episodes
Thursday Thoughts — What Radio Station Are You Tuning Into?
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about radio stations. 📻More specifically, what metaphorical radio station you are tuning into.Before you tune into a specific radio station, every single station is available to you. And it’s the same with life. Every day, we have a choice about what we want to tune into. It’s all available to us - Joy FM, Anger FM, Hop
The One Where I Talk To Actor & Late Bloomer, Sophie Way
Send us Fan MailMy completely gorgeous guest this week is Sophie Way, a 27 year old actor who is both single and doesn’t have kids. This episode came about very quickly because Sophie has written and acted in her own short film — Expectations — and I wanted to get this episode out before the screening in case any of you can get yourselves there in person (all details in the episode).Sophie is not
Minisode Ep.212 — Life Isn't Happening TO You, It's Happening THROUGH You
Send us Fan MailIn this minisode, I’m sharing one of the most life-changing mindset shifts I’ve learned: life isn’t happening to you — it’s happening through you. I talk about the difference between a “victim of circumstances” mindset and an empowered, self-responsible one, and how your thoughts, words, feelings and actions shape the reality you experience. If you’ve been feeling stuck, reactive o
Thursday Thoughts — How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are asking the question ‘How well do you know yourself?So many of us spend our lives reacting to what’s happening around us that we lose touch with what we actually need.We discuss what gives us energy, what drains us and the importance of living a life which is authentic to who we truly are.We hope you find something useful
The One Where I Talk To 'Glorious Broads' Founder, Maryjane Fahey
Send us Fan MailMy guest on Thrive Solo this week is the completely fabulous Maryjane Fahey — and she is going to blow your socks off!Maryjane is 76 year old the creator of Glorious Broads, a platform that celebrates the audacious spirit of women who embrace aging with defiance, and where age is not but just a number, it’s a badge of honour. The message of Glorious Broads is that ageing should not
Minisode Ep.211 — You're Never Going To Feel Ready
Send us Fan MailIn this minisode I’m giving you a loving kick up the bum if you’ve been waiting to “feel ready” before you start the thing you know you want to do. I talk about why readiness is a myth, why motivation and clarity come from action (not the other way round), and how being single is actually a superpower because you have the space to build the life you want. I also share how I launche
Thursday Thoughts - Mind, Mouth, Mood
Send us Fan MailOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about three little words…mind, mouth, and mood.Ultimately, those three things - our thoughts, our words, and our emotions - are the building blocks of our reality. But most of us spend our lives trying to change what’s going on in the outside world, instead of prioritising our inner world. And the outer world is simply a ref
The One Where I Talk To Actor, Janis Dardaris
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is the fabulous Janis Dardaris. Single and childfree, Janis is an actor with over 40 years experience working on stage, in film and in television. She has appeared in The Sixth Sense, The Chosen, Incendies and Orpheus Descending, to name but a few. Janis is also one of the Glorious Broads, a movement of women age 50 and over who are smashing stereotypes of what i
Minisode Ep.210 — How To Do Weekends Well When You're Single
Send us Fan MailIn this minisode I’m talking about why weekends can feel tricky for single women — and how to take your weekend back by designing it on purpose. I share a simple, nourishing “weekend blueprint” that starts with getting up and out early (no duvet doom-scrolling), moving your body to lift your mood, building in connection, and creating cosy, joyful rituals that make solo time feel li
Thursday Thoughts — Complaining
Send us Fan MailThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about complaining.We all love a good vent now and again, and sometimes it’s healthy to let those emotions out. But when we stay stuck there, replaying the same thoughts over and over, it can keep us trapped in a really low-energy state.In this episode, we share our thoughts on the difference between releasing emotions and rumi
The One Where I Talk To Content Creator & Podcaster, Gem Jackson
Send us Fan MailMy guest on the podcast this week is the completely divine Gem Jackson. Gem is a 41 year old content creator, influencer, podcaster and author, who is single and childless by circumstance. For a long time, Gem felt that she was behind in life as many of her friends got married and had kids, but over the last few years she’s made some big changes in her life, not least because of he
Minisode Ep.209 — The Loneliness Noone Talks About
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I explore a different kind of loneliness — not the loneliness of being physically alone, but the loneliness of being with people and still not feeling seen, heard, or valued. I talk about how this can show up as a lack of curiosity about your life (especially as a single, childfree woman), why it can feel so painful even after a “nice” social event, an
Thursday Thoughts — Self-Doubt
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about something every single one of us experiences at some point…self-doubt.We discuss why it’s so common and why it stops us speaking up, going for things, or trusting ourselves fully.We also share some of the things that have genuinely helped us quiet our inner critic and build more self-trust over time.Because life
The One Where I Talk To The Anxiety Healer, Alison Seponara
Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's guest episode is the fabulous Alison Seponara, otherwise known as the Anxiety Healer to her mahooosive social media following. Alison is an integrative cognitive behavioural psychologist who works with women over 40, helping them move through the anxiety that comes with the life transitions that the ageing process brings, such as grief and loss, perimen
Minisode Ep.208 — Cynical About Manifestation? Listen To This
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m reclaiming the word manifestation for anyone who finds it too woo-woo, and reframing it as something much more practical: making shit happen. I break down why manifestation isn’t just 'thinking positive thoughts,' how intention + belief + action actually work together, and why your brain and attention play a huge role in what you notice a
Thursday Thoughts — Small Steps When No One's Watching
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the small, unglamorous steps that we take when nobody’s watching, that ultimately get us to where we want to go.For example, Polly talks about the tiny, seemingly insignificant physio exercises she’s doing every day to help heal from her knee operation - it would be easy to feel like they weren’t doing anything, b
The One Where I Talk To Influencer & Content Creator, Amy Untamed
Send us Fan MailMy guest on the podcast this week is the force that is Amy Untamed, the name she goes by on social media. Amy is a spiritual influencer and content creator whose main message is to empower spiritual women to really anchor into their own intuition and self-trust above everything else, and tune in to that guidance rather than outsourcing it to other people, other things, and even oth
Minisode Ep.207 — Stop Fighting For The Limitations Of Single Life
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m serving up some tough love on the habit of constantly focusing on the downsides of single life — especially money. Yes, singlehood can have challenges, but if you keep arguing for your limitations, you’ll keep noticing them and feeling worse. I talk about why your words matter, how negative stories become self-reinforcing, and how to shift your foc
Thursday Thoughts — It's All An Inside Job
Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are exploring the idea that ‘it’s all an inside job.’Your inner world shapes how you experience everything around you, and your outer world becomes a reflection of what’s happening within. When you start to notice your thoughts, and how you’re really feeling, something shifts. You respond to life differently with more awareness and o
The One Where I Talk To Childfree Advocate, Chris McMullen
Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's episode is Chris McMullen. Chris is 46, single, childfree and lives in Brisbane, Australia. Chris started talking about not having kids on his social media when he discovered that him not having kids was resonating with alot of his followers; and he also realised that there were very few men talking about the male perspective when it comes to being chil
Minisode Ep. 206 — Decenter Men (And Watch Your Life Change)
Send us Fan MailIn this weeks' minisode I’m talking about what it really means to decenter men — not rejecting them, but stopping them being the centre of your self-worth, attention and life choices. I explore how we’ve been conditioned to seek validation through male attention, how easy it is to lose yourself in the chase, and why redirecting that energy back into yourself is one of the most
Thursday Thoughts — Not Living In The Past
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about not living in the past.We all spend time thinking about the past — whether it's reminiscing about a lovely memory, cringing about something we said or did 5 years ago, or thinking about a relationship we're struggling to move on from. The question we want to ask is: how much time am I actually spending i
The One Where I Talk To New York Times Bestseller & Desert Dweller, Brianna Madia — Part 2
Send us Fan MailThis week it's Part Two of my conversation with social media influencer and author Brianna Madia, whose new memoir Homesick Nomad is out now. In this second half of our conversation, Brianna and I talk about how solitude — such as living off-grid alone in a trailer in the Utah desert — builds coping skills, self-regulation, and accountability. Brianna explains her long-held de
Minisode Ep.205 — Worried About Getting Old Alone?
Send us Fan MailOn this week's minisode, I’m tackling the fear I hear from so many single women: “What's going to happen to me if I get old alone?” I talk about why we jump to worst-case scenarios, how much we can influence through strength, movement, sleep and our day-to-day habits, and why the way we think and speak about ageing matters more than we realise. I also challenge the “it’s
Thursday Thoughts — Brainwash Yourself
Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about brainwashing ourselves with beliefs that are actually going to serve us.Whether we know it or not, our lives are quietly being run by the subconscious beliefs that we hold - some of which are helping us, many of which are not.The good news is that we can choose to change our beliefs anytime we like; so if you believe that
The One Where I Talk To New York Times Bestseller & Desert Dweller, Brianna Madia — Part 1
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is the wonderful Brianna Madia. Back in 2016, with her then husband and her dogs, Brianna moved into their 1990 Ford van and started sharing her life on Instagram. Her following grew quickly and she became one of the first van life influencers — which has led to brand deals and three book deals — as people became fascinated with her colourful, interesting and adv
Minisode Ep.204 — Why Are You Struggling With Being Single?
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m giving some loving tough love on something I hear all the time: “I'm struggling with being single.” I unpack why being single isn’t actually the problem, and how what many women are really struggling with is a lack of connection, meaning, purpose or direction — and the cultural story that romantic love is the solution. I share why your life is
Thursday Thoughts — Trust The Process
Send us Fan MailIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about trusting the process. Polly talks about her recent knee operation and how trusting the process has been, and will be, such an important part of her recovery.We explore how having faith, and choosing to believe that things are working out for you, even when it doesn’t feel like it, can really help to keep positive. Beca
The One Where I Talk To Professor & Creator Of The Burned Haystack Method, Jennie Young
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is the brilliant Jennie Young, a professor of rhetoric at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, specialising in applied rhetoric, humour, and feminism. When Jennie found herself stepping into the world of dating apps following her divorce, she was shocked by the bizarre communication habits that had become normal in online dating. As a rhetoric professor special
Minisode Ep.203 — Discipline Is Not A Dirty Word
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m talking about your mental diet — what you’re feeding your brain all day through social media, the news, podcasts, TV, and the people around you — and why it impacts your mood just as much as what you eat impacts your body. I share how easy it is to get dragged into information overload and mindless scrolling, why we feel so rubbish afterwards, and
Thursday Thoughts — Patience Is A Superpower
Send us Fan MailIn today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into something we all need a little more of…patience.In a world where almost everything is available at the click of a button, waiting can feel harder than ever. We’re so used to instant results that anything slower can feel frustrating.But when we allow things to unfold in their own time, they often feel even more meaning
The One Where I Talk About Other People's Assumptions
Send us Fan MailIn this solo episode I’m talking about what I genuinely believe is one of the hardest parts of being single: other people’s assumptions — the pity, the judgement, the head-tilt “awww,” and the constant sense that you have to explain yourself. I unpack why this can trigger shame even when you’re genuinely happy, why we can’t control other people’s opinions (much as we’d like to), an
Minisode Ep.202 — Romantic Love Won't Save You
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m taking aim at one of the biggest lies we’ve been fed by Disney, romcoms and half the songs on the planet: that romantic love will save you. Spoiler alert: it won't. Yes, love can be gorgeous — but that early “I’m floating on air” feeling is often chemistry and fantasy, not a rescue mission. I talk about how we confuse intensity with compatibil
Thursday Thoughts — Getting Out Of Victimhood
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about victimhood.We all know that person who tells the same story over and over again, blaming everything that’s wrong with their life on something that happened to them in the past. And let’s be honest, we’ve probably all done it to a greater or lesser extent. The question is: how long will we play the victim? And are
The One Where I Talk To Vet & Media Personality, Dr. Kate Adams
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is the wonderful Dr. Kate Adams, an Australian vet and animal behaviour expert who has worked extensively in clinical practice, and the owner of Bondi Vet Hospital in Sydney, Australia. Kate is also a media personality who has starred in 'Bondi Vet: Coast to Coast' and The Real Housewives of Sydney. Our conversation includes taking risks and getting out
Minisode Ep.201 — Start So Small It's Almost Absurd
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m talking about the real secret to building habits that actually stick: starting so small it feels almost ridiculous. Whether it’s running, strength training, meditation, journalling or even writing a book, the mistake most of us make is going too big too soon — and then giving up. I share why 'absurdly small' reps build consistency, identi
Thursday Thoughts — Physical & Mental Decluttering
Send us Fan MailThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about decluttering…and not just the cupboards and drawers.Because clutter isn’t always physical. Sometimes it’s the mental tabs we keep open, the emotional baggage we’re still carrying, the commitments that no longer feel like ours, or the digital noise constantly pulling at our attention.If life has been feeling a little full
The One Where I Talk To 'Dad Hugs For Your Soul' Founder, Harry Hardisty
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is Harry Hardisty, creator of the TikTok/Instagram/Facebook channels 'Dad Hugs for Your Soul,' which offers support for people recovering from difficult relationships; he started the channels just over a year ago, and now has a quarter of a million followers across all his socials. Harry created 'Dad Hugs For Your Soul' as a safe, supportive s
Minisode Ep.200 — Mindset Starts In The Morning
Send us Fan MailIn this week's minisode, I’m getting honest about why 2026 so far has felt a bit off for me — my morning routine went out the window, and so did my mindset. I share how even a mini version of my usual habits (gratitude, meditation, movement and uplifting inputs) instantly lifted my mood, and why the first couple of hours of your day can make a HUGE difference to how you feel a
Thursday Thoughts — Starting Small With Movement
Send us Fan MailOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about moving your body, and more specifically, starting small when you’ve been injured or you’ve got out of the habit of taking exercise.Polly and I talk about what our exercise routines look like when we’re taking it easier than usual, which can include some simple stretches or 10 minutes on a rebounder. We also touch on n
The One Where I Talk To Singer-Songwriter, Akosia
Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the fabulous Akosia, an Australian singer-songwriter who is also an actor and a voiceover artist. Akosia is single, doesn’t have kids, and lives in Melbourne, Australia. Her music defies genres with its raw mix of pop, jazz, soul, dance, and R&B. In our conversation, Akosia and I talk about her career, how her late father i
Minisode Ep.199 — Grieving The Life You Thought You Would Live
Send us Fan MailOn this week's minisode, I'm talking about how one of the hardest parts of being single can be a quiet grief for the life you expected: the culturally prescribed path of meeting someone, marrying, and having kids. This particular kind of grief is often an understated pang triggered by friends’ family milestones, but can coexist with genuine happiness, independence, and pe
Thursday Thoughts: The Amount of Good Things in Your Life Depends on Your Ability to Notice Them
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how the amount of good things in your life depends on your ability to notice them.With so much fear and negativity in the news right now, it’s easy for your attention to be pulled towards what feels heavy and overwhelming. That’s why being intentional about where you place your focus matters more than ever.This co
The One Where I Talk To Author & Journalist, Poorna Bell
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is Poorna Bell, an award-winning author, journalist, public speaker and former executive editor at the Huff Post. Her sixth book, (and fourth non-fiction book) She Wanted More, came out just last month, and shines a much-needed spotlight on the lives of women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, challenging the stagnation narratives that society tries to force upon
Minisode Ep. 198 — It's Not A Competition; It's A Correction
Send us Fan MailOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the backlash to my social media content which — like the podcast — celebrates and advocates for single, childfree life — especially comments from coupled people telling me to stop 'going on about' being single. My message has always been that singlehood is not better than marriage and children, but also that it is not worse
Thursday Thoughts — Staying Present While Moving Forward
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about all manner of things including where we’re at with our goals and habits, the importance of staying present in the moment, and how crucial awareness is if we want to make any kind of change in our life.We hope you’ll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy x Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (U
The One Where I Talk To Icelandic Travel Guide, Einar Thorsteinsson
Send us Fan MailIt’s a very special episode today because my guest is someone I really do love, even though I’ve only known him for a matter of weeks. His name is Einar Thorsteinsson, and he was the wonderful, wonderful guide on my recent trip to Iceland in January. This trip was a first for me, not only because I’d never been to Iceland before, but also because I was hosting the trip - having par
Minisode Ep.197 — Do I Like Who I Am When I'm With Them?
Send us Fan Mail Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my
Thursday Thoughts — Breaking The Cycle Of Negativity
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about breaking the cycle of negativity.We explore how easy it is to get caught in those negative spirals where one thought leads to another and suddenly we're knee-deep in a full-on wallow, feeling pretty rubbish about everything.We chat about how the way we feel most of the time becomes the energy we're putti
The One Where I Talk To Singer-Songwriter, Harley Moon Kemp
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week on Thrive Solo is British country singer-songwriter, Harley Moon Kemp, who also happens to be the daughter of Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp, and Shirlie Kemp of both Pepsi and Shirlie, and Wham. Harley Moon appeared in last year’s Celebrity Race Across The World with her brother, Roman Kemp, and not only did they appear in it, but they won it. I’m sure many of you
Minisode Ep.196 — We Do Not Give One Single Fu*k
Send us Fan Mail Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my
Thursday Thoughts — The Patriarchy
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about the patriarchy.This social system that historically centres white men as the default holders of power, money, status and authority, is woven into the very fabric of society.It shows up in a million subtle - and not so subtle - ways: women playing small because they’ve been taught to be pleasing, quiet, polite
The One Where I Talk To Sober Coach, Sarah Bennett
Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo, is the gorgeous Sarah Bennett, a single and childfree sober coach living in Hertfordshire. In her 30s, Sarah felt under huge pressure to find a partner and have children. As friends settled down and started families, she often felt left behind. In trying to numb the loneliness and deep sense of inadequacy she felt, Sarah’s drinki
Minisode Ep.195 — Your Standards Are Not Too High
Send us Fan Mail Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my
Thursday Thoughts — Main Character Energy
Send us Fan MailOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about what it really means to shift out of the background and into the lead role of your own life.We chat about how easy it is, especially for women, to unconsciously slip into a supporting role, putting everyone else’s needs first, waiting for the “right time,” or playing small out of habit rather than intention.We explore ho
The One Where I Talk To Peloton Instructor, Hannah Frankson
Send us Fan MailMy guest this week is one of those people that I just fell in love with because she is completely divine and she has the best energy — not to put too fine a point on it, but I bloody loved her! Her name is Hannah Frankson, and she is a 37 year old Peloton Instructor living in London, totally rocking her solo life. That said, she is also dating and very much open to a relationship w
Minisode Ep.194 — Running Like We're On Fire
Send us Fan MailThis week's minisode is a fiery pep talk for your wildest dreams: I unpack the quote “One life. Just one. Why aren’t we running like we are on fire towards our wildest dreams,” and get honest about fear, perfectionism, and waiting for permission. This is a nudge to choose aliveness over hesitation — pick a direction, take the tiniest step, keep it consistent, and stop treating
Thursday Thoughts — The Power Of Nature In A World Gone Mad
Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the power of intentionally tuning into nature during crazy times.Most of us would agree that the state of the world right now is…alot. It can feel overwhelming and scary, to say the least, and it’s easy to feel completely out of control.One of the best ways to put things into perspective - not to mention regulate our overs
The One Where I Talk To Trauma Coach & Podcaster, Gurds Hundal
Send us Fan MailMy guest on the podcast today is Gurds Hundal. A former journalist, Gurds is a Trauma Coach & Inner Work Expert, who has more than a decade of experience in trauma healing, boundaries and inner child work. Many of her clients have discovered their purpose, entered healthy relationships, created stronger boundaries, reconnected with their inner child and learnt to love themselve
Minisode Ep. 193 — Mind, Mouth, Mood
Send us Fan MailToday's minisode is a punchy reminder that your energy comes first. I break down 'mind, mouth, mood' — your thoughts, your words, and the emotional climate you live in — as the cause, with life as the effect. Master these three (most of the time, not perfectly) and you stop reacting to life and start creating it. What signal are you sending out today? Support the sho
Thursday Thoughts — How The Hardest Times Become Our Greatest Lessons
Send us Fan MailOn this weeks Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how our hardest times and biggest “failures” often become our greatest lessons.We talk about how difficult seasons can shape us, clarify what really matters, and guide us onto the right path.A reminder that nothing is wasted – and if you’re in a tough chapter right now, sending you loads of love and hope this may be of
The One Where I Talk To Storyteller, Comedian & Journalist, Melanie Hamlett
Send us Fan Mail*** TRIGGER WARNING *** Domestic abuse and sexual abuse are mentioned in this episode.My guest on the podcast today is Melanie Hamlett, a comedian, journalist, public speaker, and storyteller based in France. She's written dozens of articles for publications like Harper’s Bazaar, The Washington Post, Glamour, The Daily Beast, Slate, Cosmo, The Guardian, Playboy, and The Huffin
Minisode Ep. 192 — Peace Starts From Within
Send us Fan MailThis week's minisode is a gentle reset for a noisy world. I'm talking about staying informed without being consumed, and why your real power is in tending your corner of the world: your mind, your words, your energy. Choose presence, protect your inputs, and be the calm that ripples outward. Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Can
Thursday Thoughts — Prioritising Joy
Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about that ‘back to school’ feeling that so many of us feel after Christmas and New Year.If you’re feeling low following the festive season, now is the time to make finding joy a priority. Because like so many things in life, we have to get intentional about choosing it.Polly and I also talk about being aware of our thoughts, ho
The One Where I Talk To Comedian, Rosalie Minnitt
Send us Fan MailMy guest on this week's episode is the completely divine Rosalie Minnitt, a comedian, writer and performer, who made her Edinburgh Fringe debut with her critically acclaimed character comedy show ‘Clementine’, a Jane Austen parody that meditates on girlhood, romance and everything in between and inverts the Austen image of "spinsterdom". Described as ‘delirious, deme
Minisode Ep. 191 — 3 Simple Ways To Lower Your Stress In 2026
Send us Fan MailOn this week's minisode, I'm sharing a trio of things that will significantly lower your stress levels when you incorporate them all into your life. You're welcome. Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymegg
Thursday Thoughts — Maintaining A Positive Attitude When Life Throws A Curveball
Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about maintaining a positive mental attitude even when life throws us a curveball.Last week, Polly injured her knee on the last day of her skiing trip, and is currently on crutches while she waits to find out how serious the injury is.She talks about how she’s feeling and how she’s been trying to stay positive and expect the bes
The One With 'I Hired A Male Escort For My 70th Birthday' Writer, Gail Rice
Send us Fan MailMy guest on Thrive Solo this week is the wonderful Gail Rice, a Canadian born psychologist and writer based in Sydney, Australia. Gail’s work explores how the stories we carry can hold us back...or call us forward. Her writing shines a light on the unspoken stories around aging, desire, and reinvention, and she’s also currently writing her memoir. Gail recently wrote an essay for T
Minisode 190 — 50th Birthday Special
Send us Fan MailI turned 50 on New Year's Day. How this happened, I have no idea. But anyhoo...I've put together a list of 50 bits of advice / things I've learnt / words of wisdom, and I'm sharing it with you here. I sincerely hope that some of these nuggets might help you make the most of your journey in this crazy thing we call life. HAPPY NEW YEAR! xxx Support the showBuy m
Thursday Thoughts — Getting Intentional
Send us Fan MailOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are getting intentional about 2026. Because any change you want to make starts with you, and now is the moment to begin living life by design, rather than by default.We chat about why clarity of direction matters, and how real change happens when you start becoming, and embodying, the future version of yourself now.We hope you find som
The One With ‘Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now’ Writer, Chanté Joseph — Part 2
Send us Fan MailThe wonderful Chanté Joseph, writer of the viral British Vogue piece, ‘Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?’ is back for Part 2 of our conversation. If you haven’t already listened to Part 1, I highly recommend you go and do that first, and you're then going to want to come back and listen to this part, too!In this second half of our conversation, Chanté talks about how she
Minisode 189 — The REAL Fix For Filling That Void
Send us Fan MailIn this end-of-year minisode, I’m sharing a loving-but-direct wake-up call before 2026: being single is not the problem — feeling directionless is. I talk about how the real fix for feeling stuck isn’t finding a partner, it’s finding something meaningful to move towards: a project, a purpose, a path that lights you up from the inside out. I share honestly from my own life about how
Thursday Thoughts — Enthusiasm
Send us Fan MailOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about one of my favourite topics…enthusiasm!Enthusiasm is one of the highest vibration emotions there is; and if we’re not feeling enthusiastic about anything in our life, that’s a sign that something needs to change.But just like joy and gratitude, enthusiasm is something that we have to choose, to prioritise, to cultivate. And
The One With ‘Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now’ Writer, Chanté Joseph — Part 1
Send us Fan MailI'm super excited that my guest on Thrive Solo this week (and next) is the fabulous Chanté Joseph, writer of the viral British Vogue piece, ‘Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?’ If you haven’t heard of Chanté or this piece, you’ve probably been living in a cave for the last month or so because when I say this article went viral, I mean VIRAL — globally. I’ve heard so many
Mini Series: 10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas — Week 10: It's Just One Day
Send us Fan MailIn Week 10 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about remembering that, despite the fanfare, Christmas is just one day. Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FRE
Thursday Thoughts — Our Thoughts On Christmas
Send us Fan MailThis week, Polly and I are diving into Christmas — the bits that feel magical…and the bits that feel a little wobbly.Because for so many of us, this season can stir up old stories, tricky family dynamics, or that familiar mix of sadness and joy sitting right next to each other.We hope you find something useful in here.Wishing you a very Happy Christmas! 🎄Love,Polly & Lucy xxx
The One Where I Talk To Thrive Solo Member, The Bloody Brilliant Bronwyn — Part 2
Send us Fan MailThis week is Part 2 of my conversation with the wonderful, funny and fabulous Bronwyn, one of my Thrive Solo membership community members, who I absolutely LOVE. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I recommend you do that first, and then come back to this half, because you’re going to want to hear the whole conversation. In this half of our chat, we discuss everything from the n
Mini Series: 10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas — Week 9: Gratitude For A Solo Christmas
Send us Fan MailIn Week 9 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about all of the reasons we have to be grateful for being single at Christmas. Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload
Thursday Thoughts — Some Of Our Favourite Non-Fiction Books
Send us Fan MailOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into some of our favourite non-fiction personal development books — the ones that have genuinely shifted how we think, feel, and show up in the world.If you’re craving a change for the better, want to keep growing, and you’re naturally curious, these books will give you a nudge in the right direction.Have you read any of our
The One Where I Talk To Thrive Solo Member, The Bloody Brilliant Bronwyn — Part 1
Send us Fan MailThis was one of my favourite, most authentic, most conversational episodes of the podcast that I’ve ever recorded, and I loved every minute of it because my guest is the totally brilliant Bronwyn — a beloved member of my Thrive Solo membership community. Bronwyn also happens to be very cool, very smart, and very funny, and we laughed ALOT in this conversation, so much so that I pre
