Single Minded
Episodes
Episiotomummy: The First Six Weeks
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're covering the first six weeks. The sleep deprivation. The stitches. The loneliness. The "ChatGPT is my friend" phase. The no...
The Cardio Queen Drops the Fitness Routine
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
She lived 60 peaceful years without touching a drug… then she discovered the most addictive drug of all... Cardio. Now Linda’s entire personality ...
Linda Forgot to Ask for an Epidural, Oops
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Panty liner-gate continues... Then it's time for another birth story! This time it's the day I was birthed from Linda.
I Was Not Built for This: A Birth Story
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
So, I have some news. Since the last time we recorded, I had a baby!!! And trigger warning: I have an extremely low pain threshold; therefore, this is...
Celebrity Doppelgangers & a Very Strange Dream
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Linda tells me about a strange encounter at a dinner party, and I tell her about my even stranger dream. If you want to listen to the Rich Roll episod...
Why We Can’t Sit With Ourselves in Silence
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We will do ANYTHING except sit with ourselves in silence. But surely there are alternatives to meditation that can give us some peace?! Read The Cut a...
You Don’t Have to Achieve Brilliant Things Before 30
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are SORRY for the long break between episodes!! Who knows how many of you have persevered... but thank you if you're still here listening. We&...
Hobby vs. Side Hustle: Do We Have to Monetize Everything?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's storytime today on the podcast. A few years ago, I decided I wanted to learn how to write. But somehow, this "hobby" turned into a...
Linda & The End of The World
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I recently watched the new Netflix show 'Carol & The End of The World' and wanted to do an episode on the show's main themes: life,...
I Had a Near-Death Experience (Spoiler: It Was Just a Panic Attack)
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's new year, and a new Linda! I've just returned from Thailand where I had a near-death experience (spoiler: it was just a panic attack) a...
Why I Hate My Birthday
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joining you today from Lamai Fitness in Thailand to explain why I had the worst birthday ever, and why I think celebrating birthdays is overr...
My Ultimate Guide to Thailand (Finally!)
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is probably the most requested topic from listeners... and it's finally here!! There's a Thailand trip for EVERYONE in this episode. Th...
Why I Quit Social Media for 4 Months
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Linda would say, "I'm back bitches!" Here's everything that has happened in the last four months while I've been gone.
Bali Updates & Dating App Burnout
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Used To Be Human Beings
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ruby and I discuss the article I Used To Be A Human Being by Andrew Sullivan. You can read the article here: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/20...
The Real World vs. The Reel World
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ruby and I discuss why we prefer The Real World over creating Reels, and why it's been so hard for me to take a break from social media. ...
Are Junk Values Making Us Unhappy?
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Junk food has taken over our diets, and it is making millions of people physically sick. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that som...
50 First Dates: A TikTok Dating Experiment
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot happened in today's episode! Here's everything you need to know... Let's start with Fran & Will's PERFECT First Dates ...
How To Use Dating Apps To Your Advantage
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holly is a modern-day matchmaker and the founder of MATCHSMITH. She joins me today to discuss all things dating apps. She helps clients redesign their...
The Science Behind Happy Relationships
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
According to Harvard's Happiness study: "Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives.&qu...
Should You Choose A Job Based On Your Personality Type?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you don't want to ghost someone after one or two dates?? Linda and I discuss the best way to let someone down if you're no...
Finding The Confidence To Follow Your Own Path
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate is a Confidence Coach and meditation teacher who helps women build self-belief to find their direction in life. We answer the following questions...
How To Care Less About What Other People Think Of You
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby is BACK and today we're talking about judgement, including the judgment of others, our own self-judgement and, most importantly, how to live...
How My Mum Would Date If She Was Single In 2023
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've always wanted to ask Mum how she'd date in the modern world. Would she be on dating apps? Would she pay for the first date? Would she a...
Janelle's Story: Why I Decided To Become A Solo Mum
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Janelle is a listener (and fellow podcaster) who sent in a voice note for the loneliness episode, and I felt like her story deserved a whole episode. ...
How Close Friends Can Combat Loneliness (Part 2)
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ruby and I are back for Part 2 of our friendship episode
How Close Friends Can Combat Loneliness (Part 1)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a Succession fan, you'll know that a marriage devoid of emotional intimacy can make you feel more isolated than being single (aka ...
Will A Relationship Solve All Your Problems? (Spoiler: Nope!)
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For so many years, I was under the (false) impression that getting a boyfriend would solved ALL my problems. I thought that once I got a boyfriend, I ...
How Small Actions Can Change Your Life (& Dating Life)
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined again today by mental health professional Lachlan Beaton to talk about taking action... whether that's in life, work or dating. L...
It's Never Too Late To Quit Your Job & Travel The World
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanthi is coming back on the podcast this week to share what happened after she quit her job of 10 years to travel the world. She's now living a...
Overcoming The Blocks & Barriers To A Great Relationship
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I loved to sabotage things during the early stages of dating. I would write people off immediately over tiny little icks. I had walls up. I would pret...
Our Listeners Share Their Loneliness Stories
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A big thank you to all the listeners who sent in their voice notes about their experiences with loneliness. I was blown away by their honesty. This is...
A Dating Expert Answers Your Burning Questions
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Lurve is back! We luuuurved her last episode so much, we asked her to return to the podcast to answer your most asked questions. She is a love and ...
Beth's Story: Divorce, Egg Donation & Finding Love Again
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After she got divorced, Beth made the decision to stay single forever. But life has a funny way of not working out how you think it will. After her di...
9 Dating Lessons From Married At First Sight
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
MAFS: You either love it or hate it. I LOVE IT. My boyfriend hates it. Can our relationship survive another season? Hopefully! This week, I'm sit...
Social Media Is Making Us Anxious
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This sums up the social media dilemma for me...I met this week's podcast guest on social media, and since forming a friendship online, we now sen...
The Journey Of Making Radical Life Changes
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm chatting with my friend Lachlan Beaton, a mental health professional who decided to make a series of radical life changes to live the l...
The Loneliest Year Of My Life
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2021 was a bad year. I could blame COVID, but that would be a lie. I had been single for a very long time. It had been fun and fancy-free... Until it ...
Life Begins In Your Late 30s
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode with one of my good friends, Shanthi. Here are the questions we answer in this episode:My sister calls what you did "blowi...
Building A Beauty Business Based On Values
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We don't talk a lot about The Business World on this podcast, but after reading Erika's blog posts about building her brand, I just knew I h...
The Magic Of Old-School Romance
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I want to tell you a story...A few years ago I discovered a box of my great-great aunt's love letters. They were written by a Danish ship captain...
The Truth About Single Life & Loneliness
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Someone recently messaged me saying, "I'm in a complete life rut at 29… single, which I never thought would bother me but I feel very lone...
Why Aren't Successful Women Getting Matches?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dee Salmin is the host of Triple J's The Hookup podcast, and she recently wrote this article about why hot, successful women aren't getting ...
We're 'Happily Unmarried', Thank You Very Much
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get into this week's episode... WE'RE ON PATREON! We'll be releasing bonus episodes on the Single Minded Private Podcast ever...
Is It Possible To Date Slow In The Dating App Era?
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you're over hookup culture and want to build a deeper connection with someone, this is the episode for you! Today I chat with Love & Relat...
Hi I'm Hannah & I'm Having An Existential Crisis
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've always wondered how I'll explain my "existential night terrors" to my future life partner. As someone that suffers from death...
How To Meet Someone IRL
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meeting IRL... A thing of the past? Well not for the listeners who sent in their stories of how they met their partner IRL. Linda and I are summarisi...
When A Holiday Romance Becomes A Long Distance Relationship
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by my American friend Malia, who moved to Australia for love. She has one of the best meet-cute stories I've ever heard. As...
The Big Quit, Career Changes & 4-Day Work Weeks
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by a very special co-host today to talk about ALL THINGS WORK. The questions we're answering are: - Why did you decide to quit ...
Linda Interrogates Me On The Mysterious Man
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just when you thought you'd given up on dating... you go to Thailand and meet a mysterious man. Today, Linda is asking all the tough questions o...
Finding Joy In The Simple Life
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BUT ARE YOU HAPPY?! Today I'm joined by Lachlan Beaton who simplified his life to find more joy and happiness. He got everything he thought he wa...
Will We Ever Accept Our Bodies?
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BUT WILL WE?! Today I am joined again by Rav to chat about body image and how dating (and in her case, marriage) has affected the way we feel about ou...
Answering Your Questions On Life, Work & Dating
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you everyone who sent in your questions!! The questions we're answering on today's episode:Any solo travel tips for a 38 single mum g...
The Difference Between IQ & EQ (aka Emotional Intelligence)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by researcher (and fellow Single Minded listener) Zoe Callis to talk about emotional intelligence (EQ) and the role it pla...
The Highs And Lows Of Being Single
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I'm joined again by fellow single gal and podcaster Rav Randhawa to talk about the highs and lows of being single and wh...
A Very Spiritual Christmas in Thailand
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My friend and life coach Bonne Chance is back again to talk about New Year's Rituals. The questions we answer on this episode: What's the d...
A Psychologist Explains The Benefits Of Being Alone
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by psychologist Nancy Sokarno, also known as Psych With Sokz. The questions we answer on this episode: How has the pandemic changed...
Jess' Story: I Fell In Love With My Best Friend
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am joined by Jess Matthews, also colloquially known as “The Boy Detox”. The questions we answer on this episode: You fell in love with yo...
A Psychologist Explains What 'Vulnerability' Actually Means
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The questions we answer on this episode: We hear the word "vulnerability" thrown around a lot. What does it mean?What is vulnerability not?...
Shani Silver's Guide To Taking Risks
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shani Silver is back to discuss self-publishing her new book A Single Revolution! You can purchase her book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Single-Rev...
The Difference Between Red, Yellow & Green Flags
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking about flags - how to spot them in others, but also how to spot them in yourself. The questions we answer on this episode: H...
Our Dating Tips To Make Every Date An 'Experience'
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Budget Bachelorette is back for another episode! Emmy Pens is joining me again to chat our top dating tips. Remember... A first date is not an...
Rav's Story: My Husband Ghosted Me
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I'm joined with fellow single gal and podcaster Rav Randhawa to talk about societal pressure to get married (and what ha...
My Egg Freezing Journey (Part 2) with Women's Health Melbourne
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I am taking you through my egg freezing journey and the entire process from start to finish. The questions I answer on this ...
Rebekah's Story: I Went On 138 Dates & Wrote A Book About It
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the outside, Rebekah Campbell had an amazing life... She was an entrepreneur living in Sydney. But on the inside, she was lonely and wanted love an...
Flakiness, Our Worst Dates & "The Poo Incident" with Joanna Fleming
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna Fleming is back by popular demand!! We cover A LOT... Would you rathers, marry/fuck/kill, dealing with flaky guys, our best and worst dates... ...
Elina's Story: I Hiked 3000km Solo
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the pandemic, Elina Osborne set off on an adventure! She hiked the entire length of New Zealand solo - that's 3000km. She had already hike...
Making A Big Life Decision (aka My Lockdown Audio Diary)
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've got a big life decision to make this week so I recorded my thought process! The questions I pondered: What are my values? How do I define ...
Making New Friends In Adulthood
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S A LISTENER EPISODE! Thank you to our amazing listeners for contributing to this week's episode... We love you! Today we're discuss...
A Researcher Explains Why It Might Be Better To Sleep Alone
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep... It's so important to living a healthy life, yet we never question the relationship status quo of sleeping in the same bed. Well, we&apos...
Voice Memos Have Changed The Way We Date
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“HE HAS SUCH A NICE VOICE”.... This is a very common interaction between me and Alisha on Instagram, where we share our dating stories daily. So w...
A Psychologist Explains Why Rejection & Heartbreak Hurts So Much
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a very special guest for the intro today: my mum’s bestie Tamara. We’re going to chat about solo travel over 50. On today’s episode, I ...
My Egg Freezing Journey (Part 1) with Dr Raelia Lew
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm doing it!!! I'm really excited to announce my partnership with Women's Health Melbourne, who are sponsoring my egg freezing journey...
How Dating Apps Have Changed Dating
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
OUR LIVE SHOW AT MELBOURNE CENTRAL IS HERE! Linda considered calling in sick, but she made it in the end - and she did not look up at the crowd once....
Sam's Story: Getting Sober & The Difficulty Of Dating Without Alcohol
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am currently going through a break up... with my phone... and Linda wants to know how it is going. We're also getting prepped for our first Liv...
Cara's Story: Why I Took Six Months Off Dating
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shadow marketing, sleeping in separate beds and the number sixty nine... Just a few of the very important issues Linda and I discuss on today's i...
Bonne's Story: I Left Corporate Life To Forge My Own Path
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda and I have a lot to catch up on in the intro, including Noooooosa, nude beaches and an (almost) NLH.This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping ...
Dating Icks & Not Taking Life Too Seriously with Joanna Fleming
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WORLDS COLLIDING! I am so excited that my Beauty IQ co-host Joanna agreed to join me and Linda to exclusively talk about dating for a whole 40 minutes...
Turning 60: The Advice My Mum Would Give Her Younger Self
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mum turned 60 so today she shares her life lessons from her 60 years on this non-spiritual earth. Well, non-spiritual to her. I'm more woo-woo th...
A Men's Dating Coach Gives His Perspective On Modern Dating
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
MY DAD JOINS AS CO-HOST TODAY... And Linda isn't happy about it! Because today we're getting a male dating coach's perspective on datin...
A Psychologist's Tips For Introverted, Shy & Socially Anxious People
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"For the millions of Americans who consider themselves quiet, shy, introverted, or socially anxious... A groundbreaking roadmap to finally being ...
Dating 101: How To Tell Someone You're Not Interested
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are gonna go a little differently this week! Every day from Thursday to Sunday, we will be releasing a quickie episodes, which will answer one ...
Dating 101: How To End A First Date
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are gonna go a little differently this week! Every day from Thursday to Sunday, we will be releasing a quickie episodes, which will answer one ...
Dating 101: Should We Split The Bill?
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are gonna go a little differently this week! Every day from Thursday to Sunday, we will be releasing a quickie episodes, which will answer one ...
Dating 101: How To Create A Dating Profile
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Things are gonna go a little differently this week! Every day from Thursday to Sunday, we will be releasing a quickie episodes, which will answer one ...
Bibi's Story: Grieving For The Child I Never Had
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I contacted journalist Bibi Lynch after reading some of her stories online about sex and dating over 50... Little did I know the direction this interv...
The Shame & Stigma Of Being Single
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The “fun” part of being single isn’t dating. The fun part of being single is no different than the fun part of living life any other way. ...
Instant Chemistry Vs. Building A Connection With A Dating Coach
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why do people cheat? And how do you recover if you've been cheated on?There's a lot of statistics around who is more likely to cheat, but WH...
Reviewing The Darkest Dating Movie: Promising Young Woman
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO A BONUS EPISODE OF SINGLE MINDED... BECAUSE I'M A BIT OF A "MOVIE BUFF". Please note there are spoilers throughout so if y...
Make Dating Fun Again
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Linda told a sexy story on today's podcast, prefacing it with, "I've never told you this story, it's too embarrassing." BUT ...
You Are Your Own Purpose & Other Spiritual Gems
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Me: "The legend goes that Koh Phangan in Thailand is sitting on rose quartz which is a healing crystal energy... And that's why it's so...
Kat's Story: Save Your F*cks For The Things That Matter
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Something that Kat said this week reaaaaaally resonated with Linda. Kat said she used to morph into her partners (which wasn't a good thing) and ...
A Love Coach On Ghosting, Flirting & His Top Dating Tips
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
GREETINGS FROM (NOT A) VIRGIN RIVER! Linda and I have a lot to catch up with since I got over the border into Queensland, including manifesting my ver...
Alex's Story: Becoming A Single Mum Through A Sperm Donor
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LINDA WENT ROGUE THIS WEEK! After I interviewed Alexandra Collier on her experiences on becoming a single mother with a sperm donor, Linda decided to ...
Why Are We So Lonely?
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the wise words of the poet Britney Spears: My loneliness is killing meI must confess I still believe When I'm not with you I lose my mindGiv...
The Art of Solo Travel
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
YES I KNOW WE CAN'T TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY... But we have a big, beautiful country to explore, right here in Australia. As you're listening ...
What The Hell Is 'Love Bombing'?
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HAVE YOU BEEN LOVE BOMBED? I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW I HAD UNTIL THIS INTERVIEW. I thought it was normal for guys to ask you to move in after three date...
Eat, Pray & Self Love
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LOCKDOWN IS OVER... So it's time to manifest ALL the high vibes in 2021. What better way to do that than to talk about Linda's least favouri...
A Dating Coach Gives Her Best Dating App Tips
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I didn't scare Linda off... So we're BACK! This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Because being single is a...
Mel Schilling From MAFS Gave Up On Finding Love
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME WELCOME! This is Single Minded, the podcast flipping the script on being single. Whether you're dating, not dating, dating yourself or ju...