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Thursday Thoughts — Taking Up Space
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the idea of taking up space, something so many of us women have b...
The One Where I Talk To Speaker, Storyteller & Podcaster, Angela Gentile
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast today is the absolute force that is Angela Gentile. Angela is both single and childfree. She’s an elder mille...
Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love — Part 3: Decide What You Want
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday is Part Three of my new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself...
Thursday Thoughts — Committment
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the topic of commitment. We chat about why committing can feel so hard ...
The One Where I Talk To Somatic Coach, Majo Torreli
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Majo Torreli, a single, childfree somatic coach based in Madrid, who shares her journey of o...
Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love — Part 2: The Power Of Your Attention
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday is Part Two of my new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself h...
The One Where I Talk To Associate Professor & Childless Advocate, Dawn Llewellyn
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast today is the wonderful Dawn Llewellyn. Dr Dawn Llewellyn is Associate Professor of Religion and Gender at the U...
Mini Series: 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love — Part 1: Awareness
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday is Part One of a new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself ha...
Thursday Thoughts — The Joy Of Early Mornings
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why we love getting up early, and how those quiet first hours set us up fo...
The One Where I Talk To Author Of 'Single & Psycho', Caroline Young
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is the wonderful Caroline Young, author of 'Single And Psycho: How Pop Culture...
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 5: When Grief Hits Out Of Nowhere
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this fifth and final part of my Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Si...
Thursday Thoughts — Action Absorbs Anxiety
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety.This is th...
The One Where I Talk to PR Consultant, Emily Ball
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode of the Thrive Solo, I'm talking to the fabulous Emily Ball, a PR business owner who shares her journey ...
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 4: The Comparison Spiral
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this fourth part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single ...
Thursday Thoughts — Shifting Your Filter
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives.Is your filter clouding your judgeme...
The One Where I Talk To Content Creator, Camille Natalie
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Camille Natalie, a content creator and social media strategist who empowers wome...
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 3: Future Fears
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this third part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single &...
Thursday Thoughts — People Pleasing
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about people pleasing.We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually s...
The One Where I Talk To Entrepreneur & Communications Expert, Kerrie Finch
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the totally fabulous Kerrie Finch, an entrepreneur, communications expert, and sp...
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 2: The Visibility Problem
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this second part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single ...
Thursday Thoughts — It's The Small Things That Will Change Your Life
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life…it’s ...
The One Where I Talk To Blogger & Influencer, Jordan Emily Rose
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on this week's episode is the completely gorgeous Jordan Emily Rose, a blogger, influencer, travel and fashion content cre...
Mini Series: The Truth About The Tough Bits — Part 1: Loneliness vs Solitude
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOver the next few weeks, I'm diving into the truth about some of the tougher bits of being single and childfree in this new Saturda...
Thursday Thoughts — NSDR (Non Sleep Deep Rest)
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest.Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSD...
The One Where I Talk To The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach, Naomi Holbrook
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode, my guest is the fabulous Naomi Holbrook, the 'Unconventional Weight Loss Coach'. Naomi shares he...
Mini Series: The Underrated Benefits Of Being Single & Childfree — Part 5: Learning & Personal Growth
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this final part of my mini series about the underrated benefits of being single and childfree, I'm talking about learning and pe...
Thursday Thoughts — Lessons From A Holiday
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all things holidays.I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week b...
The One Where I Talk To Childfree Activist & Author, Verena Brunschweiger
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's episode of Thrive Solo, I'm joined by Verena Brunschweiger, a 45-year-old writer, feminist, and child-free acti...
Mini Series: The Underrated Benefits Of Being Single & Childfree — Part 4: Emotional Stability
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Part 4 of this mini series about the underrated benefits of being single and childfree, I'm talking about emotional stability.Ho...
Thursday Thoughts — Self-Worth
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about self-worth — the importance of which cannot be overstated.As Jamie Ke...
The One Where I Talk To Wellness Warrior & Nature Lover, Linzi Bell
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's episode of Thrive Solo, I'm talking to the simply wonderful Linzi Bell all about embracing the power of nature, and...
Mini Series: The Underrated Benefits Of Being Single & Childfree — Part 3: Drama-Free Life
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Part 3 of this mini series about the underrated benefits of being single and childfree, I'm talking about a drama-free life.Hope...
Thursday Thoughts — Comfort Zones
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the magic that happens outside your comfort zone.Because when ...
The One Where I Talk To Voice Coach & Author, Caroline Goyder
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's episode of 'Thrive Solo,' I'm talking to the wonderful Caroline Goyder, a renowned voice coach and author...
Mini Series: The Underrated Benefits Of Being Single & Childfree — Part 2: Lack Of Compromise
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Part 2 of my mini series about the underrated benefits of being single and childfree, I'm talking about lack of compromise. Hop...
Thursday Thoughts — Haters Gonna Hate
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are discussing a piece that came out recently in The Telegraph, in which I talk about bei...
The One Where I Talk To Dentist & Thrive Solo Member, Julie Kellogg
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's episode of Thrive Solo, I'm talking to Julie Kellogg, a single, child-free, third-generation dentist and transi...
Mini Series: The Underrated Benefits Of Being Single & Childfree — Part 1: Peace
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOver the next few weeks, I'm diving into the underrated benefits of being single and childfree in this Saturday Minisode mini serie...
Thursday Thoughts — Writing A Book
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I dive into a juicy conversation all about my brand new book Shiny Happy Singles — or Thrive...
The One Where I Talk About Manifestation (AKA Making Sh*t Happen)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week's solo episode of Thrive Solo, I'm delving deep into the concept of manifestation. I'm sharing my own defini...
Minisode Ep.163 — Rewriting the Script on Single Life
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm re-writing the script on single life.There is no doubt that we've all be conditioned to believe ...
Thursday Thoughts — Perspective
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about perspective.The way we see and feel about life is largely ab...
The One Where I Talk To YouTuber, Toni Evans
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the wonderful Toni Evans, a YouTuber and mental health advocate.Toni shares her p...
Minisode Ep.162 — The 7 Truths Of Life
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about The 7 Truths Of Life according to my fabulous Thrive Solo member, Pooja Venkatraman. I&...
Thursday Thoughts — Other People
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about three truths about other people (taken from Mel Robbins) that can totally ...
The One With An Excerpt From My Audiobook (& Bloopers)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's solo episode, I'm sharing an excerpt from my audiobook, narrated by moi, as well as some bloopers from the three da...
Minisode Ep.161 — Being Single Is NOT The Problem
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about why us feeling dissatisfied / unhappy / lonely / empty is actually nothing to do with t...
Thursday Thoughts — Glimmers
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about glimmers.We explain what glimmers are (and how they’re the...
The One Where I Talk To Full-Time Traveller & Blogger, Lynn Stephenson
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLiving a Life of Adventure, my wonderful guest Lynn Stephenson talks all about her solo travels to 177 countries.In this episode of Thri...
Minisode Ep.160 — Why I'm Obsessed With Protein (& Why You Should Be Too)
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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 os...
Thursday Thoughts — The Words You Say Matter
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about getting stuck in negativity and how the words we speak out into the...
The One Where I Talk To Writer & Thrive Solo Member, Nadia Huq
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy 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 wi...
Minisode Ep.159 — On Making A Dick Of Yourself (& Why You Absolutely Should)
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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 ...
Thursday Thoughts — Energy Hygiene
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis 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 v...
The One Where I Talk To Sociologist, Kinneret Lahad
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of Thrive Solo, I'm joined by Kinneret Lahad, an associate professor and Head of the Gender Studies Program at Tel ...
Minisode Ep.158 — Looking Over Our Shoulders
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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....
Thursday Thoughts — 8 Ways To Raise Your Vibration
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursdays Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about 8 ways to raise your vibration.Our energy matters. And it is powerful in ...
The One Where I Talk To Author Of ‘The Connection Cure’, Julia Hotz
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Julia Hotz.Julia is a journalist and award-winning author of The Connection Cure — t...
Minisode Ep.157 — Are You Playing Small?
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm asking the question: are you playing small?So many of us — especially women — are not living into...
Thursday Thoughts — Building A Life You Don't Need To Escape From
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis 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 y...
The One Where I Collaborate With Fellow Podcaster, Elizabeth Joy
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookThis week on the ...
Minisode Ep.156 — Energy In Motion
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about one of my favourite topics — energy, of the vibrational frequency kind.Most of us kno...
Thursday Thoughts — AI
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about AI.We chat about how we’re both using AI (specifically the free version ...
The One Where I Talk To Author, Coach, & Founder of 'Deep Rest', James Reeves
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're ...
Minisode Ep.155 — Do We Romanticise Drama?
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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.W...
Thursday Thoughts — The Power Of Pets
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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 an...
The One Where I Talk To Owner Of Yidan's Farm Stay, Yidan Xiong
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're ...
Minisode Ep.154 — What If We're Not Meant To Settle Down?
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm asking the question of whether or not we're actually meant to 'settle down' with one p...
Thursday Thoughts — Thriving Solo
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, we’re talking all about me! Last week, we delved into Polly’s business and offerings, so this we...
The One Where I Talk To Executive Coach & Thrive Solo Member, Pooja Venkatraman
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the brilliant Pooja Venkatraman.Pooja is a double Harvard graduate, ex-management consultant, and f...
Minisode Ep.153 — The More Serious Reasons Why It's Great To Be Childfree
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the more serious things that parents have to deal with, and how us singles don't h...
Thursday Thoughts — How Are You Breathing?
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I dive into the work that Polly does, and discuss the topic of breathing.Yes, we ar...
The One Where I Wrote A Book
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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...
Minisode Ep.152 — The Hardest Thing To Be Is...Yourself
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about authenticity.Isn't it ironic that, so often, the hardest thing for us to do is jus...
Thursday Thoughts — Knowing Your 'Why'
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about knowing your ‘why’.When it comes to doing anything difficult in life, ...
The One Where I Talk To Founder & CEO Of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the remarkable Cindy Gallop.Cindy is an entrepreneur, advertising consultant, keynote speaker, and ...
Minisode Ep.151 — The Art Of Not Giving A Fu*k About Other People's Opinions
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode I'm talking about the universal fear that almost every single one of us has — except a lucky few — the...
Thursday Thoughts — The People You Surround Yourself With
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the importance of the people we surround ourselves with.As Jim Rohn famous...
The One Where Manifestation Coach, Matt Cooke, Is Back On The Podcast!
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the awesome Matt Cooke.Matt is a manifestation coach, whose mission is to empower individuals from ...
Minisode Ep.150 — The Truth About Adult Friendships (And What To Do About It)
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLet's face it, making friends as an adult can be hard. And for us singletons, it's arguably even more important that we find o...
Thursday Thoughts — Making Excuses
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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 ...
The One Where I Talk To Solopreneur & Creator of 'Beau Tie', Emma Phipps
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy 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 2...
Minisode Ep.149 — A Friendship Red Flag
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about one of the main red flags in friendship — when someone doesn't celebrate your wi...
Thursday Thoughts — The Relationship You Have With Yourself
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a topic that impacts every area of your life – the relationship you have...
The One Where I Talk To Freelance Translator & Digital Nomad, Katy Fowler
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the divine Katy Fowler.Katy is a freelance translator, and a full-time digital nomad, with a partic...
Minisode Ep.148 — Be-Do-Have
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's minisode, I'm talking about an important life concept that we often get backwards — the idea that when we get...
Thursday Thoughts — How Stress Impacts Fat Loss
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how stress impacts fat loss.We discuss how chronic stress keeps your b...
The One Where I Talk To Meditation Teacher & Coach, Conor Creighton
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Conor Creighton.Conor Creighton is an author, coach and meditation teacher from Kildar...
Minisode Ep.147 — The Man At The Checkout
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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 ...
Thursday Thoughts — Avoiding Distractions
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about avoiding distractions.It turns out that neither of us are very good at thi...
The One Where I Change The Name
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast turned three years old a couple of days ago, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginnin...
Minisode Ep.146 — Happy 3rd Birthday, Spinsterhood Reimagined!
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, Spinsterhood Reimagined turns 3 years old! And I'm celebrating by giving myself a break with the shortest...
Thursday Thoughts — The Stories We Tell Ourselves
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the stories we tell ourselves - the ones that shape our beliefs...
The One Where I Talk To Digital Nomad, Entrepreneur & Podcaster, Matt Bowles
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Matt Bowles.Matt is an Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned l...
Minisode Ep.145 — Is Sex Overrated?
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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 ...
Thursday Thoughts — What Makes You Come Alive?
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a quote by Howard Thurman which says: “Don’t ask what the world needs....
The One Where Author & Journalist, Nicola Slawson, Is Back On The Podcast!
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Nicola Slawson.Nicola is a freelance journalist and writer, and founder of the award-...
Minisode Ep.144 — Want To Help The World? Focus On Yourself.
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn 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...
Thursday Thoughts — Memento Mori
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the powerful philosophy of “memento mori” - the reminder th...
The One Where I Talk To Author & Journalist, Rachel Thompson
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Rachel Thompson.Rachel is a British author and journalist specialising in sex, dating...