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Minisode Ep.102 - Journaling
20 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOn this week's minisode, I'm talking about journaling.Keeping a journal has become very trendy with the rise of the wellness m...
Thursday Thoughts - Investing In Yourself
18 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why investing both time and money in yourself is so powerful.We also d...
The One Where I Talk To Pro-Ageing Storyteller, Heidi Clements
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text***TRIGGER WARNING***In this episode, Heidi refers to two sexual assaults, one when she was a child. In this week’s episode, I’m ta...
Minisode Ep.101 - You Can't Change The Weather
13 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about what's in our control, and what isn't.Everybody knows that we can't chan...
Thursday Thoughts - Complaining
11 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about complaining.We all love a good moan, but there’s a difference between ...
The One Where I Talk To Executive Assistant, Jess Walton
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the wonderful Jess Walton.Jess is a 43 year old single, childfree woman who works as an assis...
Minisode Ep.100 - The Coolest Things About Getting Older
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about some of the coolest things about ageing.We live in a culture obsessed with youth and be...
Thursday Thoughts - Social Media
04 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about social media.We discuss how it influences our lives (both positively and n...
The One Where I Talk About Solitude
02 Apr 2024
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Send us a textOn today's solo episode, I'm talking all about solitude.Solitude can often be conflated with loneliness, although they are two...
Minisode Ep.99 - Two Ears. One Mouth.
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the 'lost art' of listening. How often are we thinking more about our respon...
Thursday Thoughts - Healthy Eating
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I talk about healthy eating.We discuss our own experiences of eating healthily, our eatin...
The One Where I Talk To Mental Health Coach, Jim Morgan
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Jim Morgan.Jim is a mental health coach, executive coach, eco therapist, forest ...
Minisode Ep.98 - 10 Things I'm Loving Right Now
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about 10 things in my life that I'm particularly loving right now. Enjoy! Support the s...
Thursday Thoughts - Control
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about the importance of having an awareness of what we can — and can’t — contr...
The One Where I Talk To Travel Writer & Author, Sinead Kennedy
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the awesome Sinead Kennedy.Sinead is a passionate travel writer and author. Her debut book, “...
Minisode Ep.97 - It's Just A Thought
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about a question that popped into my head recently; one that I think us singles should be ask...
Thursday Thoughts - Patience
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about patience.We discuss how often it's 'better to travel th...
The One Where I Talk To Poet, Jamie Louise Madigan
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text*TRIGGER WARNING* There is talk of abuse and suicide in this episode.In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Jamie Loui...
Minisode Ep.96 - The Fabulous Freedom Of Being Single
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about my number one value, and one of THE top benefits of being single and childfree. Freedom...
Thursday Thoughts - Sleep
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about sleep.We all know how important it is to get 7 - 9 hours a night; but t...
The One Where I Talk To Special Educator & Thrive Solo Member, Kriss Rita
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Kriss Rita.Kriss is an aspiring entrepreneur as a positive psychology practition...
Minisode Ep.95 - When I Thought My Car Had Been Stolen
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the two life lessons I was reminded of when I thought my car had been stolen.Press &apo...
Thursday Thoughts - Stress
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about stress.We discuss how stress is very necessary in life to keep us...
The One Where I Talk To Holistic Coach, Samantha Brooke
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode I’m talking to the absolutely fabulous, Samantha Brooke.Sam is a certified Holistic Coach as well as a Yoga &...
Minisode Ep.94 - You Don't Have To Be Chosen, To Be A Good Choice
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's minisode was inspired by one of my listeners who wrote to me with an affirmation that she uses to help her reframe her sing...
Thursday Thoughts - Manifestation
22 Feb 2024
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Send us a textIn this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about manifestation.The term manifestation often gets dismisse...
The One With The Two Year Anniversary
20 Feb 2024
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Send us a textI can't quite believe it, but Spinsterhood Reimagined has been going for 2 years!!! Today's episode is a compilation of some ...
Minisode Ep.93 - The Daily Stoic
17 Feb 2024
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Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about my fascination with Stoicism, and a book I'm currently reading, The Daily Stoic by...
Thursday Thoughts - Trust
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about trust.We discuss trusting that things always work out for you, as well...
The One Where I Talk To Author & Producer, Rhaina Cohen
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the brilliant Rhaina Cohen.Rhaina is an award-winning producer and editor for NPR's docu...
Minisode Ep.92 - Thrive Solo
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm telling you all about my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo.The doors are only open u...
Thursday Thoughts - Kindness
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking all about kindness.Being kind to others is a win-win, because it not only mak...
The One Where I Move (Temporarily) To Dorset
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's solo episode, I'm talking about my temporary - and rather sudden - move to Dorset. I give you the lowdown on why I...
Minisode Ep.91 - Bold Is Better Than Brainy
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about why I think it's better to be bold than it is to be brainy. (Putting aside the fac...
Thursday Thoughts - Responding Vs Reacting
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about responding versus reacting. We share what the difference is between the...
The One Where I Talk To Behavioural Economist & Author, Peter McGraw
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m welcoming the brilliant Peter McGraw back to the podcast!Dr. Peter McGraw is a behavioural economist, bu...
Minisode Ep.90 - Ooooh, That's Interesting
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm sharing my thoughts and feelings around some emails I've received from married women with childr...
Thursday Thoughts - Accountability
25 Jan 2024
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Send us a textIf you’re trying to make a change or cultivate a new habit, you need accountability. And that is exactly what Polly and I are talking ...
The One Where I Talk To Assistant Professor & Singles Researcher, Ea Utoft
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Ea Utoft.Ea is an Assistant Professor of Gender & Diversity Studies at Radbo...
Minisode Ep.89 - Life By Default Or By Design?
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about living life by design, rather than by default.Are we drifting along in life without muc...
Thursday Thoughts - Purpose
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about purpose.We all have a mission on our heart, something we’re passionate a...
The One Where I Talk To Psychotherapist, Nanette Riendeau
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the wonderful Nanette Riendeau.Nanette is a psychotherapist living in Illinois, US. She is ma...
Minisode Ep.88 - 15 Solo Date Ideas
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about 15 ideas for solo dates.Despite being single and childfree, and subsequently spending a...
Thursday Thoughts - Letting Go
11 Jan 2024
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Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I chat about letting go.We cover letting go of unhelpful feelings and beliefs, letting ...
The One You Should Send To Your Coupled Friends
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's episode, I'm talking about the things we wish our married and coupled friends would say or not say, and do or not d...
Minisode Ep.87 - 5 Habits You Need For An Awesome 2024
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about five habits that will set you up for a great year. Enjoy! Support the showOrder my boo...
Thursday Thoughts - Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!
04 Jan 2024
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Send us a textOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the importance of reflecting on the past year and celebrating the good ...
The One Where I Talk To Psychologist, Eva Papadopoulou
02 Jan 2024
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Send us a textSupport the showIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Eva Papadopoulou.Eva is a psychologist who is originally from At...
Minisode Ep.86 - Starting Over. Starting Again. Finally Starting.
30 Dec 2023
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Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking all about starting over, starting again, or finally starting that thing you've always wa...
Thursday Thoughts - Mindfulness
28 Dec 2023
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Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about mindfulness.We share what mindfulness means to both of us, why we think ...
The One Where I Did A Presentation
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week's episode is a recording of a presentation that I did a few weeks ago for the Childless Collective Summit.But...even if y...
Minisode Ep.85 - 7 Of My Favourite Films (Including A Couple Of Christmas Ones)
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about some of my favourite films, including a couple of Christmas classics.Although the first...
Thursday Thoughts - Breathwork
21 Dec 2023
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Send us a textOn this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about breathwork.We talk about what it is, some of the amazing benefits...
The One Where I Talk About Being Single At Christmas (& Other Random Stuff)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's episode is a solo one where I'm talking about being single at Christmas - and a couple of other random things. I talk...
Minisode Ep.84 - 6 Things To Leave Behind in 2023
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about 6 things we should leave behind in 2023.From people pleasing to negative self-talk, as ...
Thursday Thoughts - Self-Love
14 Dec 2023
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Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about self-love.From learning to accept all parts of ourselves, having the coura...
The One Where I Talk To Mental Health Worker & Counsellor, Jayne Archer
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the very cool and very awesome, Jayne Archer.Jayne works in the field of mental health, speci...
Minisode Ep.83 - Consistency. Is. Key
09 Dec 2023
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Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the power of consistency.We sometimes overlook how much can be achieved by taking small...
Thursday Thoughts - Ageing
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about ageing, very apt after Polly turning 50 recently!We discuss how our be...
The One Where I Talk To Queen Of The Singles & Author, Bella DePaulo - Part 2
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis week’s episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Bella DePaulo.Bella DePaulo, PhD, is the leading expert on single life and has b...
Minisode Ep.82 - Your Mind Is Like The Instagram Algorithm
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about why our minds work in the same way as the Instagram algorithm.If we watch a reel of a c...
Thursday Thoughts - Early Morning Routines
30 Nov 2023
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Send us a textOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about early morning routines.Both of us get up pretty early in order to cross ...
The One Where I Talk To Queen Of The Singles & Author, Bella DePaulo - Part 1
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the one-and-only Bella DePaulo.Bella DePaulo, PhD, is the leading expert on single life and h...
Minisode Ep.81 - Make The Last 5 Weeks & 2 Days Of 2023 Count
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about why, and how, we should make the most of the final 5 weeks and 2 days of 2023!There is ...
Thursday Thoughts - Overwhelm
23 Nov 2023
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Send us a textOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about overwhelm.We discuss why the way we talk to ourselves about overwhel...
The One Where I Talk To Reporter, Renée Chmiel
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Renée Chmiel.Renée lives in Connecticut and is both single and...
Minisode Ep.80 - The Quiet Side Of Fun
18 Nov 2023
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Send us a textOn today's episode, I'm talking about what it means to have 'fun'.The word 'fun' is often associated with ...
Thursday Thoughts - Boundaries
16 Nov 2023
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Send us a textOn today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about boundaries.We discuss why it can be so incredibly hard to set b...
The One Where I Talk To Poet & Writer, Amy Key
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to the inspiring Amy Key. Amy is a poet and author who lives in London. Her ...
Minisode Ep.79 - Could This BE Any Sadder?
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the completely divine and brilliantly funny, Matthew Perry.I felt calle...
Thursday Thoughts - Raising Your Vibration
09 Nov 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn this week’s Thursdays Thoughts, Polly and I talk about the importance of raising our vibration.We are all 99.9% ene...
The One Where I Talk To Author & Asexual Activist, Julie Sondra Decker
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Julie Sondra Decker. Julie Sondra Decker, is an author from ...
Minisode Ep.78 - Aren't You Worried You'll Regret It?
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn the words of Frank Sinatra...'regrets, I've had a few'. But I choose not to dwell on them.How many tim...
Thursday Thoughts - Fear
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about fear.The thing about fear is that it’s always going to...
The One Where I Talk To Travel Writer & Author, Laura Waters
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to the inspirational Laura Waters. Laura is a travel writer, speaker, author...
Minisode Ep.77 - Don't Like Me? Not A Problem
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about why it's not a problem when someone doesn't like us.Much as w...
Thursday Thoughts - Time
26 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about time.We often feel like we don’t have enough time ...
The One Where I Talk To Listener, Pip Brown
24 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to the gorgeous Pip Brown who owns her own dog walking business on the Isle o...
Minisode Ep.76 - Don't Forget The Good
21 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showThe last couple of weeks have shocked us all to the core, and with the terrible events in Israel and Gaza it would be ea...
Thursday Thoughts - Change
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn this morning’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about change.Change can feel HARD, and so often we’...
The One Where I Talk To Executive Coach, Lilly Vercellotti
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to certified executive coach, Lilly Vercellotti.Lilly is an expat, global cit...
Minisode Ep.75 - The Shorter Your Sleep, The Shorter Your Life
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about one of my favourite things...sleep.We all know that sleep is important,...
Thursday Thoughts - Comparison
12 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about comparison.Theodore Roosevelt once said “Comparison is the thie...
The One Where I Talk To Author & Modern-Day Nomad, Lisa Jansen
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to author and modern-day nomad, Lisa Jansen.Lisa was born and raised in Germa...
Minisode Ep.74 - Overwhelm
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about overwhelm.We've all been there, when your to-do list is longer tha...
Thursday Thoughts - Taking Responsibility
05 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about taking responsibility.This subject can be triggering ...
The One Where I Talk To Sex Historian & Journalist, Kate Lister
03 Oct 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to sex historian and journalist, Kate Lister.Kate is a sex historian and lect...
Minisode Ep.73 - Why Rebounding Rocks!
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about my love of rebounding - and no, I don't mean rebounding of the rel...
Thursday Thoughts - Getting Out In Nature
28 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about the huge benefits of getting out into nature, and why...
The One Where I Talk To My Niece, Blue!
26 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn today's episode, I'm talking to my gorgeous, amazing, brilliant niece, Blue!At the tender age of 17, Blue m...
Minisode Ep.72 - Self-Compassion
23 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about self-compassion.Why is it that so many of us berate ourselves, judge ou...
Thursday Thoughts - Exercise
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking all things exercise, particularly the importance of strengt...
The One Where I Talk To Author & Founder Of Thought Leadership PR, Helen Croydon
19 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to author, journalist, and founder of Thought Leadership PR, Helen Croydon.He...
Minisode Ep.71 - Peace, Man
16 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode, I'm talking about the peace that comes with living alone.As single, childfree women, we a...
Thursday Thoughts - Motivation
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about...motivation!We touch on some examples in ...
The One Where I Talk To Chief Stewardess & Listener, Bianca Currington
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's episode, I’m talking to Superyacht Chief Stewardess, Bianca Currington.Bianca is the Chief Steward...
Minisode Ep.70 - Do You Want To Be Right, Or Do You Want To Be Happy?
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showOn today's minisode I talk about the choice we have between being right, and being happy.So often our ego selves ar...
Thursday Thoughts - Getting Visible
07 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about getting visible. 👀This is something that terrified both ...
The One Where I Talk About Seeing An Ex
05 Sep 2023
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Send us a textSupport the showOn this week's episode, I'm talking about the day I met up with an ex-boyfriend about a year ago. This is pro...
Minisode Ep.69 - Stevie B & Dr. Joe
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSupport the showIn this week's minisode, I'm talking about a podcast episode that I believe we would all benefit from listenin...