Thrive Solo

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about AI. We chat about how we’re both using AI (specifically the free version of ChatGPT), and how we’re finding it useful in our businesses; we also share how we both use it like a virtual assistant, asking it to perform various tasks for us as we would if it was an actual assistant. Whether you love it or hate it, AI is happ...

Send us Fan Mail Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous James Reeves. James is an a...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about how us humans seem to thrive on drama — or at least some of us do, some of the time. Whether it's drama in a romantic relationship, or a drama that's going on with a friend, do we get a buzz out of the chaos? And do we mistake those intense emotions for love or excitement? Press 'Play' and let me know what you th...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about pets. We share how our own pets bring us so much joy and explore why animals can be such healing additions to our lives. We chat about how pets can help regulate our nervous systems, bring us back to the present moment, and lift our mood on the days we need it most. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Love  Polly &am...

Send us Fan Mail Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Yidan Xiong. Born and raise...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm asking the question of whether or not we're actually meant to 'settle down' with one person for the rest of our lives. Despite being led to believe that marriage and babies are what we're all supposed to be striving for, the goal of life could also be growth, adventure, and freedom . Press 'Play' and let me know what...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, we’re talking all about me! Last week, we delved into Polly’s business and offerings, so this week we’re doing the same with mine. I talk all about my podcast, Thrive Solo, my membership, also called Thrive Solo, and my new book, Shiny Happy Singles, which comes out on 19th June. (The US version, Thrive Solo, comes out on 24th June.) If you’re in...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the brilliant Pooja Venkatraman. Pooja is a double Harvard graduate, ex-management consultant, and former stressed-out over-achiever turned life coach, who helps high-stress, high achievers get clear on what they want to do next, take the next steps, and create the lives they actually want. She is also a member of my Thrive Solo membership. Poo...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the more serious things that parents have to deal with, and how us singles don't have to concern ourselves with any of them them.  From the perils of social media and smart phones, to the unfathomable mental load of being a mum, and the planet we're leaving the next generation with, I share my thoughts on why choosing to r...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I dive into the work that Polly does, and discuss the topic of breathing. Yes, we are all breathing all of the time but the question is how are you breathing? We explore why so many of us aren’t breathing as efficiently as we could be, why that really matters, and how it could be affecting your energy, stress levels, and overall w...

Send us Fan Mail On 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 story of my book, Shiny Happy Singles (or Thrive Solo if you're in North America)! And boy, what a journey it's been. In this episode, I tell you how I got my UK deal with Bloomsbury, and my subsequent US deal with Hay House, the actua...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about authenticity. Isn't it ironic that, so often, the hardest thing for us to do is just be ourselves? In this episode, I'm talking about why we find it so hard to be our authentic selves, and what we can do right now to start being more, well...us. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think!  Support the show Buy m...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about knowing your ‘why’. When it comes to doing anything difficult in life, whether that be building a business or running a marathon, knowing your why can make the difference between doing the thing and not doing it. When we connect with the deeper reasons for doing something, and come back to those reasons, we’re far more li...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the remarkable Cindy Gallop. Cindy is an entrepreneur, advertising consultant, keynote speaker, and coach. Renowned for her outspoken advocacy, and for living in a truly authentic way, Cindy is the founder of MakeLoveNotPorn, the world’s first human-curated, user-generated social sex video sharing platform, socialising sex to promote consent, g...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode I'm talking about the universal fear that almost every single one of us has — except a lucky few — the fear of other people's opinions.  For decades, I cared far too much about what other people thought of me, and I'm willing to bet that you know exactly where I'm coming from. The problem is that this holds us back from living the life...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the importance of the people we surround ourselves with. As Jim Rohn famously said, “We are the average of the five people we spend the most time with.” If you want to feel good, stay inspired, and move toward your goals, it’s essential to be intentional about who you spend your time with. Seek out mentors, supportive f...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the awesome Matt Cooke. Matt is a manifestation coach, whose mission is to empower individuals from all over the world to tap into their inner strength and manifest their best life. Through cutting-edge techniques and a supportive, personalised approach, he helps people harness the power of their thoughts and create the reality they desire. Top...

Send us Fan Mail Let's face it, making friends as an adult can be hard. And for us singletons, it's arguably even more important that we find our tribe.  But are we taking responsibility for finding and cultivating more connections in our lives, or are we waiting for potential friends to rock up to our house and knock on our door?  In this minisode, I speak to Mel Robbins' book, The...

Send us Fan Mail On 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 why we CAN’T do something, or making excuses for why we CAN do something we know we shouldn’t be doing. In this conversation, Polly and I talk about where we make excuses in our own lives - how we can both be professional procrastinators, and also ho...

Send us Fan Mail My 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 2012 when she started turning thrifted fabrics from charity shops, into bow ties. This soon branched out into a focus on the wedding industry with a full range of bow ties, ties and pocket squares. In 2020, Emma pivoted into the world of scrunchie...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about one of the main red flags in friendship — when someone doesn't celebrate your wins. It's easy to be supportive when a friend is feeling down, but what about when she's rising? Press 'Play' and let me know what you think. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) a...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a topic that impacts every area of your life – the relationship you have with yourself. Since you spend every second of every day with ‘you’, it makes sense to invest in making that relationship as strong and supportive as possible. We explore how the way you treat and view yourself directly influences your happiness an...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the divine Katy Fowler. Katy is a freelance translator, and a full-time digital nomad, with a particular passion for travelling overland. She spent several years travelling the whole way around the world without taking any flights. Katy is both single and childfree. Topics that we cover are: how Katy has been single for a decade, and has come t...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's minisode, I'm talking about an important life concept that we often get backwards — the idea that when we get the thing that we want to have, we'll be happy. In reality, it works entirely the other way around. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think!  Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada)...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how stress impacts fat loss. We discuss how chronic stress keeps your body in survival mode—leading to increased belly fat storage, a slower metabolism, and heightened cravings. We also explore why a regulated nervous system is key to shifting back into fat-burning mode and share practical ways to support this process...