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Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 & Luc...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Downl...

Send us Fan Mail On 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...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 8 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about the importance of boundaries, and protecting your energy, at this time of year. Particularly when it comes to those intrusive questions about our single status... Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my members...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about releasing and letting go as we move towards 2026. We cover releasing through breathwork, letting go of the judgement of others, as well as how perfectionism can sometimes be procrastination in disguise. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY...

Send us Fan Mail I am beyond excited about my guest on the podcast this week because she's someone I've been wanting to interview for a loooong time! A New York Times bestselling author, Ivy League women's rights lawyer turned life coach, and host of the Unfu*k Your Brain podcast, she is none other than Kara Loewentheil.  In our conversation, Kara shares her journey from law to life...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 7 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about solo traditions — and why you don't need a partner to make them joyful. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo D...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about how it doesn’t matter how much personal development work we do if we don’t actually do the thing. You can learn and reflect endlessly, but real change only happens when insight becomes action. We dive into how growth takes time and consistent practice. It asks for patience, repetition and putting in the reps, even whe...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on Thrive Solo this week is the fabulous Meghan Keane.  Full disclosure, Meghan is in a relationship — in fact she’s engaged — BUT don’t switch off because she’s also the author of the wonderful book, ''Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner', plus she spent a large chunk of her life single, hence writing the book in the first place because she was sin...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 6 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about why resting is a power move, especially at this time of year — and why it's a necessity, not a reward. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the difference between thoughts and thinking, thanks to a book that Polly has been reading called 'Don’t Believe Everything You Think' by Joseph Nguyen. We all have thoughts - between 60,000 and 70,000 each day - but we get to choose which of those thoughts we want to entertain into actual thinking, and w...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast today is the gorgeous Emma Duval.  Emma is an author and illustrator whose first book, Unwed & Unbothered: The Defiant Lives of Single Women Throughout History , shines a light on the overlooked history of single women without kids, celebrating their lives, achievements, and legacies. Emma is also the founder of the first virtual museum dedicated to wom...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 5 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about how money, gifting and comparison can send us spiralling at this time of year — but they don't have to. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about not waiting for the wake-up call before you begin living in a way that truly supports your wellbeing. We discuss how the simple choices you make every day shape your health, your energy and your sense of aliveness. And how change doesn’t have to be dramatic - it can start with one small choice at a time. This is a gen...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a solo episode from me this week which is actually a recording from a 3-Day webinar I did a few weeks ago. On Day 2, I talked all about one of my favourite topics — mindset — as well as some of my favourite mindset hacks.  Now, I know I talk about mindset ALOT, but these are the kinds of things we need to be reminded of every damn day — myself included — otherwise we forget,...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 4 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about your Connection Plan — curate your diary now with a few nourishing plans so December feels intentional, not overwhelming. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my membership community for single women, Thrive So...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how long we allow ourselves to dwell on things that aren’t serving us; in other words, where we’re placing our attention. How often do you actually notice where your mind is at any given moment? And how often do you find yourself ruminating on something that isn’t making you feel good? Perhaps you had an argument with a f...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Rebekah Buege.  Rebekah lives in Minnesota, USA, and while she works a corporate 9 - 5 job, she’s also a body neutrality coach, a writer, and she posts all about her single life on TikTok and Instagram. In this conversation, Rebekah and I talk about pursuing life over relationships, the state of modern dating, overcoming soci...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 3 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about habits and momentum — two months is plenty of time to make shit happen. Pick one tiny daily anchor and one small finish-by-New-Year goal, and let simple actions lead your mood. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book J...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks Monday Motivation, Polly and I are sharing our thoughts about meditation. We’re diving into what meditation really is - why it’s not about ‘switching off your mind’, and why meditation has been such a game changer for both of us. We also share some simple ways to start your own practice. Because meditation is a practice - the benefits feel subtle at first, but over t...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast today is the wonderful Helen Taylor.  Helen is 77 years old, a retired academic, and the author of Childless By Choice: The Meaning & Legacy Of A Childfree Life . It was absolutely fascinating to talk to a woman who went against the grain at a time when motherhood was not only expected, but really was seen as totally central to the lives of women.  From...

Send us Fan Mail In Week 2 of my mini series ‘10 Weeks To A Joyful Christmas’, I’m talking about embracing autumn — soaking up the light, the cosy routines and solo joys, and deliberately looking for beauty instead of letting your brain spiral towards negativity around the upcoming festive season. Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://ww...