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Send us Fan Mail This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I dive deep into the topic of showing up as your authentic self. We unpack what authenticity really means, and explore the reasons why we often shy away from expressing our true selves. We also chat about the positive outcomes of embracing your true self, and share some practical tips for helping you shed the masks you wear so that you can...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, the fantastic Nancy Levin is back on the podcast for the second part of our conversation. Nancy is the CEO and Founder of Levin Life Coach Academy. She’s also a Multi-Bestselling Author who has written 7 books, including the upcoming Embrace Your Shadow to Find Your Light: A Shadow Work Journal. She’s also the host of The Nancy Levin Show Podcast. Although...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the true meaning of passion. Many of us think passion means really, really, REALLY loving something. But actually it's not that simple... Press 'Play' and let me know what you think!  Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my me...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about journaling. We discuss our own journaling practices, some of the benefits of journaling, as well as different types of journaling. We hope you’ll find something useful in here. Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Joi...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the completely divine Nancy Levin. Nancy is the CEO and Founder of Levin Life Coach Academy. She’s also a Multi-Bestselling Author who has written 7 books, including the upcoming Embrace Your Shadow to Find Your Light: A Shadow Work Journal. She’s also the host of The Nancy Levin Show Podcast. Although Nancy was previously married, she is ver...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about why we'll never be ready to do the thing we know we need to do. And because we'll never be ready, the time to take action is right now. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about learning and growth mindset. Having a growth mindset means that we understand that our abilities can be developed, and that we can actually get smarter. Unlike a fixed mindset that keeps us stuck, believing that our level of intelligence and capability is set in stone from birth, and determines what we can or cannot do. M...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, the fabulous Paul Ward is back for Part 2 of our conversation. Paul Ward - who goes by Great Kraken on social platforms - is a 43 year old Irishman who has gone through divorce and has used this experience to become an advocate for the importance of solo dating & men's mental health, challenging society's obsession with romantic relationships....

Send us Fan Mail On this week's minisode, I'm talking about pronoia — the opposite of paranoia. When we're pronoid, we believe that life is working out for us, and that everything is happening for our greater good. And when we believe that life is working out for us, it's more likely that it actually will work out for us. Because we become what we believe. If you're rollin...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about strength training. It’s important as we age that we’re incorporating some strength training into our exercise routines, not least to protect ourselves against osteoporosis. Polly and I talk about our own strength training routines, and Polly shares some useful tips on how we can add it into our every day lives. We hope yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the brilliant Paul Ward. Paul - who goes by Great Kraken on social platforms - is a 43 year old Irishman who has gone through divorce and has used this experience to become an advocate for the importance of solo dating & men's mental health, and challenging society's obsession with romantic relationships. Paul is a firm believer...

Send us Fan Mail On this week's minisode, I'm talking about journaling. Keeping a journal has become very trendy with the rise of the wellness movement, but are there actually benefits that make it a practice worth adding into our already busy lives? In my opinion, yes. I've been journaling (on and off) for a few years now, although I'm not very consistent, and the way I journa...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why investing both time and money in yourself is so powerful. We also discuss how often the transformation is in the transaction, and how investing in ourselves has created amazing new friendships. Enjoy! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at...

Send us Fan Mail ***TRIGGER WARNING*** In this episode, Heidi refers to two sexual assaults, one when she was a child.  In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the force of nature that is Heidi Clements. Heidi is a 63 year old single, childfree woman living in the US. She loves fashion and she was a scripted writer who decided to use storytelling on social media as a way to get her message out abou...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about what's in our control, and what isn't. Everybody knows that we can't change the weather. So why do we still let it affect our mood? For every ounce of energy we expend thinking and worrying about things that aren't up to us, we should instead use it on the things that are.  Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAP...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about complaining. We all love a good moan, but there’s a difference between getting something off your chest, and constantly complaining. We all have a choice as to whether we want to be a ‘drain’ or a ‘radiator’; whether we set the thermostat in the room, or shift our state of being to the temperature of those around us. We...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 assistant at an investment company in the city. She lives alone in south-east London.   Topics that Jess & I cover are: how Jess ended up getting married on her 21st birthday as a way of escaping her chaotic and difficult home life; the sudden passing...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about some of the coolest things about ageing. We live in a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, but there's a well-kept secret that noone talks about — that ageing is, actually, awesome! From giving less fu*ks, to having more confidence, I share some of the reasons why I'm enjoying getting older.  Support the show Buy my boo...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about social media. We discuss how it influences our lives (both positively and negatively), how much time we spend on it, and how to prevent it from taking over our lives. We hope you’ll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada...

Send us Fan Mail On today's solo episode, I'm talking all about solitude. Solitude can often be conflated with loneliness, although they are two very different things; and this may be partly due to the fact that solitude carries a certain stigma in the same way that being single and childless does. The truth is that solitude can be glorious, nourishing and empowering; not to mention the...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the 'lost art' of listening.  How often are we thinking more about our response than what the person talking is actually saying?  How often are we waiting for a gap in the conversation so that we can vocalise whatever it is we're dying to express? We all deserve to be fully heard, but we also need to learn how to full...

Send us Fan Mail On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I talk about healthy eating. We discuss our own experiences of eating healthily, our eating habits, as well as some of the things we try and include in our daily diets. We hope you'll find something useful in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at:...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Jim Morgan. Jim is a mental health coach, executive coach, eco therapist, forest bathing guide, helps facilitate nature retreats and vision quests in the wild, and helps with The Bioleadership project on their nature events.  Jim is single and childfree, and lives in Sussex with his dog Ruby Rose.  Topics that Jim & I cover a...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about 10 things in my life that I'm particularly loving right now.  Enjoy! 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 FREE PDF ' Top 10...

Send us Fan Mail On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about the importance of having an awareness of what we can — and can’t — control in our lives. This conversation was inspired by Viktor Frankl’s quote: “We have absolutely no control over what happens to us in life, but what we have paramount control over is how we respond to those events.” We hope you find something useful in he...