The Single Spark with Chantelle the Coach (previously The Single Girl's Guide to Life)

Living alone as a single person has its pros and cons. On the one hand, you have the freedom to do whatever you want and you don't have to answer to anyone. On the other hand, you can get lonely and it can be hard to motivate yourself to do things. In this week's podcast, Chantelle explores the pros and cons of living alone when you're single, so you can is right for you, and how to...

There are so many things to think about when you travel abroad - what to pack, where to go, how to get around. It can be overwhelming! I've been there, and I've learned a few things along the way. Following my UK solo travel adventures, I took a trip abroad to a destination I didn't know until I was at the airport. One my travels, I recorded three reflections I had on my trip abroad...

It's time to stop telling single people what to do with their life. For far too long, people have been telling single people what to do with their lives. It might be out of concern, but it comes off as meddling and you end up feel frustrated that everyone's putting this pressure on you for something you're not sure you event want. In this week's episode, Chantelle discusses the...

These days, it seems like everyone is talking about being single and happy. And while there are plenty of benefits to being single, there are also some challenges that come along with it. In this week's episode, Chantelle explores the idea of being single and happy and how you can be sure you're making the most of your single life. The definition of happiness differs from person to perso...

If you're single, you might feel like you're the only one in the world who is alone. But the truth is, loneliness is a universal feeling. We all feel it at some point in our lives. And it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. There are a number of reasons why you might feel lonely being single. Maybe you're not used to being alone, or maybe you miss the companionsh...

The odds in the dating world seem to be against us. Why is it that we can't seem to find the one? Is it because we're looking in all the wrong places? Or is it because the universe is just playing a cruel trick on us? The statistics in dating suck. There are just too many people and not enough time to date them all. And, to make matters worse, people keep getting married and having kids,...

Everyone knows that solo travel is the best, but it's also one of the most expensive ways to travel. I'm going to show you how to do a solo trip on a budget. I will also be sharing with you some of the cheapest travel destinations around the world that are perfect for solo travelers. Are you ready to see how you can go alone and travel cheap? Yes, traveling solo is possible. Yes, it can...

When you become single again after being in a relationship, you might feel nervous and uncertain about what the future holds. You've forgotten how to date and can't remember what it's like to be a single girl again after being in a relationship for so long.  In this week's episode, I've put together some of the things I wish I had known when I first became single so that y...

There's no need to be sad and lonely just because you're single. In fact, being single can be a great opportunity to learn more about yourself and what you want out of life to celebrate a year of podcast episodes from The Single Girl's Guide to Life with Chantelle the Coach, we're celebrating single life together on this week's episode with tips on how to celebrate your si...

It's time to stop asking women why they're still single. We've all heard it before - that question lingering in the air after a woman has revealed her relationship status. And we've all cringed when someone has actually asked us that question directly. The answer, of course, is rather complex. But often times, it seems as if people are looking for a single reason or answer to e...

Dealing with the end of a friendship can be just as difficult, if not more difficult, than dealing with the end of a romantic relationship. Friends are often there for us through thick and thin, and so when one friend breaks away from the group, it can feel like we’ve lost a huge part of our support network.  Dealing with a friendship break-up can be tough, but there are ways to make the process a...

One of the biggest barriers to attracting what you really want in your love life is expectations. When you have expectations, or fantasies about how something will go, or how things should go, then you're not going to be present with what's actually happening in that moment. And when we can't be present, things don't tend to go well. You sit and wonder about the "what ifs&...

Traveling solo when you're single can be a rewarding and liberating experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking for some people. From the preparation before, to deciding what to do when, and being alone with yourself for a few days, the prospect of being away from home and all of your familiar comforts can seem downright scary. This is completely normal and totally understandable, and the g...

If you're finding dating a drag and keep on repeating the same dating patterns with the SAME wrong type of guy, then this week's episode of The Single Girl's Guide to Life is just for you. Podcast guest, Cheryl Muir, talks through the powerful work she does with women to help women attract their soulmate, through her unique process, The Partnership Method. She teaches women the emot...

Weddings and Hen Dos can be expensive events to attend, and even more so when you're single. You're honoured to have been invited, you want to be there, and you're expected to be there too. But what do you do when you simply can't afford to attend all the events? How do you justify saying no without offending the bride or groom? How do you say no in a way that doesn't make...

Do you feel lonely as a single person? Or do you avoid being single because you dread the loneliness that will follow? In this week's podcast episode, in support of the Mental Health Foundation's Tackling Loneliness campaign for Mental Health Awareness week , I share  how to stop feeling lonely when you're single, giving you knowledge and understanding of where some of your loneline...

Many of us struggle to love and accept ourselves, especially when we're single and are met with a stream of rejections through dating, or just not feeling "good enough" because we aren't coupled up. It's easy to feel like we don't deserve love when we don't unconditionally love or accept ourselves, and this week, self-love and happiness coach, Rosie Leach, is her...

You’re happy to accept that dating is a numbers game. You’ll put the effort into swiping, starting conversations and making small talk - as much as you hate it - to whittle it down to a few successful people. You go on a few first dates, but yet again, those first dates aren’t turning into second dates all that often… It took me six more months to get another second date. And I’m my 2.5-year entir...

"But don't you want to get married and have kids?" It's the assumed goal that all women should apparently be striving for, but for the women that don't have those strong motherly urges, who aren't sure that they want children and feel they have to keep it a secret, this episode is for you. From Chantelle's own perspective of being unsure of children and leaning t...

Solo travel HAS to become a part of your single life. It's nice to go away with friends and groups, but sometimes it can be more hassle than it's worth to organise. And that's if you can get people to commit to going in the first place. It might seem big and scary to be taking a trip on your own. But if you've managed to get past the idea of going on a trip with a group and are...

Three months have already gone by in the year 2022! You've probably been busy with work, friends and family, but right now is a great time to reflect on how much fun you're enjoying as a single person. Are you having a good time enjoying your single life? It's time to stop daydreaming and make it happen. By checking in with your 2022 goals, you can see how far you've come or wh...

Have you ever been in a situation where someone is just "flirting" with you, but never actually meeting up? You may have been breadcrumbed. In this podcast, I explore what breadcrumbing is, why people may engage in it, and what you can do if you've been breadcrumbed. In this episode, Chantelle discusses the popular dating trend called "breadcrumbing" - how it can be used i...

It's no secret that single life can suck. Between the endless dating apps, the slew of first dates, and the never-ending quest for "the one," it sometimes feels like singledom is a lonely wasteland. But why is it that so many of us hate being single? Chantelle discusses some of those frustrations around being single, and what you can do about the challenges of single life. Expect to...

If you're feeling frustrated with love, don't worry - you're not alone. From the moment we watched Disney movies as a child, our expectations of love became set. The adoration of love in the look of another's eyes, the big romantic gestures, and the love conquers all narrative. But love isn't like the movies. Relationships are complex. People argue, get mad at each other,...

Every millennial has felt the pressure to keep going, to stick it through to the end. In this success-focussed, "must get be seen to be doing well" world, quitting can be seen as a negative. As a millennial, you might feel you have to follow suit, get your head down and follow the path we committed ourselves to at 18. Whether it's a relationship, a job, a project that you're in...