Thrive Solo

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...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Conor Creighton. Conor Creighton is an author, coach and meditation teacher from Kildare, Ireland. His podcast Hacking Love explores the relationship in a time of crisis and huge evolutionary change. He used to be a journalist for the Guardian and Vice Magazine, covering warzones, drug culture, and the rise of the far-right. Howeve...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about an interaction I had with a guy in the supermarket, and why it motivated me to come in here and talk about it. 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 membership community for single wom...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about avoiding distractions. It turns out that neither of us are very good at this and we both get distracted all the time! But hopefully you will find something in here that you resonate with, or that you find useful. The headlines: turn all notifications off on your phone, turn the sound off too, and put it across the room wh...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast turned three years old a couple of days ago, and I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning, and a brand new name. It's still the same old podcast, and it's still for you if you're single, but the new name will hopefully allow for more expansive, exciting, and inspiring conversations.  So au revoir 'Spinsterhood Rei...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, Spinsterhood Reimagined turns 3 years old! And I'm celebrating by giving myself a break with the shortest minisode so far!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!  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.lucymegg...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the stories we tell ourselves - the ones that shape our beliefs, actions, and ultimately, our lives. Many of these narratives stem from childhood experiences, societal expectations, or past failures. While some empower us, others hold us back. But when we take a step back and challenge these stories, we often r...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Matt Bowles. Matt is an Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location-independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world-traveller and podcaster. After getting a Master’s Degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution, Matt worked in the nonprofit advocacy space until he was unexpectedly fired from his...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the fact that I'm not having sex, how I'm not actually missing it, and how I think it might be a tad overrated.  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 membership community fo...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a quote by Howard Thurman which says: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” It may feel like the world is going to hell in a handbasket, but rather than focusing on all the negativity, we can help the world far more by fo...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Nicola Slawson. Nicola is a freelance journalist and writer, and founder of the award-winning newsletter, The Single Supplement. Her new book, Single: Living A Complete Life On Your Own terms, comes out on 13th February 2025.  Nicola is single, but lives with her gay best friend, Tom, the father of her baby girl, Stella. Topics th...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking briefly about the current state of the world, and the best thing, in my opinion, we can do in order to create positive change. 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 membership community for...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about the powerful philosophy of “memento mori” - the reminder that one day, we will die.  Far from being morbid, this ancient wisdom encourages us to embrace life more fully. When we acknowledge how short life actually is, we gain a clearer perspective on what truly matters. We also delve into the biggest regrets of...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Rachel Thompson. Rachel is a British author and journalist specialising in sex, dating, and relationships. Her second non-fiction book, The Love Fix: Reclaiming Intimacy In A Disconnected World, is an investigation into the challenges at the heart of modern dating culture. I t will help you make sense of the dating landscape, teac...

Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about why and how we should be romanticising both our current life, as well as the vision of our future life. Because romance isn't just for couples — it's a tool for creating the life we desire.  Support the show Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Join my...