Thrive Solo

Lucy Meggeson

Let’s be real — being single and child-free? It’s pretty damn awesome. Don’t believe me? Stick around. I promise you, by listening to this podcast, you’re going to start seeing your solo life in a whole new light — one that feels empowering, exciting, and full of possibility.

I’m Lucy Meggeson, and I’m here to help you stop seeing singlehood as a consolation prize and start embracing it as the incredible opportunity that it is. Because the truth? Being single isn’t second best. It’s not a waiting room. And it sure as hell isn’t a life of lack. In fact, when you lean into it, it can be just as fulfilling—if not more so—than being coupled up with kids.

And besides, no matter what our relationship status, what we all really want is to feel good in the here and now. So instead of focusing on what’s ‘missing,’ let’s focus on what’s possible. The freedom. The adventure. The extra time and headspace to create a life that’s truly our own.

Because here’s the thing: you are so much more powerful than you realise. Your thoughts shape your reality. And when you shift your mindset, you shift your life. My mission isn’t just to help you feel better about being single—it’s to help you recognise your own agency. To help you see that you are the creator of your own experience. And that you, and you alone, get to decide what your life looks like.

So join me here every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and let’s build lives that feel joyful, meaningful, and wildly fulfilling — on our own terms.

Let’s Thrive Solo…together.

E-mail me at lucy@lucymeggeson.com

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Apr 13, 2024 · 9 min
Minisode Ep.101 - You Can't Change The Weather
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 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Apr 11, 2024 · 32 min
Thursday Thoughts - Complaining
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 also have a choice about who we allow access to us. Are we surrounding ourselves with people who lift us up, or drag us down? While it’s normal and necessary to have a good old rant sometimes, it’s important not to allow the negativity of complaining to become our norm. 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 Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Apr 9, 2024 · 1 hr 16 min
The One Where I Talk To Executive Assistant, Jess Walton
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 of her Mum that sent her into a downward spiral; how leaving her marriage was the beginning of her journey to rediscover herself; how she developed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as a way of dealing with the trauma from her past; the disastrous 7 year relationship that led Jess down a path of self-destruction; how Jess started to find the joy in her life again; why she made the very intentional decision to be single; the unusual circumstances under which she moved into the first flat she ever owned; how she loves living alone and how her home is her sanctuary; how Jess met a group of women via a lockdown Facebook Group, and how they have become her travel buddies; why we don’t always need to be busy, and how it’s ok to slow down and do nothing sometimes; how the single supplement when travelling is Jess’ biggest bugbear; how being single does not define you. Follow Jess on Instagram: @jwalts24 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Apr 6, 2024 · 18 min
Minisode Ep.100 - The Coolest Things About Getting Older
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 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Apr 4, 2024 · 35 min
Thursday Thoughts - Social Media
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) 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Apr 2, 2024 · 33 min
The One Where I Talk About Solitude
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 research shows that time spent in solitude can make us feel less stressed, and allow us to feel more free to be our authentic selves. In this episode, I talk about how much time I spend in solitude, and why I relish it, as well as share my thoughts around a possible correlation between introversion and being single. As women on our own, solitude is something we would do well to embrace, not least because the ability to enjoy our own company is, in my opinion, a superpower. 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 30, 2024 · 8 min
Minisode Ep.99 - Two Ears. One Mouth.
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 fully listen. 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 28, 2024 · 35 min
Thursday Thoughts - Healthy Eating
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: 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 26, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
The One Where I Talk To Mental Health Coach, Jim Morgan
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 are: Jim’s connection to nature and how important it’s been in his healing journey; Jim’s story of yearning for a family, and the void it created; how Jim ‘thought long and hard’ about adopting a child on his own; the grief that he felt around not having a child, and how he worked to find a purpose; how Jim’s family and friends were incredibly supportive during his darkest days; the mental and physical health issues that plagued him for years; how our culture doesn’t know how to hold grief; how Jim is creating nature sanctuaries where people can come and feel held and supported in their grief; his experience of Vision Quests, and what they involve; why listening is a lost art; how personal growth and spirituality tend to go hand in hand; how whilst Jim is happy, he hasn’t fully accepted not having a family; how he is excited for the future. Email Jim on: jim@changeofnature.co.uk 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 23, 2024 · 19 min
Minisode Ep.98 - 10 Things I'm Loving Right Now
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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 21, 2024 · 31 min
Thursday Thoughts - Control
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 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 Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 19, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
The One Where I Talk To Travel Writer & Author, Sinead Kennedy
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the awesome Sinead Kennedy. Sinead is a passionate travel writer and author. Her debut book, “Life Is A Cycle,” launched on International Women’s Day 2023. As a Mental Health & Wellness Coach, Sinead specialises in helping others to enhance their lives and relationships, particularly their personal connection with themselves. Featured in various Irish and International media, she has openly shared her journey by addressing mental health, overcoming challenges, and transforming her perspective through solo travel and cycling. If you feel lost or stuck, she may just be the coach for you! Sinead is single, childfree, and lives in Dublin. Topics that Sinead & I cover are: how she ended up in a psychiatric hospital at the age of 32; why it was both the best time, and the worst time, of her life; how Sinead has always been drawn to travel; how asking yourself what you loved as a child could be the key to living your authentic life; why focusing on what you don't want can be a good way to find out what you do want; why it’s so important to take responsibility for your own life; how Sinead believes that we need to peel back our layers to get to the truth of who we are; how sport is such a huge part of Sinead’s life; why we should all be making time for creativity; the breakdown that happens on the way to change and growth; what Sinead loves the most about solo travel, and the places she particularly loves; how Sinead feels about being single. Follow Sinead on Instagram: @sinead_cycliste_yogini Check out Sinead’s website: https://sineadekennedy.com/ Buy Sinead’s book, Life Is A Cycle: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Cycle-resilience-cycling-adventures/dp/1739300203 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 16, 2024 · 9 min
Minisode Ep.97 - It's Just A Thought
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about a question that popped into my head recently; one that I think us singles should be asking ourselves... 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 women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 14, 2024 · 25 min
Thursday Thoughts - Patience
Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about patience. We discuss how often it's 'better to travel than arrive', and how the final destination is often so much sweeter having actually gone through the process to get there. We also discuss how to cultivate more patience in your life. 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 Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 12, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
The One Where I Talk To Poet, Jamie Louise Madigan
Send us Fan Mail *TRIGGER WARNING* There is talk of abuse and suicide in this episode. In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Jamie Louise Madigan. Born in Dublin, but raised and living in Calgary, Canada, Jamie is a single, childfree woman who suffered at the hands of an emotionally abusive man when she was just 18 years old — the experience resulted in her writing a book of poems. ‘Lipstick Stains & Coffee Cups’ is a metaphorical reflection of the book broken down into two parts. The first half of the book covers the severity and immense psychological distress Jamie experienced after being involved with an abusive and manipulative partner. A lipstick stain is symbolic of this – how a tumultuous relationship leaves a lasting impression. The second half of the book displays a ground-breaking shift in perspective. A euphoric sense of comfort and warmth towards the eccentricities of life. The triumph of the human spirit. The adrenaline rush of new beginnings – like a piping hot cup of coffee. In Jamie’s words: “A decade ago, my heart cracked open. These are the remnants.” Topics that Jamie & I cover are: how Jamie’s relationship turned abusive and she was isolated form friends and family; how for the first 6 months of their relationship, Jamie’s ex-boyfriend was lovely, kind and funny; the difference between his behaviour in public, and his behaviour behind closed doors; how Jamie ended up changing herself to be what he wanted; how her ex was openly critical about Jamie’s weight; how Jamie lost herself, and no longer knew who she was; the effect the relationship had on her other relationships, including her family; the story of how Jamie eventually left the relationship; Jamie’s book, Lipstick Stains & Coffee Cups; what Jamie means when she says she’s ‘healed too much’; how she now feels so much clarity in terms of who she is and what she will tolerate. Follow Jamie on Instagram: @jamielouisemadigan Check out Jamie’s website: https://www.jamielouisemadigan.com/ Buy the book here: https://www.jamielouisemadigan.com/book 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 9, 2024 · 15 min
Minisode Ep.96 - The Fabulous Freedom Of Being Single
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about my number one value, and one of THE top benefits of being single and childfree. Freedom. I share my thoughts on some of the reasons why the freedom of single life is just so...damn...awesome. 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 7, 2024 · 31 min
Thursday Thoughts - Sleep
Send us Fan Mail On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about sleep. We all know how important it is to get 7 - 9 hours a night; but there are many other things to be mindful about when it comes to optimising our sleep. We talk about going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, when to stop drinking caffeine, stopping eating a couple of hours before bedtime, and much more! We hope you'll find something helpful 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 Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 5, 2024 · 58 min
The One Where I Talk To Special Educator & Thrive Solo Member, Kriss Rita
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Kriss Rita. Kriss is an aspiring entrepreneur as a positive psychology practitioner and coach. She has worked in special education for twenty years and is a special educator and consultant advocating for inclusive employment for people of all abilities. Kriss lives in Portland, Oregon with her dog, Betty. Topics that Kriss & I cover are: how Kriss grew up in a small town where the main aim was partnering up; how she spent a good chunk of her life chasing ‘the one’; her most recent relationship that came out of a friends-with-benefits situation; how Kriss is currently ‘blissfully single’, a state she arrived at during the pandemic; how she has developed into a ’single at heart’; how when we work hard on loving ourselves, a relationship ending will not destroy us; why it’s so important to lean intot the things that are scientifically proven to bring happiness; why Kriss believes the things we should build a life on are connection, and treating yourself well; how shifting her mindset has changed Kriss’ life; how we can choose to happy and optimistic, but it’s a practice; how Kriss chooses a theme each year, and what her theme for 2024 is; Kriss’ ‘love letter to solo’; swimming against the tide, and what that means to Kriss; the things that Kriss finds hardest about being single, including missing intimacy. Follow Kris on Instagram: @krissrita Check out Kriss’ website https://www.krissrita.com/ 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 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Mar 2, 2024 · 12 min
Minisode Ep.95 - When I Thought My Car Had Been Stolen
Send us Fan Mail On today's minisode, I'm talking about the two life lessons I was reminded of when I thought my car had been stolen. 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 women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!
Feb 29, 2024 · 34 min
Thursday Thoughts - Stress
Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about stress. We discuss how stress is very necessary in life to keep us safe, but how it becomes a problem when we get stuck in it and can't turn our stress response off. We also talk about helpful tools to manage and build our capacity to handle stress. 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 Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!