Thrive Solo

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 about women over 50. She is passionate about changing the way the world looks at women over 50 reframing the narrative around older women.Topics that Heidi & I cover are:how Heidi believes that women are only valued for their sexuality and their appearance, and this needs to be changed;how once menopause hits, women are deemed to be ‘unfuckable’how she was molested as a child, and raped when she was 36;how Heidi no longer has any interest in sex, and the stigma around not having it;how having a partner has never been a priority for her, and it still isn’t;women ageing, and the term ‘anti-ageing’;how everything good in life comes when we let go of what other people think;why the failure isn’t not having a partner, it’s not loving yourself;the idea that ‘you don’t know real love’ until you’ve had a child;heartbreak, and how Heidi has experienced it multiple times;narcissism, and how she’s a magnet for narcissistic men;how Heidi hates going solo to weddings more than anything;the things that Heidi loves the most about being single;how Heidi isn’t afraid of ‘dying alone’ because she isn’t alone;loneliness, and the fact that Heidi rarely experiences it;the unprecedented growth of her social media accounts.Follow Heidi on Instagram:@welcometoheidiFollow Heidi on TikTok:welcometoheidi Support the showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailIn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailOn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!

Send us Fan MailIn 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 showBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!