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...

On today's minisode, I'm talking about 10 things in my life that I'm particularly loving right now.  Enjoy! Support the show Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to:...

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 Check out my YouTube...

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...

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 Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People...

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 showCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a...

*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...

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 showCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top...

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 showCheck out my YouTube...

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...

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 showCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The...

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 showCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag...

In this week’s episode I’m talking to the absolutely fabulous, Samantha Brooke. Sam is a certified Holistic Coach as well as a Yoga & Meditation Teacher. She is dedicated to guiding women towards mind-body-soul alignment and nervous system regulation. Sam brings a truly unique and all encompassing approach to coaching that incorporates science, soul, somatics and psychology to empower her clients to unlock their best selves while creating lasting change.  Through a unique blend of...

Today's minisode was inspired by one of my listeners who wrote to me with an affirmation that she uses to help her reframe her single status: You don't have to be chosen, to be a good choice. Press 'Play' to listen to my musings on this concept! Support the showCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF...

In this week's Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all about manifestation. The term manifestation often gets dismissed as being too ‘woowoo’; but I like to think of it as simply ‘making shit happen.' When we decide what we want, believe that it’s possible for us, and start taking small, aligned actions, we will get there…IF we keep moving towards it and don’t quit at the first hurdle. In this conversation, Polly and I talk about things that we’ve manifested into our own lives, as...

I can't quite believe it, but Spinsterhood Reimagined has been going for 2 years!!!  Today's episode is a compilation of some of the best bits from my many incredible guests over the last 24 months. I wish I could have used every single one of them, but I had to draw the line somewhere!  I really hope you enjoy it. x  Support the show Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10...

On today's minisode, I'm talking about my fascination with Stoicism, and a book I'm currently reading, The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday & Stephen Hanselman.  Stoicism is a philosophy designed to make us more resilient, happier, more virtuous and more wise – and subsequently, better people. At the heart of this philosophy is the idea that we don’t control the world around us, but we do control how we respond to it. I hope you'll find something useful in here.  Support the show Book a...

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about trust. We discuss trusting that things always work out for you, as well as trusting the process, even in times of uncertainty. We also talk about the power of unwavering belief and some practical tips on how to cultivate it in your life. We hope you find something useful in here. Love Polly & Lucy x Support the show Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute ...

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the brilliant Rhaina Cohen. Rhaina is an award-winning producer and editor for NPR's documentary podcast, Embedded. Based in Washington DC, she’s produced, edited, and reported stories for shows across NPR, and written for various publications including The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The New Republic. Her Atlantic article, “What If Friendship, Not Marriage, Was at the Center of Life?” was named a “Best of 2020” article by Longreads.”     Rhaina’s...

On today's minisode, I'm telling you all about my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo. The doors are only open until Valentine's Day, so make sure you sign up by then!  You can go to https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo to read testimonials from current members, and to join.  Support the show Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions...

On today's Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking all about kindness. Being kind to others is a win-win, because it not only makes the person receiving the kindness feel good, it also makes us feel good. Plus...kindness has many health benefits, both physical and emotional. If we prioritise spreading a little kindness every day, we truly are doing our bit to make the world a better place; because kindness is contagious, and when we're kind to someone else, they're more likely to be kind...

On today's solo episode, I'm talking about my temporary - and rather sudden - move to Dorset.  I give you the lowdown on why I've moved back to the county where I was born and bred, as well as tie it into one of my favourite topics - mindset. The move is a really good example of why so much of how we feel about our life is down to the lens through which we're viewing it. I sincerely hope you'll find something useful in here. Support the show Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster'...

On today's minisode, I'm talking about why I think it's better to be bold than it is to be brainy. (Putting aside the fact that you can be both!) Brains will get you so far, but it's those folks who dare to take bold action who really reap the rewards of life. Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating...

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about responding versus reacting.  We share what the difference is between the two, why responding is preferable, and some tools to keep calm during stressful moments. We hope you find something useful in here. Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That...

In this week’s episode, I’m welcoming the brilliant Peter McGraw back to the podcast! Dr. Peter McGraw is a behavioural economist, business school professor, and bachelor who is turning his attention to the opportunities and challenges of single living. His projects include hosting the podcast, ’Solo: Building A Remarkable Life Of Your Own’, The Solo Salon, and Single Insights: The Science of Solos. As the Director of The Humor Research Lab, Peter has authored ’Shtick to Business’ and...