Thrive Solo

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1925427/open_sms] On today's minisode, I'm talking all things protein. As a woman of a certain age (as well as one who has been diagnosed with osteopenia), I'm borderline obsessed with protein. But it's not just me who needs get more into my diet — most of us aren't getting enough. Listen to find out why I've become a protein geek and why you should too.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1925427/support] * Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book * Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions * Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo * Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson * Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme * Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share [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!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1925427/open_sms] On today’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about getting stuck in negativity and how the words we speak out into the world really matter. Everyone loves a good moan, but do you ever find yourself telling the same story over and over again? Whilst it may feel good to complain and rant in the moment, it’s not actually doing us any favours if we keep repeating the same negative stories ad nauseam. We hope you’ll find something useful or thought provoking in here! Love, Polly & Lucy x Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1925427/support] * Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book * Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions * Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo * Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson * Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme * Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share [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!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1925427/open_sms] My guest on the podcast this week is the wonderful Nadia Huq. Nadia is one of my fabulous Thrive Solo membership women, and so it goes without saying that she is single and doesn’t have kids! Nadia works in technology in the government as her day job, but her real passion is writing which she also does regularly, via both Medium & Substack. She writes about all sorts of things including single life, not having children, and feminism. Nadia lives alone in a house she completely renovated in London. Nadia discusses her heartfelt piece 'The Childless Woman Who Soared,’ which delves into the journey of a woman navigating life without children. We also explore her personal experiences of shame and grief around childlessness, her growth through reading and community support, and her decision to never compromise for a relationship that doesn't fulfill her. Highlighting the influence of cultural messaging on women's perceptions of singlehood and childlessness, we discuss the joy and empowerment found in embracing life as it is. Nadia also shares how renovating her home affirmed her independence and creativity. The conversation touches on societal narratives in media, advocating for greater representation and normalisation of single, childless women. Nadia invites listeners to discover her articles on Substack and Medium to explore more of her thoughtful and inspiring writing. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:40 Nadia's Writing Journey 01:19 The Childless Woman Who Soared 03:34 Personal Reflections on Childlessness 05:14 Overcoming Grief and Finding Hope 07:02 The Impact of Cultural Messaging 14:47 Navigating Single Life and Relationships 25:25 Reflecting on Past Experiences 25:54 Discovering New Passions 26:56 Inspiration from Role Models 28:03 Embracing Singlehood 30:27 The Myth of Having It All 34:30 The Joy of Independence 48:09 Representation in Media 50:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Read 'The Childless Woman Who Soared': https://lifewithoutchildren.com/the-childless-woman-who-soared-5a101f52f1b4?sk=595576ad9096145bd598a5171d3cf609 [https://lifewithoutchildren.com/the-childless-woman-who-soared-5a101f52f1b4?sk=595576ad9096145bd598a5171d3cf609] Read Nadia's piece 'How I Grew To Love The Single, Childfree Me': https://nadiahuq.substack.com/p/b6469738-ee5d-4f94-b642-d39167c6c879 [https://nadiahuq.substack.com/p/b6469738-ee5d-4f94-b642-d39167c6c879] Subscribe to Nadia's Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/nadiahuq [https://open.substack.com/pub/nadiahuq] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1925427/support] * Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book * Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions * Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo * Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson * Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme * Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share [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!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1925427/open_sms] On this week's minisode, I'm talking about why we should all be aiming to make a dick of ourselves on a regular basis.  Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1925427/support] * Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book * Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions * Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo * Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson * Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme * Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share [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!

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1925427/open_sms] This week on Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are diving into the topic of energy hygiene. Given that we’re 99.9% energy, it’s vital that we’re protecting and preserving our own. We unpack what energy hygiene actually means, explore the subtle and not-so-subtle ways our energy can be drained, and share simple ways to keep your energy field clear and protected. We hope there’s something in here that really lands for you. Love,  Polly & Lucy xxx Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1925427/support] * Pre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book * Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions * Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo * Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson * Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme * Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share [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!