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Relationships · Lucy Meggeson

Thrive Solo

by 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

Latest episodes

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Thursday Thoughts — Anxiety

Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about anxiety. Most of us are familiar with worrying about things that haven't even

Sep 24
25 min

The One Where I Talk To Comedian & Writer, Alison Leiby — Part 2

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is Part 2 of my interview with the fabulous Alison Leiby, comedian, writer, and author of ‘I’m Alot: Surviving Myself & All The

Sep 22
39 min

Minisode Ep.227 — Why I Don't Regret Not Having Children

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s minisode, I’m talking about why, at 50, I don’t regret not having children — and why I’ve actually become increasingly grateful that I di

Sep 19
19 min

Thursday Thoughts — Fitness

Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about fitness. We each share what our own fitness routines look like, covering strength

Sep 17
29 min

The One Where I Talk To Comedian & Writer, Alison Leiby — Part 1

Send us Fan Mail My wonderful guest on the podcast this week is Alison Leiby, a comedian, writer, and author of the brilliant book, 'I’m Alot: Surviving Myself & Al

Sep 15
52 min

Minisode Ep.226: Reasons I’ll Probably Be Single Forever — Part 2

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of Reasons I’ll Probably Be Single Forever, I’m looking at the other side of the equation: everything single life gives me. From autonomy, pea

Sep 12
14 min

Thursday Thoughts — Optimisation

Send us Fan Mail This week on Thursday’s Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about optimisation, and whether our constant quest to look and feel better might actually be m

Sep 10
23 min

The One Where I Talk To Aesthetic Practitioner & Content Creator, Nadiya Bekar

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy My fabulous guest on this week's episode is aest

Sep 8
1 h 01 min

Minisode Ep.225 — Reasons I’ll Probably Be Single Forever — Part 1

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s minisode, I’m sharing some of the reasons I genuinely think I may be single forever — and why that prospect doesn’t bother me in the slig

Sep 5
13 min

Thursday Thoughts — Always Wanting More

Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about our tendency to keep striving for the next thing, rather than appreciating what we

Sep 3
21 min

The One Where I Talk To Advertising Exec & Solo Traveller, Sammy Hibbard-Daniels

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy My gorgeous guest on this week's episode of Thri

Sep 1
51 min

Minisode Ep.224 — Changing The Way I Look After My Body At 50 — Part 2

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027!  https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy In Part 2 of this minisode series, I’m getting into

Aug 29
22 min

Thursday Thoughts — Beginner's Mindset

Send us Fan Mail On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about cultivating a beginner’s mindset, as well as the difference between fixed and growt

Aug 27
18 min

The One Where I Talk To Author & Feminist Icon, Regena Thomashauer

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the podcast this week is a force of nature, and I’m sure many of you will already know who she is. Her name is Regena Thomashauer and she is

Aug 25
57 min

Minisode Ep. 223 — Changing The Way I Look After My Body At 50 — Part 1

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027!  https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy In the first of this two-part minisode, I’m sharing

Aug 22
18 min

Thursday Thoughts — Ego

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I ar

Aug 20
26 min

The One Where I Talk To Singer, Actor & Broadcaster, Frank Loman

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy I met my fabulous guest on this week’s episode becaus

Aug 18
1 h 03 min

Minisode Ep.222 — 5 Quiet Gifts Of Being Single

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy In this week's minisode, I'm reminding you

Aug 15
10 min

Thursday Thoughts — Confidence

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I ar

Aug 13
20 min

The One Where I Talk To Full-Time Nomad & Author, Kristy Halvorsen — Part 2

Send us Fan Mail JOIN ME FOR A THRIVE SOLO TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027!  https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy This week’s episode is Part 2 of my conversation wit

Aug 11
45 min

Chart trend

Position in the Relationships chart (US), last 90 days.

#11
all-time peak
5
days in the top 50 since Jul 2025

Chart positions

Where Thrive Solo ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 25, 2026).

#129 ▼ 13 Relationships US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I found Lucy’s podcast (and book) at the perfect time. Single for the first time in over 20 years. I love her voice, positivity and reminder - that being child free and solo is a blessing. Something to treasure, and embrace.

ShaSaaam · Jan 2026

Lucy’s podcast has been incredibly helpful in the conversation around being single, and her guests are phenomenal. Thank you!

GenXforthewin · Aug 2024

Her conversational style and humor are a pure joy to listen to. This podcast is essential listening for anyone who has found themselves eschewing the notion that coupledom is the natural state of human existence. Spoiler alert: it’s not.

KaliSana109021 · Dec 2023

While not the target audience per se, being a gay male & single, I still very much relate to the themes of this podcast. I believe I found this via an article in the DM & then binged the episodes on a very long solo road trip. Lucy is engaging, confident, listens to her guests and is like that best friend you call when you need a pick me up. If you distill this podcast down to its very essence, it’s about taking the road less travelled (whether by choice or not) & discovering all the delights along the way. Well done Lucy for bringing this topic to light with a sense of fun, cheekiness, curiosity & realism! 5 stars all around!

Whatnow23 · Dec 2023

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