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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.

Latest episodes

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Thursday Thoughts — Gratitude

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about gratitude, and how taking the time to appreciate what we already have can make such a difference to how we

Oct 15
17 min

The One Where I Talk To BreakUp & Dating Coach, Janice Formichella

My guest on the podcast this week is a breakup and dating coach, as well as the host of two podcasts, Sex & The Solo Girl, and Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On. Her

Oct 13
48 min

Minisode Ep.230 — The Geneva Convention On Dave's Penis

In this week’s minisode, I’m doing something a little different because I received an Instagram message from a follower that made me laugh so much I simply HAD to share i

Oct 10
15 min

Minisode Ep.230 — The Geneva Convention On Dave's Penis

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s minisode, I’m doing something a little different because I received an Instagram message from a follower that made me laugh so much I sim

Oct 10
15 min

Thursday Thoughts — Do You Think You're A Lucky Person?

On this week's episode of Thursday Thoughts Polly and I explore whether or not you see yourself as a lucky person, and how that belief shapes your experience of life.  W

Oct 8
19 min

Thursday Thoughts — Do You Think You're A Lucky Person?

Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of Thursday Thoughts Polly and I explore whether or not you see yourself as a lucky person, and how that belief shapes your

Oct 8
19 min

The One Where I Talk To Film Maker & Director, Anastasia Marshall

My completely divine guest on the podcast this week is Anastasia Marshall, a working-class filmmaker from Folkestone, Kent. Having been in the media and entertainment ind

Oct 6
47 min

The One Where I Talk To Film Maker & Director, Anastasia Marshall

Send us Fan Mail My completely divine guest on the podcast this week is Anastasia Marshall, a working-class filmmaker from Folkestone, Kent. Having been in the media and

Oct 6
47 min

Minisode Ep.229 — Thoughts From My Thrive Solo Trip To Morocco

Send us Fan Mail On this week's minisode, I’m sharing some reflections from my recent Thrive Solo trip to Morocco — but this isn’t really an episode about Morocco. It’s

Oct 3
19 min

Thursday Thoughts — People Pleasing

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about people pleasing, and what can happen when we prioritise other people’s needs, opinions a

Oct 1
16 min

The One Where I Talk To Author, Podcaster & Retirement Rebel, Siobhan Daniels

Send us Fan Mail JOIN MY TRIP TO ITALY IN APRIL 2027! https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italy I’m truly excited for you to hear my guest on this week's episode. I fe

Sep 29
1 h 01 min

Minisode Ep.228: Why I’ve Been Bouncing On A Mini Trampoline For Four Years

Send us Fan Mail Rebounder Link (Use Code: THRIVESOLO for 10% off): https://rebound.fitness/?ref=ThriveSolo In this week’s minisode, I’m talking about why I’ve been bou

Sep 26
17 min

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 happened,

Sep 24
23 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 Peop

Sep 22
37 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
17 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 train

Sep 17
26 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 & All The

Sep 15
50 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 aesthetic

Sep 8
1 h 01 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, Oct 16, 2026).

#193 ▼ 12 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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