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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 — Repetition Repetition Repetition

In this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about how personal growth and spiritual concepts often require repeated exposure before they truly land, using

Nov 5
19 min

The One Where I Talk To Hiking Enthusiast & Content Creator, Holly Johnson

I’m SO excited for you to hear this week’s conversation with the absolutely delightful Holly Johnson, better known on social media as Miss Holl Doll. Holly is 45, singl

Nov 3
1 h 00 min

Minisode Ep.233 — Christmas Is Coming: Stop Telling Yourself It's Going to Be Miserable

In this week’s minisode, I’m getting a little festive (yes, I know it’s only October!) after receiving a comment from a woman who's facing her first Christmas without her

Oct 31
19 min

Thursday Thoughts — Beliefs

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about beliefs, and how the stories we tell ourselves can shape our lives, often without us even realising it. W

Oct 29
20 min

The One Where I Talk To Yoga Teacher & Life Coach, Mandeep Kaur

I can’t wait for you to hear my guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo because she is not only single and childfree by choice, but she has navigated those life choic

Oct 27
1 h 00 min

Minisode Ep.232 — The Joy Of Being A Crazy Cat Lady

In this week’s minisode, I’m celebrating one of the greatest loves of my life: my ridiculously naughty, outrageously handsome Bengal cat, Johnny. From the moment he came

Oct 24
20 min

Thursday Thoughts — Getting Unstuck

In this Thursday Thoughts episode, Polly and I are talking about feeling stuck, as well as ways to get unstuck by taking the smallest possible first step to build momentu

Oct 22
19 min

The One Where I Talk To Entrepreneur & Content Creator, Candice ‘Candilicious’ Gallagher

On this week's episode of Thrive Solo, I'm talking to the truly wonderful marketer-turned-entrepreneur & content creator, Candice “Candilicious” Gallagher about her singl

Oct 20
1 h 07 min

Minisode Ep.231 — Single & Childless In The Workplace: Why Does Our Time Matter Less?

On this week’s minisode, I’m talking about something I don’t think I’ve ever properly addressed on the podcast before: what it’s like being single and childless in the wo

Oct 17
19 min

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

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, Nov 5, 2026).

#196 ▼ 36 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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