Thrive Solo
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
Thrive Solo
The One Where I Talk To Sociologist, Kinneret Lahad
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In this episode of Thrive Solo, I'm joined by Kinneret Lahad, an associate professor and Head of the Gender Studies Program at Tel Aviv University, and author of 'A Table For One: A Critical Reading Of Singlehood, Gender and Time.'
Kinneret discusses her work on the cultural biases and societal timelines imposed on single women, the internalised shame surrounding singlehood, and the rich, fulfilling lives single people can lead. This conversation covers a range of topics including temporal norms, market value of women, and the potential of friendship and personal time as sources of fulfilment. The episode concludes with valuable insights for single women struggling with societal pressures, emphasising self-worth and the importance of finding joy in one's current life situation.
00:00 Introduction: Embracing Singlehood
02:14 Guest Introduction: Kinneret Lahad
04:37 Exploring Singlehood and Time
11:08 The Stigma of Singlehood
23:51 Consumerism and Singlehood
30:39 Cultural Representations of Single Women
33:06 Facing Societal Expectations
33:34 Reflecting on Life at 52
34:24 Embracing Singlehood and Shedding Shame
35:19 Navigating Doubts and Challenges
36:49 The Duality of Single Life
37:12 Finding Competence and Gratitude
38:01 Challenging Relationship Ideals
38:45 The Unfair Comparison of Life Paths
43:10 Rethinking Adulthood and Responsibility
47:29 The Sweetness of Solitude
52:23 The Importance of Friendship and Community
55:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
58:06 Podcast Conclusion and Call to Action
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