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 Writer & Thrive Solo Member, Nadia Huq
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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
Read Nadia's piece 'How I Grew To Love The Single, Childfree Me': https://nadiahuq.substack.com/p/b6469738-ee5d-4f94-b642-d39167c6c879
Subscribe to Nadia's Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/nadiahuq
Check out Nadia on Medium: https://medium.com/@nadia.huq
- Buy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book
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And thank you so much for listening!