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 YouTuber, Toni Evans
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My guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the wonderful Toni Evans, a YouTuber and mental health advocate.
Toni shares her personal experiences of midlife resilience, including relationships, her choice to remain single and childfree, and her insights on dealing with a narcissistic ex. Reflecting on her journey of living in Ireland with her parents, Toni talks about finding fulfillment in solitude and maintaining mental tranquility. This episode emphasises the importance of recognising one's agency and creating a joyful and meaningful solo life.
02:15 Guest Introduction: Toni Evans
03:53 Toni's Journey: Relationships and Resilience
09:08 The Best Relationship: Love and Loss
13:00 The Worst Relationship: Narcissistic Abuse
17:06 Red Flags and Narcissism
29:46 The Freedom of Single Life
33:18 The Source of Happiness
36:11 Child-Free by Choice
37:31 Societal Expectations and Personal Choices
46:25 Living with Parents in Ireland
55:58 Single Life Reflections
01:01:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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