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 Author Of 'Single & Psycho', Caroline Young
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In this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is the wonderful Caroline Young, author of 'Single And Psycho: How Pop Culture Created The Unstable Single Woman.'
Although single herself, Caroline is Mum to an almost-one-year old boy, whose father she co-parents and lives with.
During our conversation, Caroline explores the societal and pop culture stereotypes of single women, sharing insights from her book and her personal experiences. We discuss characters from movies such as Fatal Attraction and Bridget Jones' Diary, and other shows that depict single women as unstable, crazy, or desperate. We also talk about the pressure women face regarding marriage and children, and the resilience required to break these stereotypes.
Caroline also shares her journey of becoming a mother later in life and how this transition changed her societal visibility.
02:14 Guest Introduction: Caroline Young
05:01 Caroline's Unique Family Dynamics
06:43 Writing 'Single and Psycho'
08:48 Exploring Pop Culture Stereotypes
10:28 Relating to Pop Culture Characters
19:22 Themes and Takeaways from her book
27:51 Visibility and Perception Changes
30:35 Struggles with Invisibility
30:59 Rebecca Traister's Perspective on Marriage
31:58 American vs. UK Views on Marriage
34:14 Deciding to Try IVF Again
34:41 Advice for Women Considering Solo Motherhood
37:00 Enjoying Solo Motherhood
38:53 Celebrating Single Women's Complexity and Resilience
40:23 Backlash Against Single and Childless Women
45:01 Caroline's Online Dating Experiences
47:32 The Impact of Having a Baby on Her Thoughts Around Relationships
48:37 Final Thoughts and Book Highlights
53:24 Embracing Aging and Motherhood in Your Forties
54:58 Conclusion and Contact Information
- 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!