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June 18, 2025 69 mins

This week's episode is with podcaster, coach, and author, Lucy Meggeson, on how to thrive as a single woman without kids. 

You'll hear Keltie and Lucy discuss...

  • Lucy's journey to embracing her identity as a single, childfree woman. (12:49)
  • Societal perceptions of being single and childless, and why these are so often wrong. (19:21)
  • The need for intentional living and finding fulfillment beyond traditional roles. (37:07)
  • The joys of being single and childfree and the importance of celebrating this life path. (48:19)
  • The importance of mindset in personal growth and the journey to embracing a single and childfree life. (1:03:31)


As mentioned in the show:

Lucy's website: www.lucymeggeson.com

Find Lucy on Instagram at @thrivesolowithlucymeggeson

Listen to Thrive Solo with Lucy Meggeson on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Purchase Lucy's new book, Thrive Solo / Shiny Happy Singles, here: lucymeggeson.com/book

About Lucy:

Lucy Meggeson worked in production at BBC Radio 2 for several years before becoming the host and producer of her own podcast, Thrive Solo (formerly Spinsterhood Reimagined) — a podcast that celebrates all things single, childfree, and personal growth. She's a regular on Jo Good's BBC Radio London show and has been a guest on various other radio and podcasts, including Jeremy Vine's BBC Radio 2 show, Peter McGraw's 'Solo: The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life', and Shani Silver's 'A Single Serving Podcast'. Lucy has had many, many amazing guests on her podcast including Cindy Gallop, Jody Day, Bella DePaulo, Shani Silver, Heidi Clements, Matt Cooke, Nicola Slawson, Jo Good, Peter McGraw, Jill Stark, Polly Vernon, Kate Lister and Ruby Warrington.

Lucy also runs her own membership for single women, Thrive Solo.

Usually based in her flat in south-west London, she is currently living in Dorset, with her beloved cat, Johnny Depp.

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