Why are so many of us afraid of being single? Is it biological? Is it societal? Or both?

In this episode of Last Year of Single, Dr Anna Machin, evolutionary anthropologist and love researcher reveals the real reasons behind our fear of singlehood. Dr Machin dives into the science and psychology of love, connection, and independence; and how our cultural expectations play into how we see ourselves when we’re single.

Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, the Carrie Bradshaw of India, describes her experience of being a single woman in India.

You’ll hear about:

•What drives us to want a romantic partner

•How culture and society shape our fears around being single

•The role of dopamine, serotonin and beta endorphins play in our love life

•How to feel love chemicals in our every day lives

•The reality of single women living in India

If you’ve ever wondered why being single can feel scary, even when you’re thriving, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and a new perspective.

Bree is currently in Rishikesh, India.

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Welcome to your Last Year of Single! I’m Bree Steele: radio presenter, podcaster, and single woman on a mission to make this year the most fun, fulfilling, and fearless year of my single life. I lost my job and now I'm in Mumbai, India.

In this episode, I share why I started Last Year of Single, what it really means to create a “last year of single list,” and how this podcast will help you embrace single life with confidence, curiosity, and joy.

We are the first generation who can choose to be single and we don't know how to take full advantage of the freedom. Why do we still accept bad dates, situationships and ghosting when we don't need to?

Graham Norton, shares his brutal advice on how to embrace single life

You’ll hear about:

•The story behind Last Year of Single (crying on the kitchen floor at 4am after a bad date)

•Why this year isn’t about rushing into a relationship, but about living fully

•The fears and excitement that come with embracing being single

•Practical ways to shift your mindset from “waiting” for love to “living” your life

•Graham Norton’s advice on enjoying the journey of single life

Whether you’re happily single, newly single, or just curious about creating a life that feels true to you, this podcast is here to inspire, support, and celebrate 

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If this was your last year of single, what would you do? If you knew in 12 months, that you would never be single again, how would you spend your time? Let’s redefine what it means to be single. We’re making a list of all the last things we would do in our last year of true freedom, and we’re going to do everything on that list. Host, and seven-year single, Bree Steele also wants to make the day to day of single living easier. So she will talk to experts who will help us fix the worst parts of being single: fear, loneliness, money, sex and more.

Welcome to The Last Year of Single. Coming to you live from India.

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Host: Bree Steele

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