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Today is Part One of a new mini series, 6 Steps To Move Out Of Fear & Into A Life You Love, which is all about the steps I myself have taken to change my life over the last five years. 

In Part 1, I’m talking all about awareness. Before you can change your life, you need to know what’s actually going on in your mind. In this episode, I share how awareness is the essential first step to creating a life you love – and some simple ways to start building it today.

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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why we love getting up early, and how those quiet first hours set us up for the day.

If you’re someone who craves starting the day with calm, space, and intention, then a morning routine might just be your secret weapon. 

We explore why mornings matter, how it really all begins the night before with a good night’s sleep, and why your routine has to fit your life, not the other way around.

We share our own morning rituals plus simple tips to help you create a start to the day that feels nourishing, energising, and like the best possible version of your morning.

We hope you’ll find something of value in here.

Love, 

Polly & Lucy x

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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

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In this fifth and final part of my Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about what to do when the grief of being single and / or childless hits unexpectedly.

Hope you enjoy it. x

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about a concept promoted by Dan Harris: Action Absorbs Anxiety.

This is the idea that taking even the smallest of actions can help to reduce feelings of powerlessness and helplessness, by channelling that restless, stuck energy and shifting it onto something more productive.

Polly and I also talk about another similar idea, which is that clarity comes from taking action - something that both of us have found to be true.

We hope you’ll find something of value in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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In this week's episode of the Thrive Solo, I'm talking to the fabulous Emily Ball, a PR business owner who shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after leaving a toxic relationship. 

During our conversation, Emily recounts her experiences of dealing with emotional abuse, the steps she took to reclaim her life, and how she learned to embrace and love singlehood. 

Our discussion highlights the importance of self-worth, the joy of solo adventures, and the misconception that singlehood equates to being incomplete. We also delve into the societal pressures that push women towards traditional milestones and emphasise the significance of living a purpose-filled life on one's own terms. 

Emily also talks about the peace she has found as a single woman, recognising her own value, and taking control of her own happiness.

02:14 Guest Introduction: Emily's Journey

04:41 Emily's Toxic Relationship: The Beginning

07:32 The Downward Spiral: Ignoring Red Flags

11:05 Breaking Point: Realisation and Escape

24:01 Healing and Self-Discovery

29:08 Finding Peace in Singlehood

37:42 Rebuilding: Self-Love and Growth

43:38 Finding Peace in Solitude

44:12 Redefining Success

46:23 Questioning Life's Milestones

48:15 Embracing Singlehood

50:12 Choosing Not to Have Children

53:14 Living Life on Your Own Terms

01:03:40 Solo Travel Adventures

01:14:13 The Joy of Self-Discovery

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In this fourth part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series, The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about comparison, and those milestones that everybody else seems to be reaching.

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This week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are chatting about the filters we use to live our lives.

Is your filter clouding your judgement? Is it colouring everything grey, making things seem worse than they really are? And how long are you willing to sit in that negativity?

The thing is, when you change the lens through which you see the world, you get to choose one that lifts you, lightens you, and lets you see possibility instead of limitation.

We explore some of the common filters we’ve had and how to shift them.

We hope you find something useful in here.

Love 

Polly & Lucy x

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In this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is Camille Natalie, a content creator and social media strategist who empowers women over 40 to celebrate the single life rather than simply tolerate it. At 44 and thriving solo in Miami Beach, she has built her brand, Camille Natalie, around the mission of showing women that being single isn't a consolation prize—it's a powerful choice. Through her authentic content and strategic social media approach, Camille helps women reframe their relationship with singlehood and discover the joy, freedom, and fulfillment that comes with designing life on their own terms.

During our conversation, Camille shares her journey of embracing singlehood, cultivating self-love, and navigating adult friendships. We also discuss topics such as the societal pressures of marriage and children, the nuances of living a child-free life, solo dating, and finding joy in everyday moments. Camille also highlights the importance of self-validation and the freedom that comes with living on one's own terms.

02:14 Guest Introduction: Meet Camille Natalie

03:26 Camille's Background and Life in Miami

07:55 Journey of Being Single

11:57 Self-Validation and Personal Growth

18:57 Friendship Challenges for Single Women

25:56 Effort in Building Connections

27:27 Connecting with Single Moms

27:46 Expectations of Motherhood

28:48 Marriage and Societal Pressure

29:59 Embracing Child-Free Life

33:57 Choosing Happiness and Joy

43:55 Solo Dates and Self-Empowerment

49:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this third part of my new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree, I'm talking about future fears such as "What if I die alone?"

Hope you enjoy it. x

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