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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about people pleasing.

We all do it - particularly women - but is it actually serving us? The need to belong and be liked often sees us doing or saying things that aren’t in alignment with who we truly are.

When we put the needs of others above our own, we often end up feeling resentful and depleted, which is no good for anyone!

In this conversation, Polly and I give examples of how we’ve both been people pleasers in the past, but how we’re now much more discerning about what we say yes to and - importantly - what we say no to.

We hope you’ll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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My guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the totally fabulous Kerrie Finch, an entrepreneur, communications expert, and speaker living in Amsterdam. She is a hugely successful business woman, running the reputation-building company 'Also Known As' with her two partners in the United States. 

Kerrie shares her story from attending Manchester University to establishing her first company, The Finch Factor, and discusses her pivot towards her current business. She also delves into her personal journey, including her experience with various health issues not least a rare blood condition, a triple heart bypass, and endometrial cancer. 

Kerrie speaks candidly about being single, both by circumstance and subconscious choice, and emphasises the importance of having a supportive community. Throughout our conversation, Kerrie provides insights into what it takes to succeed as a female entrepreneur and thrive solo, irrespective of relationship status. 

00:57 Kerry Finch's Journey: From Manchester to Amsterdam

03:01 Building a Reputation: The Birth of Finch Factor

06:09 Entrepreneurial Insights: Challenges and Triumphs

15:19 The Power of Community and Live Events

18:51 Introducing 'Also Known As'

21:57 Navigating Single Life: Choices and Circumstances

33:37 Embracing the Power of Saying No

34:37 Finding Joy in Solitude

35:33 The Freedom of Solo Travel

36:19 The Reality of Being Single

38:59 Facing Serious Illness Alone

42:33 The Impact of Health Challenges

50:02 The Importance of Community Support

55:39 Thriving Solo: Final Thoughts

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In this second 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 feeling invisible.

Hope you enjoy it. x

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On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how it’s not the big dramatic changes that transform your life…it’s the small habits.

💫 How you spend your mornings 💬 How you speak to yourself 📚 What you feed your mind ⚡️ Who gets your energy—and your access.

These small choices might seem insignificant, but they shape your days…and your days shape your life.

In this conversation, we unpack why the small stuff is actually the big stuff.
 We hope you find something useful in here.

Love,

Polly & Lucy x

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My guest on this week's episode is the completely gorgeous Jordan Emily Rose, a blogger, influencer, travel and fashion content creator.

Jordan shares her journey from discovering blogging to becoming a successful influencer across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. She discusses her entry into the field, the challenges of visibility and online criticism, and her experiences dealing with mental health issues. 

Jordan also reflects on societal pressures related to relationships, the rise of single women, and the evolving stigma around independent women. She talks about the importance of retaining independence within relationships, as well as her forthcoming fiction book about an enchanted library in 1950s London. Throughout our conversation, Jordan emphasises the significance of self-improvement and not settling in both personal and romantic endeavours.

00:54 Journey to Becoming a Lifestyle and Fashion Blogger

03:33 Challenges of Visibility and Mental Health

10:28 The Realities of Content Creation

19:27 Thoughts on Singlehood and Relationships

30:40 The Importance of Self-Relationship

31:59 Personal Experiences and Self-Esteem

34:45 The Value of Being Single

36:59 Men and Emotional Maturity

39:53 Healthy Masculinity and Media Influence

48:31 Maintaining Independence in Relationships

52:07 Choosing a Child-Free Life

55:41 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

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Check out her blog: https://www.hellomissjordan.com/p/a-bit-about-me.html

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Over the next few weeks, I'm diving into the truth about some of the tougher bits of being single and childfree in this new Saturday Minisode mini series: The Truth About the Tough Bits: Navigating the Harder Side of Being Single & Childfree.

Today, I'm talking about loneliness vs. solitude. 

Hope you enjoy it. x

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about NSDR - Non Sleep Deep Rest.

Similar to meditation or breathwork, NSDR can help take us out of our monkey minds and bring us back into our bodies. It helps take us out of our sympathetic nervous system, and into our parasympathetic nervous system - our ‘rest and digest’ state.

So many of us are in a state of stress and anxiety far more than we should be, and a short NSDR practice can make a huge difference.

Polly has three different NSDR recordings available on her website which you can access by clicking on this link https://www.pollywarren.com/offers/TDoFGvUj

We hope this conversation was helpful!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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In this week's episode, my guest is the fabulous Naomi Holbrook, the 'Unconventional Weight Loss Coach'. 

Naomi shares her transformative journey from battling weight issues and personal trauma to becoming an empowered individual at 50. Naomi delves into her early struggles with unhealthy eating habits, stemming from childhood difficulties, and how she overcame them to lose five stone and reclaim her health through sustainable lifestyle changes. 

She also discusses the importance of self-love, navigating adulthood while being single and child-free, and finding personal fulfillment. Naomi emphasises the crucial role of intuition, stress management, and the SMART method in achieving overall well-being. Tune in to learn about Naomi's empowering approach to midlife and the wisdom she has gained along her extraordinary path.

00:34 Naomi's Personal Journey with Food and Health

07:25 The Unconventional Weight Loss Coach

11:29 Understanding Stress and Weight Gain

14:39 Reprogramming Neural Pathways

19:20 The Importance of Nutrition and Hydration

25:41 The SMART Method for Holistic Health

36:49 Naomi's Single and Child-Free Life

41:00 Embracing Wholeness and Purpose

42:08 The Importance of Direction and Fulfillment

44:50 Facing Triggers and Finding Purpose

46:43 Creating a Life You Don't Need to Escape From

48:35 Taking Personal Responsibility

51:17 The Power of Intuition and Energy

58:19 Embracing Midlife and Aging Gracefully

01:07:28 Living Life on Your Own Terms

Website: www.theunconventionalweightlosscoach.com
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In this final part of my mini series about the underrated benefits of being single and childfree, I'm talking about learning and personal growth.

Hope you enjoy it. x

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On this week’s Thursday's Thoughts, Polly and I are talking all things holidays.
I’ve just come back from a wonderful two-week break in Turkey — and yes, it was wonderful.

But we’re also diving into something a little deeper… What does it mean if the only time you feel truly relaxed, calm or happy is when you’re away?

Holidays are a beautiful reset, a chance to switch off, change the scenery, and reconnect, but the real magic? It lies in creating a life you don’t constantly need a break from. 

Because ultimately, aren’t we all just searching for more calm, joy, and lightness in our everyday lives?

So the question becomes: how can we bring more of that holiday feeling home with us?

We hope you find something helpful in here.

Love,

Polly & Lucy x

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