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On today's minisode, I'm talking about my auntie Alison who passed away in October at the age of 86.

Alison never had children, and was single for the last 15 years of her life after her husband passed away. But despite this, she lived a life full of joy, love, and meaning; and she most certainly wasn't lonely or alone — far from it.

I hope that this minisode brings you some comfort, and reminds you that a family of your own is not a requirement for living a life full of love, and a death surrounded by people who care about you.

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about Mel Robbins' Let Them Theory — a simple idea that's all about letting go of the need to control or change how others think, act, or feel, about you or anything else.

The idea is straightforward: when people behave in ways you don't like — whether they doubt you, ignore you, criticise you, laugh at you, disagree with you — your best move is to just...let them.

This approach helps us to stop overthinking, trying to change other people, or taking things personally. It can ease alot of stress and give you the emotional freedom to focus on what really matters — i.e. what YOU do, say, think, and how you act.

Instead of worrying what others think, the Let Them mindset encourages you to put your energy into your own goals, growth, and happiness. It's a simple shift that can make a big difference to how you feel.

It's so easy to apply, and it's something we can all use to feel more peaceful, and live a little happier.

We really hope you'll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x 

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My guest on this week’s podcast is the totally awesome Carmindy Bowyer.

Carmindy, who is both single and childfree by choice, was the make-up artist on the US version of ‘What Not To Wear’ for 10 years. The author of four best-selling beauty books, The 5 Minute Face, Get Positively Beautiful, Crazy Busy Beautiful and Bloom, Carmindy now has her very own make-up and beauty brand, Carmindy Beauty. 

Carmindy has lived in Los Angeles, Milan, Miami, and currently resides in New York City, where she has established herself as a top makeup artist and beauty expert. Her work can be seen on the editorial pages of leading magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Conde Nast Traveler, Town and Country, InStyle, O, Essence, Marie Claire, Glamour and many more.

 Topics that we cover are:

• Carmindy’s childhood in southern California;
• how her parents, although happily married, encouraged her to be independent;
• her inner knowing at a young age that she didn’t want kids, and how she has never regretted not having them;
• the TikTok reel — about being single and childfree by choice — that went viral;
• the projections of negative people who are resistant to happily single women;
• how Carmindy loves her freedom, and why she isn’t interested in a traditional relationship;
• how so many women stay in relationships because they’re scared to be alone;
• why it’s so important to be self aware;
• why we all need to be able to cultivate our own high vibes;
• the chemical hit of romantic love, but how we can all choose to raise our own energy;
• how Carmindy embraces ageing, and how she perceives beauty;
• how she has never cared about what the naysayers think, and why none of us should;
• how she has always used make-up as a tool of empowerment;
• her fabulous beauty brand, Carmindy Beauty, that is designed to elevate our natural state;
• the ‘shit show’ that was her first make-up brand, and the phoenix rising moment that followed her rock bottom;
• why we can’t put a time limit on our dreams;
• Carmindy’s top beauty tips for women in midlife.

Follow Carmindy on Instagram: 
@carmindybeauty

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@carmindy_beauty

Check out the reel that went viral:
https://www.instagram.com/carmindybeauty/reel/DAHzy4BNUw6/ 

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On today's minisode, I'm talking about 5 of the most underrated benefits of being single, from becoming a master of solitude, to being a time alchemist.

Press 'Play' and let me know what you think!

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On today’s Monday Motivation, Polly and I are talking about possibility.

So many of us hold ourselves back in life because we don’t think things are possible for us. We allow our limiting beliefs to convince us that this or that could “never happen for me.”

But what if we started to cultivate a mindset that believes in possibility? What if we allowed ourselves to dream that the things we truly desire ARE possible, if we just believe in ourselves, and start taking baby steps towards them?

If we fight for our limitations, we get to keep them (a wise person once said, not me!); so let’s start leaning into the possibility that we, too, are just as worthy, deserving and capable of achieving the things we dream of as anybody else. 

Because, seriously, why not you? 😉

We hope you’ll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x 

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My guest on this week’s podcast is the bloody brilliant Becca Nicholls.

Becca, who is Canadian and lives just outside Toronto, is a Life & Success Coach, Neurolinguistic Practitioner, Somatic Practitioner, and host of the podcast, There She Glows. Her podcast focuses on all things mindset, wellness, healing, business and manifestation. 

Topics that we cover are:

• Becca’s story of self-development and how it changed her life for the better;
• her ‘healthy obsession’ with bettering herself, and what that looked like;
• how both Becca and I used to live in victim mentality;
• why living in victimhood is not an empowering way to live;
• manifestation, and the crucial piece that people often miss;
• Becca’s unwavering belief in the things she desires for her life;
• the 4 steps of manifestation, and how to manifest love;
• why it’s so important to embody the qualities that you want in a partner;
• how we need to let go of ‘desperate energy’ and trust that what is meant for us won’t miss us;
• nervous system regulation and why we need to learn to self-soothe;
• how nervous system regulation means bringing safety into your physical body;
• why mindset is everything;
• how Becca worked hard to make her mind a ‘safe place to live’;
• why emotional intelligence is so important for our success;
• how we can always access those emotions we think we’ll get from things outside of ourselves;
• how the energy we’re putting out dictates what we will attract;
• why our core values could be key to raising our vibration;
• shadow work, and how it can be very painful for the ego.

Follow Becca on Instagram:
@beccnicholls

Check out Becca’s podcast, There She Glows:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/there-she-glows-with-becca-nicholls/id1642211794 

Listen to her episode on attachment styles:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/attached-understanding-your-attachment-style-how-it/id1642211794?i=1000675155877 

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On today's minisode, I'm talking about those feelings of being 'less than' that sometimes creep into our minds, even when we're happily living our single, childfree lives.

I'm also talking about how, no matter how secure we might be in who we are, being around certain people from our past can make us regress back to our 17-year-old selves. 

The truth is that the power of the societal narrative around single women means that we may never be able to fully shake off the feeling that we haven't quite hit the mark in life.

Press 'Play' and let me know what you think.

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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about living intentionally.

Being intentional means cultivating awareness of how you're living and how you're showing up in the world. Without this awareness, it's easy to slip into autopilot, letting life pass us by without feeling like we're the ones in control.

But when you choose to live with intention, you become conscious of where you're directing your thoughts and your energy.

You become more present, making deliberate choices that align with your values and goals, and you reclaim control of how you respond to life's daily challenges.

We hope you'll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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My guest on this week’s episode is my fabulous friend, the gorgeous Polly Warren.

Polly is a breathwork facilitator, health & wellness coach, and hypnotherapist who is passionate about helping midlife women come back to themselves and live their very best lives. 

She is also a podcaster with her fabulous podcast, Menomorphosis.

Topics that we cover are:

• how married life with kids can be challenging, and is not always a bed of roses;
• the energy and headspace that having three children requires;
• Polly’s experience of perimenopause that motivated the first incarnation of her podcast, Menomorphosis;
• how she helps midlife women ‘come back to themselves’;
• her passion for breathwork and why how we breathe is at the core of our wellness;
• why we should all be breathing through our noses, most of the time;
• the benefits of breathing more efficiently, including better sleep and more energy;
• how to practice breathing efficiently;
• nervous system regulation and why it’s important to recognise when we’re spending too much time in our sympathetic state;
• why and how breathwork is a bridge between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems;
• how exhaling triggers the parasympathetic side of our nervous system;
• our ‘window of tolerance’, what it is and how we can use it;
• how breathwork allows us to take a moment between a trigger and our response;
• midlife, and why the way we think about it is so important;
• nutrition in midlife, and some of the foods we should aim to include in our diets;
• the huge importance of getting enough protein;
• why flaxseed is amazing for midlife women;
• the 80/20 rule when it comes to nutrition;
• movement in midlife, and why we should all be strength training.

Check out Polly’s website:
https://www.pollywarren.com/ 

Check out Polly’s podcast, Menomorphosis:
https://menomorphosis.buzzsprout.com/ 

Follow Polly on Instagram:
@pollywarrencoaching

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On this week's minisode, I'm talking about finding a balance between being happily single, but also desiring a relationship. 

The duality between loving your life here and now, and wanting to be in a relationship, can feel contradictory; but one does not cancel out the other.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on how we can both embrace our lives right now, whilst also holding space for the potential of romantic love.

Press 'Play' and let me know what you think! 

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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