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On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about the huge benefits of getting out into nature, and why we should all be getting outside as much as we can, even if it's just for a 15 minute walk in the nearest park.

There's no doubt that spending time with the birds, the bees, the trees, or whatever nature looks like for you, is good for the soul, as well as the body and mind.

We hope you find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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On today's episode, I'm talking to my gorgeous, amazing, brilliant niece, Blue!

At the tender age of 17, Blue most certainly has her head screwed on, and I feel very lucky to have a niece like her. She also happens to be one third of a triplet, and the only girl out of four siblings including her older brother. But, Blue manages to more than hold her own in a male-dominated household!

Our conversation includes:

• Blue's memories of me in relationships;
• how we're more like sisters than auntie and niece;
• her thoughts on having a ‘spinster’ auntie;
• her views on marriage and babies;
• Blue’s thoughts around how our parents effect what we want from a relationship;
• her own non-traditional upbringing;
• how she feels that she’ll be fine if she ends up alone because of having a single auntie;
• how she’s not convinced that she’ll get married;
• how Blue thinks there is less pressure these days to get married and have kids;
• her views on the love lives of some well-known fictional characters;
• what she thinks about the environment in relation to overpopulation;
• and why Blue thinks we should all ‘be a Samantha’!

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On today's minisode, I'm talking about self-compassion.

Why is it that so many of us berate ourselves, judge ourselves, and punish ourselves, when really we should have our own backs? Why don't we talk to ourselves kindly in the same way we would a friend? 

Inspired by our Book Club book in my Thrive Solo membership, Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, I talk about my own journey to self-compassion, including how I used to be (and still can be) extremely self-critical.

I also talk about the three components of self-compassion according to Kristin Neff, as well as some of the benefits of practicing it.

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

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On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking all things exercise, particularly the importance of strength training for the more mature woman (me!)

We talk about our own exercise routines, including my love for my mini rebounder trampoline, and Polly's love of running, as well as much, much more!

We hope you'll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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In this week's episode, I’m talking to author, journalist, and founder of Thought Leadership PR, Helen Croydon.

Helen is a former journalist, the author of three books including ‘Screw The Fairytale: A Modern Girl’s Guide To Sex & Love’, and the founder of her own PR practice, Thought Leadership. She is also a passionate triathlete and lover of the outdoors.  

Topics that Helen & I cover are:

• how Helen’s book, Screw The Fairytale, came about;
• how her literary agent told her that they didn’t think the book would be popular because of the topic;
• why she wanted to challenge the conventional idea of what a relationship is;
• the resistance that Helen met in response to her attitudes towards relationships;
• the common phrases that Helen dealt with over and over again during her single years;
• why Helen believes there has been a shift in the societal narrative around less traditional relationships over the last ten years;
• why her current relationship is unconventional and doesn’t fit the ‘fairytale’;
• how the vast majority of writing on singles is geared around dating and looking for love;
• how during her book research, Helen stayed at a polyamorous commune in the Scottish Highlands;
• how both Helen and I are ‘extroverted introverts’;
• how Helen came up with the idea of ‘the single gene’ when she was writing her book;
• how Helen is very grateful that she loves her own company and believes that it’s a gift;
• how Helen thinks there is a correlation between enjoying your own company, and being driven.

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On today's minisode, I'm talking about the peace that comes with living alone.

As single, childfree women, we are in the fortunate position of not having to deal with the moods and emotions of either a partner or children in our day to day home lives. But because most of the world is busy celebrating the 'traditional' way of life, the benefits of being the only human in your living space are rarely celebrated in the same way, if at all.

There is much to be said for not having to deal with a screaming toddler, a moody teenager, or an argumentative partner. Instead, we get to revel in the peace and calm of a household just for one. Heaven.

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On today's episode of Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about...motivation!

We touch on some examples in our own lives, why it can be hard, and what we can do to cultivate it.

We hope you'll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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In this week's episode, I’m talking to Superyacht Chief Stewardess, Bianca Currington.

Bianca is the Chief Stewardess on a Superyacht in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. She is both single and childfree.  

Topics that Bianca  & I cover are:

• what it’s like working on a superyacht!
• how Bianca felt as though she lost her identity during her relationship with her emotionally abusive ex-husband; 
• how the relationship took its toll on her physical, emotional and mental health;
• how it was only once she came out of the relationship that she realised the damage that had been done;
• finding her joy again, including through spending time in nature;
• how Bianca felt called to walk the famous pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago;
• her experience of walking El Camino;
• how she loves being alone and travelling solo;
• how Bianca feels about being single following the breakdown of her marriage;
• how she suffered a miscarriage during her marriage, but believes the pregnancy wasn’t meant to be;
• how she doesn’t think that having children was ever really on the cards for her.

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On today's minisode I talk about the choice we have between being right, and being happy.

So often our ego selves are just dying to be right. Even when it's something insignificant, something that really doesn't matter, our ego is always itching to prove its point.

But more often than not,  needing to be right or prove our point leads to stress, conflict and discomfort which, quite frankly, we could do without. 

Our higher self, on the other hand, just wants to be at peace and really couldn't care less about winning the argument. 

So what might happen if we chose peace and happiness over being 'right'? What if we chose kindness over getting the upper hand?

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On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about getting visible.  👀

This is something that terrified both of us as we started our businesses, yet has been a huge part of our personal growth journeys.

I hope there’s something here you find useful.

Love Polly and Lucy x

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