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In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the awesome Sinead Kennedy.

Sinead is a passionate travel writer and author. Her debut book, “Life Is A Cycle,” launched on International Women’s Day 2023. As a Mental Health & Wellness Coach, Sinead specialises in helping others to enhance their lives and relationships, particularly their personal connection with themselves. Featured in various Irish and International media, she has openly shared her journey by addressing mental health, overcoming challenges, and transforming her perspective through solo travel and cycling. If you feel lost or stuck, she may just be the coach for you!

Sinead is single, childfree, and lives in Dublin.

Topics that Sinead & I cover are:

• how she ended up in a psychiatric hospital at the age of 32;
• why it was both the best time, and the worst time, of her life;
• how Sinead has always been drawn to travel;
• how asking yourself what you loved as a child could be the key to living your authentic life;
• why focusing on what you don't want can be a good way to find out what you do want;
• why it’s so important to take responsibility for your own life;
• how Sinead believes that we need to peel back our layers to get to the truth of who we are;
• how sport is such a huge part of Sinead’s life;
• why we should all be making time for creativity;
• the breakdown that happens on the way to change and growth;
• what Sinead loves the most about solo travel, and the places she particularly loves;
• how Sinead feels about being single.

Follow Sinead on Instagram:
@sinead_cycliste_yogini

Check out Sinead’s website:
https://sineadekennedy.com/ 

Buy Sinead’s book, Life Is A Cycle:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Cycle-resilience-cycling-adventures/dp/1739300203 

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On today's minisode, I'm talking about a question that popped into my head recently; one that I think us singles should be asking ourselves...

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

We discuss how often it's 'better to travel than arrive', and how the final destination is often so much sweeter having actually gone through the process to get there.

We also discuss how to cultivate more patience in your life.

We hope you'll find something useful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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*TRIGGER WARNING* 
There is talk of abuse and suicide in this episode.

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Jamie Louise Madigan.

Born in Dublin, but raised and living in Calgary, Canada, Jamie is a single, childfree woman who suffered at the hands of an emotionally abusive man when she was just 18 years old — the experience resulted in her writing a book of poems. ‘Lipstick Stains & Coffee Cups’ is a metaphorical reflection of the book broken down into two parts. The first half of the book covers the severity and immense psychological distress Jamie experienced after being involved with an abusive and manipulative partner. A lipstick stain is symbolic of this – how a tumultuous relationship leaves a lasting impression. The second half of the book displays a ground-breaking shift in perspective. A euphoric sense of comfort and warmth towards the eccentricities of life. The triumph of the human spirit. The adrenaline rush of new beginnings – like a piping hot cup of coffee. 

In Jamie’s words: “A decade ago, my heart cracked open. These are the remnants.”

Topics that Jamie & I cover are:

• how Jamie’s relationship turned abusive and she was isolated form friends and family; 
• how for the first 6 months of their relationship, Jamie’s ex-boyfriend was lovely, kind and funny;
• the difference between his behaviour in public, and his behaviour behind closed doors;
• how Jamie ended up changing herself to be what he wanted;
• how her ex was openly critical about Jamie’s weight;
• how Jamie lost herself, and no longer knew who she was;
• the effect the relationship had on her other relationships, including her family;
• the story of how Jamie eventually left the relationship;
• Jamie’s book, Lipstick Stains & Coffee Cups;
• what Jamie means when she says she’s ‘healed too much’;
• how she now feels so much clarity in terms of who she is and what she will tolerate.

Follow Jamie on Instagram:
@jamielouisemadigan

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https://www.jamielouisemadigan.com/ 

Buy the book here:
https://www.jamielouisemadigan.com/book 

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• Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo

• Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most
  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On today's minisode, I'm talking about my number one value, and one of THE top benefits of being single and childfree. Freedom.

I share my thoughts on some of the reasons why the freedom of single life is just so...damn...awesome.

Enjoy!

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about sleep.

We all know how important it is to get 7 - 9 hours a night; but there are many other things to be mindful about when it comes to optimising our sleep.

We talk about going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, when to stop drinking caffeine, stopping eating a couple of hours before bedtime, and much more!

We hope you'll find something helpful in here!

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Kriss Rita.

Kriss is an aspiring entrepreneur as a positive psychology practitioner and coach. She has worked in special education for twenty years and is a special educator and consultant advocating for inclusive employment for people of all abilities.

Kriss lives in Portland, Oregon with her dog, Betty.

Topics that Kriss & I cover are:

• how Kriss grew up in a small town where the main aim was partnering up; 
• how she spent a good chunk of her life chasing ‘the one’;
• her most recent relationship that came out of a friends-with-benefits situation;
• how Kriss is currently ‘blissfully single’, a state she arrived at during the pandemic;
• how she has developed into a ’single at heart’;
• how when we work hard on loving ourselves, a relationship ending will not destroy us;
• why it’s so important to lean intot the things that are scientifically proven to bring happiness;
• why Kriss believes the things we should build a life on are connection, and treating yourself well; 
• how shifting her mindset has changed Kriss’ life;
• how we can choose to happy and optimistic, but it’s a practice;
• how Kriss chooses a theme each year, and what her theme for 2024 is;
• Kriss’ ‘love letter to solo’;
• swimming against the tide, and what that means to Kriss;
• the things that Kriss finds hardest about being single, including missing intimacy.

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@krissrita

Check out Kriss’ website
https://www.krissrita.com/ 

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On today's minisode, I'm talking about the two life lessons I was reminded of when I thought my car had been stolen.

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  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
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On this week's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about stress.

We discuss how stress is very necessary in life to keep us safe, but how it becomes a problem when we get stuck in it and can't turn our stress response off.

We also talk about helpful tools to manage and build our capacity to handle stress. 

We hope you'll find something useful in here.

Love,
Polly & Lucy x

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• Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo

• Download my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the Most
  Annoying Questions Single Women Get Asked'
•  Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacks

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In this week’s episode I’m talking to the absolutely fabulous, Samantha Brooke.

Sam is a certified Holistic Coach as well as a Yoga & Meditation Teacher. She is dedicated to guiding women towards mind-body-soul alignment and nervous system regulation. Sam brings a truly unique and all encompassing approach to coaching that incorporates science, soul, somatics and psychology to empower her clients to unlock their best selves while creating lasting change. 

Through a unique blend of holistic practices and nervous system expertise, she guides clients to break free from mental and emotional constraints and come home to themselves and their bodies. Sam's intuitive and connected coaching style is a catalyst for profound personal growth, allowing women to thrive in their most authentic and empowered selves.

She lives in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Topics that Sam & I cover are:

• what it means to be in alignment, and the deep connection between the head and the heart; 
• how so many of us are restricted and limited by our subconscious programming;
• Sam’s story of ‘severe self-destruction disorder’ in her twenties, when she was in complete turmoil;
• her journey of healing and how her life transformed because of it;
• what doing the ‘inner work’ means to Sam;
• how meditation has been a game-changer for her;
• how incredibly important reconnecting to joy is in any healing journey;
• energetic frequency and why it’s so important that we raise our vibration;
• why we need to change our relationship to our negative emotions;
• looking at the stories we’re telling ourselves, and why we need to flip the script;
• why finding your ‘why’ and creating an emotional connection to it, is so important;
• why a morning routine is so crucial, and how to start small;
• why the nervous system is integral to personal growth work;
• the lost art of humming!

Follow Sam on Instagram:
@healingtohappiness

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• Join my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo

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