Spinsterhood Reimagined

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about strength training.It’s important as we age that we’re incorporating some strength training into our exercise routines, not least to protect ourselves against osteoporosis.Polly and I talk about our own strength training routines, and Polly shares some useful tips on how we can add it into our every day lives.We hope you’ll find this helpful!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the brilliant Paul Ward.Paul - who goes by Great Kraken on social platforms - is a 43 year old Irishman who has gone through divorce and has used this experience to become an advocate for the importance of solo dating & men's mental health, and challenging society's obsession with romantic relationships. Paul is a firm believer that the most important relationship is with yourself, and that peace and contentment are the true keys to happiness. He also has his own podcast, Kraken’s Cabin.Topics that Paul & I cover are:Paul’s marriage at 21 that ended in divorce;long-term relationships, and why staying together ‘no matter what’ is not necessarily a good idea;how when we put everything into a relationship, we tend to forget who we actually are;Paul’s theory regarding the high suicide rates amongst men between 30 - 45 yrs;people’s fears around doing things by themselves;some tips for solo dating, and why it’s not ‘sad’;why independence is actually what makes us happy, not being co-dependent in a relationship;how we compromise things that are important to us when we’re part of a couple;how we give up our independence in relationships thinking that’s what we’re supposed to do;why Paul’s marriage came to an end;the things that we’re willing to sacrifice to make a relationship work;why it’s so important to make an effort on a solo date;the misguided idea that you can’t enjoy things if you’re on your own;why we don’t need other people to find our peace.Follow Paul on Instagram:@_great_kraken_Follow Paul on TikTok:great_krakenListen to Paul’s podcast, Kraken’s Cabin:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/krakens-cabin/id1707852235Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On this week's minisode, I'm talking about journaling.Keeping a journal has become very trendy with the rise of the wellness movement, but are there actually benefits that make it a practice worth adding into our already busy lives? In my opinion, yes.I've been journaling (on and off) for a few years now, although I'm not very consistent, and the way I journal tends to change like the weather. So...how should we journal, when should we journal, and why should we journal? Press 'Play' to find out more!Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about why investing both time and money in yourself is so powerful.We also discuss how often the transformation is in the transaction, and how investing in ourselves has created amazing new friendships.Enjoy!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

***TRIGGER WARNING***In this episode, Heidi refers to two sexual assaults, one when she was a child. In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the force of nature that is Heidi Clements.Heidi is a 63 year old single, childfree woman living in the US. She loves fashion and she was a scripted writer who decided to use storytelling on social media as a way to get her message out about women over 50. She is passionate about changing the way the world looks at women over 50 reframing the narrative around older women.Topics that Heidi & I cover are:how Heidi believes that women are only valued for their sexuality and their appearance, and this needs to be changed;how once menopause hits, women are deemed to be ‘unfuckable’how she was molested as a child, and raped when she was 36;how Heidi no longer has any interest in sex, and the stigma around not having it;how having a partner has never been a priority for her, and it still isn’t;women ageing, and the term ‘anti-ageing’;how everything good in life comes when we let go of what other people think;why the failure isn’t not having a partner, it’s not loving yourself;the idea that ‘you don’t know real love’ until you’ve had a child;heartbreak, and how Heidi has experienced it multiple times;narcissism, and how she’s a magnet for narcissistic men;how Heidi hates going solo to weddings more than anything;the things that Heidi loves the most about being single;how Heidi isn’t afraid of ‘dying alone’ because she isn’t alone;loneliness, and the fact that Heidi rarely experiences it;the unprecedented growth of her social media accounts.Follow Heidi on Instagram:@welcometoheidiFollow Heidi on TikTok:welcometoheidiSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's minisode, I'm talking about what's in our control, and what isn't.Everybody knows that we can't change the weather. So why do we still let it affect our mood?For every ounce of energy we expend thinking and worrying about things that aren't up to us, we should instead use it on the things that are. Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I are talking about complaining.We all love a good moan, but there’s a difference between getting something off your chest, and constantly complaining.We all have a choice as to whether we want to be a ‘drain’ or a ‘radiator’; whether we set the thermostat in the room, or shift our state of being to the temperature of those around us.We also have a choice about who we allow access to us. Are we surrounding ourselves with people who lift us up, or drag us down?While it’s normal and necessary to have a good old rant sometimes, it’s important not to allow the negativity of complaining to become our norm.We hope you’ll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the wonderful Jess Walton.Jess is a 43 year old single, childfree woman who works as an assistant at an investment company in the city. She lives alone in south-east London.  Topics that Jess & I cover are:how Jess ended up getting married on her 21st birthday as a way of escaping her chaotic and difficult home life;the sudden passing of her Mum that sent her into a downward spiral;how leaving her marriage was the beginning of her journey to rediscover herself;how she developed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder as a way of dealing with the trauma from her past;the disastrous 7 year relationship that led Jess down a path of self-destruction;how Jess started to find the joy in her life again;why she made the very intentional decision to be single;the unusual circumstances under which she moved into the first flat she ever owned;how she loves living alone and how her home is her sanctuary;how Jess met a group of women via a lockdown Facebook Group, and how they have become her travel buddies;why we don’t always need to be busy, and how it’s ok to slow down and do nothing sometimes;how the single supplement when travelling is Jess’ biggest bugbear;how being single does not define you.Follow Jess on Instagram:@jwalts24Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's minisode, I'm talking about some of the coolest things about ageing.We live in a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, but there's a well-kept secret that noone talks about — that ageing is, actually, awesome!From giving less fu*ks, to having more confidence, I share some of the reasons why I'm enjoying getting older. Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today’s Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about social media.We discuss how it influences our lives (both positively and negatively), how much time we spend on it, and how to prevent it from taking over our lives.We hope you’ll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the showCheck out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's solo episode, I'm talking all about solitude.Solitude can often be conflated with loneliness, although they are two very different things; and this may be partly due to the fact that solitude carries a certain stigma in the same way that being single and childless does.The truth is that solitude can be glorious, nourishing and empowering; not to mention the research shows that time spent in solitude can make us feel less stressed, and allow us to feel more free to be our authentic selves.In this episode, I talk about how much time I spend in solitude, and why I relish it,  as well as share my thoughts around a possible correlation between introversion and being single. As women on our own, solitude is something we would do well to embrace, not least because the ability to enjoy our own company is, in my opinion, a superpower.Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's minisode, I'm talking about the 'lost art' of listening. How often are we thinking more about our response than what the person talking is actually saying? How often are we waiting for a gap in the conversation so that we can vocalise whatever it is we're dying to express?We all deserve to be fully heard, but we also need to learn how to fully listen. Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly & I talk about healthy eating.We discuss our own experiences of eating healthily, our eating habits, as well as some of the things we try and include in our daily diets.We hope you'll find something useful in here!Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

In this week’s episode, I’m talking to the fabulous Jim Morgan.Jim is a mental health coach, executive coach, eco therapist, forest bathing guide, helps facilitate nature retreats and vision quests in the wild, and helps with The Bioleadership project on their nature events. Jim is single and childfree, and lives in Sussex with his dog Ruby Rose. Topics that Jim & I cover are:Jim’s connection to nature and how important it’s been in his healing journey;Jim’s story of yearning for a family, and the void it created;how Jim ‘thought long and hard’ about adopting a child on his own;the grief that he felt around not having a child, and how he worked to find a purpose;how Jim’s family and friends were incredibly supportive during his darkest days;the mental and physical health issues that plagued him for years;how our culture doesn’t know how to hold grief;how Jim is creating nature sanctuaries where people can come and feel held and supported in their grief;his experience of Vision Quests, and what they involve;why listening is a lost art;how personal growth and spirituality tend to go hand in hand;how whilst Jim is happy, he hasn’t fully accepted not having a family;how he is excited for the future.Email Jim on: jim@changeofnature.co.uk Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's minisode, I'm talking about 10 things in my life that I'm particularly loving right now. Enjoy!Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

On today's Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I talk about the importance of having an awareness of what we can — and can’t — control in our lives.This conversation was inspired by Viktor Frankl’s quote:“We have absolutely no control over what happens to us in life, but what we have paramount control over is how we respond to those events.”We hope you find something useful in here.Love,Polly & Lucy xSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

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_yoginiCheck 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 Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

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...Press 'Play' and let me know what you think.Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

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 xSupport the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

*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:@jamielouisemadiganCheck out Jamie’s website:https://www.jamielouisemadigan.com/ Buy the book here:https://www.jamielouisemadigan.com/book Support the Show.Check out my YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSuCiCzcPlAvxzQyHDrLoag Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!