Published in 2025
6 hours and 53 minutes
Lucy Meggeson is a former BBC Radio 2 producer and host of the Thrive Solo podcast. She’s a regular on Jo Good’s BBC Radio London show and has been a guest on various other radio and podcasts, including Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show and Peter McGraw’s Solo: The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life. Lucy is based in London. She’s childfree and has been single for over seven years. She lives alone and enjoys a full, peaceful, contented, and meaningful life (with a cat).
What is this book about?
A bold, celebratory exploration of living single and childfree from the host of the Thrive Solo podcast
Are you tired of people asking why you’ve “ended up” single? Do you just want to do your own thing—without the pressure of marriage, kids, or expectations? In a world that still idealizes traditional marriage and motherhood, Lucy Meggeson offers a powerful counter-narrative: being single and childfree is just as joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling as being in a partnership.
Drawing from personal experiences, candid conversations, and the latest research, Lucy reveals the freedoms and opportunities that come along with the single life—in spite of what the world assumes. She’ll show you how to:
- Redefine happiness beyond coupledom
- Own your unique path and challenge made-up stereotypes
- Prioritize the things you truly want out of life
Whether it’s creating space to pursue passion projects or embracing the spontaneity of designing days on your terms, you can celebrate all that’s possible when you live life unapologetically and nurture the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself. It’s time to reject outdated narratives and claim your solo life as one full of fabulousness and endless potential.
