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• The One Where I Talk To Author Of ‘The Connection Cure’, Julia Hotz

  Send us a textMy guest on the podcast this week is the fabulous Julia Hotz.Julia is a journalist and award-winning author of The Connection Cure — the first book chronicling the science, stories, and spread of social prescribing. She helps other journalists report on evidence-backed ideas at the Solutions Journalism Network, and advises health organisations like Walk with a Doc and Social Prescribing USA. For her work on social prescribing, she has spoken at TEDx, taught in medical schools and practices, delivered keynote speeches, advised policymakers, and more. Topics that we cover are:how she came to write her book, The Connection Cure;what she discovered about loneliness;social prescribing, and what exactly it is;how 80% of our health is determined by social and environmental factors;how 1 in 5 people in the UK are going to their GP for social reasons;link workers — who they are and what they do;how loneliness is correlated with things like anxiety and depression;how depression is strongly related to the loss of a connection;the huge importance of moving our bodies;the story of Amanda who was prescribed sea swimming for her depression;the undeniable benefits of spending time in nature;how art can be effective for people suffering from anxiety disorders;the connection between mental and physical health;how social prescribing pertains to single women;what matters to you vs what’s the matter with you;how your relationship status is about as interesting as your hair colour, i.e. not very!Buy Jules' book, The Connection Cure: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connection-Cure-Prescriptive-Movement-Belonging/dp/1035423081Check out her website: https://www.hotzthoughts.com/Follow Jules on Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/hotzthoughts/ Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson 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: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!

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• Minisode Ep.157 — Are You Playing Small?

  Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm asking the question: are you playing small?So many of us — especially women — are not living into our highest potential, even though we know deep down that we're capable of more. Why is this?Listen to this episode if you're tired of holding yourself back, getting in your own way, and not showing up as the fullest expression of you. It's time to change that.Press 'Play' and let me know what you think. Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson 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: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!

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• Thursday Thoughts — Building A Life You Don't Need To Escape From

  Send us a textThis week on Thursday Thoughts, Polly and I are talking about how to create a life you don’t feel the need to escape from.Ever catch yourself counting down to the weekend or living for your next holiday?You’re not alone - so many of us slip into that ‘just get through it’ mode.But what if, instead, you could shift your perspective and find ways to enjoy every day, rather than wish so many of them away.We hope this conversation gives you something to think about… and maybe even something to try.Love, Polly & Lucy xxx Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson 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: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!

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• The One Where I Collaborate With Fellow Podcaster, Elizabeth Joy

  Send us a textPre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookThis week on the podcast, I’m doing a collaboration episode with fellow podcaster, Elizabeth Joy.The host of the podcast 'Other Than Motherhood', Elizabeth lives in Dubai and enjoys a life without children. Other Than Motherhood seeks to expand the conversation around the decision to be childfree, and explores the influences and messages that impact our thinking, as well as all of the possibilities of a life that is other than motherhood.  The podcast also focuses on bringing unique perspectives and interrogating the difficult questions, as well as aiming to really elevate the importance of identity for women who choose to not become mothers. In this conversation, Elizabeth and I talk about both of our journeys of not being mothers, what a life well lived looks like when you don’t have children, the duality that comes when you end up not having kids, as well as the question of regret.  Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson 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: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!

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• Minisode Ep.156 — Energy In Motion

  Send us a textOn today's minisode, I'm talking about one of my favourite topics — energy, of the vibrational frequency kind.Most of us know by now that whatever the energy we're putting out into the world, is what we're going to attract back into our lives. And because our emotions are simply 'energy in motion', the question we need to ask ourselves is: how we feel most of the time.If we're feeling low, stressed, or anxious more often than not, then we can be sure to bring more people, circumstances and situations into our lives that are going to make us feel those same emotions. But the good news is that it works the other way around, too.Press 'Play' and let me know what you think!  Pre-Order my new book, Shiny Happy Singles (UK) / Thrive Solo (US & Canada) here: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book. If you're in the UK, pre-order direct from Bloomsbury and get a 25% Discount by using the code: SHS25 at checkout! https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/shiny-happy-singles-9781399416436/ Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson 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: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!

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