The One Where I Talk To Author Of 'Party Of One', Meghan Keane

Send us Fan MailMy guest on Thrive Solo this week is the fabulous Meghan Keane. Full disclosure, Meghan is in a relationship — in fact she’s engaged — BUT don’t switch off because she’s also the author of the wonderful book, ''Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner', plus she spent a large chunk of her life single, hence writing the book in the first place because she was single when she began writing it. Meghan is full of wisdom, super bright, and this is a conversation that you’re going to love. Aside from being an author, Meghan has an amazing day job as the founder and supervising editor of NPR's (National Public Radio in the US) Life Kit, which brings listeners advice and actionable information about personal finances, health, parenting, relationships and more. In this conversation, Meghan and I talk about everything from her own experience of being single, to negative self talk, shame, mindfulness techniques, and of course Meghan’s wonderful book. 03:51 Meghan's Journey & NPR Career07:27 Writing 'Party of One'09:56 Overcoming Negative Self Talk14:21 Mindfulness and Self-Regulation27:29 The Hedonic Treadmill & Values33:21 The Diversity of Connections34:35 Reframing Romantic Relationships37:00 The Misconception of Loneliness40:04 Navigating Singlehood and Relationships52:01 The Reality of Being in a Relationship55:26 Final Thoughts and AdviceCheck out Meghan's website: https://www.meghanvkeane.com/Buy The Book: https://hyperurl.co/PartyofOneFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damekeane/?hl=en Support the showJOIN MY ITALY TRIP IN APRIL 2027: https://www.explore.co.uk/thrivesolo-italyBuy my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/bookJoin my membership community for single women, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesoloDownload my FREE PDF 'Top 10 Comebacks for the MostAnnoying Questions Single Women Get Asked' Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/comebacksCheck out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=shareFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/Email me: [email protected] And thank you so much for listening!