The One Where I Talk To Author Of 'Single & Psycho', Caroline Young

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode of Thrive Solo, my guest is the wonderful Caroline Young, author of 'Single And Psycho: How Pop Culture Created The Unstable Single Woman.'Although single herself, Caroline is Mum to an almost-one-year old boy, whose father she co-parents and lives with.During our conversation, Caroline explores the societal and pop culture stereotypes of single women, sharing insights from her book and her personal experiences. We discuss characters from movies such as Fatal Attraction and Bridget Jones' Diary, and other shows that depict single women as unstable, crazy, or desperate. We also talk about the pressure women face regarding marriage and children, and the resilience required to break these stereotypes. Caroline also shares her journey of becoming a mother later in life and how this transition changed her societal visibility. 02:14 Guest Introduction: Caroline Young05:01 Caroline's Unique Family Dynamics06:43 Writing 'Single and Psycho'08:48 Exploring Pop Culture Stereotypes10:28 Relating to Pop Culture Characters19:22 Themes and Takeaways from her book27:51 Visibility and Perception Changes30:35 Struggles with Invisibility30:59 Rebecca Traister's Perspective on Marriage31:58 American vs. UK Views on Marriage34:14 Deciding to Try IVF Again34:41 Advice for Women Considering Solo Motherhood37:00 Enjoying Solo Motherhood38:53 Celebrating Single Women's Complexity and Resilience40:23 Backlash Against Single and Childless Women45:01 Caroline's Online Dating Experiences47:32 The Impact of Having a Baby on Her Thoughts Around Relationships48:37 Final Thoughts and Book Highlights53:24 Embracing Aging and Motherhood in Your Forties54:58 Conclusion and Contact InformationSupport the showBuy 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!