m+culture: Three Podcasts That Celebrate the Power of One
There’s a quiet strength in choosing solitude. Not the kind that isolates, but the kind that expands and inspired you to make your own plans, to be your own companion.
Whether you’re single by choice or circumstance, travelling alone, or simply craving more solo space in a life full of others, these three podcasts celebrate what it means to stand (or sit, or stroll) alone and thrive.
Each one offers a different take on the theme of one: reframing it not as a state to be fixed, but as a powerful, liberating position to inhabit.
Here are the listens we’re loving this week:
Thrive Solo with Lucy Meggeson
A gentle, joyful celebration of single life, Thrive Solo is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt boxed in by their relationship status. Host Lucy Meggeson brings warmth, wit and relatability to each episode creating a space that feels less like a self-help show and more like a coffee with a very reassuring friend. Expect reflections on independence, identity, and the quiet upsides of solo living. One to bookmark if you're learning to love your own company. Listen here
Well Enough Alone with Jill Stark
In this uplifting podcast, writer Jill Stark shows how you can be single and thriving and societal labels are often stopping us living our full life. It is filled with wisdom from inspiring guests and stories of finding strength in your own company. It's a grounding listen for anyone in a transition, craving space, or curious about what life looks like outside the default. Listen here
Women Who Travel with Lale Arikoglu
Though not solely about solo journeys, Women Who Travel offers a world of inspiration for anyone dreaming of an escape.
Host and CN Traveler editor Lale Arikoglu, speaks to women across the globe about travel in all its forms, often touching on the empowerment and perspective that comes with going it alone. From first-time solo trips to stories of deep cultural connection, it’s the kind of podcast that sparks something—especially if you're craving movement of any kind. Listen here
A final thought, alone doesn’t have to mean lonely. These podcasts remind us that solitude can be a choice, a gift, and a practice. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is take up space… just for yourself.