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Being single doesn't have to suck! As a single navigating your 20s, 30s or 40s as a single, separated or divorced woman, you can join Love + Life Coach, Chantelle Dyson, to learn what it takes to be single and confident so that you can enjoy your single life, regardless of your relationship status! Instead of wishing your lif away hoping to meet the partner before you start living your life, The Single Girl's Guide to Life encourages and inspires you to embrace your single life, whatever you ...
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Being in your thirties, you might not think the menopause is on your radar just yet... But imagine approaching your forties, noticing changes in your body, and having no clue what's happening. That's what happened to Marie Frost, our special guest from Nutricore Health, who started experiencing perimenopausal symptoms after having a baby. Join us a…
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What It's REALLY Like To Get Divorced In Your 20s: Challenges, Growth, and New Beginnings | Ep 103
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Buckle up, because today's episode of Single Girls Guide to Life lays out the complex jounrey of getting divorced in your 20s, with a deep dive into the emotional, legal, and personal growth aspects of navigating through a divorce at this age. I tackle the unique challenges it presents, and the need for the divorcing couple's cooperation for their …
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From Single to "Step-Mum": The Transformation of a Single Girl to a Preparing for a Relationship | Ep 102
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What if one day you woke up, and instead of feeling like a lonely singleton, you were absolutely in love with your single life? Today, we take you through my personal journey from navigating the trials and tribulations of the dating scene to stepping into a relationship and eventually becoming a step-mum. Join us as we crack open my story of evolvi…
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Breakups can be incredibly challenging, leaving us feeling lost, hurt, and overwhelmed. In this episode, I want to assure you that you're not alone. Join me as I recount my personal journey, exploring the twists and turns that come with post-breakup life. Together, we'll unpack the heartbreak, confusion, and anger that often accompany a breakup. I'…
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Feeling stuck in your love life, or struggling to find the confidence to believe in yourself and your relationships? Join us for our special 100th episode, where I tackle the complex world of self-confidence, trust, and beliefs. I'll debunk the myth that you're "too old" to find love, and help you question and challenge limiting beliefs that have b…
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In this eye-opening episode of The Single Girl's Guide to Life, I challenge the prevalent dating advice that suggests loving yourself first before entering a relationship. Join me as I explore why the notion of self-love first is inaccurate and potentially limiting in the context of dating. Delve into the importance of receiving love and validation…
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Empowering Strategies for Managing Anxiety in Single Life for Mental Health Awareness Week | Ep 98
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Welcome to a special episode of The Single Girl's Guide to Life! Today, we're diving deep into the world of single life and tackling the anxiety that comes with it. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, we're exploring empowering strategies to manage anxiety and find inner peace. Join me as I share my insights on handling the anxieties of bein…
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Are you single and looking for some inspiration to transform your life? In this episode, I've curated a list of 5 must-read books that will help you improve your mindset, gain new perspectives, and develop positive habits around being single. These are hand-selected books, all of which I've read, that will help you in the early stages of becoming s…
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In this episode of The Single Girl's Guide to life, I tackle one of the most hotly debated topics in the dating world - the pros and cons of dating a man with kids. I'll be discussing the unique challenges and benefits that come with dating someone who has children from a previous relationship, thanks to my own internal debate when deciding whether…
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As a single, millennial woman, you may be questioning the traditional norms around dating and relationships, and wondering if there are alternative options out there. It's important to explore the options as so many of us are given traditional ideas as a default. And polyamory is one such option, and this episode aims to open up the conversation ar…
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Marriage is seen as the ultimate expression of love, the biggest commitment you can make to another and the desire and hope that it will last forever. As someone that's been married and divorced in their 20s, and experienced my own parents getting divorced as a child, marriage has been an interesting subject to explore, and the more I've explored a…
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Back when I first started dating, I had to learn ALL the basics. No matter how much dating content you consume, some of the lessons you learn ahead of time can't easily be applied in the moment. There's how you feel, all the "what if"s and you're dealing with the unpredicatbility of another person you don't really know. And as I soon learnt, dealin…
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Being in a situationship SUCKS! It's confusing, often frustrating and it's so, so painful. You fall into the trap of getting into a routine with the guy you like, and keep refraining from bringing anything up in case he doesn't feel the same way about you back... but he's friendly and flirty, so surely he likes you, but how can you know?! And befor…
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When you're in your 20's, its easy to get caught up in the "everyone else is doing it, so its what I have to do" mentality. You start believing that because everyone is heading towards the same goals as you, that you're doing everything right. In this moment, Chantelle discusess why you don't have to follow the same path as everyone else in life - …
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Theories of attachment styles have been around for decades, originally being developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth in the 1950's. They were originally based on the idea that we develop attachment styles based on our early childhood experiences with our caregivers. But what if it's not just about our early childhood? What if there are other or…
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After reflecting on our time during lockdown, which included virtual dating for some, Chantelle shares her observations of how we had the time to prioritise ourselves and how we should continue to apply that in dating. It's easy to lose sight of our own needs and desires in favour of pleasing a potential future partner however, it's crucial to reme…
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Leaving a long-term relationship is SCARY. You don't know what's going to happen once you intiate the ending... and as soon as you do, the doubt creeps in. You wonder if you made the right decision. Or you're on the edge of leaving, trying to make sure you make the right decision as to whether to break up with him or not. I'll share some of the mor…
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Moment #1 - The Mindset Shift You Need To ENJOY Your Single Life + Stop Being Obsessed With Dating
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From the very first episode of The Single Girl's Guide to Life, Chantelle explores the mindset shift you need to enjoy your single life and stop obsessing over dating. She dives into the pressure we experience when we're single to get back out there and date when we've only just got ourselves out of a relationship. It seems like everyone associates…
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With summer just around the corner, many of you single women are excitedly thinking about planning your solo travel adventures, and as a seasoned solo adventurer, something I maintain whether I'm single or in a relationship, I'm here to help you come up with solo ideas to embrace your independence and adventure. In this episode, I'll share practica…
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In this episode of The Single Girl's Gudide to Life, I'll be discussing the 5 compatibility checks that are crucial for building and sustaining a long-lasting relationship that you can look out for in dating. Join me as I delve into the key factors that make a relationship work, from shared values to communication styles, and provide tips for the e…
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#88 - Transforming Your Love Life: How I Moved from an Anxious to Secure Attachment in Dating
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In this week's episode, I share my personal journey of transforming my anxious attachment style into a secure one. After becoming a single, millennial woman following my divorce, I found I struggled with anxiety in my relationships. I would feel an overwhelming sense of worry when I didn't hear responses, and when someone ended a dating phase with …
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Looking for advice on how to move on from a guy you never even officially dated? In this episode, I delve into the power of the no contact rule and how it can help you let go of someone who was never really yours. I'll provide practical tips and strategies for letting go of unrequited love, navigating mixed signals, and overcoming the emotional att…
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Subscriber-only episode ----- RESOURCES: The Single Life Confidence Workbook - an 80-page workbook designed to help you overcome loneliness and to not let being single stop you living your life! BUY YOUR COPY HERE ----- The Single Girl's Guide to Life was created by Chantelle Dyson. Please send your feedback and questions to Chantelle on Instagram,…
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In this episode, I explore the many myths and misconceptions that surround the single life. Contrary to popular belief, being single is not a death sentence; it is a lifestyle choice that can be just as fulfilling and rewarding as being in a relationship. And getting into a relationship isn't the silver bullet for success and happiness either! Look…
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#85 - The Money Mindset You Need To Adopt When You're Single with Mia from the Wealthy Woman's Club
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Support the show ----- RESOURCES: The Single Life Confidence Workbook - an 80-page workbook designed to help you overcome loneliness and to not let being single stop you living your life! BUY YOUR COPY HERE ----- The Single Girl's Guide to Life was created by Chantelle Dyson. Please send your feedback and questions to Chantelle on Instagram, join o…
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Subscriber-only episode ----- RESOURCES: The Single Life Confidence Workbook - an 80-page workbook designed to help you overcome loneliness and to not let being single stop you living your life! BUY YOUR COPY HERE ----- The Single Girl's Guide to Life was created by Chantelle Dyson. Please send your feedback and questions to Chantelle on Instagram,…
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Valentine's Day is around the corner and with it comes a lot of pressure to find someone special to love, and you start thinking "I'd just be happier if I was in a relationship!" But why are we so concerned with starting or being in a relationship? In this week's podcast, I examine the reasons why getting into a relationship won't make you any happ…
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I don't know about you but the dating process could be BORING at the best of times. From all the swiping, starting chats only to not hear back, it could feel like a success to even get a reply. But then when it came to arranging a first date and yet again, dinner and/or drinks was suggested?! It felt like a never ending loop of the same old thing. …
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Subscriber-only episode Hello, and welcome to the EXCLUSIVE content I'm creating for you for The Single Girl's Guide to Life. This is additonal content on top of the usual podcast to help you work on your single life with helpful tips and practical strategies to support your on your journey to loving and accepting yourself in your single life. This…
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Subscriber-only episode ----- RESOURCES: The Single Life Confidence Workbook - an 80-page workbook designed to help you overcome loneliness and to not let being single stop you living your life! BUY YOUR COPY HERE ----- The Single Girl's Guide to Life was created by Chantelle Dyson. Please send your feedback and questions to Chantelle on Instagram,…
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The recent announcement of the all-male nominations for the Brit Awards Artist of the Year has sent some feminist in a spiral claiming lack of representation. As has become routine for certain sections of the media, this has sparked a debate on gender-neutral awards and whether or not this is a step backwards for feminism. Instead of jumping on the…
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Today, I talk about why there’s nothing wrong with being single! There are a lot of positive aspects of being single that society often ignores, most of which I've discussed on this podcast, byt where does this negative perception of single life come from, and why?! It’s time to break down the negative stereotypes surrounding being single, as I tak…
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#80 - Can Men & Women Be Friends? Exploring the Possibility of Platonic Friendship Between the Two Sexes
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This week, I delve into the age-old question of whether men and women can truly be friends. I'll be exploring the possibility of platonic friendship between the two sexes, and discussing the challenges and benefits of such relationships and what conditions need to be in place for it to be possible. Tune in to gain insight and understanding on this …
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We’ve all been there before – feeling alone and wondering if we’ll ever find that special someone. Wondering if this feeling will last forever is one of the parts of being single that can scare us the most. But it’s normal to feel this way, normal to want to connect with someone else, to want to have that special someone. In this week's episode, Ch…
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#78 - 2022 in Review: Quitting My Full-Time Job As A Teacher, Running a Small Business and Getting Back to Dating Again
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2022 in Review: Looking back on 2022, it was a year of big changes and new beginnings. I quit my full-time job as a teacher, shifting into flexible, freelance work and settling on using supply teaching as a basis, and as much as I was prepared for that shift, it didn't go as smoothly for me mentally. With time and attention now on the business, I'v…
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2022 was a year like no other. So much happened, both good and bad. But one thing remained constant: being single. For many of us, being single was a choice. And for others, it was a circumstance beyond our control. But whatever the reason, being single in 2022 taught us all some valuable life lessons. As a new year begins and we head into 2023, Ch…
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Whether you're done with dating, or you want to enjoying a simple, single life, then 2023 is the year to make your single life great! Setting your intentions and visions ahead of the year to give yourself the best chance of success in 2023 is the key to actually making it happen! In this week's episode, I share the three areas of single life you ne…
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#75 - Single Girl Adventures and Living Single Life On A Budget: Interview with Alex O'Neill (Part 2)
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In the second part of the interview with business owner and 5-year-long single, Alex O'Neill, we delve into the topics of relying on yourself when you're single and live alone and how budgeting can give you the security in your solo life. Alex also shares her challenge of pushing herself to take solo trips and to do things for herself as a single, …
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#74 - How To Get Your Needs Met As A Single Person And Use Your Single Life For Exploration: Interview with Alex O'Neill (Part 1)
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In this week's episode, Chantelle interviews business owner and 5-year-long single, Alex O'Neill. She shares with us her experience of being single, and highlights the opportunity you have to use your single life for exploration without the confines of a relationship. And it isn't just about physical intimacy, but the way in which you explore you p…
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#73 - Making The Most Of Enjoying Christmas As A Single Person, Even If Your Family Doesn't Get It
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It’s that time of year again… Christmas! For many people, this time of year is all about family, friends, and loved ones. For others, it’s a time of year that can be fraught with anxiety and loneliness. If you’re single and not in a relationship, you may be wondering how you’re going to make it through the holidays, especially when you're trying to…
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Are you planning on staying in a hostel on your next solo trip? If so, then you might be wondering how to survive a hostel as a single girl. As a woman, you might be hesitant to stay in a hostel because of the stories you’ve heard about men staying there. But don’t worry, there are ways to stay safe in a hostel! You've heard horror stories from fri…
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For all the single people out there, today is your day (well the 11th November which is actually tomorrow is!). Singles Day is a holiday celebrated by single people all over the world. It's an opportunity for single people to celebrate their singledom and feel empowered about their single status, a day to celebrate being single and to enjoy all the…
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The term “single” is often used to describe someone who is not married or in a relationship. However, the real meaning of the term “single” is not always clear. What does it really mean to be a single women in today's age and how can you actually be single in the most useful, way, that leads to a level of contentment, maybe even happiness? For the …
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As a single parent, it can be hard to find the time and energy to date. You may feel like you don’t have the luxury of going out on dates or taking time for yourself. And some of you single girls just have a lot of time on your hands that you can't always feel with social interactions with others. So, what do you do with that free time when you’re …
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#68 - Three Years On: Life-Changing Lessons I've Learned From Getting Divorced In My Twenties
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Divorced at 26? It's not the expectation many of us have after getting married but that was my reality. It’s now been three years since I separated from my then husband, and in that time, I’ve learned a lot about myself – some of those things I never would have realized if I’d stayed in my marriage. As painful and challenging as it is, I’ve grown a…
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What the hell is "cuffing season"?! It's this time of year that the phrase gets thrown about again, becayse cuffing season is the period of time between autumnand winter when single people start looking for someone to date or “cuff” to avoid being alone during the colder months. Cuffing season has its advantages; if you're looking for company over …
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The holiday season can be a tough time for single people. The shorter days and longer nights can make us feel lonely and isolated. And, if we don’t have a partner to share the festive season with, it can be tempting to just stay in bed and hibernate until spring. There are plenty of things single people can do to survive – and even thrive – during …
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#65 - The Dangers Of Seeking Dating Advice From Friends, And How To Find The Best Advice Online
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When it comes to dating, everyone has an opinion. And, unfortunately, not all of those opinions are worth listening to. If you’re a single woman, you’ve probably been there – getting advice from your friends about who you should date, what you should wear on a date, and how you should act. And, while your friends might mean well, their advice can a…
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#64 - Tips For Having Difficult Conversations With Your Friends Without Losing Your Friendship
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Friendship is one of the most beautiful things in life. It’s a special bond that is formed between two people who share common interests, values, and experiences. However, even the closest of friends can sometimes have disagreements that lead to tension and conflict, or an event like getting into a long-term relationship that can set you on the pat…
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No one enters into a relationship expecting it to fail, but unfortunately, many relationships do. If you find yourself in the midst of a divorce or break-up, it can be a difficult and emotional time. It can be a tough process to go through, and it’s not made any easier by the fact that society doesn’t always make it easy for single women. In fact, …
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