All You Need Is You

What happens when agoraphobia becomes part of everyday life—especially when you’re single and living alone?In this episode, we explore the complicated relationship between agoraphobia, independence, and solitude. Living alone can sometimes provide a sense of safety, control, privacy, and freedom from social pressure. But it can also bring challenges, including isolation, difficulty leaving home, managing everyday responsibilities, and having fewer people around when anxiety becomes overwhelming.We’ll take an honest look at both sides of the experience: the ways staying home can feel comforting and protective, as well as how avoidance and isolation can potentially make life feel smaller over time. Most importantly, this conversation recognizes that everyone’s experience with agoraphobia is different.Whether you live alone, are single, struggle with agoraphobia, or simply want to better understand what it can be like, this episode offers an open and relatable conversation about independence, fear, comfort zones, and finding a balance that works for you.

Today we are talking a solo trip to NYC that I took that was NOT supposed to be a solo trip. I go through the trials and tribulations of being alone in the city but how I made it a memorable and fun experience that I'll never forget!

Today I am joined by comedian Sue Funke who talks about how she has been single since 2008 but has been too busy to notice! Sue takes us through her journey to solo living, how her family really feels about it and what she enjoys most about only relying on herself.Check out Sue Funke online at https://www.thesuefunke.com/

Today I'm joined by Sarah Cee from the Vanderpump Rules Party Podcast! Sarah and her podcast partner Hollie have the longest running Vanderpump Rules podcast out there! Sarah takes a break from Bravo today to talk her her solo life! Sarah talks expectations growing up, previous relationships and the true benefits that come along with doing whatever you want!Follow Sarah on social media @sarahceeoc and @vanderpumprulesparty

Today I am joined by Mari Hogan, Social Worker and Pet Grief Counsellor to talk her journey to single living. From getting divorced to online dating, Mari shares what her journey taught her about herself and what she wants. Mari shares about her family and how being an auntie fills her cup. She has a partner but they don't live together per say. Mari explains how her solo journey took her to the life she leads today and why she's in the best place of her life.Follow Mari on social media @orangedahlias and email her at marijustine@gmail.com to book grief counselling.

I mistakenly said this was episode 10 in the episode! This is 11! Weddings, milestone birthdays, engagement parties—social events can feel different when you're arriving solo and heading home to an empty apartment. In this episode, we're talking about the unique experience of attending celebrations as a single woman who lives alone. But it's not all uncomfortable small talk. Being on your own can actually have some surprising perks. You're often pushed to meet new people instead of staying in your comfort zone, leading to conversations and connections you might never have had otherwise. And perhaps the greatest luxury? Complete freedom. Stay for the dancing or leave after dinner—there's no coordinating with anyone else's schedule or worrying about whether your partner is having a good time.Join me as we reframe solo attendance from something to endure into an opportunity for confidence, independence, and meaningful connection. Whether you love social events or count down the minutes until you can leave, this episode is a reminder that showing up on your own can be its own kind of superpower.

What does it really mean to be childfree by choice? In this episode, we explore the growing movement of people who have consciously decided not to become parents. From challenging societal expectations to defining fulfillment on their own terms, we discuss the motivations, misconceptions, and realities behind choosing a childfree life.Join us as we examine the personal, emotional, financial, and cultural factors that influence this decision, and hear perspectives on building meaningful lives, relationships, and legacies beyond parenthood. Whether you're childfree, considering the choice, a parent, or simply curious about different life paths, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into one of today's most discussed lifestyle decisions.Tune in for an honest, respectful discussion about autonomy, identity, and what it means to create a life that aligns with your values.

Family is often portrayed as our automatic support system—the people who will always have our backs no matter what. But for many people, the reality is far more complicated. In this episode, we explore the difficult truth that shared DNA doesn't always create healthy relationships, unconditional love, or emotional safety.We'll talk about the pressure to maintain family ties at all costs, the guilt that can come with setting boundaries, and why walking away from harmful family relationships is sometimes the healthiest choice a person can make. We'll also discuss how support, belonging, and community can be built outside of traditional family structures through friendships, chosen family, and meaningful connections.This conversation isn't about encouraging estrangement—it's about acknowledging that every family dynamic is different and that protecting your peace, mental health, and well-being is sometimes more important than preserving a relationship simply because you're related.If you've ever felt alone in navigating complicated family relationships, this episode offers validation, perspective, and a reminder that the people who truly support you aren't always the ones you were born to.