Send us a textMy guest on this week's episode of Thrive Solo is the wonderful Toni Evans, a YouTuber and mental health advocate.Toni shares her personal experiences of midlife resilience, including relationships, her choice to remain single and childfree, and her insights on dealing with a narcissistic ex. Reflecting on her journey of living in Ireland with her parents, Toni talks about finding fulfillment in solitude and maintaining mental tranquility. This episode emphasises the importance of recognising one's agency and creating a joyful and meaningful solo life.02:15 Guest Introduction: Toni Evans03:53 Toni's Journey: Relationships and Resilience09:08 The Best Relationship: Love and Loss13:00 The Worst Relationship: Narcissistic Abuse17:06 Red Flags and Narcissism29:46 The Freedom of Single Life33:18 The Source of Happiness36:11 Child-Free by Choice37:31 Societal Expectations and Personal Choices46:25 Living with Parents in Ireland55:58 Single Life Reflections01:01:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Support the showPre-Order my book, SHINY HAPPY SINGLES (UK) / THRIVE SOLO (US & Canada) at: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/book Download my FREE PDF 'The Top 10 Answers To The Most Irritating Questions That Single People Get Asked On The Regular...& How To (Devilishly) Respond'? Go to: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/questions Join the waitlist for my membership, Thrive Solo: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/thrivesolo Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thrivesolowithlucymeggeson Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivesolowithlucymeggeson/ Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!