Being single and childfree isn't a consolation prize - it's a choice, a joy, and a life worth celebrating.

Unmarried, childfree women are statistically the happiest demographic in society. So why does being single still come with such stigma? With 1 in 5 adults choosing to be childfree, Lucy Meggeson believes it's time to level the playing field and ask the very important question: what the hell is going on?

Part investigation, part celebration, Shiny Happy Singles explores what it means to thrive as a single, childfree women in a world that insists happiness only comes in pairs. Being single and not having children, is simply different. It lends itself to different highs and different lows, different joys and different sorrows.

Through conversations with women and broader societal research, Lucy dives into key aspects of single and childfree life. She explores what it's like to live and travel alone, how to manage careers and money, where sex fits in, and the ups and downs of solitude.

Shiny Happy Singles invites women everywhere to embrace their independence, let go of shame and live fabulously. You are not alone and you already have everything you need to shine.

Lucy Meggeson worked in production at Radio 2 for several years before becoming the host and producer of her own podcast, Spinsterhood Reimagined - a podcast that celebrates all things single, childfree and personal growth. She's a regular on Jo Good's BBC Radio London show and has been a guest on various other radio and podcasts, including Jeremy Vine's BBC Radio 2 show and Peter McGraw's 'Solo'. Lucy is based in London. She lives alone and enjoys a full, peaceful, contented and meaningful life (with her cat).