If this was your last year of single, what would you do? If you knew in 12 months, that you would never be single again, how would you spend your time?
Lets redefine what it means to be single. We’re making a list of all the last things we would do in our last year of true freedom, and we’re going to do everything on that list. Host, and seven-year single, Bree Steele also wants to make the day-to-day of single living easier. Bree will talk to experts who will help us fix the worst parts of being single: fear, loneliness, money, sex and more.
Welcome to The Last Year of Single. Coming to you live from India.
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If this was your last year of single, what would you do? If you knew in 12 months, that you would never be single again, how would you spend your time?
Lets redefine what it means to be single. We’re making a list of all the last things we would do in our last year of true freedom, and we’re going to do everything on that list. Host, and seven-year single, Bree Steele also wants to make the day-to-day of single living easier. Bree will talk to experts who will help us fix the worst parts of being single: fear, loneliness, money, sex and more.
Welcome to The Last Year of Single. Coming to you live from India.
Follow Bree Steele on Instagram: @breesteele.mp3
Share your experiences, thoughts, feeling and ideas: lastyearofsingle@gmail.com
Host: Bree Steele
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Are you afraid of trying new things? Or worried about being single? Bree is joined by the Psychology Sisters to unpack the fears that often hold us back from living fully. Especially as we begin our Last Year of Single List.
Together, we explore:
•Why fear shows up when we’re about to make changes in life
•How to sit with fear instead of letting it control you
•Practical strategies to overcome the fear of being single and alone
•Ways to build confidence, courage, and resilience in everyday life
•How self-kindness and support networks help us embrace new experiences
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Jenny Davidson shares the realities of single motherhood, from choosing to parent solo to overcoming challenges and building a thriving life.
What is life really like as a single mother? Whether by circumstance or by choice? From financial pressure to social stigma, the challenges are real. But so are the strengths, resilience, and communities that single mothers create for themselves and their children.
Bree speaks with Jenny Davidson, CEO of Council of Single Mothers and Their Children Victoria, about the lived reality of single motherhood. Together, they explore the differences between becoming a single parent unexpectedly and choosing single motherhood, as well as the support and resources available.
You’ll discover:
•The realities and challenges of being a single mother today
•What it means to become a single mother by choice
•How stigma and cultural narratives shape the experience of single parents
•Practical tools and support systems available for single mothers
•Why resilience, independence, and community make single mothers so powerful
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to parent solo, or are considering becoming a single mother by choice, this episode offers honesty, insight, and inspiration.
Bree is in Mumbai, India and celebrated Dahi Handi.
The website for The Council of Single Mothers and their Children Victoria here
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Big news! There's boy tea! Today is also the day we create our Last Year of Single List. There are 8 steps to writing your Last Year of Single List and Bree Steele explains every step.
Here is the Last Year of Single List blog post - you can find detailed step by step information on how to create your list
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Ann Davidman shares how single people can find clarity when deciding if they want children, and how to make the choice with confidence.
For many single people, one of the biggest life questions is: Do I want children? Without a partner to shape the decision with, it can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even urgent as the years go by. But finding clarity is possible.
Bree speaks with Ann Davidman, co-author of Motherhood — Is It For Me?, to talk about how single people can explore the question of whether or not they want children, and how to make that decision from a place of self-knowledge rather than fear or pressure.
You’ll learn:
•Why the decision to have children feels harder when you’re single
•How to separate societal expectations from personal desire
•Practical tools to uncover your true feelings about parenthood
•Why clarity brings freedom, whether the answer is yes, no, or maybe
•How to embrace your choice and live authentically
If you’re a single person wrestling with the question of children, this episode will help you find clarity, compassion, and confidence in making the decision that’s right for you.
Bree is in Mumbai, India.
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Researcher Alicia Denny & Cohabs share why housing is harder for single people and how co-living spaces are changing the future of living.
Why does housing feel so much harder, and more expensive, when you’re single? From rent prices to mortgage requirements, the world seems to be built with couples in mind, leaving single people to pay more for the same roof over their heads.
Bree speaks with Alicia Denny, researcher on housing and social trends, and Cohabs, a global co-living community, about the challenges single people face in today’s housing market and the rise of co-living as a new, affordable alternative.
Together, they unpack:
•Why the housing system is stacked against single people
•How cultural expectations around couples and families shape housing policies
•The financial and emotional toll of navigating housing solo
•The rise of co-living spaces and what they offer single professionals
•How single people can rethink community, affordability, and independence in modern living
If you’ve ever felt like you’re paying the 'single tax' on rent or struggling to find housing that works for you, this episode will offer fresh solutions for the future.
Bree is in Mumbai, India.
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Being single doesn’t mean sacrificing your sexual wellbeing—or settling for hookups that leave you feeling disconnected and unsatisfied. In fact, this chapter of life can be the perfect opportunity to explore what truly makes you feel good and to build a healthy, empowered relationship with your own sexuality.
In this episode of Last Year of Single, Bree is joined by Laura Miano (clinical sex therapist and co-founder of POSMO), to talk about how single people can feel sexually fulfilled without needing to sleep with random losers.
You’ll learn:
•Why sexual satisfaction doesn’t have to depend on being in a relationship
•Practical ways to explore your sexuality solo or with trusted partners
•How to build confidence and self-connection through pleasure
•Why ethically non-monogamous people might be perfect hook ups for single people
•How to meet people in real-life
If you’ve ever wondered how to feel sexually satisfied while single (without compromising your standards) this episode will give you tools, insight, and encouragement to embrace your sexual self on your own terms.
Bree is currently in Mumbai, India. She met Anil Kapoor.
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What's your body trying to tell you? Here is a guided body scan from SIRPA practitioner Irralee Andrzejowska. You can do this body scan any time, as many times as you like. Make sure you're sitting down and NOT driving while doing it.
As discussed in episode 6 - it's important to check-in with our bodies and see what it is trying to tell us.
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Experts Irralee Andrzejowska & Michael Leiter share how single people can heal from burnout, manage work stress, and recover energy.
It is so easy to get burnt out when you're single. There’s no one else to pick up the slack, no one to share the mental load, and no partner to lean on when work and life feel overwhelming. But healing from burnout is possible.
Bree speaks with Irralee Andrzejowska (SIRPA practitioner and physio) and Michael Leiter (burnout researcher and author) about how single people can recognise, prevent, and heal from burnout.
Together, they explore the unique challenges singles face when navigating exhaustion, loneliness, and work stress; and how to restore energy, balance, and joy.
You’ll learn:
•The signs and stages of burnout, and how to spot them early
•Why burnout can feel harder when you’re single and “doing everything alone”
•Practical strategies to recover your energy and build resilience
•How to set boundaries and prevent burnout at work
•Ways to nurture yourself with compassion when life feels overwhelming
Whether you’re struggling with work stress, emotional exhaustion, or the pressure of doing life solo, this episode will give you practical tools to heal and create more balance.
Bree is currently in Mumbai, India.
Contact Irralee Andrzejowska
SIRPA website
Dr Kristin Neff self-compassion techniques
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Glen James & Brian Nathan share practical money tips for single people to build financial security, confidence, and independence.
Money can feel overwhelming when you’re single. There’s no one to split the bills with, no shared savings goals, and sometimes, a fear that you’ll fall behind. But being single can also be the perfect opportunity to take control of your finances and build true independence.
Bree speaks with Glen James (host of Money Money Money) and Brian Nathan (life and mindset coach) about how single people can become financially secure and confident.
Together, they explore the practical steps and mindset shifts that make money less stressful and more empowering.
You’ll learn:
•The biggest financial challenges single people face, and how to overcome them
•Smart budgeting and saving strategies for single people
•How to set financial goals that support your ideal single life
•Tips for building wealth, even without a partner
•How to figure out what you want to do with your life and career
If you’ve ever worried about money as a single person, this episode will give you the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts to create a secure financial future on your own terms.
Bree is in Mumbai, India.
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Making new friends as an adult can feel scary! But it’s also one of the most powerful ways to feel more connected, supported, and less alone as a single person.
Bree is joined by Anna Goldfarb, friendship journalist, and Demi Kotsoris, founder of Millennial Crisis, to unpack the art of making new friends in adulthood. Together, they explore how to build authentic connections, overcome loneliness, and create the kind of social circles that make single life richer and more fulfilling.
You’ll discover:
•Why making friends as an adult feels harder than it did in school or university
•Practical strategies for meeting new people and turning acquaintances into real friends
•How to nurture deeper, more meaningful connections
•Why friendships are essential for single people’s happiness and wellbeing
•Where to actually meet new friends
If you’ve ever felt like you need more quality friendships in your life, this episode will give you the tools and confidence to go out and create them.
Bree is in Mumbai, India.
Anna Goldfarb's book 'Modern Friendship'
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Why is it so hard to see our friends? The older we get, the less satisfying our friendships feel. But it doesn't need to be this way! Bree Steele has asked New York Times' Friendship Expert Anna Goldfarb to help us have better quality friendships. And queer friendship researcher Tom Roach shares what straight people can learn from the queer community when it comes to having better quality and more honest friendships.
Bree is currently in Mumbai, India.
Anna Goldfarb's book 'Modern Friendship'
Tom Roach's book 'Friendship As a Way of Life'
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Why are so many of us afraid of being single? Is it biological? Is it societal? Or both?
In this episode of Last Year of Single, Dr Anna Machin, evolutionary anthropologist and love researcher reveals the real reasons behind our fear of singlehood. Dr Machin dives into the science and psychology of love, connection, and independence; and how our cultural expectations play into how we see ourselves when we’re single.
Sreemoyee Piu Kundu, the Carrie Bradshaw of India, describes her experience of being a single woman in India.
You’ll hear about:
•What drives us to want a romantic partner
•How culture and society shape our fears around being single
•The role of dopamine, serotonin and beta endorphins play in our love life
•How to feel love chemicals in our every day lives
•The reality of single women living in India
If you’ve ever wondered why being single can feel scary, even when you’re thriving, this conversation will give you clarity, compassion, and a new perspective.
Bree is currently in Rishikesh, India.
Link to Anna Machin’s book ‘Why We Love’
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Welcome to your Last Year of Single! I’m Bree Steele: radio presenter, podcaster, and single woman on a mission to make this year the most fun, fulfilling, and fearless year of my single life. I lost my job and now I'm in Mumbai, India.
In this episode, I share why I started Last Year of Single, what it really means to create a “last year of single list,” and how this podcast will help you embrace single life with confidence, curiosity, and joy.
We are the first generation who can choose to be single and we don't know how to take full advantage of the freedom. Why do we still accept bad dates, situationships and ghosting when we don't need to?
Graham Norton, shares his brutal advice on how to embrace single life
You’ll hear about:
•The story behind Last Year of Single (crying on the kitchen floor at 4am after a bad date)
•Why this year isn’t about rushing into a relationship, but about living fully
•The fears and excitement that come with embracing being single
•Practical ways to shift your mindset from “waiting” for love to “living” your life
•Graham Norton’s advice on enjoying the journey of single life
Whether you’re happily single, newly single, or just curious about creating a life that feels true to you, this podcast is here to inspire, support, and celebrate
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If this was your last year of single, what would you do? If you knew in 12 months, that you would never be single again, how would you spend your time? Let’s redefine what it means to be single. We’re making a list of all the last things we would do in our last year of true freedom, and we’re going to do everything on that list. Host, and seven-year single, Bree Steele also wants to make the day to day of single living easier. So she will talk to experts who will help us fix the worst parts of being single: fear, loneliness, money, sex and more.
Welcome to The Last Year of Single. Coming to you live from India.
Email: lastyearofsingle@gmail.com
Instagram: breesteele.mp3
Host: Bree Steele
Executive producer and editor: Bree Steele
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.