Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball

70: DIG IN: Thriving While Single and Talking to Your Kids About Dating

March 02, 2026 • 26m

Summary

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Overview

Jo and Zoe dive into the complexities of single life, dating after divorce, and navigating relationships in middle age. They share heartfelt listener stories about solo motherhood, organ donation, and reframing singleness. The episode also features hilarious and relatable medical stories, particularly around smear tests and intimate waxing, emphasizing the importance of women's health while keeping the tone light and empowering.

Spring Awakening and Health Rituals

Jo and Zoe discuss the shift from winter comfort eating to spring health consciousness. They talk about feeling unfit after the holidays and Jo's upcoming half marathon training. The conversation touches on how seasonal changes affect our eating habits and motivation, with both hosts acknowledging the need to establish better routines as lighter evenings return.

  • Jo creates a daily phone reminder saying 'no bad food' to combat winter eating habits
  • Jo has a half marathon in April but has done practically no training
  • Both hosts discuss wanting to eat healthier foods as spring approaches versus comfort food in winter

Navigating Life as a Single Person

The hosts respond to Lou's message about the challenges of being single in a world designed for couples and families. They share empowering responses from listeners, including Fraser's advice about self-worth and Lucy Megason's insights on reframing the narrative around singleness. The discussion emphasizes that happiness and fulfillment aren't dependent on relationship status.

  • Fraser advises getting to a place where you really value yourself before seeking relationships
  • Life seems designed for two people or families of four, making single life feel isolating
  • Focus on living in the moment and not catastrophizing about the future
" Live in the moment. Do not catastrophize too much about the future. Each day is a new opportunity. "

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