Podcast appearances and mentions of francesca specter

Hello! In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the inspiring Francesca Specter—author of Alonement: How to Be Alone and Absolutely Own It. And wow, what a beautiful and important conversation this turned out to be. If the idea of being alone feels scary or uncomfortable - or maybe even a bit boring - then this episode is 100% for you. We’re diving into why solitude isn’t something to escape… it’s something to embrace. Francesca shares so honestly her own journey as an extrovert learning to love her own company, and how solitude has become a joyful, nourishing part of her life - how it can become that for you too - and how it benefits you. We talk about: The difference between loneliness and alonement—and why it matters. How to carve out alone time (even with a full life) without guilt. Practical tips to enjoy your own company and use solitude as a tool for creativity and clarity. How journaling, rituals, and walking in nature can become sacred acts of self-connection. You’ll likely walk away with a new perspective on what it means to be alone—and how choosing solitude can actually bring you closer to yourself, your dreams, and your deepest clarity. So light a candle, grab a cuppa, or pop in your ear buds and go walking... and press play on this warm and soul-nourishing chat. Whether you're an introvert, extrovert, or somewhere in between, there’s something truly powerful here for you. Because you, my friend, are worth taking time for. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here. Have a wonderful weekend …and remember, it all starts with a dream

How good are you at having alone-time? In the book Alonement, Francesca Specter points out that time spent solo can often look very different depending on what gender you identify with.  LINKS Read more from Francesca Specter here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS  Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88  Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy  Executive Producer: Anna Henvest Editor: Adrian Walton  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you could work from any location in the world, where would you go? Picture filling in a spreadsheet on a sandy Caribbean island, or maybe a little rooftop cafe in Rome where you can sip an espresso while editing a social media video. More and more countries are offering digital nomad visas and therefore the chance to work remotely, from wherever you'd like to. 如果您可以在世界任何地方工作，您会去哪里？在加勒比海的一个沙滩上填写电子表格的图片，或者在罗马的一家屋顶小咖啡馆，您可以一边喝着浓缩咖啡一边编辑社交媒体视频。越来越多的国家/地区正在提供数字游牧签证，因此您有机会在任何地方进行远程工作。 This way of working is on the rise. A 2023 report found that 11% of US workers now consider themselves a digital nomad, and this type of worker is expected to increase in number by more than 20 million in the next five years. Traditionally, digital nomads have worked freelance. They might be social media managers, software developers or copywriters, but now even traditional professions like accountants and lawyers are taking the leap. But what is the life of a digital nomad really like? 这种工作方式正在兴起。2023年的一份报告发现，目前有11%的美国工人认为自己是数字游民，预计未来五年此类工人的数量将增加超过2000万。传统上，数字游牧者都是自由职业者。他们可能是社交媒体经理、软件开发人员或文案撰稿人，但现在即使是会计师和律师等传统职业也正在迈出这一步。但数字游牧民的生活到底是什么样的呢？ Rowena Hennigan, who writes for Harvard Business Review, is a digital nomad along with her family. They have a 'home base' in Spain but frequently go away for workcations that can last from weeks to months. She says that compared to a 'traditional' model of raising children, "remote working has allowed my family to move away from that kind of intensity, and this way, we all get to move at a more sustainable and healthy pace." Plus, her family are regularly exposed to new cultures, languages and natural beauty. Rowena Hennigan 是《哈佛商业评论》的撰稿人，她和她的家人都是数字游牧者。他们在西班牙有一个“大本营”，但经常外出工作，持续数周至数月。她说，与“传统”的抚养孩子的模式相比，“远程工作让我的家人摆脱了那种强度，这样，我们就能以更可持续、更健康的步伐生活。” 此外，她的家人经常接触新的文化、语言和自然美景。 Though it doesn't work for everyone. Francesca Specter, a writer for The Guardian, decided to country-hop where her 'office' included beaches, cafes and coworking spaces. But along with struggling to find reliable wi-fi and fighting bouts of loneliness, she wrote that she felt envious as she cooled her overheating laptop in the shade while holidaymakers relaxed by the pool. She said, "I was chronically firefighting unglamorous concerns such as missing luggage or sleep deprivation after an overnight flight delay." 虽然它并不适合所有人。《卫报》的作家弗朗西斯卡·斯佩克特 (Francesca Spectre) 决定去乡村旅行，她的“办公室”包括海滩、咖啡馆和联合办公空间。但除了努力寻找可靠的无线网络和与孤独作斗争之外，她写道，当度假者在泳池边放松时，她在阴凉处冷却过热的笔记本电脑，她感到很羡慕。她说：“我一直在解决一些乏味的问题，例如行李丢失或夜间航班延误后睡眠不足。” So, it's not for everyone, but if you ever feel like escaping the rat-race, why not give it a go? 所以，它并不适合所有人，但如果你想逃离激烈的竞争，为什么不尝试一下呢？ 词汇表remotely 远程地freelance 从事自由职业social media manager 社交媒体经理software developer 软件开发人员copywriter 广告文字撰稿人traditional profession 传统职业home base 相对固定的住所workcation 度假办公；边游玩边工作的假期remote working 远程办公pace 节奏，步调country-hop 在多个国家间居住和旅行coworking space 共享办公空间reliable wi-fi 稳定的无线网络overheating laptop 过热的笔记本电脑missing luggage 丢失的行李flight delay 航班延误rat-race “老鼠赛跑”，永无休止的竞争

How good are you at having alone time? If you're a woman, do you find the need to be productive in your free time? In her book Alonement, Francesca Specter explores how solo time can look different based on your gender.  LINKS Read more from Francesca Specter here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Producer: Adair SheppardEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All this week on the programme we are looking at the topic of loneliness. Women are statistically more likely to be lonely and so in today's programme we will look at ways to cope with those feelings and if it's possible to reframe them. Anita is joined by Radio 4's All in the Mind presenter Claudia Hammond and author of Alonement, Francesca Specter. The comedian Nicole Travolta is taking her one-woman show Doing Alright to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It chronicles her life as a compulsive shopper, how she freed herself from debt, shame and the weight of a famous last name, one spray tan at a time. When she is not dressed up in a wig doing impressions, she can also be found performing comedy around LA. The children's charity NSPCC says that its Helpline received over one thousand contacts last year about children experiencing coercive and controlling behaviour, a form of domestic abuse. The school summer holidays can be a particularly difficult time for some of these children. If you are worried about someone, what should you do? Anita is joined by Paddi Vint, Development Manager for the NSPCC and a woman we call Margaret, who experienced coercive control in a previous relationship. The Cuban-Spanish singer-songwriter Lucy Calcines joins Anita to sing live, ahead of her headline performance at the UK's largest Latin music and dance festival this weekend. She shot to fame after her appearance on the Voice TV show in 2020, when she achieved a four chair turn by superstar coaches Meghan Trainor, Sir Tom Jones, Olly Murs and will.i.am. Anita will also be joined by the festival organiser, Amaranta Wright, to talk about all things Latin. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt Studio manager: Bob Nettles

Hello and welcome to Ctrl Alt Delete. This is a replay from last year with Francesca Specter, author of Alonement: How to be alone and absolutely own it, and the creator of the Alonement podcast. Francesca coined the term Alonement, which is different from being lonely - we talk about learning to enjoy your own company, tips and tools, and how we can speak about solitude in a more nuanced way. Hope you enjoy this conversation.My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/My books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannonBooks mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcastTwitter: Twitter.com/emmagannonInstagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode: How to thrive spending time alone – with Francesca SpecterThank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. For a variety of reasons in psychology we might find ourselves needing or choosing to spend large chunks of time by ourselves alone. But this can be frowned upon by others and also conjur up tricky thoughts and feelings for us too. In today's episode I am joined by Times Book of The Year Author, Francesca Specter where we discuss how to understand and Nail spending time by yourself. I wish I'd had access to this episode when I was an Aspiring psychologist.I'd of course love any feedback you might have, and I'd love to know what your offers are and to be connected with you on socials so I can help you to celebrate your wins! The Highlights:(00:00): Overview(01:19): Welcome and Context (03:22): Welcome to Francesca (03:47): What is alonement?(04:55): How we met(05:10): Why is this an important conversation in psychology? (06:14): Why being alone is scary(07:07): Our tolerance for boredom (09:01): Loneliness and mindless scrolling (10:03): What does the state of alonement feel like?(10:44): Differences to loneliness(11:57): Extroversion and introversion (13:25): Normalising alonement (15:25): Alonement and the Psychology profession(19:32): Old habits and patterns can be a useful crutch but….(22:16): Confidence and courage to explore new local areas (23:25): Marianne's unusual USA cinema experience (26:02): Main character syndrome (26:37): Chats about cauliflowers (27:22): Alonement – Francesca's book(29:47): For future versions of ourselves who need it (30:51): Learning to emotionally regulate (31:52): Research into time alone and perceptions (32:46): The accidental breakup manual (34:29): Tips for starting out in alonement (39:19): The empowerment of alone (40:24): Connecting with Francesca (41:29): Thanks to Francesca (41:58): Summary and close Links:➡️ To connect with Francesca Specter head to: https://www.francescaspecter.co.uk/ and https://francescaspecter.substack.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/chezspecter/

In this week's episode of Saturn Returns Caggie is joined by renowned podcast host and author of the book “Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own in”, Francesca Specter. After her breakup several years ago, Francesca coined the term ‘Alonement' and lives in alignment with finding joy in solitude. Francesca shares insight into the value of self love, making decisions for yourself and thriving in your own company. It is no secret that people often desire love and the comforts partnership can bring us and whilst these are things to be celebrated, there is also great value in creating the space to rediscover parts of ourselves that we may have abandoned in order to mould ourselves in relationships. They also discuss the loneliness that can stem from the pressure to conform to the life choices that our friends and family have made, for instance marriage and children. This sparked the discussion on the value of diversifying our circle and questioning if we are living in true alignment with our own desires. Caggie and Francesca also delve into the societal stereotypes that contrast the celebrated image of a “bachelor” with the pitiful perception of a “spinster”, and how these stereotypes can be negated by the transformative power of finding joy in solitude.    You can find Francesca Specter at @chezspecter on Instagram and Twitter. You can order the Saturn Returns book here or, join our Saturn Returns community newsletter. The Foundations: A personal development course for those seeking purpose, clarity and authenticity. This course is a personal, comprehensive, and insightful guide for those experiencing turbulent times and periods of change. A curation of concepts and supportive modalities that I've learned along the way, intertwined with my own personal experience. We are offering the Saturn Returns community 20% off using code SATURNRETURNS20 at checkout

This podcast episode is a companion to “Issue #68: In Defense of Spending 'Twixmas Solo.”When I separated from my husband at the end of 2022 and moved into my first solo apartment, it took me a long time to be okay with being alone—let alone practice what Francesca Specter calls alonement, or time spent alone that feels like the opposite of loneliness.I recently spoke to Francesca who, as if to illustrate her point, was in the middle of two months of solo traveling in Portugal. We chatted about the importance of being intentional with alone time, regardless of one's relationship status or family size. This is never more important than during the holidays, when we are overrun with social obligations that may call for a recharge. In fact, Francesca argues, the time between Christmas and New Year's is the perfect time to be selfish with your solo time to reflect and prepare for the year ahead. Below is our full conversation:Thanks for listening! You can access the original issue here. Get full access to morning person at www.morningpersonnewsletter.com/subscribe

Do you struggle to enjoy alone time? Or do you love taking yourself off for alone time, but struggle to justify it to your partner or family? Does your fear of time alone drive you to unhealthy levels of busy-ness? Or are you desperate to find just five minutes for yourself? Is the idea of ‘needing space' from someone a foreign concept? Or else, do you struggle to maintain your independence in your relationships? Do you want to celebrate and benefit from your alone time – however much, or little, of it you get? Francesca Specter is the woman for you. She's written a best selling book Alonement, and in this podcast we dig into themes around embracing being alone, whatever your age, life stage or relationship status. Francesca's book - Alonement: How To Be Alone & Absolutely Own It Francesca's newsletter theshoulds.substack.com The radical act of travelling solo https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-radical-act-of-travelling-solo/id1618450456?i=1000565322084 Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World https://www.vivekmurthy.com/together-book Gloria Steinhem Revolution From Within https://www.amazon.com/Revolution-Within-Self-Esteem-Gloria-Steinem/dp/B000NZTQDYGet tickets for our very first conference, UPFRONT and Centre taking place on March 11th 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland at https://www.upfrontandcentre.com/Sign up for UPFRONT's email newsletter hereClick here to sign up for Bond 7Follow Lauren and UPFRONT:Twitter: twitter.com/_laurencurrie_Instagram: instagram.com/_laurencurrie_ and instagram.com/upfrontglobalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurencurrie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How good are you at having alone-time? In the book Alonement, Francesca Specter points out that time spent solo can often look very different depending on what gender you identify with.  LINKS Read more from Francesca Specter here Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us find it increasingly difficult to be ok in our own company, which isn't helped our tendency to autopilot to scrolling Twitter or Instagram on our phones to fill the moments we find ourselves alone. Francesca Specter is a podcast host and author of Alonement: How To Be Alone And Absolutely Own It, who is building a community that celebrates the transformative power of spending time alone. In the conversation we talk about why as humans we naturally place greater importance on social skills over solitude skills, why alonement is needed in our daily lives, how to turn loneliness into positive solitude, and much more. Enjoy :)

How to match your money to your relationship status. Nearly one in four of us live on our own, but dealing with the financial and emotional strain of handling everything by yourself can be difficult. Jenny, 27, from Leeds, is being hit by the ‘single penalty' and is exhausted trying to find everyday ways to save money. She's looking for tips on investing in the stock market, whether to try to buy or stay renting and how to ease the worries that come with financial independence. In this Money Clinic episode, Claer is joined by ‘Alonement' guru Francesca Specter who champions the single life and Iona Bain, a personal finance author and founder of the Young Money blog. Follow them on social media @ClaerB @chezspecter @ionajbainFurther reading:Here is Francesca Specter's Alonement site: https://www.alonement.com/Iona Bain's Young Money blog: https://www.youngmoneyblog.co.uk/Listen to our previous episode about budgeting: https://www.ft.com/content/962982cf-8d63-4d01-bcf1-8304983e8e05If you want to get started in investing, listen to this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vrvbPLIxReR2ACvgH9q6t?si=WAdkHgdwRlKlLoXa9bAOGg&dl_branch=1A free-to-read column about the costs of dating: https://www.ft.com/content/222445d5-ba61-4161-a900-ed2b7d74dab2Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love and Philippa Goodrich. Executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Francesca Specter, author of Alonement: How to be alone and absolutely own it, and the creator of the Alonement podcast. You guessed it, today we are discussing how to be alone - something I'm really passionate about as someone who values alone time, takes myself on solo trips and loves Julia Cameron's suggestion of The Artist Date, where you take yourself on a date. Francesca speaks so brilliant about this and coined the term Alonement, which is different from being lonely - we talk about learning to enjoy your own company, what this means in the context of getting through a pandemic, tips and tools on how to embrace alone time if it's something you feel afraid of and how we can speak about solitude in a more nuanced way. Hope you enjoy this conversation. My Substack page, come and say hi: https://thehyphen.substack.com/Francesca's brilliant book ALONEMENT: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/153/9781529412628The Alonement podcast: https://www.alonement.com/podcastMy books: https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/emma-gannonBooks mentioned on Ctrl Alt Delete podcast: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/books-mentioned-on-ctrl-alt-delete-podcastTwitter: Twitter.com/emmagannonInstagram: Instagram.com/emmagannonuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Francesca Specter is a journalist and author of 'Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own it'. She came up with the concept of alonement, which essentially means spending time alone and actually enjoying it - which is a something a lot of us find difficult! In this episode, Francesca discusses how she deals with loneliness, how she's come to enjoy time alone, and whether the nerves of eating out alone ever *really* go away.Francesca Specter: chezspecterAlonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own itAlonement podcastPodcast host: molly.raycraft See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Francesca Specter is the author of 'Alonement'.  She helps people come to terms with being alone, and learn how to rock that alonement style, go to the cinema alone, to restaurants alone, and to feel confident and happy.  Francesca Specter links: https://www.francescaspecter.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/chezspecter https://twitter.com/ChezSpecter Andrew Gold links: http://youtube.com/andrewgold1 http://instagram.com/andrewgold_ok http://twitter.com/andrewgold_ok Suscribe to the newsletter at http://weeklyedge.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would You Like to Learn to Enjoy Being On Your Own More? In this fascinating episode, James talks to Francesca Specter about her Alonement Movement. Alonement is a community that celebrates the transformative power of quality ‘me-time', whatever your age, life stage or relationship status. She explains how this all came about and offers great advice about how to simply enjoy your own company. Do listen and let me know what you think! Francesca Specter is a London-based journalist, podcaster and the founder of Alonement – a platform dedicated to exploring alone time, and why it matters. Her first book Alonement empowers you to value your own company and dedicate quality time to yourself, whoever you are and whatever your relationship status. https://www.francescaspecter.co.uk/

Hello and welcome to extra ordinary with me James Wallis - the podcast that shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things. This week I speak to internationally published author Francesca Specter to talks me about Alonement - a word she invented and trademarked herself Francesca, a self-confessed reformed ‘extreme extrovert', coined the word ‘alonement' after discovering there was no positive word in the English language to describe valuable, fulfilling time spent alone. She has since gone on to feature everywhere from Sky News to BBC Woman's Hour, partnered with leading publications such as Stylist Media Group, and spoken on behalf of organisations including the London Mayor's Office, Women in Journalism and the Marmalade Trust, all about the importance of learning to be healthily alone. It was an absolute honour to chat to Francesca and hope you leave with as many takeaways as it did for me. Enjoy the show. Follow me on IG - https://www.instagram.com/extra_ordinary_podcast/

How to match your money to your relationship status. Nearly one in four of us live on our own, but dealing with the financial and emotional strain of handling everything by yourself can be difficult. Jenny, 27, from Leeds, is being hit by the ‘single penalty' and is exhausted trying to find everyday ways to save money. She's looking for tips on investing in the stock market, whether to try to buy or stay renting and how to ease the worries that come with financial independence. In this Money Clinic episode, Claer is joined by ‘Alonement' guru Francesca Specter who champions the single life and Iona Bain, a personal finance author and founder of the Young Money blog. Follow them on social media @ClaerB @chezspecter @ionajbainFurther reading:Here is Francesca Specter's Alonement siteIona Bain's Young Money blogListen to our previous episode about budgetingIf you want to get started in investing, listen to this episodeA free-to-read column about the costs of dating See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Support Millennial Love with a donation today: https://supporter.acast.com/millennialloveOlivia will be hosting a live Millennial Love event on Wednesday - and there's still time for you to join!You'll get to hear from author of Alonement, and former Millennial Love guest, Francesca Specter, The Vida Consultancy's Director of Relationship Psychology Services Dr Madeleine Mason Roantree and Hinge's Director of Relationship Science, Logan Ury.The discussion, held on Zoom, will look at the changed landscape when it comes to finding love - no matter your age, gender, sexual orientation or where you live.They will also touch on the benefits of being alone as well as ways to change approaches to dating to find a successful relationship.The event is totally free to attend, and you can sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/millennial-love-dating-post-pandemic-tickets-169245226027 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/millenniallove. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've all undoubtedly spent more time with ourselves in the last 18 months then we ever have before. This week Michael speaks with Francesca Specter, the alonement specialist. She coined the term to encourage alone time to be as buzzy as self care, and asks people to consider how they dedicate their time alone - what is the experience, what is the length of time, how frequent. Have a listen to perhaps gain a new perspective on why spending time alone isn't a negative thing nor the same thing as being lonely. She shares solitude skills to support you on your journey towards alonement, as well as ideas and suggestions of where to even start, especially if you're in a relationship. Francesca is an author, podcaster, and journalist, and you can find out more about her here. Her first book “Alonement: How to be alone and absolutely own it” was published in March of this year, and she's also a freelance journalist for multiple publications. She hosts Alonement, which is a podcast about the positive side of spending time alone. This word Alonement is Francesca Specter's empowering new word to express valuing your own company and dedicating quality time to yourself, whoever you are and whatever your relationship status. You can follow along with her on instagram @chezspecter and @alonementofficial. For more conversations like this and to join our community visit justbreatheproject.com and follow us on instagram @justbreathe. If you haven't already downloaded our recently re-launched app, you can click here for iPhone and here for Android. As listeners of The Quiet Life, use the code thequietlife to receive a 30 day all access trial. You can enter the code here and find directions on how to use the unique code you receive to start using the app. Happy meditating!

Today's guest is the wonderful Francesca Specter. She is the internationally published author of Alonement: How to be Alone and Absolutely Own It, and the creator of the Alonement podcast.Alonement is an uplifting and celebratory guide to embracing being alone and understanding why it's very different from being lonely. It's been described by journalist Daisy Buchanan as a ‘joyous invitation to make your own declaration of independence'.Francesca is also a freelance journalist, writing long-form lifestyle features for the Telegraph, the Guardian, Red, and Grazia.Listen as we discuss:What is lifestyle journalism?What is the difference between lonely and being alone?Why Extroverts need to learn the skill of being alone.Alone time is one the best catalysts for great ideas.Starting from inside and using the outside world to complement your experience.How Francesca decided to confront her biggest fear after a serious breakup.Your relationships benefit when you spend time alone.Do you need to give up relationships to reach enlightenment?Couples should be able to have a conversation about wanting alone time.The power of long walks.Not apologizing for being “just one” at a restaurant or cafe.Francesca's top tips for having a positive experience alone.Instagram: @mo_gawdatFacebook: @mo.gawdat.officialTwitter: @mgawdatLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatWebsite: mogawdat.com/podcastConnect with Francesca Specter on Instagram @chezspecter, Twitter @chezspecter, and her website, alonement.comDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappyMy new book, Scary Smart, is releasing September 30. Pre-order your copy here.

Francesca is the creator and host of Alonement. Each week, her guests reveal the positive side of spending time alone – and why it matters to them. Listen to Alonement ‎wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Alonement:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alonementofficialWebsite: https://www.alonement.com Follow Francesca:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChezSpecterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chezspecter Follow Podcaster:Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcasterPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasterpod/ Produced by The Chancer Collectivehttp://thechancercollective.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_chancer_collective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChancerCollect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I started exploring my own fear of being alone" - Francesca SpecterAuthor and podcaster Francesca Specter joins Samantha Baines to talk how her break up led to an exploration of being alone. The two talk staying in things too long, spending time apart in a relationship and learning to enjoy time by yourself. Francesca talks living alone for the first time in her life, going on awful dates to avoid evenings in and the importance of the connection to yourself. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thedivorceclub. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Francesca Specter is the author of ‘Alonement - How To Be Alone and Absolutely Own It.' We discuss the best ways to make the most of your alone time.

My third and final guest for this miniseries is Rekesh Chauhan, an award-winning British-Indian pianist and composer, who over the pandemic channelled his musical talent into producing two short films to raise awareness around mental and emotional health issues. The second – Feel So Alone – released to coincide with this year's Loneliness Awareness Week, spotlights the effects of loneliness on young people, and signposts the organisations that can offer help. During this conversation, Rekesh and I discuss his work as a musician, the link between being alone and creativity, and how connecting with a passion or purpose can help you reduce feelings of loneliness. SOCIALSYou can find Rekesh on Instagram at @rekeshchauhan.As ever, follow Alonement on Instagram @alonementofficial, and follow host Francesca Specter on Twitter @ChezSpecterYou can learn more about the Marmalade Trust and the work they do on Twitter (@marmaladetrust) and Instagram (marmalade_trust) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode's guest is Sunday Times bestselling author Cheryl Rickman. Cheryl's latest book, Navigating Loneliness: How To Connect With Yourself and Others, is an insightful, comprehensive handbook to finding the balance between solitude and loneliness – through cultivating the most meaningful, fulfilling relationships possible with yourself and others. Cheryl is a woman after my own heart – as you might suspect from the title of her book, her anti-loneliness toolkit is just as much about time alone as it is time with others. This was such a fascinating and refreshing conversation. Cheryl talks inspirationally about the purpose of reframing loneliness, not as something to be scared of or to stigmatise, but actually as a useful evolutionary signal that points us towards making positive changes in our lives. Cheryl also shares her personal experience of loneliness – how she learnt to love time alone as an only child, but her relationship with it changed when she lost her mother as a teenager – and she had to develop stronger, more meaningful connections elsewhere.I'm so grateful for Cheryl's nuggets of wisdom – and I'm sure you'll find a lot of practical takeaway in what she has to say. Happy listening! SOCIALSYou can find Cheryl on Instagram at @wellbeingauthor and Twitter at @writeruk. As ever, follow Alonement on Instagram @alonementofficial, and follow host Francesca Specter on Twitter @ChezSpecterYou can learn more about the Marmalade Trust and the work they do on Twitter (@marmaladetrust) and Instagram (marmalade_trust) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello, hello, hello! Welcome to a 3-part miniseries of Alonement produced for Loneliness Awareness Week in collaboration with the Marmalade Trust.My first guest is Alex Holmes, an author, podcaster and mental health educator. On his podcast, Time To Talk, Alex interviews his guests about mental health, masculinity, identity and emotional education. His book of the same name, Time To Talk: How Men Think About Love, Belonging and Connection, came out earlier this year. Alex reached out to me a couple of months ago on Instagram to say hello, ahead of a panel event we'll be doing together at a literary festival later this year. Unbeknown to him, I was putting together the line-up for this mini-series – and I jumped at the chance to have him on.I was so grateful to have this conversation with Alex, who proved so generous in every sense – generous with his time for coming on and generous with his honesty and vulnerability in what he shares. First up, we talk about his own experience of growing up feeling lonely – despite being part of a loving family – and how he came to terms with this. Later on, we discuss how owning your imperfections, far from alienating you, can actually become a force for connection. That's a lot of other good stuff in there too. But, in a nutshell, have a listen – and I hope you enjoy. SOCIALSYou can find Alex on Instagram at @byalexholmes.As ever, follow Alonement on Instagram @alonementofficial, and follow host Francesca Specter on Twitter @ChezSpecterYou can learn more about the Marmalade Trust and the work they do on Twitter (@marmaladetrust) and Instagram (marmalade_trust) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another newly coined term because apparently that is how we're rolling. In this episode we discuss Francesca Specter's new book ‘Alonement' and what it really means to enjoy quality time with yourself. What on earth does Alonement actually mean? What is the difference between being alone and loneliness? How do I enjoy quality time with myself? And can extroverts enjoy alone time?We once again go on many tangents but give our considered opinions and thought provoking (we hope) analysis on how to absolutely own being alone (and thrive off it darls) And yes, somehow supermarkets have made their way into our conversation. Again.  Everything we discuss in the episode can be found below:Alonement, Francesca Specter - https://www.alonement.com/How to own being alone - https://medium.com/write-like-a-girl/how-to-own-being-alone-5430a923f6abHow Anna Delvey Tricked New York's Party People, The Cut - https://www.thecut.com/2018/05/how-anna-delvey-tricked-new-york.html Please follow us on Instagram if you wish. We will forever be grateful for your presence;  @ordinary.instant   And send us some love letters at ordinaryinstantpod@gmail.com   P.P.S please remember to rate, review & subscribe

Hi everyone, in the last episode of this series, we spoke to Francesca Specter. Francesca is the host of the Alonement podcast and author of the upcoming book of the same name.We spoke about what atonement is and why its important to develop the skills to be by yourself.As ever if you enjoy the episode, please give us a rating and review where ever you get your podcasts!If you want to find out more about Francesca:If you want to find out more about Francesca:Twitter- @ChezSpecterWebsite- http://www.francescaspecter.co.ukBook- https://www.waterstones.com/book/alonement/francesca-specter/9781529412611 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Francesca Specter shownotes Episode SummaryWe're back with a new episode with Francesca Specter - podcaster, author, and journalist whose book Alonement was published in March 2021. Episode notes In this episode of Portrait of a Londoner, Catriona speaks with Francesca Specter who is passionate about helping others love the time they spend alone. We discuss Francesca's work and why she is passionate about inspiring people to value their alone time. We also discuss the relationship between alonement and gender, some of Francesca's best podcast guests and favourite books, and what she loves about where she lives in North West London. In this episode, we talk about: An introduction to Francesca, the alonement movement, and her new book (0:38)Keeping movements of alonement once we come out of lockdown (4.50) The Alonement podcast and highlights from some of Francesca's most insightful guests (9.10) The effect of social media on our psyches (14.20) Francesca's book habits and recommendations (16.23) What Francesca loves about podcasting and the importance of conversation (18.45) How the freedom to be alone is a different story for women (20.40)What Francesca loves about where she lives in Chalk Farm (21.52)If you want to find out more about Francesca, you can find her on instagram.com/chezspecter and her book is available now. We loved reading it, and we're sure you will as well. Be part of the conversationWe'd love to know, how do you feel about spending time alone? Find us on Instagram @portrait_of_a_londoner Facebook @Portrait of a Londoner Twitter @portraitpodcastor email us at portraitofalondoner@gmail.comWe are completely self-funded so if you would like to support us we would be extremely grateful: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=34411265Please rate, review and subscribe to our podcast! If you've enjoyed this episode, why not send it to a friend? 

To launch this brand new season, Rosie investigates and celebrates singledom. She speaks to Scummy Mummies podcaster Helen Thorn, who found herself suddenly single after twenty-two years of marriage just as the U.K. went into lockdown. Helen entered a sort of ‘separation boot camp', filled with sad songs and sneaky fags at the back of the garden, in the absence of being able to hug friends. But she revelled in the liberation of reclaiming the house, spending quality time with her children and discovering, via online flirting and dating, that her sex drive had suddenly gone through the roof. Rosie also chats to author and podcaster Francesca Specter, who has coined the word Alonement in order to reclaim solo time as a joyful and precious thing a million miles away from loneliness, and to happily long-term singleton comedian Juliet Meyers.  You can now follow The Breakup Monologues on Instagram