Single and Thriving: How to Break the Myths Holding You Back

Reframing Perspectives with Payal Beri, PhD

Are you tired of people assuming single = incomplete?

Being single doesn’t mean you’re missing something. It means you’re living life on your terms — and thriving.

In this powerful solo episode of Reframing Perspectives, Dr. Payal Beri challenges the outdated belief that a woman’s worth is tied to her relationship status. Through personal stories, cultural observations, and big-picture societal critique, she invites you to see singlehood as a valid, fulfilling, and powerful life choice.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The subtle ways society sidelines single women — from awkward family questions to invisible workplace bias.
• How to create fulfillment without a partner — building a life anchored in friendships, purpose, and joy.
• Why changing the conversation benefits everyone — not just women choosing independence.
• The hidden biases in our systems — from plus-one expectations to tax codes and legislation.
• Lessons from nature — what orcas, elephants, and matriarch-led communities can teach us about leadership and collaboration.

Episode Highlights

• 00:00 Embracing Singlehood by Choice
• 00:33 Societal Expectations & Pressure
• 01:43 Building a Fulfilling Life You Love
• 02:37 Friendship as Emotional Nourishment
• 04:13 Singlehood and True Happiness
• 06:54 Confronting Judgment and Bullying
• 08:48 Workplace & Social Bias Against Single Women
• 09:36 Gender Inequality in Law and Policy
• 11:24 Rethinking Power and Collaboration
• 12:18 Lessons from the Animal Kingdom
• 14:04 Challenging Traditional Gender Roles
• 23:33 Cultural & Religious Reflections on Women’s Worth
• 27:50 Conclusion: Elevating Everyone

Why This Conversation Matters

Whether you’re single, partnered, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge you to think differently about identity, value, and connection. You’ll walk away with a reframed perspective — one that celebrates independence, questions bias, and calls for a more inclusive definition of success.

Listen now and join the movement to normalize singlehood as a choice, not a flaw.

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