Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait

Lisa Quait
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Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait shares unfiltered conversations with women about life as it’s actually lived. From health and identity to loss, confidence and starting again, these are the stories that rarely make the headlines - but shape everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    What “Just Keep Going” Cost Me - And What I’d Do Differently

    In the last episode, I shared what was happening to me physically - the pain, the fear, and why I felt unable to stop, even when my body was forcing me to. In this coaching episode, I reflect on what that mindset of “just keep going” really cost me - not just in health, but in how I viewed strength, resilience, and success. This is a conversation for anyone who feels trapped between listening to their body and fearing what will happen if they step back. If stopping feels like failure… if rest feels risky… if pushing on feels like the only option - this episode is for you. I share what I’d do differently now, the questions I wish I’d asked sooner, and how redefining resilience changed everything. You don’t need to change anything today. But you might start noticing what your body has been trying to tell you. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  2. Living With Chronic Pain at 50: The Women’s Toilet Taboo We’re Still Not Talking About

    5D AGO

    Living With Chronic Pain at 50: The Women’s Toilet Taboo We’re Still Not Talking About

    Chronic pain doesn’t always come with visible symptoms - and for many women, it’s hidden behind silence and shame. In this episode, I share my personal experience of living with debilitating pain caused by a widely misunderstood and rarely discussed health condition. What followed were months of fear, isolation and being told it was “all in my head”. Joined by specialist clinician Ellie Bradshaw from The Functional Gut Clinic, this conversation explores why women are still reluctant to talk about toilet health, how stress and pain become trapped in the body, and why speaking up can be the first step towards recovery. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, embarrassed, or alone with your health, this episode is for you. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  3. FEB 12

    Before You Say You’ve ‘Done the Work’… Ask Yourself This

    You might say you’ve “done the work” - but how do you really know? In this episode, we explore the one question that reveals whether healing has actually happened… or whether you’re still sitting in the story. After recording the last conversation, something stood out immediately: it wasn’t what was shared, but how it was shared. No charge. No reactivity. No need to convince. Just calm, grounded self-awareness. This episode unpacks: the difference between talking about your past and truly healing from itwhy some stories still feel emotional - and others feel neutralhow deep inner work shows up in your nervous system, not just your mindsetwhy real healing isn’t loud, performative, or dramaticand how accountability (not blame) changes everything If you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve genuinely moved on - or whether you’ve simply learned to explain your past better - this conversation will land. This is for anyone on a self-development journey who wants honesty over affirmations, depth over surface-level tools, and real growth over quick fixes. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  4. FEB 10

    Nobody Tells You This About Being Bullied as a Child - It Can Make or Break You as an Adult

    Nobody tells you that being bullied as a child doesn’t just hurt in the moment - it can quietly shape who you become as an adult. In this episode, Jess Levy shares her raw and deeply honest experience of growing up with bullying, and how the emotional impact followed her long after school ended - affecting her confidence, relationships, self-belief and sense of belonging well into adulthood. She opens up about how unresolved trauma can either hold you back or become the catalyst for profound personal growth, and why confronting her past was a turning point in finally reclaiming her power. Now an entrepreneur of nine years, founder of a global wellness business, and creator of the Level Up Ladies community, Jess reflects on how those early experiences shaped her drive, her boundaries, and her determination to build spaces where women feel seen, supported and capable of more. This is a conversation about resilience, self-awareness, and the uncomfortable truth that childhood bullying doesn’t disappear with time - but how you respond to it can ultimately make or break your adult life. If you’ve ever felt held back by experiences you thought you’d moved on from, this episode will resonate deeply. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  5. FEB 5

    Why “Just Be Strong” Is the Worst Advice You’ll Ever Get

    “Just be strong” is the phrase we hear when we’re struggling, grieving, or facing change. But i share why that message can feel hollow - and sometimes even damaging. Through personal reflection and real stories from my work with women, I explore why pushing through isn’t always the answer, and how flexibility, reflection and emotional awareness often carry us further than brute resilience ever could. This is a gentle but powerful episode for anyone who feels tired of trying to hold it all together. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 min

  6. FEB 3

    I Went Through Burnout, Body Dysmorphia and Single Parenthood - Then Built My Dream Business

    In this episode, I sit down with Karla Osborne, founder of KO Hair, to explore her journey through burnout, body dysmorphia and single parenthood - and how those experiences ultimately led her to build a business on her own terms. Karla shares what it was really like to lose her sense of identity, struggle with body image, and juggle ambition with parenting, while trying to stay afloat emotionally and financially. We talk openly about career reinvention, rebuilding confidence, and the uncomfortable reality of starting again when life doesn’t go to plan. This conversation is about more than business. It’s about resilience, self-belief, and learning to let go of who you were so you can become who you actually want to be. Whether you’re navigating burnout, questioning your career, or feeling stuck in a version of life that no longer fits, this episode will remind you that reinvention isn’t just possible - it’s often the beginning of something better. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  7. JAN 29

    Do I Have ADHD? Or Is This Just How My Brain Works?

    I’ve always been known as “Lisa miles an hour”. The chatterbox. The over-thinker. The one who’s told to quieten down, slow down, be less. But what if none of that is actually a problem? In this episode, I question everything I thought I knew about myself - from neurodiversity and ADHD to why I left the corporate world and stopped caring what people think. This isn’t about getting a diagnosis. It’s about realising that the very traits I tried to suppress for years might actually be my biggest strength. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

  8. JAN 27

    Living With ADHD at 45: Why Masking Leaves Me Exhausted

    Wendy “wo0” Gannon is an award-winning personal photographer, speaker and founder of the Female Five Million movement - and she’s proudly a chaotic ADHD head. In this deeply honest conversation, Wendy opens up about being diagnosed with ADHD at 45 and what it truly felt like to go decades without a name for her experience. She talks about the exhaustion of masking - constantly performing, softening herself, and trying to fit the expectations of the world while silently struggling inside. From childhood and early career to building her business and speaking on stages, she reflects on how masking shaped her life and the relief (and fear) that came with finally dropping the act. This episode explores the emotional cost of masking, the power of showing up as your genuine self, and how embracing neurodiversity has influenced Wendy’s work helping founders show up authentically online. If you’ve ever felt worn out by simply being you, this conversation will resonate. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait shares unfiltered conversations with women about life as it’s actually lived. From health and identity to loss, confidence and starting again, these are the stories that rarely make the headlines - but shape everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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