Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait

Episodes

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  Why You’re Always Busy but Nothing Important Gets Done 27.10.2026 44m

  Amy Kelly is a reinvention coach, speaker and podcast host helping women create lives that feel more like their own. But in this live coaching session, she is the one in the hot seat.Amy is busy, ambitious and full of ideas: coaching clients, creating content, growing a podcast and stepping into speaking. Yet underneath all that activity, she is struggling to make space for the work that genuinely excites her - and feels trapped by the pressure to keep doing what she thinks she should do.Together, we unpack the guilt of stepping away from social media, the exhaustion of trying to do everything, and why being constantly busy does not always mean you are moving towards the life you really want.If you are always switched on but the things that matter most keep being pushed aside, this conversation will help you pause, get clear on your priorities and put your energy where it can make the biggest difference.---🎧 Listening on Apple Podcasts? You can watch the full episode too - just tap ‘Turn Video On’ in the player 👀---Need a safe space to talk?If this conversation has brought something up for you, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call. It is a chance for us to talk through what you are carrying, explore what support might help, and see whether coaching feels right for you.Book your free call with me here.---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  DJ Sam Divine: The Addiction and Depression I Hid Behind My Dream Life 20.10.2026 56m

  DJ Sam Divine had the dream home, dream car and a career she had worked for her entire life. But behind the scenes, she was battling drug addiction, depression and the pressure to keep going when no one knew how much she was struggling.In this episode, Sam sits down with me to share the life she hid for years: taking drugs alone, pretending she was fine, dragging herself to gigs, and eventually reaching the point where she knew she needed help.She speaks candidly about grief, rehab, sobriety, faith and learning to DJ sober - and why recovery has brought her more confidence, joy and purpose than she ever thought possible. Sam also reveals exclusive news about her next career choice.---🎧 Listening on Apple Podcasts? You can watch the full episode too - just tap ‘Turn Video On’ in the player 👀---Need a safe space to talk?If this conversation has brought something up for you, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call. It is a chance for us to talk through what you are carrying, explore what support might help, and see whether coaching feels right for you.Book your free call with me here.---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  I Was Going to Wait Until Tuesday to Share This. I Didn’t. 19.10.2026

  DJ Sam Divine had her dream home, her dream car and her career - but no one knew she was hiding addiction. Tomorrow, she tells me about depression, rehab and the moment she decided: “I cannot wake up feeling like this any longer.”Follow Real Women’s Stories to listen the full episode.---🎧 Listening on Apple Podcasts? You can watch the full episode too - just tap ‘Turn Video On’ in the player 👀---Need a safe space to talk?If this conversation has brought something up for you, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call. It is a chance for us to talk through what you are carrying, explore what support might help, and see whether coaching feels right for you.Book your free call with me here.---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to Make a Decision When Every Choice Has Consequences 13.10.2026 24m

  In this coaching episode, I share the deeply personal story of knowing my first marriage was no longer healthy for me, while fearing the consequences of becoming a single mum. I explore why waiting for certainty can keep us stuck, and how trying to avoid a difficult decision can sometimes cost us more in the long run.If you are facing a crossroads - in a relationship, career, friendship or family situation - this conversation will help you recognise what you can and cannot control, trust your instincts and take the next step, even when there is no easy answer.---🎧 Listening on Apple Podcasts? You can watch the full episode too - just tap ‘Turn Video On’ in the player 👀---Need a safe space to talk?If this conversation has brought something up for you, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call. It is a chance for us to talk through what you are carrying, explore what support might help, and see whether coaching feels right for you.Book your free call with me here.---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to Build Confidence When You’re Afraid to Be Seen 06.10.2026 36m

  In this live coaching session, Lisa Quait speaks with Lara Giusti, Head Chef & Product at Veloforte.Lara is comfortable talking about the products she has helped create, teaching others and sharing the purpose behind the brand. But being visible as the person behind that success - on camera, in meetings or in a room full of peers - brings a very different kind of pressure.Together, Lisa and Lara explore why it can be so hard to recognise our own achievements, the fear of feeling like an impostor, and how we can start building confidence without having to become louder or someone we are not.They discuss the power of celebrating your wins, remembering the journey that brought you here, and creating a simple mantra for the moments when self-doubt takes over.If you know you are capable but struggle to believe you deserve to be seen, this conversation is for you.To explore 1-to-1 coaching with Lisa, click here.---Need a safe space to talk?If this conversation has brought something up for you, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call. It is a chance for us to talk through what you are carrying, explore what support might help, and see whether coaching feels right for you.Book your free call with me here.---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to Let Go of What You’ve Been Carrying Alone, with Andrea McLean 29.09.2026 41m

  Broadcaster and author Andrea McLean knows what it is like to look as though you have everything, while privately carrying fear, financial pressure and shame.In this honest conversation, the former Loose Women host shares why telling her own story became the starting point for Between Us - an anonymous project where people can share the things they have never felt able to say out loud.We talk about why it can feel so hard to open up, the unexpected relief of putting your feelings into words, and how reading someone else’s story can remind you that you are not the only one.If there is something you have been carrying alone, this episode is a reminder that you do not have to have all the answers before you take the first small step towards letting it go.---Find Andrea and her work:Follow Andrea on InstagramShare your story with Between UsFind Shameless on AmazonListen to the Shameless audiobook on Audible---Need a safe space to talk?If this conversation has brought something up for you, I offer a free 30-minute discovery call. It is a chance for us to talk through what you are carrying, explore what support might help, and see whether coaching feels right for you.Book your free call with me here.---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to Stop One Comment Ruling Your Life 22.09.2026 12m

  A comment someone made years ago can stay with you far longer than they ever intended.In this episode, I share the words I heard growing up that made me question my voice, hold myself back and gradually become a quieter version of myself. I explore how those old labels can shape the way we show up in our relationships, careers and everyday lives - often without us even realising it.If you have ever wondered when you stopped trusting yourself, or whether you are living as the person you truly want to be, this is a chance to reflect on where those patterns began and start finding your way back to yourself.---Discover transformational coaching with me---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Coaching Session: Why Childhood Labels Still Fuel Your Overthinking 15.09.2026 10m

  Were you given a label as a child that has stayed with you ever since? Perhaps you were told you were too loud, too much, or that you said the wrong thing - and now you find yourself replaying conversations, holding back in meetings or questioning your own instincts.In this coaching session, I share how old labels can quietly fuel overthinking and shape the way we show up in our relationships, careers and everyday lives.I’ll help you explore where those thoughts may have come from, how to challenge the negative narrative they create, and start reconnecting with the person you were before you learned to doubt yourself.---Discover transformational coaching with me---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Coaching Session: Why You Stay Quiet and Don’t Speak Up in a Room Full of People 08.09.2026 7m

  If you have ever wanted to speak up but found yourself staying quiet, this coaching session is for you.I explore why speaking out can feel so risky - even when something does not sit right - and why this is often about more than confidence. From worrying about the fallout to fearing how others may see you, I look at the hidden reasons we tolerate behaviour that crosses our boundaries.I’ll also help you recognise when you are dismissing your own instincts and begin setting boundaries in a way that feels clear, calm and non-confrontational.---Discover transformational coaching with me---Connect with meInstagramFacebookYouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Here’s How to Stop Tolerating What No Longer Feels Right 06.08.2026 2m

  What are you currently putting up with that, deep down, you know isn’t right?In this short episode, I explore the things we learn to tolerate and normalise - even when they no longer feel right or fit who we’ve become. Through a series of powerful questions, I invite you to pause, reflect and recognise what may need to change.Whether it means setting a boundary, speaking up or walking away, change begins when you finally see what you’re no longer willing to accept.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  Why Women Feel Guilty for Choosing Themselves 04.08.2026 40m

  Why do so many women find it easier to care for everyone else than to choose themselves?In this episode, Lisa speaks with wellness podcaster and retreat curator Alexandra Simms about guilt, burnout, people-pleasing and the hidden cost of constantly putting yourself last.Alexandra shares her personal journey through depression, caring responsibilities, recurrent miscarriage, emotional eating and breast cancer - and explains why her diagnosis became the moment she could no longer ignore what her body had been trying to tell her.Together, Lisa and Alexandra explore why successful, capable women often struggle to rest, step away from their responsibilities or spend time and money on their own wellbeing. They also discuss the fear that can come with slowing down, particularly when being busy has become part of your identity.Alexandra shares simple ways to calm an overwhelmed nervous system, including breathwork, grounding, time in nature and creating small moments of pause within everyday life.This is an honest conversation about self-sacrifice, emotional exhaustion and learning to choose yourself before your body forces you to stop.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  Zoe Ball Gave Me Confidence When My Book Launch Flopped 30.07.2026 8m

  After a disappointing book launch left Maddy Alexander-Grout feeling like a failure, an unexpected message from Zoe Ball helped her find her confidence again.In this mini episode, Maddy opens up about grief, losing herself and rebuilding her life around her values. We also discuss why community matters, how to recognise when life is becoming too much and why we shouldn’t have to reach rock bottom before asking for support.Listen to the previous episode for my full conversation with Maddy.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  My Spending Addiction Left Me £40,000 in Debt by Age 23 - Then I Made the Same Mistake Again 28.07.2026

  Maddy Alexander-Grout was £40,000 in debt by the age of 23 after developing a spending addiction. After paying it all off and building a successful business, she found herself £65,000 in debt all over again.In this episode, Maddy shares how undiagnosed ADHD, impulsive spending and a personal guarantee contributed to her financial struggles, the devastating collapse of her business and the nervous breakdown that followed.She also opens up about her experiences of motherhood, postpartum psychosis and receiving diagnoses of ADHD and autism later in life. Maddy explains how understanding her brain helped her make sense of her past, rebuild her life, clear her debts and create a six-figure business.This is an honest conversation about money, neurodiversity, failure and finding the resilience to start again.Maddy’s book, Mad About Money: Managing Finances (and Life) with ADHD, is an unfiltered and practical guide to understanding your brain, managing money and navigating life as a neurodivergent person.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  What Really Happens When You Get An MBE At Windsor Castle 23.07.2026 5m

  You won't believe what really happens when you’re invited to Windsor Castle to receive an MBE.In this bonus episode, Lucy McCarraher shares the surreal story of receiving the letter she initially feared might be a tax demand, before discovering she was being recognised with an MBE.From arriving at Windsor Castle with her family to learning exactly how to approach Prince William, where to bow and how many steps to take backwards, Lucy takes us behind the scenes of an experience very few people ever get to have.You can hear Lucy’s full interview in the previous episode of Real Women’s Stories.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  My Life Fell Apart At 40 - Then I Reinvented Everything 21.07.2026 38m

  At 40, Lucy McCarraher MBE’s life seemed to fall apart. Her marriage ended, her father died, a new business failed and she found herself having to start again.But that wasn’t the end of Lucy’s story. It was another reinvention.In this episode, Lucy joins me to talk about the many different lives she has lived - from working in television in Australia and raising a family, to rebuilding her career, becoming an author and publisher, and eventually stepping into her current role as Publisher at Forbes Books.We talk about starting again when life doesn’t go to plan, why success doesn’t have to happen when you’re young, and how every experience - even the ones that feel like failures at the time - can lead you somewhere unexpected.Lucy also shares why she believes women often reinvent themselves throughout their lives, the importance of finding the confidence to put yourself forward, and why sometimes the biggest opportunities arrive when you stop trying to force what comes next.A conversation about resilience, self-belief and proving that it is never too late to begin another chapter.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  My Husband Took On More Childcare While I Built My Business - Here’s Why It Works 16.07.2026 4m

  In this mini episode, Liv Parkes explains how she and her husband created a partnership that allowed her to pursue her ambition while he took on more of the childcare. She shares why their different attitudes towards work complement each other, how they divide family responsibilities and what their sons are learning from seeing both parents contribute equally.Liv also opens up about the guilt that can come with long working days, missing school pick-ups and wondering whether her children understand why she works so hard.Listen to the previous episode to hear Liv’s complete story.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  I Closed My Business, Took On Debt And Started Again With Two Young Children 14.07.2026 42m

  This is a story about resilience, motherhood and having the courage to begin again.In this episode, I’m joined by Liv Parkes, Founder and CEO of AI styling platform Persi.After more than 15 years working with brands including Reiss, House of Fraser, Monica Vinader and Missoma, Liv decided to build something of her own.She shares the reality of closing her first business, losing investment and starting again with no income and two young children to support. We talk about selling leftover jumpers to cover costs, pitching to investors shortly after giving birth and questioning whether pursuing her ambition was putting too much pressure on her family.Liv also opens up about working-mum guilt, being judged for how she dressed and why she refused to make herself smaller to fit into the business world.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  Here's What It Was Really Like Working On The Generation Game In The 90s 09.07.2026

  In this Brucie bonus episode, I’m chatting to Sandi Birch about what it was really like working behind the scenes on The Generation Game in the 90s.From swapping vodka and Evian bottles during a studio drinking game, to accidentally causing a BBC evacuation over a cake left under her car, Sandi shares the kind of chaotic, hilarious and nostalgic TV stories you simply couldn’t make up.A lighter, behind-the-scenes bonus from our conversation - full of old-school telly memories, studio madness and the moments that made Sandi realise these stories needed writing down.Listen to my full conversation with Sandi in the previous episode.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  Two Policemen Knocked On My Door… Then I Had To Rebuild My Life 07.07.2026 42m

  This is a conversation about loss, resilience, hope, and learning how to live again after the unimaginable.Three weeks before her wedding, Sandi Birch opened the door to two police officers - and in that moment, her whole life changed.Her partner Griff had been killed in a car crash on his way to work, leaving Sandi suddenly widowed, a single mum to their six-month-old baby, and facing a future she had never imagined.In this deeply moving episode, Sandi shares the shock of that day, the grief that followed, and the reality of trying to survive when everything you had planned disappears overnight. She opens up about burnout, loneliness, financial pressure, and the brave steps she took to rebuild her life - including walking through the corridors of the BBC with her baby, asking for help when she had nowhere else to turn.Now, 25 years later, Sandi has found purpose in helping others through grief, trauma and emotional pain through her work in Pranic Therapy.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.
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  We Were Building Businesses In Dubai When The Drone Attacks Started… Here’s What We Learnt About Ourselves 30.06.2026 28m

  This is a conversation about Dubai, business, resilience - and what we learn about ourselves when life does not go to plan.When we recorded our mini-series in Dubai, the energy was high. Businesses were growing, opportunities were opening up, and our guests were building bold new lives in the UAE.Then, just days later, the drone attacks started.In this final episode, Maria, Sara and Amber come back together to talk honestly about what life has been like since - from cancelled bookings and disrupted businesses, to sleepless nights, uncertainty, resilience and the reality of trying to keep going when everything around you suddenly changes.They share how the attacks impacted their work, their mindset, their communities and their plans for the future, while reflecting on what this period taught them about courage, adaptability and the strength it takes to keep building when the world feels uncertain.---Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa---Connect with LisaInstagram: Follow LisaFacebook: Follow LisaYouTube: 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.