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Christmas is a time for connection, celebration - and for many women, quiet anxiety about food, alcohol and “undoing all their hard work”.
In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Lisa is joined by Ellie Bradshaw, Nurse Consultant in Gut Function and founder of The Functional Gut Clinic, for a refreshingly honest conversation about gut health at Christmas - and the one thing you won’t hear on most other podcasts.
Ellie shares why a few days of indulgence won’t damage your gut, how stress impacts the gut-brain axis far more than festive food, and why letting go of rigid rules may actually be the healthiest choice you can make this Christmas. Rather than restriction or perfection, this episode focuses on realism, compassion and understanding how your gut actually works.
From bloating and indigestion to alcohol, movement and January resets, this is practical, evidence-informed advice grounded in real life - not Instagram wellness culture.
In this episode, we explore:
If you’ve ever felt pressure to be “good” over Christmas - this conversation offers a calmer, kinder alternative.
🎄✨If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to Real Women’s Stories for more honest conversations that challenge the narratives women are so often expected to live by.
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When was the last time you heard an honest conversation about women’s sexual health - one without shame, whispering, or outdated myths?
In this powerful and unexpectedly funny episode, Lisa sits down with Dr Betsy Greenleaf, the first board-certified female urogynecologist in the United States, triple board-certified and now specialising in sexual wellness and hormone health for women over 40.
Together they unpack everything we should have learned years ago:
- why sex and orgasm are critical for women’s long-term health, especially through perimenopause and menopause
- the real science behind libido, pleasure and “why I’m just not in the mood”
- how trauma shaped Dr Betsy’s mission to make sure no woman feels dismissed or unseen again
- what’s actually happening to our pelvic floor, hormones and desire as we age
- the simple mindset shift that can transform your sex life: start with willingness, not desire
- why creativity, confidence and even business success are deeply connected to our sexual wellbeing
Dr Betsy brings clarity, compassion, and decades of expertise - and Lisa brings the honest questions every woman wants answered.
If this conversation resonates, follow the show for more real stories, real women, and real transformation.
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“I smiled at the time… but later, the words stayed with me.”
In this deeply honest and unplanned coaching episode, Lisa reflects on how a handful of unexpected online comments affected her far more than she anticipated - even at 51, even with experience, and even knowing the comments weren’t true.
What lingered wasn’t criticism - it was the feeling of being misunderstood. Strangers created stories about who she is, stories that didn’t reflect her truth, yet still found a way to sit quietly in her mind long after the moment had passed.
In this episode, Lisa explores:
Lisa also shares the powerful “Let Them / Let Me” mindset - a gentle but transformative way to release control over what others think and reclaim control over how we respond.
This episode is for anyone who has ever:
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When our DNA episode went live, we expected emotion. What we didn’t expect was backlash, national media attention, and one of the most divided audiences we’ve ever seen.
In this behind-the-scenes episode, Lisa is joined by producer Aaron to reveal what was really happening off camera while the viral DNA story was unfolding - including the unexpected personal journey Aaron himself was on at the very same time.
As Jeanette’s story of discovering a hidden family member captivated millions, Aaron was quietly waiting for his own DNA results in the hope of uncovering a missing branch of his family tree. What followed for both of them raised difficult questions about truth, identity, family, and the risks of genetic testing.
We unpack:
This is the untold story behind our most talked-about episode - raw, reflective, and honest.
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What if you’re not lost at all - you’ve simply forgotten the evidence of who you really are?
In this intimate coaching episode, Lisa takes you on a guided journey through the moments, memories and emotions that have quietly shaped your life. With Dr Carol’s powerful teaching - that every breath leaves an imprint - Lisa reveals how each woman she’s spoken to carries a golden thread woven through her story… and so do you.
You’ll explore:
✨ The moment you’re secretly proud of but never speak about
✨ The strengths you used without even realising
✨ The clues your past is leaving for your present
✨ How to activate the code within you and step into your next era
If you’re listening on a commute, a walk, or in the car, take a breath.
This is your moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the woman you’ve always been.
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0:00 – Why you’re not lost (you’ve just lost the evidence).
0:32 – How life moments leave an imprint on who you are.
1:12 – When was the last time you truly saw yourself?
2:28 – A guided moment to breathe and come into the now.
3:13 – Understanding the “golden thread” in your story.
4:14 – How small moments shape your identity.
5:16 – Lisa’s story from travelling that changed everything.
7:06 – The ripple effect of your energy and experiences.
8:49 – You haven’t lost yourself — you’ve forgotten the clues.
10:08 – Guided coaching: three questions to uncover your strengths.
12:05 – Realising your strengths have always been there.
13:27 – Using your story as a toolbox for today.
14:21 – What you’re no longer willing to tolerate.
15:19 – Activating your next era with courage.
16:42 – How Lisa helps women find their building blocks.
17:38 – Rediscovering the layers that make you who you are.
18:53 – Reclaiming the parts of you that have dimmed.
19:16 – How to take the quiz or book a coaching session.
20:10 – Final reflection: the one moment you can use today.
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What really happens when you spend ten full days alone in complete darkness?
In this extraordinary episode, Dr Carol Talbot joins Lisa to share one of the most intense and transformative experiences of her life - a 10-day dark room retreat designed to strip away external stimuli, awaken the body’s natural chemistry, and reveal who we truly are beneath our learned patterns and conditioning.
Carol explains in grounded, accessible language how the body floods with melatonin, then pinoline, and eventually endogenous DMT when deprived of light, creating a cascade of healing, repair and vivid inner experiences. She also shares how darkness helped her reconnect to what she calls our “multi-dimensional DNA” - not just the biology we inherit, but the deeper intelligence, memory and potential held within us.
You’ll hear:
This is one of the most unusual and thought-stretching conversations we’ve ever shared - part science, part spirit, part emotional awakening - and a powerful invitation to question who you are, what’s holding you back, and who you could be if you stepped into a bigger version of yourself.
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To mark Children’s Grief Awareness Week, Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE joins Real Women’s Stories for one of the most important and thought-provoking conversations we’ve had on the show.
Shelley lost both her parents before her 10th birthday - an experience that shaped every part of her life and ultimately led her to build one of the UK’s leading childhood bereavement charities.
In this episode, Shelley shares:
And then the conversation turns somewhere unexpected - to AI.
Shelley reflects on the emerging trend of using artificial intelligence to recreate the faces, voices, and movements of people who have died, and the emotional and ethical questions this raises for grieving families.
This episode combines lived experience, psychological insight, and a deeply human question:
Just because AI can bring someone back… should we let it?
A powerful, essential watch for anyone supporting a grieving child or exploring the evolving relationship between grief and technology.
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0:00 – Shelley’s childhood story: losing both parents before age 10
1:10 – The silence around her mum’s illness and what children aren’t told
2:25 – The night her father died and the shock that followed
3:40 – How children cope: survival mode, fear, and the “tiger” metaphor
5:00 – The “conspiracy of silence” and why families avoid talking about death
6:15 – Trauma’s impact on thoughts, feelings and behaviour
7:30 – Why language matters: saying “died” vs “lost”
8:45 – The Grief Book and the beginnings of Grief Encounter
10:00 – AI enters the conversation: recreating loved ones with technology
11:20 – The emotional risks of AI memorials and how children can heal safely
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Have you ever made a big life decision that felt right in your heart - but wrong to everyone else?
In this coaching episode, Lisa Quait shares her own story of packing up her life to travel solo across Asia, and how that single choice shaped the woman she became. Inspired by another woman’s powerful act of leaving a note behind to start anew, Lisa explores the deep guilt, courage, and clarity that come from choosing yourself - even when it means saying no to what others expect.
💬 You’ll learn:
• Why guilt often follows our most authentic choices
• How to reframe guilt into strength
• How to trust your instincts and make decisions for you
• A simple 3-step reflection to start choosing yourself again
👉 Take the New ERA Quiz and download Lisa’s free workbook in the show notes to uncover what’s holding you back from saying yes to the life you really want.
🎧 Real Women’s Stories is a space for women to reconnect with their truth, share their journeys, and rediscover the power of their own voice.
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0:00 – The choices that change everything
1:20 – Why guilt follows our decisions
3:55 – Lisa’s story: leaving the UK to travel solo
6:30 – Letting go of guilt and finding peace
9:45 – When overthinking stops you moving forward
11:45 – Turning guilt into strength
13:20 – Margaux’s story: leaving with only a note
16:30 – Learning to choose yourself
20:10 – Reframing guilt as courage
24:00 – What past choices can teach you now
27:00 – How to reconnect with your true self
28:30 – One choice you can make for you today
31:20 – Take the New ERA Quiz + next steps
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What makes someone walk away from everything they know - their family, their friends, and the only home they’ve ever had - with nothing but a letter left behind?
At just 28, Margo made the boldest decision of her life. She packed her bags, left Poland without telling anyone, and moved to Spain - following her heart and trusting her instincts.
From cleaning hotel rooms to now running one of southern Spain’s most beautiful boutique hotels, Hotel Amanhavis, this is Margo’s story of courage, loss, and starting again.
In this emotional conversation with Lisa Quait, Margo shares how that single letter changed her life forever - and why sometimes, the biggest risks lead to the most beautiful new beginnings.
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00:00 Intro — Meet Margo
00:45 The day she left Poland behind
02:10 Falling in love and following her instincts
05:05 Starting from nothing in Spain
08:50 Rebuilding family relationships
12:20 From cleaning rooms to running a hotel
16:40 Her message to women ready for change
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In this coaching episode of Real Women’s Stories, host Lisa Quait shares the powerful moment that changed everything - the day she faced her fear head-on and broke through her biggest limiting beliefs.
What started as a simple coaching exercise with guest Sarah Phelps (known as “The Coach to Be Perfectly Positive in Every Way”) became a life-changing experience about belief, courage, and finally trusting herself.
Lisa opens up about what it felt like to hold a real arrow to her throat, take that first breath, and step forward - literally breaking through fear and self-doubt in one unforgettable moment.
If you’ve ever questioned your self-belief, struggled with confidence, or felt like fear keeps holding you back, this episode will remind you what’s possible when you finally choose to believe in yourself.
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00:00 – The moment that changed everything
00:37 – Introducing Real Women’s Stories and today’s theme
01:02 – Meeting Sarah Phelps: “The Coach to Be Perfectly Positive in Every Way”
02:00 – The arrow exercise explained
02:49 – Why Lisa chose to take part
04:07 – The fear hiding beneath self-belief
05:36 – Realising self-belief wasn’t as strong as she thought
06:54 – Choosing the word “BELIEVE”
08:16 – What belief really means in everyday life
10:03 – Fear, release, and the moment the arrow snapped
11:24 – The emotional realisation that changed everything
12:34 – What belief looks like in daily action
14:18 – Letting go of fear and embracing freedom
15:57 – The physical release of breaking through doubt
16:55 – How to rebuild belief in yourself
18:01 – The sign from her grandmother and its meaning
19:46 – Anchoring belief through reminders and rituals
20:47 – Turning self-belief into a daily practice
22:09 – The challenge to believe you’re stronger than you think
22:37 – How to take the New Era Quiz and next steps
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During this live coaching session with empowerment coach Sarah Jane Phelps, I became the client - and what unfolded left me in tears.
Sarah Jane is the founder of Practically Positive In Every Way, a speaker, facilitator and mindset-mentor who helps people move from self-doubt into bold action.
In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, she guides me through her signature “arrow-breaking” exercise - a visceral step into fear, belief and transformation.
💬 What you’ll witness and take away:
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00:00 Opening – I become the client
03:40 Sarah Jane’s story of transformation
07:15 The arrow-breaking exercise begins
11:50 My breakdown moment — why I cried
15:30 The shift: what I realised about belief
18:45 How you can apply this in your life
21:00 Closing thoughts & next steps
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In this Real Women’s Stories coaching episode, Lisa Quait shares a powerful reminder for every woman in midlife who’s ever looked around and wondered if she’s fallen behind.
It’s time to stop comparing, stop doubting, and start owning who you are.
Lisa guides you through how to:
✨ Let go of comparison and the pressure to follow life’s “timeline”
✨ Feel confident in the choices you’ve made - and the woman you’ve become
✨ Reframe the word “should” and replace it with what you actually want
✨ Find peace and confidence in the life you’ve built
Whether you’ve built a career, raised a family, or chosen a different path altogether, this episode will help you feel grounded, proud, and confident - exactly where you are right now.
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00:00 – Why it’s okay not to change your life
02:00 – How timelines and expectations create pressure
05:00 – The impact of comparison on confidence
08:00 – Owning your choices and your story
11:00 – Stop reinventing yourself and start appreciating who you are
14:00 – Reframing “should” into “want to”
17:00 – How to feel confident sharing your story
19:00 – You’re not behind — you’re exactly where you’re meant to be
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Marnie Nash joins Real Women’s Stories to talk about something many women still keep to themselves - what it’s really like to be childfree in midlife.
Now in her 50s and navigating perimenopause, Marnie reflects on the questions, assumptions and quiet judgements that follow many women - and why she’s finally ready to say she’s had enough.
In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, Marnie and host Lisa Quait discuss:
💬 The realities of being childfree in a mother-centric world
🔥 How ageing, identity and perimenopause shape women’s sense of belonging
✨ Why it’s time to redefine womanhood beyond motherhood
This is a conversation for every woman - mother or not - who’s ever felt judged for her choices.
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00:00 – Intro: Why Marnie’s Speaking Out About Being Childfree
00:28 – The Unspoken Truth: Living Without Children in a Mother-Centric World
01:30 – Finding Community: Creating Space for Women Who Aren’t Mums
03:20 – The Constant Question: “So… Do You Have Kids?”
05:30 – Midlife Realities: Ageing, Expectations & Who Looks After You Later in Life
08:30 – How Life Unfolded: Engagement, Coming Out & Missed Motherhood
11:20 – Family Pressure: Conversations With Mum & the ‘Selfish’ Label
13:00 – Choosing Strength: Why Marnie Never Tried to Have a Baby Alone
15:00 – Regret and Relief: The Complex Emotions of Not Becoming a Mum
17:00 – You Can’t Win: How Women Are Judged Either Way
17:30 – 1 in 4 Women: The Unseen Reality of Non-Mothers
19:00 – How to Talk About It: Sensitive Conversations Without Judgement
21:00 – Freedom & Legacy: The Positives of a Childfree Life
22:50 – Redefining Purpose: What Legacy Means Without Children
24:00 – As a Woman, Not as a Mother: Reframing Identity in Midlife
26:30 – Final Reflections: Why These Conversations Matter
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In this solo episode of Real Women’s Stories, host and coach Lisa Quait shares the real-life lessons she learned from saying “I do” when every instinct told her not to.
This episode isn’t just about one woman’s past - it’s a roadmap for recognising red flags, trusting your instincts, and finding the courage to rebuild when life doesn’t go to plan.
Here’s what you’ll learn 👇
💍 Why we ignore our intuition - and how to start listening to it again
💔 How to spot emotional patterns that keep you stuck in unhealthy relationships
👶 How motherhood or major life changes can reveal your true strengths
💪 Practical ways to rebuild confidence after walking away from something that wasn’t right
✨ How sharing your story helps others find the courage to share theirs
If you’ve ever stayed too long, doubted yourself, or felt torn between fear and freedom - this conversation will give you tools to recognise your own turning point and choose self-respect over comfort.
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00:00 – Why Lisa’s telling her story for the first time
02:10 – How we talk ourselves into the wrong decisions
05:40 – The wedding day she knew was wrong
07:15 – The pressure to “make it work”
09:20 – The pregnancy wake-up call
13:00 – The night that changed everything
16:30 – Facing the truth about addiction
19:10 – When trying to fix someone turns into losing yourself
21:30 – Choosing herself and her child
23:00 – Learning what healthy love really looks like
26:00 – The mindset shift that rebuilt her confidence
28:30 – Lisa’s reflection challenge: what’s your truth?
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When designer Katie Tartu faced heartbreak that changed everything, she didn’t give up - she rebuilt.
In this deeply personal episode of Real Women’s Stories, Katie opens up for the first time about losing her baby halfway through pregnancy, the years of silence that followed, and the long, quiet journey of rebuilding her life and herself.
What began as grief has grown into strength - and even success. Today, Katie’s fashion brand Tarttu has been featured at London and Paris Fashion Week, proving that creativity can rise from even the hardest moments.
✨ In this conversation:
This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered if they’ll find themselves again after loss.
👉 Listen now - and remember, you can rebuild your life.
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01:00 – 03:00 | How early success and ambition shaped her life before loss
03:00 – 05:00 | Losing her baby at 20 weeks — the heartbreak and silence that followed
05:00 – 07:00 | Why she couldn’t speak about it — and how isolation became her coping mechanism
07:00 – 09:00 | The strength of her marriage and how her husband helped her survive it
09:00 – 10:30 | Turning pain into purpose — her determination to become a mother again
10:30 – 12:30 | The women who inspired her growing up — and how that shaped her strength
12:30 – 15:30 | Raising three daughters — lessons in independence, creativity, and letting go
15:30 – 17:00 | Separating grief from motherhood — learning to love without fear
17:00 – 19:00 | Why she’s speaking now — and her message for other women carrying hidden grief
22:00 – 24:30 | Turning a personal project into a global brand
24:30 – 26:00 | From idea to catwalk — Tattoo’s journey to London and Paris Fashion Week
26:00 – 28:00 | Finding joy, adventure, and identity again after loss
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Do you ever feel like you’ve outgrown parts of your life - but somehow keep ending up in the same situations?
In this short coaching episode, Lisa Quait explores the everyday mistakes that quietly stop you from growing. Through a heartfelt story about her grandmother’s advice to “focus on the good,” Lisa reveals how reflection, awareness, and small daily shifts can help you break the patterns that keep you stuck.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
If you’re ready to stop repeating what no longer serves you - and start creating space for real growth - this episode will show you where to begin.
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When Louise Archer received a call warning her that the man she loved was dangerous - a convicted conman who had lied about everything - she refused to believe it.
What followed is a story of courage and determination, taking Louise and her children across international borders and into a battle to rebuild their lives from the ground up.
In this powerful episode of Real Women’s Stories, Louise reveals how she went from being trapped in deceit to standing firmly on her own two feet - building Retrained Search, a thriving global business, a safe home for her children, and a new life defined by confidence, not fear.
In this episode, Louise shares:
💔 The red flags she ignored - and what they taught her
💪 How she turned shame into self-belief
🏠 The moment she started over with nothing and rebuilt her life
✨ The mindset shifts that helped her rebuild her entire life
Louise’s story is packed with useful takeaways - from spotting manipulation early to rebuilding your identity and career after crisis.
👉 This conversation will remind you that you can rewrite your story - no matter where you are or what you’re facing.
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00:00 – The call that changed everything
01:00 – “He’s a convict… you’re in danger”
03:00 – Why she didn’t believe it
04:00 – The life she thought she was building
07:00 – When success hid the truth
08:00 – The shocking revelation about her husband
10:00 – The lies, the money, and the manipulation
13:00 – Moving from France to America – and the spiral deepens
16:00 – The terrifying reality of living abroad with two children
17:00 – Fighting an international legal battle for her freedom
19:00 – Returning home and rebuilding from nothing
22:00 – Finding strength in family and unconditional love
24:00 – How the cycle of abuse continued — and how she broke it
27:00 – The lesson: look for joy, not just safety
28:30 – The belief that pulled her through
30:00 – The role her mother played in rebuilding her confidence
33:30 – Rebuilding a life, a business, and a future
35:00 – The mindset that turns fear into freedom
36:00 – Louise’s advice for women starting again
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Do you ever catch yourself shrinking - biting your tongue, playing small, or avoiding the spotlight?
In this Real Women’s Stories coaching episode, host Lisa Quait shares a powerful, personal reflection on visibility - what it really means to be seen, and how self-belief shapes every area of our lives.
Through stories, journaling prompts and practical tips, Lisa helps you recognise where you’ve been holding yourself back, and guides you towards speaking up, setting boundaries and believing that your voice belongs in every room.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
🎧 This episode complements our conversation with Christina Vidovich, founder of Women Getting Visible. Together they form a two-part journey - one story, one strategy - leading up to the Women Getting Visible event.
👉 If you’re tired of hiding your light, this is your reminder to take up space.
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If you’ve ever felt invisible - like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, in expectations, or in always putting others first - this episode is for you.
In Real Women’s Stories, host Lisa Quait sits down with Christina Vidovich, ballroom dancer, podcaster, and founder of Women Getting Visible. Christina shares her journey of hiding behind baggy clothes and silence, before deciding to reclaim her voice, her confidence, and her visibility.
✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
This conversation is part of the build-up to the Women Getting Visible event - a space created for women who are ready to step out of the shadows and into their full selves.
👉 If you’re ready to stop hiding and start shining, listen to this.
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00:33 – From ballroom dancer to “invisible mum”
02:15 – Losing identity after motherhood
03:59 – Reinventing yourself in your 40s
05:27 – The wake-up call that sparked change
06:17 – Why speaking your truth is powerful
07:47 – Growing up with strict cultural expectations
10:12 – The unexpected start of a ballroom career
13:58 – Living large vs. being silenced
15:55 – Why Women Getting Visible was born
17:16 – What it feels like when women finally get visible
18:53 – Lessons from American vs British culture
20:36 – Confidence as her biggest accomplishment
22:51 – The moment Christina stopped hiding
23:55 – How to get visible without being in the spotlight
25:18 – Community as the key to visibility
30:13 – Closing reflections & final advice
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