Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait
Episodes
Real Women’s Stories Is Changing - This Is What’s Next
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 11 marks a new chapter - with a full visual refresh, studio-recorded conversations, and high-quality video episodes now available alongside the...
A £50,000 Ultimatum - What It Taught Me About Holding My Ground
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck between two choices, or unsure whether to push or let go - this episode is for you.£50,000.That’s what we ...
I Nearly Died in Thailand: Here’s What It Taught Me About Trusting My Instinct
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a story I haven’t spoken about in years.At 24, I found myself alone in Thailand, caught in a situation that didn’t feel r...
I Was 5,000 Miles From Home, Burnt Out and Overwhelmed - Here’s What I Learned
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or unsure of your next step… this episode is for you. Ahead of the new season of Real Wome...
Why Do We Stop Taking Risks After 40?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we’re younger, we tend to say yes to opportunities without overthinking them. We experiment, we take risks, and we trust that things will someh...
I Ran Away for a Mamma Mia Summer - Then Started Again From Scratch
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At 27, Laura England walked away from everything - a long-term relationship, her business, and the life she thought she was building - and ran off for...
This Is Your Sign: Stop Trying to Be Who You Were
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you feel stuck right now… is because you’re trying to get back to who you used to be?After speaking to Talia about her accident...
I Almost Died at 25. What I Did Next Shocked Everyone.
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At just 25, Talia Lazarus faced the unthinkable - a life-altering accident that nearly took her life and left her having to learn to walk ag...
What “Just Keep Going” Cost Me - And What I’d Do Differently
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Living With Chronic Pain at 50: The Women’s Toilet Taboo We’re Still Not Talking About
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 pers...
Before You Say You’ve ‘Done the Work’… Ask Yourself This
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Nobody Tells You This About Being Bullied as a Child - It Can Make or Break You as an Adult
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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, Je...
Why “Just Be Strong” Is the Worst Advice You’ll Ever Get
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“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 some...
I Went Through Burnout, Body Dysmorphia and Single Parenthood - Then Built My Dream Business
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Karla Osborne, founder of KO Hair, to explore her journey through burnout, body dysmorphia and single parenthood - an...
Do I Have ADHD? Or Is This Just How My Brain Works?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Living With ADHD at 45: Why Masking Leaves Me Exhausted
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy “wo0” Gannon is an award-winning personal photographer, speaker and founder of the Female Five Million movement - and she’s proudly a chao...
I Did Everything “Right” — Degrees, Career, Success — and Still Felt Like a Failure
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Toni Eastwood shares her full story: from being bullied at school and leaving without confidence, to building an impressive car...
How Big Tech Is Censoring Women’s Health
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this unedited interview for Real Women’s Stories, Lisa Quait is joined by Deirdre O’Neill, co-founder of Hertility, to expose how women’s hea...
Why You Don’t Need a Life-Changing Moment to Start Living Differently
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need a crisis, loss, or life-changing moment to start living differently - awareness is enough.In this episode, Lisa explains why waiting ...
The Day I Lost My Sister Changed Everything - What I Did Next Still Surprises Me
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode launches a new series of Real Women's Stories about the moments that quietly redefine how we live - and the unexpected choices that follo...
When ‘Shy’ Becomes Your Identity: How Confidence Gets Lost Along the Way
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Lisa Hopper reflects on how being labelled - and later labelling herself - as “shy” slowly became an identity, shaping her ...
Stepping Into 2026 | You Share Your Hopes, Intentions & Truths
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we step out of 2025 and into a brand-new year, we asked you one simple question: what are you really taking with you into 2026?In this New Year spe...
What Christmas Really Means to You | A Real Women’s Stories Christmas Special
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Christmas, we’re asking a simple but powerful question: what does Christmas really mean to you?In this special festive episode of Real Women’...
How to Normalise Embarrassing Moments this Christmas - and Stop Overthinking Them
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas has a way of magnifying awkward moments - saying the wrong thing, feeling clumsy, or replaying something small in your head long after it’...
The Complete Guide to Gut Health at Christmas
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a time for connection, celebration - and for many women, quiet anxiety about food, alcohol and “undoing all their hard work”.In this ...
Sex, Sleep & the Science of Libido: Dr Betsy on What Women Really Need After 40
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you heard an honest conversation about women’s sexual health - one without shame, whispering, or outdated myths?In this power...
I’m 51 and Negative Comments Still Get to Me - Here’s How They Really Made Me Feel
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“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...
Behind the Scenes of Our Viral DNA Episode
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 audie...
I Thought I’d Lost Myself…Then I Discovered the Golden Thread Running Through My Story
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take this 3 min quiz and receive your FREE tailored workbook from Lisa.---What if you’re not lost at all - you’ve simply forgotten the evidence of...
I Stayed in Total Darkness for 10 Days And It Changed My DNA
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
A Message: How Grief Encounter Changed Our Family’s Life
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a personal message for Children’s Grief Awareness Week. I’m honouring my stepchildren, their mum, and the charity that su...
AI Can Bring My Parents Back… But They Both Died Before My 10th Birthday
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
The Power of Saying Yes When It’s Easier to Say No — How to Finally Choose Yourself
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take this 3 min quiz and receive your FREE tailored workbook from Lisa.---Have you ever made a big life decision that felt right in your heart - but w...
I Left My Entire Family Behind in Poland - With Only a Letter on the Table
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How One Simple Act Broke My Biggest Limiting Beliefs
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take this 3 min quiz and receive your FREE tailored workbook from Lisa.---In this coaching episode of Real Women’s Stories, host Lisa Quait shares t...
I Ended Up in Tears During This Live Coaching Session… and I Don’t Know If I Should Even Share This
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Midlife Woman’s Guide to Confidence, and Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Women
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.---In this Real Women’s Stories coaching episode, Lisa Quait shares a powerful reminder for every woman...
I’m in my 50s, Childfree and in Perimenopause - and I’m Tired of Being Judged
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 midl...
I Knew I Was Marrying the Wrong Man… But Still Said “I Do”
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take this 3 min quiz and receive your FREE tailored workbook from Lisa.---In this solo episode of Real Women’s Stories, host and coach Lisa Quait sh...
Before You Think You Can’t Rebuild Your Life… LISTEN THIS
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take this 3 min quiz and receive your FREE tailored workbook from Lisa.---When designer Katie Tartu faced heartbreak that changed everything, she didn...
The Everyday Mistakes That Stop You Growing - Fix Them Today
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Do you ever feel like you’ve outgrown parts of your life - but somehow keep ...
Former Wife: “A Mystery Caller Told Me I Was in Danger - My Husband Lied About Who He Really Was”
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How to Stop Playing Small and Start Being Seen
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Do you ever catch yourself shrinking - biting your tongue, playing small, or a...
If You’re Feeling Invisible… Listen This
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.If you’ve ever felt invisible - like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood, in expectations, or in alway...
Thinking of Retraining in Midlife? Here’s How to Change Careers with Confidence
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Midlife isn’t too late - it might be the perfect time to change careers.Thin...
The Truth About Being a Female Tradie in 2025
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman i...
How to Find Courage for Life's Tough Conversations
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---Avoiding a conversation you know you need to have? In this coaching episode, L...
Living With an Addict: The Real Truths YOU Need To Hear
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Click here, to watch this episode on YouTube.Most people never talk about what it’s really like to love someone with an addiction.In this powerful e...
DNA Surprises - How to Navigate Family Secrets and New Relatives
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---What do you do when new relatives suddenly appear in your life? Whether it’s...
I took a DNA test and discovered a secret sibling
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What started as a light-hearted curiosity turned into a life-changing revelation for Jeanette. Not only did she uncover a brother she never knew exist...
Feeling Stuck in Life? 3 Steps to Rebuild Your Confidence
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Work with Lisa: Own your story and rewrite your future. Explore more.---We’ve all had those moments when life pulls the rug from under us - a job lo...
From DEBT to 6-Figure Business | I Made £1,000,000 in a Year
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real Women’s Stories is back after the summer break with all-new episodes - and we’re starting with an unmissable conversation.This week, Lisa spe...
Listen Early: We weren’t going to share this yet
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real Women’s Stories is back next week with all new episodes. We weren’t supposed to share this preview - but it’s too powerful to keep hidden. ...
Becoming Unshakable Through Life’s Hardest Moments
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce. Starting over. Raising kids alone. Sally Chiwuzie could have broken — but instead, she built a life that’s bold, resilient, and unstoppab...
The Outtakes You Were Never Meant to Hear
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
These are the unfiltered, unplanned moments - the laughs, stumbles and slip-ups that were never meant to leave the cutting room floor.In less than 3 m...
Alzheimer's: How To Prepare For Being a Carer
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Jackie’s husband Tony suffered a brain aneurysm, her life changed forever. In this heartfelt conversation, Jackie shares the emotional reality ...
Behind the Scenes of Real Women’s Stories
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short, feel-good episode, Lisa Quait introduces the team behind the mic:– Aaron Nelson, series producer with a background in TV since age 17...
She Faked a Photo To Get Weight-Loss Jabs Online
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this 15‑minute episode, an anonymous guest lifts the lid on “weight‑loss jabs” - why she chose them purely for vanity, how ea...
How Manifestation, meeting Mel Robbins & One Email Changed Everything
22 Jul 2025
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Send us a textWhat happens when you trust your gut, follow your instincts, and send one bold message into the world?In this episode of Real Women’s ...
What If I Become More Successful Than My Husband?
17 Jul 2025
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Send us a textLisa sits down with her husband Adam for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens when a woman reinvents herself. From changing...
How to Take Control of Your Money
15 Jul 2025
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Send us a textWhy are we still so awkward about money?In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, business and financial coach Ruth Gilbey sits down wi...
Try This 5-Minute Habit to Make Change Less Scary
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf change feels overwhelming or you're stuck in your comfort zone, this episode is for you. Coach Lisa shares a powerful but simple...
She Decluttered Her Home - and Rebuilt Her Entire Life
08 Jul 2025
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Send us a text💭 What if your clutter isn’t just stuff... but a reflection of what’s holding you back?In this powerful episode of Real Women’s...
The Truth About Reinventing Your Life After 40
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text✨ Ever dreamed about starting over but felt frozen by fear?You’re not alone - and it’s never too late.In this powerful coaching ep...
From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Beyond Breakdown and Gaslighting
01 Jul 2025
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Send us a textIn this moving episode of Real Women’s Stories, Lisa Quait sits down with Max -once known as “Mad Max,” but in truth, a woman of p...
When Overwhelm Hits: The Moment I Finally Broke Down
26 Jun 2025
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Send us a textWhat happens when the coach becomes the one who needs help?In this deeply honest solo episode, Lisa Quait opens up about a recent burnou...
Cancer. Divorce. Midlife. What Happens When Everything Changes at Once?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textVicky thought she’d found her happy ending until life threw everything at her.In this raw and powerful conversation, she shares how sh...
Stop Shrinking to Make Others Comfortable: The Confidence Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you holding back to keep the peace? Dimming your light so others don’t feel threatened?Lisa kicks off a bold new coaching series b...
What It’s Really Like Being a Power Couple in Business
17 Jun 2025
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Send us a textCaroline Davis grew up in Scotland and never imagined she’d one day be running a luxury property business in the Costa del Sol with he...
The Let Them Theory, Part 6: Stop Explaining Yourself
12 Jun 2025
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Send us a textHow much energy are you wasting trying to explain yourself to people who’ve already made up their minds?In this final coaching episode...
The Truth About Running a Business With Family
10 Jun 2025
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Send us a textWhat’s it really like running a business with your teenage daughter? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Claudia and Coco - the mothe...
The Let Them Theory, Part 5: How to Influence People Without Losing Yourself
05 Jun 2025
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Send us a textIn Part 5 of the Let Them Theory coaching series, Lisa explores one of the most challenging areas of personal growth — how to let go o...
Freezing My Eggs to Take Back Control of My Future
03 Jun 2025
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Send us a textKat shares the reality behind one of the biggest decisions a woman can make - choosing to freeze her eggs. From the emotional weight of ...
The Let Them Theory, Part 4: How to Stop Overthinking, Let Go, and Take Your Power Back
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.***If you’ve ever spi...
Last Chance: Meet Mel Robbins in London + Experience the Let Them Theory
28 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.***This is your last ch...
Becoming Unbreakable: Confidence, Trauma & Letting Go
27 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.---Meisha Pijot is a co...
The Let Them Theory, Part 3: Parenting Teens Without Losing the Connection
22 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.***In Part 3 of The Let...
How to Raise Emotionally Strong Daughters: A 20-Year-Old’s Perspective Every Mum Needs to Hear
20 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.---Following on from la...
The Let Them Theory, Part 2: Reclaiming Your Voice and Letting Go of Control
15 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.***In the second episod...
How to Release Emotional Blocks with Energy Healing
13 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.---In this powerful epi...
The Let Them Theory, Part 1: How to Take Back Control of Your Life
08 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.***In this special coac...
From Rock Bottom to Creative Power: Rebuilding After a Toxic Relationship
06 May 2025
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Send us a text💥 Win a chance to meet Mel Robbins in person! Apply here – entries close June 1st 2025 . Full T&Cs here.***We’re back with Se...
Live Coaching Session - Toni Eastwood – Lisa’s Life update
15 Apr 2025
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Send us a textToni Eastwood returns for an update on Lisa Quait’s journey since their last coaching session. Tune in for a raw look at Lisa’s prog...
Breast Cancer, BRCA & the Decisions You Never Think You’ll Make
08 Apr 2025
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Send us a textIn this moving episode of Real Women’s Stories, Lisa Quait sits down once again with Lauren, who shares her deeply personal journey th...
Letting Go of Judgment & Shifting Your Mindset – Coaching with Lisa
03 Apr 2025
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Send us a textFear often holds us back, especially as we navigate midlife. In this episode, I’m sharing tools and exercises to help you release judg...
The Love Bug Singer’s Journey of Resilience and Reinvention: Lynsey Moore
01 Apr 2025
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Send us a textLynsey Moore, the iconic voice behind the UK garage anthem Love Bug, joins Lisa Quait to share her powerful journey from chart-topping s...
The Other Side of Mother’s Day: A Coaching Reflection
27 Mar 2025
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Send us a textIn this special coaching episode, Lisa Quait opens up about the complex, multi-layered nature of Mother’s Day. For many, it’s not al...
Am I a Good Enough Mum? The Truth We All Think But Don’t Say
25 Mar 2025
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Send us a textIn this Mother’s Day special, Lisa Quait is joined by Hayley Brown, host of The Inadequate Mother, who shares her honest opinions abou...
Addiction – It’s Not Always What It Looks Like
18 Mar 2025
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Send us a textAddiction isn’t always about drinking or taking drugs every day. In this episode, Lauren opens up about her journey from addiction to ...
Feeling the Fear – Coaching with Lisa
13 Mar 2025
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Send us a textIn this special coaching episode of Real Women's Stories, Lisa Quait dives into how fear can either hold you back or fuel your prog...
A Transformation Journey - No Fear, No Money: How I built a life in London
11 Mar 2025
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Send us a textWhat does it take to rebuild your life from the ground up? Laura’s story isn’t just about starting over—it’s about building some...
A Special Episode for International Women’s Day
06 Mar 2025
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Send us a textThis week on Real Women’s Stories, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual Thursday coaching episode, we want...
Empowering Women at Work with Jivan Dempsey
04 Mar 2025
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Send us a textLisa Quait is joined by Jivan Dempsey, HR expert and psychologist, to discuss the ongoing challenges women face in the workplace. They o...
Taming the Menopause Appetite: Coaching with Lisa
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDid you know menopause can change your hunger signals? Hormonal shifts can send cravings into overdrive, making it harder to know what y...
Menopause, Food & Hormones: The Truth You Need to Hear
25 Feb 2025
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Send us a textDid you know that diet has a huge impact on perimenopause? Join Lisa Quait and expert Michelle Rowlinson as they explore how diet influe...
Motherhood & Self-Care: Coaching with Lisa
20 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this quick coaching episode of Real Women’s Stories, Lisa Quait shares real talk and practical self-care strategies for mums naviga...
Motherhood Unfiltered: What No One Tells You
18 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this short, powerful episode of Real Women’s Stories, Lisa Quait explores the raw, unfiltered reality of motherhood—the moments o...
From Routine to Romance: Coaching with Lisa
13 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this episode, Lisa Quait dives into the everyday actions that build lasting intimacy in relationships. Focusing on vulnerability, emb...
How To Rekindle Your Love
11 Feb 2025
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Send us a textLife can get busy, but your relationship deserves attention! In this episode, host Lisa Quait chats with Marnie Nash, the Date Night Des...
Live Coaching Session - Creating Your Dream and Making It Happen
06 Feb 2025
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Send us a textIn this special episode of Real Women’s Stories, Lisa Quait steps away from her usual coaching to explore the WOOP process with award-...