How One Simple Act Broke My Biggest Limiting Beliefs
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 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.---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--- 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---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Ended Up in Tears During This Live Coaching Session… and I Don’t Know If I Should Even Share This
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:The powerful moment I risked being vulnerable - hosting turned into being helpedHow believing in yourself looks in action (not just words)A practical method you can use to break through your own limiting beliefsIf you’ve ever thought “I have to stay strong / I don’t get to crack / showing emotion is weakness”, then this episode is especially for you.---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--- 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---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Midlife Woman’s Guide to Confidence, and Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Women
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 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 builtWhether 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.---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--- 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---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I’m in my 50s, Childfree and in Perimenopause - and I’m Tired of Being Judged
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 motherhoodThis is a conversation for every woman - mother or not - who’s ever felt judged for her choices.---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--- 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---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I Knew I Was Marrying the Wrong Man… But Still Said “I Do”
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 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 theirsIf 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.---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---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?---Series Producer: Aaron NelsonPR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait. The podcast that dives deep into the topics women are eager to explore. From reinvention and relationships to health and happiness, we tackle the conversations that matter most with honesty, warmth, and a touch of humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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