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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:

• How loss reshaped her marriage and motherhood
• Why she stayed silent - and what changed
• The emotional turning point that helped her rebuild

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:

• How to spot the subtle habits holding you back
• Why self-reflection is more powerful than self-criticism
• How to respond instead of react in challenging moments
• The single mindset shift that can change your emotional energy
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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:

• How self-belief builds confidence and visibility
• Why silence has a real emotional cost
• Small steps to strengthen your “visibility muscle”
• How to speak up - at work, at home, and with friends
• Ways to set boundaries with love (not guilt)

🎧 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:

• How women can lose their identity after motherhood
• The cultural expectations that keep women small and silent
• Why confidence is more important than perfection
• Practical ways to start being visible (even if you don’t want the spotlight)
• The role of community in helping women feel seen, heard, and valued

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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Midlife isn’t too late - it might be the perfect time to change careers.

Thinking about retraining? In this Real Women’s Stories coaching episode, Lisa Quait breaks down what it really takes to make a career change later in life. From facing fears and finances to building confidence and momentum, this is a practical guide for anyone ready to take control of their next chapter.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ How to overcome the fear of starting again

✅ The financial and emotional realities of retraining

✅ Mindset shifts to help you stay motivated

✅ Small, practical steps to get momentum and clarity

If you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late to change careers this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Real Women’s Stories, Laura Faux shares the unfiltered truth about life as a woman in male-dominated industries. From gruelling security shifts and witnessing trauma, to starting her own decorating business, she reveals how she broke stereotypes, stood her ground, and built a career on her own terms.

✨ In this episode, Laura opens up about:

• The challenges of being one of the few women on site
• Standing up to workplace bullying and earning respect
• Why spirituality and mindset were key to her success
• How she turned redundancy and trauma into self-employment success
• Why more women should consider trades like decorating, plumbing & carpentry

👉 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a female tradie - this is the truth no one tells you.

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00:00 – Redundancy, heartbreak & trauma all at once

01:00 – Growing up a tomboy & facing bullying

01:44 – Life working in the security industry

02:14 – Losing her job, partner & home

03:09 – Learning a trade through family support

03:49 – The pressure of CCTV security shifts

05:29 – Why women struggled in this role

06:00 – Witnessing trauma on the job

07:02 – Leaving due to stress & emotional toll

08:04 – Discovering spirituality & crystals for healing

10:03 – Journaling, nature & mindset shifts

11:18 – Finding light & accountability for change

13:23 – Building a successful decorating business

15:14 – Why more midlife women should try trades

17:21 – How to handle working alongside younger men

19:53 – Reclaiming confidence in midlife

22:15 – Why female tradies make clients feel safer

23:37 – Funny moments & awkward encounters

26:26 – Standing her ground with male colleagues

29:15 – Lessons on speaking up & breaking stereotypes

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