
Real Women’s Stories with Lisa Quait is a series of honest, in-depth conversations with women navigating life beyond 40.
Hosted by accredited coach Lisa Quait, each episode helps you make sense of your own life - through the choices, patterns and turning points that shape who you are, and who you’re becoming.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessEducationMental HealthSelf-Improvement | |||

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 a... more
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 undiagn... more
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... more
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, Lu... more
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I love listening to these conversations, they’re real and raw and honest and I always learn so much from them.
I want women to know the truth before they listen. I’m nearly 30 now, but Lisa was my manager 6/7 years ago when I worked as a receptionist in London, and she destroyed my confidence.
Seeing her advocate for "Real Women’s Stories" is the height of hypocrisy; when I recently confronted her about her past treatment of me, she just blocked me.
This is my honest and personal account of how Lisa treated a young woman (myself in my early twenties). She was a vile bully who tore me down until I was ... more
I love listening to these stories when I am running on my own and feel like talking with a friend. These podcasts are like having a coffee with a friend. Thank you Lisa
Thank you Lisa for exploring important and topical content which gives real food for thought xx
Forgot about this podcast for a few months and then opened the app and there it was. I’m now 3 shows in - great listen 👏
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Audience members are drawn to candid conversations with women over 40 navigating career pivots, resilience, and personal growth. Episodes emphasize inner work, practical mindset shifts, and real-world stories about entrepreneurship, motherhood, and rebuilding confidence after adversity. The show stands out for its intimate, coach-led approach that blends vulnerability with actionable guidance, often weaving in lessons about boundaries, self-care, and turning challenges into new opportunities. This mix makes it appealing to listeners seeking relatable narratives, supportive communities, and pragmatic strategies for personal and professional transformation.
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Real Women's Stories launched 2 years ago and published 158 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Real Women's Stories include:
1. Beverley Kaye
2. Talia Lazarus
3. Karla Osborne
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5. Deirdre O'Neill
6. Sheena McCabe
7. Lisa Marie El-Khadrawi
8. Dr Betsy Greenleaf
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