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From Rock Bottom to Rebirth: Beyond Breakdown and Gaslighting
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In 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 profound strength and compassion. Max bravely shares how she went from a seemingly perfect life to the depths of a nervous breakdown, facing menopause, grief, ADHD, and the unravelling of her marriage during lockdown.
Together, Lisa and Max explore the realities of gaslighting, the hidden toll of keeping up appearances, and the healing power of self-trust and asking for help. Max’s story is a testament to rediscovery: how she found her voice, rebuilt her life as a coach, and learned to embrace every crease in her story.
If you’ve ever felt you were losing yourself - or watched someone you love fall apart - this episode will remind you that healing is possible, and that even in your darkest moments, there is always a golden lining.
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🌟 A message from Lisa:
I’ve faced many challenges in life, experiencing love and laughter, to heartache and perseverance. Each experience has shaped me, teaching resilience, growth and compassion for others.
Here’s a quick look at my journey:
- My parents divorced when I was 2.
- I won a drama school scholarship at 18, pursuing my dream of working in TV.
- I travelled solo through Southeast Asia and Australia, facing a near-death experience along the way!
- I adapted to life as a single parent after my beautiful daughter’s birth in 2006 and built a career in Commercial Real Estate.
- I reconnected with a childhood friend who had lost his first wife. In 2011 we married and became a blended family and I became a step parent to my 2 eldest children whom I love dearly.
- I helped expand my brother’s wedding business to Mallorca and began bodybuilding, competing in 2016 and 2017.
- I now work as a Director in the Flexible Office industry and am building my coaching practice and podcast.
- My next goal is to move to Spain and create a life by the sea!
💫 I’ve learned that life is full of opportunities if you just look up and reach for them.
Let me help you discover yours ❤️
Lisa x
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