Episode 15: She Cried During Her Wedding Vows: The Hidden Cost of Self-Betrayal | Lisa Quait

Welcome to Women In The Penthouse, the podcast empowering women to break old patterns and step into a more fearless, limitless, and ageless next chapter of life. In this episode, Serena Wang is joined by accredited Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Quait, founder of RealWoman.coach and host of the Real Women's Stories podcast, listened to in more than 50 countries. Lisa shares one of the most defining moments of her life. She cried during her wedding vows because deep down, she knew the marriage wasn't aligned with who she truly was—yet she stayed. Years later, that experience became the catalyst for rebuilding self-trust, overcoming overthinking, and helping thousands of women do the same. Together, Serena and Lisa explore: → The hidden cost of self-betrayal → Finding the courage to leave a misaligned marriage → Why overthinking disconnects us from self-trust → Practical tools to stop spiraling and rebuild confidence → Breaking free from limiting beliefs and creating a limitless life → Reinvention at 52: launching a podcast and embracing a fearless new chapter 00:00 Intro 06:05 "I Cried During My Wedding Vows" 11:00 The Emotional Turning Point, Leaving the Marriage, Finding Herself 27:30 Why Trusting Your Intuition Changes Everything 31:40 What Does It Mean to Be Fearless? (And Finding Love Again) 41:05 Overthinking Explained: Why We Spiral 47:49 Why Women Overthink & Practical Tools to Rebuild Self-Trust 56:44 Breaking Limiting Beliefs After 50 1:04:30 Creating a Limitless Life: Practical Steps for Reinvention1:11:25 Living Agelessly: Escaping the "Clock Is Ticking" Mindset 1:21:10 Three Pieces of Advice for Women Who Overthink 1:25:57 Penthouse Rule If you've ever questioned yourself, ignored your intuition, or wondered if it's too late to start again, this conversation is for you. Connect with Lisa QuaitLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/real-woman-coach/Instagram: instagram.com/lisaquaitWebsite: https://realwoman.coach/Connect with Women in the Penthouse Instagram: instagram.com/womeninthepenthouse/TikTok: tiktok.com/@womeninthepenthouseLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/women-in-the-penthouse/Email: hello@womeninthepenthouse YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@womeninthepenthouseIf this conversation resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share the podcast. Every review helps us inspire more women to live fearless, limitless, and ageless lives.