Podcasts · Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait

I Nearly Died in Thailand: Here’s What It Taught Me About Trusting My Instinct

7 Apr 2026 · 17 min · S10 E18 · Bonus

In this episode, I share a story I haven’t spoken about in years.

At 24, I found myself alone in Thailand, caught in a situation that didn’t feel right from the start.

Every part of me was telling me something was off… and I ignored it.

What followed was a chain of events that led me into a second situation where I nearly lost my life.

But this isn’t just a story about what happened.

It’s about what I realised after.

Because when I look back, my instinct didn’t fail me - I just didn’t trust it.

We talk about:

• The moment you know something isn’t right (and why we ignore it) • How self-doubt overrides instinct • Why your younger self was often braver than you think • And what changes when you finally start trusting yourself again •

This episode is a reminder that you already have what you need. You just need to listen to it.

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