# Former Wife: “A Mystery Caller Told Me I Was in Danger - My Husband Lied About Who He Really Was”

An episode of [Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1769667587), 14 Oct 2025, 48 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/688b450bc6d705dd3a2f1a3e/e/68ed1bcf885527a436aef0d2/media.mp3

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. --- Discover mid-life coaching with Lisa --- Connect with Lisa Instagram: Follow Lisa Facebook: Follow Lisa YouTube: The only place to watch every episode of Real Women's Stories with Lisa Quait --- 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 --- Series Producer: Aaron Nelson PR & Marketing: Kate Williams Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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