# ‘I escaped a controlling marriage’ with Lisa Jewell

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Podcast: [Inherited](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inherited-7026361)
Published: 2026-08-26T14:01:00+00:00
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Hello! Today, we’re joined by No. 1 New York Times and Sunday Times author, Lisa Jewell. Lisa has written 24 novels and has sold over 10 million books worldwide.  In this conversation, Lisa opens up about her first marriage, where she was a victim of coercive control and emotional abuse. Lisa found herself in her 20s, isolated from her friends and family, and stuck in a situation she felt she couldn’t escape. It wasn’t until Lisa met her now-husband that she felt safe enough to leave. Lisa also speaks about how these experiences have helped to shape her writing, and how she feels about her two daughters dating in 2026.  If you’d like to support Lisa, you can check out her new book, It Could Have Been Her, here or at any good bookstore. This conversation touches on themes of coercion and abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or head to 1800respect.org.au. Thank you so much to Moonpig for supporting this episode of Inherited. Moonpig is helping Aussies celebrate every kind of Dad. Head to www.moonpig.com.au and use the code SHAMELESS50 for 50% off.  Your host today was Ruby Hall (⁠@rubytuesday2.0⁠), and the guest was Lisa Jewell (@lisajewelluk).  Inherited is produced by Monica Vantilburg and executive-produced by Lucy Hunt. If you enjoyed this episode, click ‘follow’ on your favourite podcast app! We’re also on⁠ Instagram⁠ @inheritedpodcast and⁠ TikTok⁠ @inheritedthepod. We’ll be back with another interview on Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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