’Been There Got Out’ Authors Lisa Johnson & Chris Barry

Evan welcomes Lisa Johnson and Chris Barry, co-founders of 'Been There Got Out,' and acclaimed authors of the must-read book on navigating toxic relationships and high-conflict divorces. Their conversation delves deep into the indicators of toxic relationships, emphasizing the often-hidden nature of emotional and financial abuse. Lisa shares her personal story of living in an abusive relationship for two decades, highlighting the difficulty in recognizing and admitting to being in such a situation. Both Lisa and Chris discuss the concept of coercive control, explaining its detrimental impact on relationship dynamics and emphasizing the importance of conflict in healthy interactions. The discussion also covers the strategies for handling high-conflict co-parenting situations, underscoring the necessity of detailed and enforceable parenting plans to mitigate post-divorce manipulation. Finally, they touch upon the pervasive issue of legal abuse in the court system and share insights into navigating such challenges, including the empowerment found in self-representation and the importance of focusing on recovery and support.

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Topics:

02:09 Drake's Generosity: Paying for a Fan's Divorce

04:07 Polyamory and Young Divorces

06:50 High-Impact Couples Therapy: A 16-Hour Fix?

11:19 Ask Evan: Navigating Finances in Divorce

13:32 High Conflict Divorce Coaching with Lisa Johnson and Chris Barry

25:16 Understanding and Combating Legal Abuse

31:45 Navigating Divorce with Legal and Emotional Support

32:20 The Strategy of Building a Paper Trail in Divorce

33:46 The Journey to Self-Representation and Victory

34:37 The Challenges and Strategies of Going Pro Se

37:26 Supporting Friends in Toxic Relationships

41:06 Empowering Survivors Through Shared Experiences

44:34 Advice for Navigating High-Conflict Divorces

49:26 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Professional Evolution

53:54 Engaging with the Community: They Said It Segment