Been There Got Out Podcast
Chris and Lisa of BeenThereGotOut.com both survived toxic marriages with narcissistic partners and the legal and co-parenting nightmares that go hand-in-hand with all of that.If you are struggling in a high-conflict relationship, divorce, custody battle, or co-parenting hell which requires PERSONALIZED attention, let us HOLD YOUR HAND along the way, while providing EXPERT, STRATEGIC guidance based on one's years of success (representing myself in court!), coupled with the other's High Conflict Divorce Coach certification.Our podcast features interviews with lawyers, therapists, co-parenting coordinators, guardians ad litem, and other subject matter experts, as well as other content, all with one goal in mind: Let us teach you how to HELP YOURSELF!
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 296
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Tips To Properly Prepare for Divorce (Especially Financial!) - with Attorney Cathy Jones
BTGO welcomes Minnesota family lawyer Cathy Jones (Instagram: @cat.jones.90), who talks about the important stuff you need to know to properly prepare for divorce, including some things to think abou…
Managing Expectations and Radical Acceptance In Family Court - with NY attorney Stephanie
BTGO welcomes back our friend and NY family lawyer and domestic violence attorney (as well as TikTok superstar), Stephanie (Instagram @steph_ny_law), who discusses what it really takes for a court to…
How to Strengthen Your Relationships with Your Kids (Especially When They Are Being Turned Against You) - with Clarissa Constantine
BTGO welcomes educator and child relationship expert Clarissa Constantine from Parent T(w)een Connection (Instagram @parentweenconnection), who speaks in depth about the foundations of connection to …
How To Find the Hidden Money You Are Entitled To During Your Divorce - with Tracy Coenen
BTGO welcomes forensic accountant and investigator Tracy Coenen (Instagram @divorcemoneyguide), who discusses how to tell if there's financial fraud in your marriage, why it's so important to do a co…
"No One Has Been There for Me”: When Your Narcissist Ex Aligns with Your Toxic Family Against You in Family Court - with Marnie Grundman
BTGO welcomes back Canadian author, survivor, trauma expert, therapist, and TikTok superstar Marnie Grundman (Instagram @marniegrundman), who talks about the awful and unfortunately common situation …
How We Internalize The Narcissist's Voice As Our Own, and How To Get It Out of Our Heads - with Chelsey Brooke Cole
BTGO welcomes back therapist, author, narcissistic abuse expert, and our good friend Chelsey Brooke Cole (Instagram @chelseybrookecole), who talks about the way the narcissist's voice gets into your …
Top 18+ Hacks: How To Find Hidden Assets During Your Divorce with Michigan family lawyer JayAttorney
BTGO welcomes Michigan family lawyer and former investigator JayAttorney (Instagram @tipsdivorceattorney), who talks about financial fraud and shares her list of incredible ways to find your ex's HID…
How a Collaborative Approach Works in a Custody Evaluation - with Dr. Liz Stilwell
BTGO welcomes NY psychologist, evaluator, and risk assessment expert Dr. Liz Stilwell (Instagram @drstilwell), who talks about the different types of evaluators used for custody, how a background in …
Lessening the Conflict When Divorcing a High-Conflict Personality - with family lawyer, CEO, and founder of Hello Divorce, Erin Levine
BTGO welcomes California family lawyer Erin Levine (Instagram: @hellodivorce), who talks about some red flags that indicate a high-conflict divorce and ways to lower the conflict during the process, …
How To Form Secure Attachments With Your Children (And Preserve Your Relationship with Them When Dealing with a Toxic Co-Parent) - with Dawn Brauer
In this episode, BTGO welcomes back our good friend, Dawn Brauer (Instagram @securebabies), an expert on child development, who talks about what you can do when your toxic ex is trying to alienate yo…
What "Parental Alienation" Really Means and How To Handle Children Who Have Been (Or Are Being) Alienated from You - with Dr. Mark Singer
In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back New Jersey psychologist and custody evaluator Dr. Mark Singer (Instagram @drmarksinger) who speaks about what parental alienation ac…
How to Prepare for a Successful Custody Evaluation (from an Evaluator Schooled in Coercive Control) - with Dr. Mark Singer
BTGO welcomes New Jersey custody evaluator, Dr. Mark Singer (Instagram @drmarksinger), who discusses the importance of cultural knowledge and comfort when choosing an evaluator, how to best prepare f…
A Lawyer Who "Gets It:" Interview with Dr. Jude Egan
In this episode, BTGO welcomes California attorney, Dr. Jude Egan (Instagram @jude_should_be_writing), who talks about why the job of children's advocates - like minors' counsels or attorneys for the…
How Family Court is a "Wounded Human" Problem, and How to Regain Your Power and Help Your Kids - with Michelle, the “Pistol Whip Hippie”
In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome our friend, fellow coach, and author, Michelle (Instagram @the_pistolwhip_hippie), who talks about some of the unique problems people fac…
What I Did Right, Wrong, and Had No Control Over - with Katie
In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, which gets pretty intense, we welcome our friend Katie (Instagram @kwg19). 20 years after escaping with her children to a women's shelter, she refle…
Superstar Judge & TikTok A-Lister Anthony Bompiani
On this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome retired judge and family lawyer Anthony Bompiani (TikTok @anthonybompiani) for more reality checks and wisdom on how to handle our childr…
The Significant Impact of Trauma Bonding In High-Conflict Divorce, and How To Protect Yourself - with superstar coach, author, and podcaster, Matt Phifer
On this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome superstar coach, author, and podcaster Matt Phifer (Instagram @mattphifercoaching), who talks about trauma bonding and its impact on maki…
How Mediation Can Empower Someone in a High Conflict Divorce or Co-parenting Relationship, as Well as Make Sure A Child's Voice Is Heard - with Dr. Barb Hughson
In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back our great friend, Dr. Barb Hughson (Instagram @drbarbh), a professional mediator and therapist with a strong background in child psy…
Maryann's Nightmare of Abuse by Proxy - with Maryann Petri
In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome the host of the Slam the Gavel podcast, Maryann Petri.
After years of peacefully co-parenting, Maryann suddenly found herself fending off …
How To Protect Yourself from Parental Alienation Claims When Dealing With a Toxic Ex: Parenting Plans, Relocations, and Legal Agreements - with California Family Law Attorney Brian Pakkpour
In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome California Family Law Attorney Brian Pakpour (TikTok @brithefamilyguy), who talks about realistic expectations in divorce agreements with…