Been There Got Out Podcast

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we  welcome our new friend, Coach Chris Jackson (Instagram @the_kineticlife_coach), an adult child of a narcissistic father, who managed to stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma, put his energy into sports resulting in a career as a professional football player, and then become a successful entrepreneur helping others realize their dreams. We...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back our friend, narcissistic abuse expert, coach, and best-selling author Tracy Malone (Instagram @tracyamalone), who talks about her new book, “Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can't Make This Sh*t Up.” We also discuss what Tracy calls the “three-bucket strategy” of telling people about your divorce, the importance of parenting pla...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome therapist and addiction specialist Rebecca Ishida (Instagram @rebecca_ishida), who gets into lying by omission and why gaslighting is so devastating, why people defend abusers, and the nature of living a double life. Remember, if you are struggling in a high-conflict relationship, divorce, custody battle, or co-parenting hell which requ...

In this episode, the Been There Got Out Podcast welcomes back our friend, psychotherapist, author, and narcissistic abuse expert Chelsey Brooke Cole (Instagram @chelseybrookecole). We get into the various ways narcissists use social media to get what they want, through four specific types of posts and smear campaigns. We also talk about how they specifically use it during a high conflict divorce o...

BTGO welcomes Chicagoland Family Law Attorney Raiford Palmer (Instagram @raifordpalmer), author of “I Just Want This Done: How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money, and Minds,” which is on our “Mount Rushmore” of books. Raiford gets into the myths versus the realities of family court and what you can do to "get more divorced." He also discusses why it&ap...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, Lisa and Chris welcome back Canadian family law attorney David Morneau (Instagram @dmorneaulaw) and warrior woman Angie (Instagram @bosslady.to) for the second in our series, “The Client as Consumer.” We discuss ways we can start taking our power back in family court, and why your lawyer should not be viewed as the "knight in shining armor&qu...

In this episode, the Been There Got Out Podcast welcomes our friend and attachment expert Dawn Brauer (Instagram @securebabies) for a talk about how to create a strong bond with our children from infancy, how to raise secure, resilient children, and how to handle those times when that bond is really tested, especially when dealing with the effects of a toxic co-parent. Remember, if you are struggl...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back our friend, Canadian attorney, Sean Valentine (Instagram @seancory42) who gets into some of the consequences of sharing one's story on social media during an active case, surreptitious recordings, gag orders, and why domestic abuse victims should not necessarily be terrified of sharing their stories after the high-profile John...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out podcast, we welcome Lielle Arad (Instagram @lawsuitsme), a successful pro se (self-represented litigant), for a lively discussion about why the truth has become so expensive, how the opposing sides' lies can benefit you, and other tips for managing your own case, even if you have an attorney! Remember, if you are struggling in a high-conflict relation...

In this episode, we continue our longest-ever interview with Canadian GOLD STANDARD family law attorney David Morneau and super-client / warrior woman Angie in what turned out to be the first in our series, “I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now: The Client As Consumer” We pick up the conversation where we left off in the last episode. David is talking about how we can improve our systems. That'...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, Chris and Lisa welcome Canadian GOLD STANDARD family law attorney David Morneau (Instagram @dmorneaulaw) and expert client/warrior woman Angie (Instagram @bosslady.to) in the first of our series, “The Client As Consumer” Do YOU want to change the system? Then start by TAKING YOUR POWER BACK, arming yourself with an EDUCATION, and WINNING your case...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome NY family law attorney Dennis Vetrano (Instagram & TikTok @drvlaw) who gives it to you straight! We discuss catastrophic wastes of money, how to avoid spending way more than you have to on your divorce attorney, why it's so important to be first to meet with professionals involved with your case, and much more! Remember, if you...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back Christine Cocchiola (Instagram  @coercivecontrolisipv) for an enlightening and emotional interview, starting with a letter from an abusive parent to a child, and getting into how our children are affected by the dynamic in a psychologically abusive home. Christine also talks about specific ways to handle when a child or teenager co...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back our friend and colleague, Dr. Barb Hughson, for an interview that’s PACKED with amazing information from a unique expert - a mediator and therapist with decades of experience and exceptional EMPATHY. Remember, if you are struggling in a high-conflict relationship, divorce, custody battle, or co-parenting hell which requires PERSONA...

In this episode of the Been There Got Out Podcast, we welcome back Washington-based Greg Glassock, head of Olympic Tactical @olytac (Instagram), who talks about how technology has changed the nature of STALKING and SURVEILLANCE, all those "weird coincidences" that happen with an abusive ex, what to do to protect yourself, and so much more! Remember, if you are struggling in a high-confli...