Schein On pod617 - The Boston Podcast Network

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.
More at https://beentheregotout.com/
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

'Our Son' filmmaker Peter Nickowitz joins the show to talk about the film's themes of family dynamics, relationships, power struggles, love, intimacy, and passion. The film is groundbreaking in addressing a child-custody struggle for a same-sex couple.
Watch 'Our Son' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.35fc6343-49f9-4b0b-baaf-549559b93a89?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

Dr. Luana Marques is a global speaker, author, scientist and innovator. She is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and a former president of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
More at https://drluana.com/

The guest is Duygu Balan, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in familial and intergenerational trauma. 
Duygu is the first author for Re-Write: A Trauma Workbook of Creative Writing and Recovery in Our New Normal. She is a regular contributor at Psychology Today, and has been featured on CNN, The Washington Times and MSN.
More at https://www.duygubalan.com/

The guest is author Brad Stulberg, whose new book is entitled 'Master of change.' Brad is a regular contributor to the New York Times and his work has been featured in major media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal. 
Get the book: https://a.co/d/2FhxdQt

Christine B.L. Adams, M.D. is the author of Living On Automatic: How Emotional Conditioning Shapes Our Lives and Relationships, which "offers a groundbreaking new concept of personalities and relationships... for people in mid-life who have questions about what goes on and what causes problems in their most important relationships – whether in dating, marriage or with their children."
More at https://www.doctorchristineadams.com/