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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 Divorce04:07 Polyamory and Young Divorces06:50 High-Impact Couples Therapy: A 16-Hour Fix?11:19 Ask Evan: Navigating Finances in Divorce13:32 High Conflict Divorce Coaching with Lisa Johnson and Chris Barry25:16 Understanding and Combating Legal Abuse31:45 Navigating Divorce with Legal and Emotional Support32:20 The Strategy of Building a Paper Trail in Divorce33:46 The Journey to Self-Representation and Victory34:37 The Challenges and Strategies of Going Pro Se37:26 Supporting Friends in Toxic Relationships41:06 Empowering Survivors Through Shared Experiences44:34 Advice for Navigating High-Conflict Divorces49:26 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Professional Evolution53:54 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/

Alex Kapp is not only a highly regarded divorce manager and coach but also a talented television actress and accomplished writer. Her primary focus lies in guiding individuals through the complex and often emotionally charged process of divorce, helping them make informed decisions and rebuild their lives successfully.More on Alex's business at https://goldenruledivorcemanagement.com/Before embarking on her career as a divorce manager, Alex achieved recognition as a versatile actress, known for her role as Lindsay in the CBS sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine," where she shared the screen with the iconic Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She also had a memorable turn as George's girlfriend on an episode of 'Seinfeld.'Early in her life, Alex had a relationship with Robert Chambers, who was later convicted in the 1986 'preppie murder' scandal. Her experiences during that period have been revisited in the documentary 'The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park.'In this engaging podcast episode, we delve into Alex's journey from her role as a divorce manager to her experiences in the world of acting and her unique perspective on life's unexpected twists and turns. Her story is one of resilience, creative prowess, and an unwavering commitment to helping individuals not just survive but thrive through challenging life transitions. Join us for a captivating conversation with this extraordinary talent and mentor.

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Dorianne Weil, once named one of South Africa’s Most Influential Women, joins the show to discuss her adventures in being a high-profile expert in psychology, mentoring, coaching and becoming friends with Nelson Mandela.

Olivia Howell and Genevieve Dreizen are the co-founders of the Fresh Start Registry, the "go-to platform to help you design your future during and after divorce."Visit https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/

Author and matchmaker Rachel Greenwald returns to the show to discuss her upcoming matchmaking training retreat in October, "The Love MBA." in LA Jolla. California. For more info: https://rachelgreenwald.com/the-love-mba/

Evan is joined by Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan, Ph.d, professor of psychology and a faculty affiliate of the Institute for Population Eesearch at the Ohio State University. She's a member of the board of the Council on Contemporary Families and directs the Children and Parents Lab at Ohio State.More at https://u.osu.edu/schoppesullivan/

The guest is Tonya Lester, a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, New York. She's the author of the essay 'Couples Therapist, Heal Thyself' in the modern love section of the New York Times. More on Tonya at https://www.tonyalester.com/

Evan and producer Dave consider a host of current topics connected to divorce including:- The Case for Staying in a Broken Marriage- Why Divorce Registries Are A Real Thing- Is the Seven-Year Itch a Genuine Phenomenon?

Kiaundra Jackson is a trusted Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has been featured in Oprah’s Magazine and recognized by Beyonce and the NAACP. Website:www.KWCouplesTherapy.comHard Work of Harmony? www.HardWorkOrHarmony.comYouTubewww.youtube.com/@kiaundrajackson

The guest is Tess Wilkinson-Ryan, author and professor of law and psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of "Fool Proof: How Fear of Playing the Sucker Shapes Our Selves and the Social Order― and What We Can Do About It."Get the book at https://www.amazon.com/Fool-Proof-Playing-Sucker-Order_and/dp/0063214261

The guest is award-winning documentary filmmaker Ellen Bruno.  Ellen's new film 'Split: The Teen Years,'  is the sequel to 'Split: The Early Years.'More on Ellen at www.brunofilms.com

Olivia Summerhill is a certified divorce specialist, money coach and certified divorce financial analyst. She's the host of the Divorce For Wealthy Women Podcast. More on Olivia: https://www.summerhillfirm.com/Follow the podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-for-wealthy-women/id1546130936

Evan is joined by Dawn Dais, author of the newly released book "The Shit No One Tells You About Divorce." Evan and Dawn discuss her book, which is an honest, transparent look into the divorce process and what really goes on from a person who has lived it and been through the good and the bad, the struggles and the successes.Get the book at https://www.amazon.com/One-Tells-You-About-Divorce/dp/0306828545

Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll is a clinical psychologist, therapist, and an internationally recognized expert on children. She was a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester for 25 years where she developed award-winning programs used worldwide. Dr. Caroll serves as an advisor and consultant to many organizations, including Netflix, Sky Dance Studios and Sesame street addressing matters related to children, parenting and resilience.More at http://www.pedro-carroll.com/

Nate Klemp is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, founding partner at Mindful Magazine, and coauthor of The 80/80 Marriage.More on Nate at https://www.nateklemp.com/