Been There Got Out Podcast
Been There Got Out Podcast
Latest Episodes
Should You Hire a "Bulldog" Divorce Lawyer? A 45-Year Attorney on High-Conflict Divorce
"Your life is in my hands" is the worst thing a client can say to their lawyer, according to family law attorney James Lea. And after 45 years in courtrooms, he has heard it plenty.If you're facing a high-conflict divorce or custody bat...
Co-Parenting an Autistic Child With a High-Conflict Ex
Co-parenting a child with autism is hard enough when both parents are on the same page. When your ex is high-conflict, every choice (the diagnosis, therapy, school services, even which chicken nuggets are in the freezer) can turn into a fight. ...
Parental Alienation in Court: What to Ask the Judge For Without Saying "Alienation"
When your child starts pulling away, it's natural to want to prove to the world what your ex is doing. But the parents who make the most progress are often the ones who focus on patterns, on protecting themselves, and on asking for the right ki...
How to Calm Your Nervous System Before Court: Breathing, Movement & Decisions
If you've been fighting in family court for months or years and your body won't cooperate, you are not failing. Maybe you're exhausted but can't sleep. Maybe you forget things, feel numb, or gain weight no matter how hard you work out. Your ner...
How to Stay Grounded: Advice from a Parental Alienation Support Group Founder
When your child won't talk to you, the pain can feel so physical that you don't know where to put it. Lawrence Joss knows that feeling well. He started Parental Alienation Advocates because he couldn't find anything that could "reach the itch,"...