From SAHM to Legal Trailblazer: Lisa Johnson on Survival, Reinvention, and Fighting Back

In this episode of Mom to MORE®, host Sharon Macey chats with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There, Got Out and a powerful voice for women navigating high-conflict relationships and legal battles.

Lisa is a certified domestic violence advocate, high-conflict divorce strategist, and self-represented litigant whose case was published in the Connecticut Law Journal, a rare honor for a self-represented litigant. Her testimony helped pass Jennifer’s Law in Connecticut, expanding domestic violence definitions to include coercive control. Her reinvention began as she fought to protect her children and herself, ultimately turning her experience into a mission to empower others. A former stay-at-home mom, Lisa now guides people through the toughest parts of divorce and co-parenting.

Tune in as Sharon and Lisa dive deep into how motherhood shaped her decisions, the slow unraveling of an unhealthy marriage, and the power of education and advocacy in reclaiming your voice.

[00:00] Introduction 
[00:55] About Lisa Johnson: mom, educator, and advocate 
[02:41] Choosing stay-at-home motherhood and early dreams of parenting 
[04:41] Recognizing dysfunction in marriage 
[07:07] The decision to leave: from fear to action 
[10:56] Representing herself in court and building a new identity 
[14:25] Creating Been There, Got Out and finding purpose in advocacy 
[17:40] Helping others survive family court and toxic co-parenting 
[21:10] The role of education in healing and change 
[24:55] Advice for anyone feeling stuck in a harmful relationship 
[29:03] Why reinvention isn't just survival—it’s transformation 

Meet My Guest Lisa Johnson:

Website: beentheregotout.com

If you would like to reach out to Lisa privately: [e-mail]

Co-Author, Been There Got Out-Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, And How To Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances: https://go.sylikes.com/eYDpcJHxN4cT

Instagram/TikTok/Pinterest: @been_there_got_out

YouTube/Facebook/Twitter @beentheregotout

Podcast: https://beentheregotout.buzzsprout.com/

 

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Keep an eye out for episode #38 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Ashley Flanagan Slaughter, Founder of Sweat For Smiles. Coming soon - you won’t want to miss it ♥