When Love Becomes Control: Lisa Johnson on Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships

What happens when the relationship you thought was love becomes a battle for your freedom, your peace, and your future? On this episode of the Unapologetically Unstoppable Women Podcast, we're joined by Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, to shine a light on the realities of toxic relationships, domestic abuse, coercive control, and the courage it takes to reclaim your life. Lisa knows firsthand how difficult it can be to recognize abuse, navigate the aftermath of a high-conflict relationship, and find your footing when the life you planned looks nothing like the life you're living. Today, she uses her experience and expertise to help others navigate high-conflict divorce, custody battles, and challenging co-parenting situations. As a certified domestic violence advocate, high-conflict divorce strategist, and advocate for greater awareness of coercive control, Lisa is helping people understand that abuse isn't always visible, leaving isn't always simple, and no one should have to navigate the road to freedom alone. Lisa's expertise: Recognizing the red flags: Understanding toxic relationship patterns and coercive control. The invisible side of abuse: Why harmful relationships aren't always what they appear to be from the outside. Finding your voice again: The challenges of reclaiming your confidence, independence, and sense of self. Navigating high-conflict divorce: Why preparation, education, and informed decisions matter. Protecting your children: The challenges families face when conflict continues after a relationship ends. From surviving to supporting others: How lived experience can become a powerful force for change. This episode is for every woman who has ever questioned her reality, felt alone in a difficult relationship, or wondered whether a different future is possible. Because being unapologetically unstoppable doesn't mean you never struggle. It means your story doesn't have to end where the struggle began. If you or someone you love is navigating a toxic relationship, please know that support is available. You deserve to be heard, respected, and safe. Connect with Lisa Johnson & Been There Got Out 🌐 Website: https://beentheregotout.com/ Explore resources and educational support for navigating high-conflict divorce, custody, and co-parenting challenges. Join the Conversation 💜 Subscribe to the Unapologetically Unstoppable Women Podcast for honest conversations, empowering stories, and practical insights to help women learn, rise, and own their worth. 👍 Like this episode if it gave you a new perspective. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: What's one thing you wish more people understood about toxic relationships or domestic abuse? 📢 Share this episode with someone who may need to hear this message. You never know whose life might change because you chose to share. #UnapologeticallyUnstoppableWomen #LisaJohnson #BeenThereGotOut #DomesticViolenceAwareness #CoerciveControl #ToxicRelationships #WomenSupportingWomen #HealingAndHope