Dad Starting Over

Divorce isn’t just emotional — it can turn into psychological warfare.

In this livestream, I sit down with Chris and Lisa from Been There Got Out, two of the most experienced voices I’ve spoken with on high-conflict divorce, legal abuse, and custody battles.

We dig into:

Why “being a good guy” often backfires in family court

How false allegations gain traction (and why men are especially vulnerable)

The biggest mistakes men make when communicating with their ex

Why courts reward cooperation — even when the other side is acting insane

Parallel parenting vs co-parenting (and what NOT to call it in court)

How manipulators weaponize kids, restraining orders, and the legal system

What to do if you’re terrified of custody evaluations or taking the stand

Chris and Lisa don’t deal in theory. They deal with the worst cases — the ones that never “cool off” and never resolve on their own.

If you’re in a contentious divorce, haven’t seen your kids, or feel like the system is stacked against you, this conversation will give you clarity, grounding, and practical direction.

👉 Learn more about Chris and Lisa’s work at https://beentheregotout.com
👉 Join my men’s support community at https://helpformen.com/join

This is one of those conversations every man should hear before things get ugly.

What is Dad Starting Over?

Welcome to the Dad Starting Over podcast! "Starting Over" means different things to different people. It could be that you're newly divorced and starting over fresh with a new life. It could be that you're still married and wanting to hit the reset button and finally do things right within your marriage. Whatever your story may be, you're in the right place.

I'm Ralph, a.k.a DSO, the author of books including "The Dead Bedroom Fix", "Divorce Panic", "Real Talk" "Red Flags" and "REBUILD: The Complete Guide to Starting Over as a Man". You can learn more about me, my books, one-on-one coaching, and the member-only part of my site called the Brotherhood at https://helpformen.com