In this powerful episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg sits down with Lisa Johnson, host of the Been There Got Out podcast and a three-time published author, for an important conversation about false allegations, custody battles, parental alienation, and the emotional damage these situations can cause families.

Drawing from her own lived experience and years of helping others through high-conflict divorce and co-parenting trauma, Lisa explains how manipulation, control, coaching, and legal abuse are often used to damage a parent’s credibility and separate them from their children. David and Lisa discuss how these cases affect not just parents, but also grandparents, siblings, careers, reputations, and especially the children caught in the middle.

They also break down why credibility, documentation, calm presentation, and evidence matter so much in family court, and how polygraph examinations can help support the truth and restore integrity for those fighting false accusations.

Whether you are facing a custody dispute, parental alienation, or false allegations, this episode offers real-world insight, validation, and hope.

Guest: Lisa Johnson
Website: beentheregotout.com
Podcast: Been There Got Out
Instagram: @beentheregotout
Books on Amazon:
Been There Got Out
When Your Ex Turns the Kids Against You

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The insights shared on Inside the Polygraph with David Goldberg are drawn from real investigative experience and decades of professional work in criminal justice and forensic interviewing. David Goldberg is a certified polygraph examiner and founder of Executive Protection Group Polygraph Services, based in Virginia Beach.

This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes, offering clarity on deception detection, investigative processes, and the realities behind high-profile cases.

If you or someone you know needs a professional polygraph examination, take the first step toward clarity and truth.

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In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg speaks directly to the listeners and followers who turn to this platform for answers, clarity, and closure. With more than 24 and a half years of experience and over 20,000 examinations conducted, David explains why polygraph testing is not just for criminal investigations or arrests. He breaks down how polygraphs can help people facing personal, professional, and legal issues make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

David also takes a hard look at a growing problem in the profession: poor examinations performed by robotic, unempathetic, and inexperienced examiners. He explains why every person and every case must be treated individually, why no one should be lumped into the same category, and why empathy, listening, and proper question formulation are critical to getting truthful, reliable results.

This episode also covers what a proper examination process should look like, including why significant others or outside parties should not be in the room during testing, why video recording is so important for both the examiner and the examinee, and what red flags to watch for when choosing an examiner. David shares real examples from people around the world who contacted him after receiving poor service, vague testing, or results that left them without closure.

He also breaks down one of the most misunderstood outcomes in polygraph testing: the inconclusive result. David explains what inconclusive really means, why it can happen, why it can be devastating for people seeking answers, and why a qualified examiner should do everything possible to clarify the issue instead of leaving someone confused, upset, and without resolution.

If you’ve ever wondered how a polygraph should actually be done, what to look for in a qualified examiner, or why so many people walk away from bad exams frustrated and unheard, this episode gives you a clear and direct look inside the process.

The information presented in this podcast is based on the real-life experience and professional expertise of David Goldberg, expert polygraph examiner with Executive Protection Group Polygraph Services, based in Virginia Beach.

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The insights shared on Inside the Polygraph with David Goldberg are drawn from real investigative experience and decades of professional work in criminal justice and forensic interviewing. David Goldberg is a certified polygraph examiner and founder of Executive Protection Group Polygraph Services, based in Virginia Beach.

This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes, offering clarity on deception detection, investigative processes, and the realities behind high-profile cases.

If you or someone you know needs a professional polygraph examination, take the first step toward clarity and truth.

Call David Goldberg at (757) 495-1301 to schedule a confidential consultation today.

In this episode of Inside the Polygraph, David Goldberg takes on one of the biggest misconceptions surrounding polygraph examinations: the claim that they are useless, unreliable, or cannot help in real legal matters. Speaking directly to anyone who is falsely accused, under investigation, or facing criminal allegations, David explains why relying on opinions from family, friends, social media, or uninformed sources can be one of the biggest mistakes a person makes when their future is on the line.

Drawing from more than 24 years of experience as an advanced, board-certified, licensed, and court-certified polygraph examiner, David breaks down how a properly administered polygraph can help move a case from a he said, she said accusation to something supported by evidence. He explains why the experience level of the examiner matters, why criminal and high-stakes issue testing is very different from simple pre-employment testing, and how detailed polygraph reports can be used by strong attorneys to support their clients in criminal and custody-related matters.

David also addresses why some attorneys tell clients not to take a polygraph, how fear of a bad result often drives that advice, and why experienced attorneys who understand how to use polygraph evidence have helped clients win cases repeatedly. He makes the case that if a person is truly innocent, proactive steps matter, and a professionally conducted examination may provide vindication, closure, and a powerful piece of support for their defense.

The episode then shifts into a high-profile current event involving former Congressman Eric Swalwell, using the case to discuss a broader pattern often seen in sexual misconduct and abuse allegations involving powerful men. David examines the role of power, control, denial, intimidation, victim hesitation, and delayed reporting, and explains why multiple allegations can point to deeper predatory behavior rather than isolated claims. He also discusses how public statements, partial admissions, and reputation management often play into these cases when powerful people begin losing the protection of their position.

This episode is for anyone facing false allegations, dealing with a criminal investigation, trying to understand how polygraphs can actually help, or looking for a deeper investigator’s perspective on power-driven misconduct cases in the public eye.

The information presented in this podcast is based on the real-life experience and professional expertise of David Goldberg, expert polygraph examiner with Executive Protection Group Polygraph Services, based in Virginia Beach.

📞 Call David at (757) 495-1301 to get started now.

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The insights shared on Inside the Polygraph with David Goldberg are drawn from real investigative experience and decades of professional work in criminal justice and forensic interviewing. David Goldberg is a certified polygraph examiner and founder of Executive Protection Group Polygraph Services, based in Virginia Beach.

This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes, offering clarity on deception detection, investigative processes, and the realities behind high-profile cases.

If you or someone you know needs a professional polygraph examination, take the first step toward clarity and truth.

Call David Goldberg at (757) 495-1301 to schedule a confidential consultation today.