From Big Law in DC to a Spiritual Awakening in India: One Lawyer's Journey

Like podcast host Jessie Brown, Haley Morrisson spent years trying to make law work.From transactional law in Boston, to a federal clerkship, to litigation at Gibson Dunn in DC, exploring practice areas searching for a fit. In this episode, Haley shares the turning point that changed everything: a Kundalini yoga retreat in India in March 2020 — just as COVID began reshaping the world. What emerged from that experience wasn't a plan, but a profound clarity. She couldn't go back to living the way she had been living.We explore:— What it felt like to keep pushing despite sensing something was off— The role financial security played in staying in Big Law — and what it meant to finally let that go— How breathwork and meditation helped her access a felt sense of trust in the body, not just the mind— Her discovery of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and why it has become the center of her life's work— What becomes possible in organizations and families when people learn to connect through feelings and needsHaley is now a conscious communication trainer, helping individuals and organizations build emotional awareness, improve listening, and navigate conflict with care. Her story is one of courage and coming home to yourself.Connect with Haley:Website: haleymorrisson.comLinkedIn: Haley MorrissonReturning to Soul is a podcast for lawyers and high achievers seeking deeper meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in their work and lives. Hosted by Jessie Brown, JD, PCC — career alignment coach, purpose guide, meditation teacher, breathwork facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and forest bathing guide.