Healing Beyond the Law Stress & True Well-Being with Shari Kaplan

In this episode of The Wealthy Lawyer Squad, host Lauren Klein sits down with the remarkable Shari Kaplan, founder and Clinical Director of Cannectd Wellness. With over 30 years of experience in integrative mental health, Shari shares how her personal and professional journey—from the entertainment industry to becoming a clinical social worker—shaped her revolutionary “Whole Life Plan” approach. Together, they unpack critical issues lawyers face today: chronic stress, burnout, trauma, and the emotional toll of high-performance environments. This conversation offers a rare window into how attorneys can cultivate emotional regulation, real healing, and sustainable success—without sacrificing their well-being. Episode Timestamps [00:00:00] Welcome & Introduction of Shari Kaplan [00:03:42] Shari’s pivot from entertainment to clinical therapy [00:08:19] Raising a child with neurological disorders & becoming an herbalist [00:13:35] The relationship between trauma, autism & the vagus nerve [00:19:21] Why mental health stigma still exists—especially in high-achieving professions [00:24:07] Understanding trauma through a whole-body lens [00:29:00] Chronic stress, burnout, and the law: what lawyers must know [00:33:46] Practical tools for emotional regulation and mindset shifts [00:36:30] The truth about cannabis and integrative medicine [00:41:50] Shari’s final words on healing, leadership, and aligned living You don’t have to choose between being successful and being well. Shari’s journey is living proof that healing, balance, and high performance can coexist—and should. If you’ve ever felt like burnout is just part of the job, this episode is your permission slip to challenge that belief and begin a new chapter. Connect with Lauren: Learn more about Lauren at: https://www.laurenalexisklein.com/ Follow Lauren on Instagram and YouTube: @lawyerlaurenklein Subscribe to the Wealthy Lawyer $quad Podcast: podcast.laurenalexisklein.com Connect with Shari Kaplan: Follow Shari on Instagram: @cannectd Learn more about Cannectd Wellness at: https://www.cannectd.com