Lawyers Aren’t Machines: Sustainable Performance in Law - with Will Jordan

In this episode of The Wellness Esquire Podcast, Ariella Cohen Coleman speaks with William Jordan about anxiety, depression, and the hidden mental health challenges in the legal profession.Will shares his journey from early-career overwhelm to seeking help, starting treatment, and now speaking openly about lawyer mental health. They explore the “mask” many attorneys wear, how negative self-talk impacts performance, and how untreated anxiety can lead to burnout, missed deadlines, and even malpractice.A candid conversation on stigma, resilience, and why mental health is essential to ethical, sustainable lawyering.--Guest:William JordanHis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-jordan-632b9627/Profile at Hubbard & Gottschall Law: https://www.hglawsc.com/will-jordanContact him via email: [email protected]'d love to hear from you through Fan Mail!Host Info: Ariella Cohen ColemanThe Wellness Esquire: a bold new path where wellbeing, happiness, and authenticity drive performance and success. Ariella Law, PC: strategic legal support for entrepreneurs, growing companies, and mission-driven organizations — formation, contracts, compliance, and fractional general counsel, delivered project-based or by subscription. https://ariellaw.com/Follow Ariella:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellacoleman/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ariellacohencoleman/Website: https://ariellacohencoleman.com/Connect & Explore:Website: https://thewellnessesquire.comSubstack: https://thewellnessesquire.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessesquire/Support & SponsorsSuperhuman: email, faster. Get one month free: https://superhuman.com/refer/m2lsb84wThank you for listeni...