S2E7 | Resistance Exhaustion with Renée J. Gentry, Esq: How To Give a Shit & Not Give Yourself Shingles

When you’re born with a call to serve, an activist activated by the personal obligation of “WE the people,” what happens when the exhilaration of resistance takes its toll? The exhaustion of living the fight for what’s right. Who helps the helpers?Let's Dig into That is thrilled to welcome an arts-loving, wine-sipping vigilante of justice! Serving as an attorney, law professor, and dedicated philanthropist, this woman is a tireless advocate, a model of hard work and tenacious passion – and Jordan and J.T. are convinced she must be whipped. Renée J. Gentry, Esq, is here to walk us through reconnecting and recharging when the world lets us down.Soak up some inspiration and discover:- Tools and rituals to combat the negativity and the power of a positive mindset- How to recharge and reclaim hope: where self-care meets service- Resistance exhaustion and choral music: the energy of the group and the importance of rest- Vicarious trauma and personal boundaries- Connection and why sometimes it's best to call a five-year-old- Motivators and needs: from playing your music loud to learning how to unplug- Taking an oath as an attorney: is there a duality of self? The Citizen/Public Self and the Private Self?- Reconnecting with our power: how can we give a shit and not give ourselves shingles?About RJG:Founding her own law firm in Washington, DC, in 2019, Renée J. Gentry, Esq is a leading expert on vaccine injury litigation in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) with over 20 years of experience. RJG is the Director of the Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic at The George Washington University Law School and a Distinguished Professorial Lecturer in Law. In addition to the Clinic, she previously taught Disability Rights Law and the healthcare component of the Systemic Racism Reading Group.This talented Love Ninja has served on the Board of Governors for the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association, is a founding member and President of the Vaccine Injured Petitioners Bar, and is a member of the American Association for Justice. She’s the 2020 recipient of the Court’s Golden Eagle Award. In March 2024, RJG testified before Congress in the House Committee on Government Oversight on the need for modernizing the VICP.Ms. Gentry is a member of the Bars of the District of Columbia Bar, the US Court of Federal Claims, and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. She has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg Law, Politico, National Geographic, Reuters, and Health Affairs, as well as on NBC News (Washington, D.C.). She also once had a pet duck named Jackson 5.