Unpacking Burnout & Emotional Intelligence in Law (Part I) - with Rich Bracken

Vulnerability isn’t weakness in law. It’s survival.In this episode of The Wellness Esquire Podcast, Ariella Coleman is joined by Rich Bracken to explore emotional intelligence, mental health, and the cost of silence in the legal profession.Rich shares personal experiences—from losing a colleague to suicide to his own severe anxiety attack—highlighting how invisible these struggles can be. Ariella reflects on working through serious health challenges, a reality many lawyers quietly relate to.Together, they confront the truth: silence and “pushing through” don’t protect lawyers—they isolate them. Real resilience requires openness, support, and a shift in how the profession defines strength.This episode is the first half of an essential conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, and building a sustainable legal career. Guest:Rich BrackenConnect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-bracken/Check out his website: http://richbracken.comWe'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...