Why So Many Successful Lawyers Feel Like Nothing Inside: David Sazant on Self-Worth and Identity

You can look like you have it all together, everything tied up in a beautiful little bow, and still feel like a fraud on the inside. David Sazant, a former litigator turned therapist for lawyers, says that gap is one of the most common things his clients are too ashamed to say out loud.We talk about why so much lawyer anxiety, imposter syndrome, even anger is really about self-worth, and why the self-worth we build on other people's approval never holds. So much of this, for David, comes back to identity, to who we are and who we know ourselves to be. If you think you're the only one who struggles with these feelings, David and I promise you, you're not.In this episode:- Why so many high-achieving lawyers feel like frauds no matter what they accomplish- Why self-worth built on other people's approval never holds, and how to start internalizing your own- The difference between "I am anxious" and "I'm experiencing anxiety," and why it changes everything- Why anger is so often just not feeling good enough wearing a different face- Why saying the hard thing out loud is where connection starts, not where your credibility endsAbout David: David Sazant is a former litigator turned therapist and the founder of Pursuit Counseling and Therapy, a practice serving men, many of them Ontario-based lawyers and other high-performing professionals. Connect with David at Pursuit Counseling New episodes weekly! If you're a lawyer who has ever felt this, you're not alone. Follow The Wellness Esquire so you never miss an episode.We'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...