The Lawyer Stress Solution

Episodes

1. 23

   LSS 23: Your Self Talk Soundtrack & Why It Matters

   On this episode, I want to talk to you about the two main reasons why we neglect advocating for ourselves in our work and personal life. We explore how your self-talk holds you back and how following internalized conditioning, and then criticizing yourself for doing so, creates a limiting force…

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   Dec 3, 2017

   25m
2. 22

   LSS 22: It's Not About You – How to Stop Taking Sh*t Personally

   Today, I explain the importance of not taking things personally and I prove to you that what other people choose to do means absolutely NOTHING about you. Tune in to find out what you can start doing today to stop taking someone else's actions personally and dramatically improve your romantic and...

   Dec 3, 2017

   20m
3. 21

   LSS 21: Getting Over Guilt

   On this episode, we're taking a deep dive into the topic of guilt – what creates it, what to do about it, and what you might want to consider feeling instead. Join me to find out what small change you can make today to counter feelings of guilt, stop being a victim and become a powerful actor in...

   Dec 3, 2017

   23m
4. 20

   LSS 20: Healthy Habits & Your Body

   Today, we're talking about healthy habits and why they are so difficult to keep up in a high-stress work environment. From managing your all-or-nothing thinking to building a better relationship with your body, you'll find out everything you need to know to begin building new habits that alight...

   Dec 3, 2017

   26m
5. 19

   LSS 19: Flow - Bonus Interview with Heather Hubbard

   I invited Heather Hubbard to the show to share what she's learned in her legal career and how she implements that into her coaching practice. In this episode, we explore the concept of staying in the flow of life and why it's absolutely necessary in our daily lawyer hustle. From the importance of...

   Dec 3, 2017

   33m
6. 18

   LSS 18: How to Think New Thoughts

   Today, I'm talking about the core of everything I teach – the importance of thinking new thoughts. I explain why simply thinking positive doesn't work for most people and share a powerful tool that I use in my coaching for adopting new thinking. Join me to find out exactly what you need to do in...

   Dec 3, 2017

   32m
7. 17

   LSS 17: Fear

   This week's episode is a short but important message to help you work through your fear and take the risks you want to take in life. Tune in to find out why your fear IS NOT a true reflection of any "danger" that might be happening to you at the moment and how you can coach yourself to believe...

   Dec 3, 2017

   14m
8. 16

   LSS 16: Dealing with Rejection

   On this episode of The Lawyer Stress Solution, we're taking a look at why lawyers are so sensitive to rejection and why it hurts so much. I explain what rejection really is and what you can do to lessen its impact. Listen in to find out how you can begin rewiring your brain to stop always looking...

   Dec 3, 2017

   29m
9. 15

   LSS 15: How to Be More Productive

   In this episode of The Lawyer Stress Solution, we're talking about the mental aspects of improved productivity such as anxiety, cultivating productive thoughts, and reducing shame around the subject. I also teach you what you can begin practicing in your own daily life to help you be more...

   Dec 3, 2017

   29m
10. 14

    LSS 14: Taking Charge of Your Professional Development

    This week, I'm sharing advice on how you can advocate for more professional development, get more opportunities, and take your career to the next level. Join us to find out why so many lawyers have a problem standing up for themselves when it comes to career advancing opportunities and why you're...

    Dec 3, 2017

    28m
11. 13

    LSS 13: Enjoy Weekends & Vacation

    August is finally here, the time of year when a lot of people go on vacation. Inspired by all the travelers in my life, I decided to dedicate this week's episode to taking how to take time off from work... without constantly worrying and checking your email. Learn why you really resist taking…

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    Dec 3, 2017

    18m
12. 12

    LSS 12: Substance Use & Abuse

    n this episode, I explain what actually contributes to substance use and abuse and how you can solve those problems without using *or* quitting your job. If you're using substances more often than you would like and you want to better understand why you use and how to cut back, this podcast is…

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    Dec 3, 2017

    31m
13. 11

    LSS 11: All about Avoidance

    On this episode, we explore what makes you avoid tasks and how to change that habit. Join us on the show as I lay out a step-by-step process that will help you deal with any task you're avoiding and finally get it done! Get full show notes and more information here: http://bit.ly/2tmkwxs

    Dec 3, 2017

    15m
14. 10

    LSS 10: How to Be a Better Lawyer

    On this episode, we look at a couple of different things that you may think would make you a better lawyer and why they don't actually matter. I also reveal what truly DOES make a difference to your performance, and three primary ways that practicing this skill will make you a better lawyer. Get...

    Dec 3, 2017

    26m
15. 9

    LSS 9: Mid-Year Review Meltdown

    It's the beginning of July, and that means one thing for a lot of you – mid-year reviews. Today, we delve into the outcomes of mid-year reviews and why they bring up so much anxiety about your performance and career. Tune in to discover a step-by-step process for successfully navigating your...

    Dec 3, 2017

    15m
16. 8

    LSS 8: Why Are Lawyers So Anxious?

    There's a specific set of reasons why lawyers are anxious. On this episode, I go through these reasons and explain why your lawyer brain works the way it does and why knowing this is important if you want to reduce your stress level and get better at your job. Get full show notes and more...

    Dec 3, 2017

    19m
17. 7

    LSS 7: Perfectionism

    This week, we look into the intricacies of perfectionism and examine the reasons why it is so common among lawyers, especially ones who are already self-critical. I explain where perfectionism comes from, how it affects all areas of our life, and why it never works. I also share my coaching...

    Dec 3, 2017

    24m
18. 6

    LSS 6: Dealing with Difficult Clients

    This week on The Lawyer Stress Solution, we're delving into the ins and outs of working with difficult clients. Join us as I talk about two different ways that difficult clients can cause stress, and share actionable tools and strategies to help you manage both your clients and your own brain...

    Dec 3, 2017

    23m
19. 5

    LSS 5: Treating Conversation Like Cross Examination

    On this episode of The Lawyer Stress Solution, I'm excited to talk about one of my favorite topics – the way that thinking and talking like a lawyer impacts your personal relationships outside of work to a less-than-desirable outcome. I explain how you can keep your lawyer brain at bay and stop...

    Dec 3, 2017

    21m
20. 4

    LSS 4: Overcoming Overwhelm

    As lawyers, we're no strangers to feeling overwhelmed by our workload and doing our best to balance it with our social, family, and personal lives. In this episode, I share my process for managing overwhelm, calming yourself down quickly, and setting yourself up for success. Get full show notes,...

    Dec 3, 2017

    15m
21. 3

    LSS 3: Read the Manual: How to Deal with a Difficult Partner

    On this episode of The Lawyer Stress Solution, we explore the main reasons why dealing with difficult bosses is a common complaint for lawyers. I'm also excited to teach you one of my favorite tools, called "The Manual." It is an incredibly powerful tool that will help you change how you feel…

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    Dec 3, 2017

    25m
22. 2

    LSS 2: Chill Pill: How to Immediately Relieve Anxiety

    On this episode, we delve into two different levels of working with anxiety – the physical sensation in your body and the thoughts that are causing that feeling. Tune in as I share a two-part "chill pill" for relieving anxiety immediately, an exercise that will help to calm your physical…

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    Dec 3, 2017

    27m
23. 1

    LSS 1: One and Done: How to Stop Procrastinating

    On this episode, we're diving into a subject familiar to many lawyers: Procrastination! Join me for this episode as I explain how procrastination works, why we procrastinate (it's not why you think), and how we can rid ourselves of this stressful habit and become better and happier lawyers in the...

    Dec 3, 2017

    32m