Legal Well Being

Anjali will give us an update on the exciting things to expect for Season 2 !

From the outside, Lisa Smith seemed like the perfect student and lawyer: great grades, Law Review and a big firm job. But Lisa's predisposition to addiction mixed with relentlessly demanding lawyer life led Lisa to a relentless and devastating decade of substance abuse.In today's episode, Lisa leads us through her process of finding recovery, hope, and new beginnings. You can learn more about Lisa's journey by visiting www.lisasmithadvisory.com.We will see you back for Season 2 on January 20, 2020. 

Entrepreneur and theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming will describe how we can best harness and maximize our human potential, and the personal transformations that can take place once that potential is unleashed.

Will has been hands down the funniest guest we have had all season. For those of you who said you haven't been able to access his earlier interview this season, here it is. Whether you love or loathe being a lawyer, you will find Will's interview both thought provoking and humorous. You can learn more about Will by checking out www.aquietroom.com. You can buy "Way Worse Than Being a Dentist" on Amazon.

In Episode 25, I speak to Claudia Braun who is a holistic lifestyle coach teaching individuals and companies about the Emotional Freedom Technique, or EFT. We talk about what is, how it helps, and what you should know if you're on the fence about it all. You can find Claudia at www.claudia-braun.com.

Marla Mervis is a professional speaker, and was a leading body image expert at Journey Malibu, a Drug/Alcohol rehabilitation center. She is also the host of her own program, “Transformational Travel.” In this episode, we talked a lot about the importance of self- care and how small changes can make a big impact in our lives. It isn’t always easy, and it doesn’t always come naturally, but we can learn to take the time to take care of ourselves. You can find Marla at loveyourbodyloveyourself.com

Janice Bryant Howroyd is known for being the first African American woman to self- start a multi billion dollar business. She is the founder and CEO of the ActOne Group, the largest privately held, minority woman owned human resource company, which focuses on the recruitment of talent and technology that employs predictive analytics to support companies in their planning and hiring.In addition to being an entrepreneur, ambassador, businesswoman, author and mentor, Janice is also a Presidential Special Appointee who has worked with President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama. Janice was ranked on Forbes’s 2017 list of America’s Richest Self- Made Women, a direct result of her efforts and dedication to building an organization (now with over 2200 employees in 19 countries helping over 17,000 clients) that has always been firmly committed to keeping the humanity in human resources.Like a doctor analyzes the inner workings of her patients, Janice’s active industry involvement allows her to assess the inner workings of countless organizations. Armed with decades of knowledge, Janice will inspire us to find the legal profession’s own “prescription” for happiness.You can learn more about Janice by visiting www.askjbh.com. (Music credit: Chill Out Records). 

In Episode 22, I talk to Dawson Church, PhD, author of the EFT Manual and an award-winning author whose best-selling book, The Genie in Your Genes, has been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of epigenetics. We talk about what the intersection of emotion and gene intersection looks like, specifically how it impacts members of the legal profession.You can learn more about Dawson by checking out www.dawsonchurch.com or www.mindtomatter.com.

In Episode 21, Rochele Lawson, a certified nurse and health/wellness expert, talks about how to balance life and conquer your fears at the same time. You can learn more about her by visiting www.rochelelawson.com.

Gordie Bufton is an award winning speaker and author of The Connection Effect, an Entrepreneur's Playbook to Unlocking the Present Moment. Gordie talks real problems, real answers, and how all of it ties in to the legal profession. You can learn more about Gordie by visiting www.gordiebufton.com.

JJ Wenrich is a Certified Financial Planner and author of the book Teaching Kids To Buy Stocks.In Episode 19, we talk about what financial well-being means to the legal profession, as well as the micro steps we can take to get there. You can learn more about JJ by visiting www.jjwenrich.com.

Mike Collins knows that being labeled as the “The Anti" Guy isn't always easy (think anti- candy, anti- soda, etc). Thirty years ago, Mike was a drug addict who used sugar to beat his habit, only to discover that sugar was just as addictive.Mike's views may be different than some of ours, but that doesn't mean we can't learn a thing or two from his experiences. In this episode, we have a great heart to heart about sugar, how it impacts our mood, the psychology of comfort food, and so much more.Learn more about Mike by visiting www.sugaraddiction.com. 

In this episode, we chat with lawyer Dina Cataldo, who shares her intimate story of how a breast cancer diagnosis made her re-evaluate herself, her work and how she approached her life. You can learn more about Dina at dinacataldo.com. 

Kathryne (Katie) Young, lawyer and PhD, is the author of How to Be (Sort of) Happy in Law School.In this episode, we have a heart to heart with Katie about what bar associations, legal communities, law schools, and law students can do to improve their overall well-being. We talk about about a few highlights in the book, and share a couple laughs. You can find How to Be (Sort of) Happy in Law School on Amazon, or learn more on sortofhappy.com.

It's a triple threat episode: we have 3 amazing guests today.Tim Ebl and Kyla Degenais talk about the premise of their book, The 90 Day Meditation Challenge.In the second half of the episode, we talk to Sora Vernikoff, author of Eat What You Want! Stop When You Want!. Sora shoots us straight on how to eat mindfully so we can eat what we want, when we want.You can find both books on Amazon.com.

In this episode, we spoke to John Kennedy about neuroplasticity training.John is a rockstar in the field of Targeted Neuroplastic Training (TNT), which he explains more in depth at the top of the podcast interview.John has worked with the Marines, Snipers, Special Operations forces and their instructors, pilots, professional athletes, business people and more. Pretty cool, right? You can learn more about John by visiting combatbraintraining.com.

In this episode, we hear from Paige Stewart and Jennifer Belemu from the Heartland School in Columbus, Ohio. Heartland School is one of less than 50 recovery schools in the country. In the episode, we talk about the power of peer support, community and recovering out loud.

Lisa Abramson is more than the polished speaker, author and coach.After having her first child, Lisa suffered from a rare condition called postpartum psychosis which led Lisa to suicidal thoughts and being committed against her will. Lisa talks to us candidly about her ups and downs, and tells us how we can learn to be resilient AF.You can find more info on Lisa by visiting lisaabramson.com or by reading our blog post about her on https://sweatours.com/law-students%2Flawyers/f/how-to-be-resilient.

Lisa Boucher is the author of the award winning book, Raising the Bottom: Making Mindful Choices in a Drinking Culture. In this episode, we talk to Lisa about the drinking culture in the legal profession: what's going wrong and how we can make things right. For over twenty-eight years, Lisa has worked with hundreds of women to overcome alcoholism, and live better lives. Lisa is dedicated to helping women recover from alcoholism, and has extended her reach to educate and help corporations deal with the growing addiction problem that has permeated every sphere of American life. An Ohio native, Lisa is the author of five books, she holds a BA in English, and is the mother of twin sons.

Maris DeGener is the subject of the recent Netflix documentary, I Am Maris. Maris is a certified yoga teacher and mental health advocate who seeks to spread the healing powers of yoga, whole foods, and mindful living through her blog and teaching practices.In this episode, Maris talks about her life experiences and lessons around stress and anxiety, and how those apply to law students and lawyers in today’s world.Maris has been featured by CNN health, NPR, Seventeen and others and has been spotlighted for her fearless authenticity and raising awareness of eating disorders and mental health.Website: www.yogamaris.net Instagram: instagram.com/yogamaris Documentary: www.iammarismovie.com

If you are overwhelmed with the sheer volume of stuff that needs to get done, Eric M. Twiggs can help. As a certified life and business coach, Eric helps leaders and students move from frustration to fulfillment.

Will Meyerhofer is a well known author, psychotherapist and JD, with degrees from Harvard and NYU Law. Will transitioned his career as private practicing lawyer to a psychotherapist after working as an attorney for two years in Big Law.He is the author of “Way Worse than Being a Dentist: the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning.” He has also written a book introducing and elaborating upon the central concepts of psychotherapy, “Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy”.In this episode, Will gets real: about life, law, finding our passion and knowing when enough is enough.Will writes regularly for Above the Law, and maintains a blog at www.thepeoplestherapist.com. You can also find him at wwww.aquietroom.com.

Does the phrase "stay in your lane" make any sense in 2019? Is it time to let go of our pre-conceived notions of life long careers in one place?

Can natural medicine help us survive law school? Sarah Clark of Sorcha Holistics tells us how. Find her at https://sorcha.com.

In this episode, I try to convince already overwhelmed law students to add 2 books to their reading list: Addicted Lawyer (Brian Cuban) and It Doesn't Have to be Crazy at Work (Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson). 

Law school grading can get to the best of us, but is it time to calm the F down?

Welcome to the Sweatours Law School Wellness Podcast. Settle in as your host, Anjali Bindra Patel, ("Anj") provides a quick overview of the upcoming season. You'll be inspired, you'll be moved, and you'll get tips and feedback on how to improve your well being through law school and beyond. To contact Anj with comments, questions, feedback, sponsorship or speaker ideas, email us at team@sweatours.com. Subscribe now on iTunes or Spotify, or find out about new episodes by signing up for our notifications on www.sweatours.com. We are excited to work together towards wellness!