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The Legal Mind
Lawyers by their very nature strive for perfection; the profession demands an obsession with details and there is no room for mistakes. Combine this with a heavy workload, long hours and a questioning mind and there is a perfect storm for natural overthinkers. This podcast, from legal mental health charity LawCare, looks at how the legal mind works and offers mental health and wellbeing tips for lawyers and guidance for legal workplaces on how to build healthy cultures which support mental wellbeing.
Episodes
32 episodes
Episode 32: Reverse mentoring
Trish McLellan, Director of Engagement at LawCare, is joined by Trustees Rachael O’Connor and Kayleigh Leonie to talk about their reverse mentoring project.
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Episode 31: Why law firms should be addressing risks to mental health in the workplace
In this edition of The Legal Mind podcast, Elizabeth Rimmer, LawCare’s CEO, talks with Sharon Glynn, Director, Underwriting, Bond and Speciality at Travelers Europe, about why law firms should be addressing risks to mental health in the workpla...
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30:36
Episode 30: Disability, diversity and inclusion with Reena Parmar
Rose Donnelly, Engagement and development manager at LawCare, was joined by Reena Parmar, Chair of The Law Society of England and Wales Disabled Solicitors Network.Rose and Reena discuss a number of topics including Reena’s experiences ...
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37:06
Episode 29: LawCare talks to Fraser and Tom from Disabling Barriers Scotland
Niamh Warnock, Engagement and Relationship Manager at LawCare, was joined by Fraser Mackay and Tom McGovern, the founding members of Disabling Barriers Scotland. The podcast talks about this new group, which was only set up ...
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34:01
Episode 28 LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network
In this Pride Month special, solicitors Sam John of Wendy Hopkins Family Law Practice; Kirsty Limacher of Nexa Law Limited and Sherlock Legal Consulting Ltd; and Laura Thomas of NHS Wales SSP, are interviewed by Helen Randall of Trowers & H...
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40:21
Episode 27 In conversation with Lubna Shuja
LawCare’s CEO, Elizabeth Rimmer, talks to Lubna Shuja, President of the Law Society of England and Wales. In this podcast, Lubna talks about her journey to becoming President, the particular pressures faced by sole practitioners ...
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35:01
Episode 26 Fit for Law part 2 - Working with others
LawCare's Niamh Warnock talks to Dr Emma Jones, solicitor turned lecturer and Director of Student Wellbeing for the School of Law at the University of Sheffield, about the newly launched resource
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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30:23
Episode 25 Being a father and working in the law
In this episode of our podcast LawCare’s CEO Elizabeth Rimmer talks with Dr Martyn Bradley, a lecturer and Deputy Director of Studies at the University of Liverpool’s Management School. They discuss Dr Bradley’s recent research concerned with t...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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48:29
Episode 24 Workplace Banter - there is room for it, but where is the line?
Banter is part of every day life, and in the workplace can help build relationships and a sense of belonging, but it can cross the line and lead to people feeling uncomfortable, excluded, harassed or discriminated. In this episode E...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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27:43
Episode 23 No box ticking! Managing mental health in your firm with LawNet members.
LawCare champion and LawNet’s Peter Riddlestone hosts a discussion with LawNet members Fran Ibson, Alex Langley and Richard Carter about the steps they are taking in their firms to ensure supporting the mental health of their staff is not...
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Episode 23
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36:13
Episode 22: How your office can affect your wellbeing with Nicole DeNamur
LawCare's Gemma Matthews talks to sustainability consultant and Seattle based lawyer Nicole DeNamur about how your physical office, or home office, environment can affect your physical and mental wellbeing, your productivity and your performanc...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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43:59
Episode 21: Menopause and the legal workplace with Nicola Green
LawCare's Gemma Matthews speaks to Nicola Green, workplace menopause expert and former conveyancer about how menopause can affect women at work and what workplaces can do to support them.Find out more about Nicola at
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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28:56
Episode 20: Financial Wellbeing with Carla Hoppe
LawCare's Gemma Matthews speaks to Carla Hoppe, Founder of Wealthbrite, about financial wellbeing in the legal profession and the link between money worries and mental health.Find out more about Wealthbrite at https://www.wealthbrite.co...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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38:01
Episode 19: Being an O Shaped Lawyer with Dan Kayne
LawCare's Gemma Matthews is joined by Dan Kayne, former GC and founder of The O Shaped Lawyer to talk about what they are doing to help to change the culture in the law and how putting people first is essential for the future of the profession....
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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35:36
Episode 18: Loneliness at work with Dr Anna Topakas
LawCare's Gemma Matthews is joined by Dr Anna Topakas, a Lecturer in Work Psychology at the Sheffield University Management School, University of Sheffield to talk about loneliness at work. They discuss what it is, how it can affect...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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36:17
Episode 17: Conscious leadership with Neil Seligman
LawCare's Gemma Matthews speaks to former barrister now international mindfulness advocate and author Neil Seligman about conscious leadership and the importance of being a good leader in the law.You can find out more about Neil at
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Season 2
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44:28
Episode 16: The 4 day working week law firm with Trevor Worth
LawCare's Gemma Matthews is joined by Trevor Worth, Chief Executive and Founder of Portcullis Legals who moved to a 4 day week in 2019. He talks about how they did it, what benefits they've seen and why they also increased salaries at the same ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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28:11
Episode 15: Bullying and workplace culture with Karen Jackson
LawCare's Gemma Matthews talks to Karen Jackson, Founder-Director of didlaw, expert in employment and discrimination law, and LawCare champion about bullying in the legal workplace.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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46:02
Episode 14: Toxic productivity with Adam Carvalho
LawCare's Gemma Matthews talks to former litigation lawyer turned coach Adam Carvalho about toxic productivity in the legal profession, what workplaces can do to manage it and the benefits of unstructured time and taking a break.You can...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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38:32
Episode 13: Supervision with Gillian Bishop and Chris Mills
We listen in on a conversation between Gillian Bishop and Chris Mills on the importance of good supervision in the legal profession.Gillian Bishop is a solicitor and children law arbitrator. She is the founding partner of Family La...
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Episode 13
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51:55
Episode 12: Burnout with Charlène Gisele
LawCare's Gemma Matthews talks to a former Corporate Lawyer turned Corporate Wellness Consultant Charlène Gisele. Lovingly dubbed “The Soulicitor” by clients, she advises founders and partners from some of the world’s top law firms on how they ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:43
Episode 11: Neurodiversity in Law
LawCare's Gemma Matthews is joined by Oliver May, barrister at No5 Chambers, a member of the Bar Council Disability Panel, and the Vice Chair of Neurodiversity in Law and Ailsa McKeon, a barrister at 6KBW College Hill Chambers and a Champ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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38:11
Episode 10: Reconnecting with nature with Karl Harter
LawCare's Gemma Matthews speak to counsellor Karl Harter for Mental Health Awareness Week about therapy outdoors, how being outside can improve our mood and how nature can help us be more mindful.Find out more about Karl at
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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26:36
Episode 9: Nutrition and hydration with Kristy Coleman, lawyer and nutritional consultant
LawCare's Gemma Matthews speaks to lawyer and nutritional consultant Kristy Coleman about the gut/brain connection, eating for good mental health, common bad habits around food in the legal profession and top tips for eating well when working f...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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22:21
Episode 8: Vicarious Trauma with Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis, Claiming Space
LawCare's Gemma Matthews talks to Joanna Fleck and Rachel Francis,founders of Claiming Space, about vicarious trauma in the legal profession.For more information on Claiming Space visit https://www....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:19