The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
A podcast for lawyers that explores the realities of big law, provides tips for better practice management, and shines a light on lawyer wellbeing.
Podcasting since 2024 • 69 episodes
The Grace Period: Shining A Light on Lawyer Wellbeing
Latest Episodes
Episode 60: Ambition Thrives Where Boundaries Begin
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor, and “always available” isn’t a strategy. In this season finale, we get honest about the pressure to say yes to everything in Big Law and why that habit quietly undermines the very excellence we’re chasing. I shar...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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6:10
Episode 59: Micro Breaks That Save Your Day
What if the smallest pause could change the way you practice law? We go straight at the hustle myth and show why short, intentional breaks can sharpen focus, cut mistakes, and help you feel in control of your day again—without losing momentum o...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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5:24
Episode 58: Take The Break
Ever feel like stepping away for even a day will make everything crash? We’ve been there. This conversation tackles the tension between high-stakes legal work and real rest, and lays out a repeatable plan to take a vacation you actually enjoy—w...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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6:36
Episode 57: Quieting The Inner Critic
The sharpest cross-examination often happens in our own heads. We tackle the inner critic that thrives in high-pressure legal environments and unpack why training that rewards skepticism, speed, and flaw-spotting can turn into relentless self-j...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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5:52
Episode 56: Owning Your Seat At The Table (Revisiting Imposter Syndrome)
Sharp suits, sharper minds, and that gnawing thought: “They’ll figure me out.” We’re pulling back the curtain on imposter syndrome in Big Law and talking honestly about why smart, accomplished lawyers still feel like they’re faking it. Emily sh...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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5:35