The Wellness Esquire Podcast
Join me, Ariella Cohen Coleman, as I explore a bold new path where wellbeing, happiness, and authenticity drive performance and success.
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The Wellness Esquire Podcast
Unpacking Burnout & Emotional Intelligence in Law (Part I) - with Rich Bracken
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Vulnerability isn’t weakness in law. It’s survival.
In this episode of The Wellness Esquire Podcast, Ariella Coleman is joined by Rich Bracken to explore emotional intelligence, mental health, and the cost of silence in the legal profession.
Rich shares personal experiences—from losing a colleague to suicide to his own severe anxiety attack—highlighting how invisible these struggles can be. Ariella reflects on working through serious health challenges, a reality many lawyers quietly relate to.
Together, they confront the truth: silence and “pushing through” don’t protect lawyers—they isolate them. Real resilience requires openness, support, and a shift in how the profession defines strength.
This episode is the first half of an essential conversation about resilience, emotional intelligence, and building a sustainable legal career.
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- Check out his website: http://richbracken.com
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