Lawyers Living Well Podcast

Lawyers Living Well is a production of the State Bar of Georgia's Attorney Wellness Committee and Lawyer Assistance Program. Lawyers Living Well is a resource for all things wellness, just for lawyers. For all Lawyers Living Well podcast episodes, click here.

Available on SoundCloud, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

This is a 2024 copyrighted podcast of the Lawyers Living Well of the State Bar of Georgia. The Lawyers Living Well podcast seeks to provide a forum for the discussion of subjects pertaining to the mental, emotional, physical and social health of others and their personal experiences. The statements, views and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors/spokespersons and do not necessarily reflect those of the State Bar of Georgia, its officers, Board of Governors, Sections, Committees or staff. Additionally, the information provided is not intended to serve as medical advice unless otherwise indicated. If you are seeking specific treatment plans and guidance, be sure to connect with a licensed medical professional.

Lawyers Living Well Newsletter

Read previous issues of the Lawyers Living Well newsletter, in which you will find news, resources and articles centered on wellness.

• Volume 1, No. 1
• Volume 1, No. 2

Monthly "Touch" Wellness Events

• October 28, 2020: Help Is Out There: Why Don't We Use It?: WATCH
• January 28, 2021: What Happens When You Call? Demystifying the LAP Hotline and #UseYour6: WATCH
• February 25, 2021: Setting the Bar: A Vision Board Party for Lawyers: WATCH
• March 24, 2021: How to Say No to Last-Minute Requests & Feel Good About It: WATCH
• April 29, 2021: We Took the Pledge: Now What? Well-Being in Legal Practice: WATCH
• May 26, 2021: Planting the Seeds of Well-Being: It Starts in Law School: WATCH
  • Plus: View selected sources regarding law school and well-being.
• February 15, 2022: Meditation 101: Sharing Experiences and Resources to Inspire Your Meditation Practice: WATCH
• March 15, 2022: Sound Therapy and Meditation: WATCH
• January 31, 2023: The Power of Breath: WATCH

Georgia Bar Journal Wellness Articles

Read articles on a variety of wellness topics, published by members of the Attorney Wellness Committee in the bi-monthly Georgia Bar Journal magazine. For archived articles, please visit the Georgia Bar Journal page.

2023
February: "The Care for More Self-Love in the Legal Profession" by Joy White
April: "Living with Type 2 Diabetes" by Eric A. Ballinger
June: "Leading With Authenticity: Prioritizing Success and Wellness in the Workplace" by Laurie L. Myler
August: "Boundaries: The Secret to Being a Lawyer Who Lives Well" by Tara R. Simkins
October: "Byrd's Story" by Megan Murren Rittle
December: "What Good Is Stress? Rethinking Our Relationship With Stress to Harness Its Benefits" by Samantha Mullis and Plamen Russev

2024
February: "Well-Being through the Stages of Law Practice: A First Year in Review" by Megan Murren Rittle
August: "Prolonged Grief: How to Avoid Burnout and Walk Your Way Through Life's Many Losses" by Tara Simkins

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Recommended Wellness Podcasts

• Lawyers' Voices of Recovery
• The Path to Law Student Well-Being
• LegalSpeak (by Law.com) - Wellness episodes by Leigh Jones and Vanessa Blum:
  • "One Big Law Attorney's Journey with Depression, One Firm's Response to the Profession's Problem"
  • "Inhumane: Big Law Dysfunction Through a Therapist's Lens"
  • "Confronting the Mental Health Crisis in the Legal Profession"

"Metta" (Loving-kindness) Meditations

Dani Berry, Georgia attorney and founder of Wellworks Consulting, LLC, shares three "metta" (loving-kindness) meditations produced in partnership with Vista Yoga (a Lawyers Living Well resource). Listen below (7-10 minutes each).

• Metta Meditation with Dani Berry: March 2020
• Metta Meditation with Dani Berry: April 2020
• Metta Meditation with Dani Berry: May 2020

Wellness Presentation Resources

Planning to inform friends and colleagues about the benefits of the Lawyers Living Well initiative at the State Bar of Georgia? Use the below presentation compiled by the Mental Well-Being Subcommittee.

• Powerpoint Presentation: Attorney Wellness Programs & Resources
• Keynote Presentation: Please contact the Communications department for this version.