Health and Wellness University: Recent Episodes
Fernando Flores
The Health and Wellness University℠ Podcast supports others in their journey to achieve optimal levels of health and holistic wellness. Health and Wellness University℠ focuses on key areas of well-being, including physical, social, spiritual, mental, emotional, financial, environmental, intellectual, occupational, nutritional, relationships, energy, stress management, anxiety, depression, purpose, and recreation.
Tune in to listen to some tips focused on setting goals that will yield the greatest levels of joy and fulfillment in your life.
Tune in to learn how your decision making process is directly tied in to the levels of fulfillment that you experience in your life.
Tune in to another episode of the Health and Wellness University Podcast to learn about stress awareness.
Tune in to the next episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast to learn of some Zoom burnout tips.
Tune in to another episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast to learn about the importance of living by your own expectations.
Tune in to another episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about the important concept of psychological flexibility.
Tune in to listen to the final details of the 2021 Online Health and Wellness conference taking place on Saturday, January 30, 2021! See you there! ohw2021.eventbrite.com
Tune in to an important episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast related to managing emotional fatigue.
Tune in to listen to the next episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast that focuses on the importance of staying present and embracing the greatest levels of joy in our lives.
Tune in to the next episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast to receive some positive energy!
Tune in to another episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast to learn of a powerful exercise that focuses on reflecting on your accomplishments and strengths.
Tune in to another episode of the Health and Wellness University podcast to learn about a very powerful exercise related to your fears.
Tune in to listen to the 7 types of rest you can engage in. Also, save the date for the next Online Health and Wellness Conference on Saturday, January 30, 2021, from 8 am - 1 pm. To register, visit: http://ohw2021.eventbrite.com and http://healthandwellness.university
Tune in to listen to the importance of developing ultra self-awareness during these challenging times.
Tune in to listen to a powerful book recommendation. To get a copy of the book visit here: https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com
Tune in to another episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about the importance of living “on purpose.”
Ellie Hedley is a certified Essential Oil Specialist, Holistic Health Coach and entrepreneur. She has been on the wellness journey for over 12 years now and has a passion for educating others on how to feel better physically and emotionally using nature’s gifts. She is also very passionate about her vegan/plant based diet and lifestyle. To connect with Ellie please visit: https://www.ellieathena.com
Also, to get your free 30-minute consultation with Ellie, available only to Health and Wellness University listeners, you can email Ellie at: elliehedley@gmail.com
On the next episode of Health and Wellness University I interview Amy Grace Lam, PhD. Amy is a healer, writer and activist committed to supporting diverse global communities for healing and transformation. Through her energy work, Amy creates experiences for individuals to bridge spiritual and physical realities into a magical conversation with each other. She loves working with individuals to connect to their inner wisdom, step into their leadership and confidently manifest their gifts to the world. Amy’s writing and art have been featured in literary and academic journals and Bay Area performance and artistic venues. She works with immigrant and refugee serving organizations to vision and design transformative programs. To connect with Amy, please visit: amygracelam.com
Tune in to the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn more about how you can elevate your relationship with your soulmate. Joanna Intara is an expert in her field and she has extensive experience helping couples reach the next level of love in their relationships. To connect with Joanna, please visit:
https://freecallwithjoanna.com
https://joannaintara.com
https://www.facebook.com/theintimacygenius/
As always, wishing you great health and wellness!
Join us for the Health and Wellness Conference on August 8, 2020!
Link 1: https://www.healthandwellness.university/events
Link 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/online-health-and-wellness-conference-tickets-77644154757
Tune in to learn about the importance of processing anger as well as some important tools to work with, and through, anger.
Tune in to listen to the importance of checking in with yourself during these challenging times.
Tune in to listen to powerful information related to how diabetes disproportionately impacts Black and Brown communities. If you want to share toolkits related to this important issue, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/toolkits/road-to-health.html
Tune in to the next episode of Health and Wellness University to listen to how to foster self-acceptance in a racist society.
Tune in to listen to how the federal government is hiding COVID-19 information based on race and ethnicity.
Megan Sweet is a systems-thinker who has been in education for more than twenty-five years. She's been a teacher, school administrator, and school district leader. She also has a Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and her academic and professional interests rest mainly with how to create effective change in educational contexts. She's passionate about meditation, mindfulness, and the power of love to heal our world.
As Megan says: "When we approach educating our youth from the inside-out, by building a supportive and heart-centered connection with ourselves and our colleagues first, we have the confidence and resilience to tackle the important work of transforming our educational settings." Megan is dedicated to supporting individuals and teams to lead the classrooms and schools that will allow all children to thrive. She believes that the most powerful forces for innovation in our schools are the people - educators, students, and families. Her goal is to empower these people with the expertise, confidence, and courage to transform their communities from the inside-out through developing deeper relationships with themselves and with one another. Tune into the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about "Your 3 Eyes" with Megan Sweet. Truly a powerful episode that will help you optimize your mental, spiritual, and emotional health. To connect with Megan please visit: https://www.your3eyes.com
On March 30, 2014, Marcia Moran’s entire world changed when she had a stroke at age fifty-three. This frightening, near-death experience thrust both Marcia and her husband suddenly into the need to navigate the complex healthcare system and to take on new roles as health care advocates that neither understood. Tune in to the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about Marcia Moran's important work as a stroke survivor and to learn about her powerful story. To connect with Marcia, please visit: https://www.strokeforward.com
Dr. Austin Harris is a board-certified cardiothoracic anesthesiologist. He completed his Anesthesiology residency at University of California Irvine (UCI), and his Cardio-Thoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Keck Hospital of USC. Even before beginning his private practice, Dr. Harris was finding that ketamine, a rarely used anesthetic tool, could have profoundly positive outcomes, when utilized with specific patients. This sparked his in-depth research of ketamine’s previously obscure properties, and its potential in treating patients suffering from mental health, chronic pain, and addiction struggles. Dr. Harris focused first on surgical patients presenting with unique mood, pain, and opioid dependency. Then, after perfecting these techniques at medical offices across southern California, Dr. Harris formed NeuroRelief Ketamine & Infusion Therapy (Sherman Oaks, CA) to bring these successful results to the entire patient population. This much needed service is now benefiting thousands of clients across the country. Tune into the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn further about Dr. Austin Harris' work. To connect with Dr. Harris please visit: https://neuroreliefketamine.com
Tune in to listen to a powerful way of giving to others - and why it is healthy for you.
Tune in to the next episode to learn about tips related to setting up a healthy home office. For additional resources visit: 1) uhs.berkeley.edu/bewellatwork/ergonomics 2) therapeuticassociates.com/working-from-home-proper-ergonomics 3) pain-free.fitness/8weekprogram
Tune in to listen to this week’s Health and Wellness University guest lecturer Kalvin Evans. To connect with Kalvin please visit: https://xodusadventures.com
Tune in to listen to some recent studies examining our sleeping and dream patterns in times of Covid-19.
Tune in to the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about emotional health from Dr. Marla W. Deibler, the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. We had a great conversation about managing stress, anxiety, and rejection, and improving emotional health in general.
To connect with Dr. Deibler, please visit: https://thecenterforemotionalhealth.com/
Tune in to learn about the updated Online Heath and Wellness Conference scheduled for August 8, 2020. For more information visit ohw2020.eventbrite.com or healthandwellness.university. Take care!
Tune in to learn about the relationship between your ability to do more push-ups and the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
On this next episode Dr. Orlena Kerek, who is living in Spain, shares some excellent wellness tips related to planning, parenting, and positive thinking. To reach out to Dr. Kerek, please visit: https://www.drorlena.com
Tune in to learn about some tips that will help you reclaim you your exercise routine, you got this!
Tim Rhode focuses on helping people of all ages live their best lives no matter their current situation or skill set. After barely graduating from high school in a blue collar town, Tim Rhode went on to retire financially free by the age of 40 and has since founded multiple successful companies, become a best-selling author, and impacted 10,000s of people around the world. He currently serves as the visionary and driving force behind 1Life Fully Lived, a 501c3 nonprofit. Tim shares some powerful tips, perspective and guidance on how we can empower ourselves in these challenging COVID-19 times. To Learn more about the 1Life Community, visit https://www.1lifefullylived.org/
Tune in to listen to this week’s Health and Wellness University guest lecturer Meg King. To connect with Meg please visit: https://justaqueeninaworldofkings.com/
Tune in to learn about some updates related to COVID-19 and some perspective around this disease.
Tune in to listen to this week’s Health and Wellness University guest lecturer Kathleen Gage. To connect with Kathleen please visit: www.plantbasedeatingforhealth.com
Tune to learn about how stress-induced neuroinflammation may spark anxiety based on recent research published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research.
On the next episode of Health and Wellness University I had a powerful conversation with Florentina Alden.
Florentina is a visionary wellness entrepreneur helping improve well-being in the world.
She is the founder of Wellness of Leadership, a boutique coaching and consulting company based in Los Angeles. In addition to serving private clients, she implements wellness protocols in doctors’ offices and designs corporate wellness programs for organizations. She has worked with corporate executives, attorneys, medical doctors and their teams, business owners, sales people, professors at top universities, presidents, CEO’s, and everyone in between.
Florentina also founded Neurowellness, a neurofeedback startup company based in Europe. We had a truly inspirational conversation that connects resilience with wellness with purpose.
To connect with Florentina please visit: https://www.personalinjurycoaching.com/
Tune in to learn about a food additive that is highly used in our foods but can potentially have negative health side effects.
Tune in to the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about the important relationship between purpose and fulfillment.
Jon Vroman is a husband and father and he inspires others to Live Life In The Front Row™ by teaching them the art of moment making. He is an award-winning speaker, #1 bestselling author of the Front Row Factor, podcast host and founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity focused creating front row experiences for individuals who are facing life-threatening illnesses.
One of Jon's favorite quotes is by Howard Thurman, which says “Don’t ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive and go do it, because what the world needs is people who’ve come alive.” Jon helps people be fully alive and on the next episode of Health and Wellness University he shares exactly how he does that. An episode that truly resonates with the heart on multiple levels. We engage in a deep conversation that touched my spirit, I hope it does for your as well.
https://frontrowfactor.com
Tune in to the next episode of Health and Wellness University to learn about a tip that will help you build resilience.
Tune in to learn about a meditation practice that can assist with managing anxiety and depression.
Tune in to learn of a powerful breathing technique to help you refocus during busy periods.
Tune in to learn about recommended Target Heart Rate Zones for each age group and why this matters to your health!
Tune in to learn about the relationship between our perspectives and stress management.
Tune in to learn about the interaction between procrastination, time management, and limiting emotions.
Tune in for an official welcome to Health and Wellness University! Wishing you great health and wellness!
Linda González is a successful and passionate bilingual life coach, writer, and speaker. Linda draws on many years of fruitful experience working with diverse individuals and groups in the creative arts, non-profit, educational, health care, corporate, and government sectors. Grounded in multicultural wisdom, Linda's purpose is to inspire people to embark on a creative journey of balance and healing for this and future generations. Grateful to have interviewed Linda on this next episode and we had a very powerful conversation about bias and microaggressions. To learn more about Linda please visit: http://www.lindagonzalez.net
What is Vitamin G and how can it help you? Tune in to find out the health benefits of daily Vitamin G intake and how you can develop powerful accountability by taking it with someone else.
Tune in to learn of a powerful tool that will provide you with support as you move forward with prioritizing your self-care.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn of a powerful tip related to professional and personal growth.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about an important tool that will allow you to effectively manage challenging emotions.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about some signs that will help you determine whether you potentially need to take a break or some time off.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn of a stress management technique that takes less than 10 minutes and is focused on walking with intention.
Candace Duff is a coach, novelist, attorney licensed in the state of Florida, a mediator, as well as a happy divorcee, a super auntie, a big sister, a daughter, a lover, a friend, and a woman who loves action movies, dark chocolate, thrillers and romantic suspense novels, music festivals, dance, travel, writers conferences, and spending time with her family.
Candice is incredibly forthright and humble and on the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing her about how to write a book. She has a lot of experience doing this, having written a lot of books herself, and she provides some true value on this episode on how you can become a published author. It's not something that is out of reach, only something that requires that you fight the fear off.
To connect with Candace, please visit: https://candaceduff.com/
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast to learn about some of the top sources of Vitamin C and to learn how Vitamin C plays a highly important role in maintaining optimal levels of health. Wishing you great health and wellness!
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing attorney Virginia Villegas. Tune in to this truly motivational episode and learn how Virginia went from working as a janitor to owning her own law firm and becoming a Super Lawyer. To connect with Virginia visit: e-licenciados.com
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn the distinction between personal and relational attribution and how this small and simple tool can have a big impact on how we manage rejection in our relationships.
Uncertainty is present every single day of our lives. Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn how to more effectively manage uncertainty, and even thrive within it.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about healthy levels of sodium intake. Even a small reduction of 400 mg of sodium intake per day can have really positive effects in your health. Wishing you great health and wellness.
Attorney Belen Gomez, founder of the Law Offices of Belen Gomez, APC, has been highly dedicated to representing immigrants in a lot of different immigration proceedings. Belen shares her attorney story and why she decided to start her own law firm early on in her career. I really enjoyed our conversation around giving ourselves permission to fail and how this not only builds resilience but also creates personal and professional freedom. Belen also discusses how she maintains balance in the profession in light of the continuous changes in immigration law. A lot of valuable information on this episode! To connect with Belen please visit https://belengomezlaw.com/
Tune in to learn some powerful tips on how to foster your team’s emotional intelligence. Truly essential guidance for anyone working in a team environment.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about the powerful connection between forgiveness and our health.
Tune into the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn of a powerful antidote to fear.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing Karen Nourizadeh. Karen is a former New York City litigator and after discovering the healing philosophy and tools of yoga and meditation Karen uncovered her true calling, blending Western science and research with Eastern wisdom and practice.
She spent more than a decade practicing law and working at companies that topped the Fortune 500 list before she has embarked on a path of healing and health.
Karen teaches classes, seminars, trainings and workshops related to mindfulness, stress management, meditation and yoga. Karen has brought her expertise to the corporate world, including NBC, ABC, American Express, Saks Fifth Avenue, KPMG, Equinox Fitness Club, Trust Bank Co. of the West and others.
Karen is credentialed with an advanced yoga and meditation certification and she has also studied meditation and yoga in India.
To connect with Karen visit https://karennouri.com/
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn 4 tips that will help you manage stress more effectively. We all experience it, and the better we become about managing it, the greater levels of health and wellness that we will be able to achieve. Wishing you great health and wellness.
With depression on the rise, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of depression. While this is not medical advice, note that there are resources available that you can provide to someone who may need it, and it all starts with understanding what those signs look like. As a resource, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8355. Thank you as always for tuning in.
Tune into the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about The 10X Rule, a powerful state of mind that will give you the momentum you need to achieve your goals. Enjoy!
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing Katy Sherratt, an award winning social innovation leader and the CEO of Back on My Feet.
Back on My Feet (backonmyfeet.org) combats homelessness through the power of running, community support, and essential employment and housing resources.
Under Katy’s leadership Back on My Feet has gone from early stage startup to sustainable organization with a $9M+ operating budget, 60+ staff nationwide and consistent double digit financial and programmatic growth.
Back on My Feet partnerships include Marriott International, ACE Cash Express, Accenture, Aramark, AT&T, Bimbo Bakeries, Brooks, White Lodging, Ernst & Young, Cigna, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, Samsung, Stand Together Foundation and the San Francisco Warriors.
Katy has been named among Authority Magazine’s 2019 ‘Female Disruptors’ and Women’s Running Magazine’s ‘Top 20 Game-Changers’ and has been featured across multiple media and news outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Forbes, New York Times, ABC, NBC, CNN, Fox News, Inc.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, Thrive Global, Popsugar, Runners World and numerous women’s health magazines.
I truly loved my conversation with Katy about how she became the CEO of Back on My Feet and also how she is helping people gain empathy for people experiencing homelessness. Leading with empathy is key and I'm very grateful for the various wellness tips that Katy provides. Enjoy!
Life is never as orderly as we expect or wish it to be. It poses unexpected challenges and learning to manage these experiences in a healthy manner requires that we also take care of our mental health. Tune in to learn about the subtle signs that help determine whether you or someone you know may need support as a result of a psychiatric health condition.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about the benefits of meditation/deep-breathing/mindfulness. Even a few minutes a day can bring powerful health benefits!
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I focus on an area of our health and wellness that often goes to the wayside with our busy schedules: physical intimacy with our partner. Tune in to learn some tips on how to develop a stronger physically intimate connection with your partner!
Very excited to announce the newly launched program “Balancing the Bar: Micro-Exercises for Lawyers and Law Students.” This is a powerful collaboration between iMATER NOW and Mariah Heller from Pain-Free Fitness. Mariah is a physical fitness and exercise expert and she truly brought her A-game to this program which will provide you with powerful tools to stay fit and reach new physical wellness heights! Learn more about the program here: https://www.pain-free.fitness
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Sonya Sigler. Sonya has been an in-house IP and Corporate lawyer for over 25 years. Sonya does executive leadership coaching and business strategy consulting for start-ups and companies looking to grow quickly or reinvent themselves.
Sonya and I had a great conversation about the principles in her book, “Welcome to the Next Level: 3 Secrets to Become Unstuck, Take Action, and Rise Higher in Your Career,” and I know the tips she provides will provide great benefit to you on your health and wellness journey!
Thank you as always for tuning in and to reach out to Sonya visit: https://sonyasigler.com
Tune in to learn about a powerful book recommendation that will help you gain an advantage in any setting. I have applied the principles in the book for a couple of years now and I hope they serve you as well!
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I provide some guidance in terms of how joy affects our health. We actually have more control over our happiness and joy than we may think and I provide some brief insights on how you can increase the level of joy in your life.
A lot of what our professional and personal relationships require is that you learn to manage challenging emotions. Unless and until you learn how to emotionally self-validate, it will be difficult to work through challenging emotions and may take longer to process them. Tune in to learn about this important emotional wellness strategy.
Metabolism is the process that turns the food that you eat into the energy that you need. While metabolism is often associated with weight and weight-loss, it really encompasses a lot more than that. On this episode I share with you some tips and strategies that will help you maintain a healthy metabolism throughout your day, weeks, months, and years to come!
One of the most common issues that come up with my coaching clients is the obstacle of not being able to commit to a weekly exercise routine. Tune in to learn about a powerful tip that will help you shift your mindset and help you stay committed to an exercise routine for years to come.
Which personality type are you? Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about several resources that will allow you to more powerfully increase your self-awareness. The more you learn about yourself, the more you are able to improve your leadership style, team-work, and overall relationships.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast tune in to learn about biohacking, a health and wellness trend that is gaining more and more attention. Is it for you? Check out the resources provided to find out!
Turn into the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn about healthy levels of sugar intake and how sugar intake affects our health in many different ways, including cardiovascular disease and cancer.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I provide you with some tips related to how you can rewire the internal stories about yourself that shape your beliefs. This is important because it is one powerful way to develop greater self-esteem and self-confidence in any area of your life.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I cover some updated information related to the use of antibiotics in the food we eat.
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn more about the state of “flow” and some tips on how you can foster this in your professional and personal lives and achieve higher levels of happiness.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I interview Sam and Patrick Cullinane who are the authors of “Bigger Love” and the hosts of their podcast called The Not So Perfect Couple. The recording was done live at the 2019 iMATER NOW Conference which made it incredibly fun. We cover powerful topics related to forgiveness in relationships, what do you do when the “madly in love” phase ends, social media comparisons to other couples, and making a decision on who truly is the love of your life. There are definitely a lot of golden nuggets in this episode, I know it will serve you and your loved ones. Thank you as always for tuning in!
Really excited to share with you a newly launched accountability program called The Self-Empower Hour. Tune in to listen to the details and I hope you are able to join us 2 times a month for these powerful health and holistic wellness calls!
Tune in to the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn of a powerful mood-boosting practice that you can engage in during the week to counterbalance the effects of an intense work environment.
Tune into the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast to learn how creating a recovery plan can help you perform at high levels, particularly if your job has incredibly high and incessant demands.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I provide you with my top five oral advocacy tips that will assist you in improving your skills in the court room. These are tips that go directly to some of the more common fears that attorneys experience during oral argument. Good luck improving this aspect of your occupational growth!
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I cover some powerful questions related to strengthening your spiritual core. As attorneys we ask a lot of questions of others, it is also important we ask these questions of ourselves to enhance our holistic well-being.
Can willpower and being disciplined change your life? How? What is the relationship between these two that can help you achieve the greatest levels of personal and professional fulfillment? On this next episode I cover this exact topic, tune in to learn more!
On the next episode of Attorney Heart Podcast I provide you with some information from a new study related to the association between physical exercise and mental health of over 1.2 million individuals in the US between 2011 and 2015. Very interesting findings that I hope help you as you strive to implement healthy habits in your routine! For more information on this study check out this link: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(18)30227-X/fulltext
After a period of high pressure and stress how do you come out of it? Do you ever get sick afterwards? We often do get sick and the main reason for this is the let down effect. Tune in to The next episode of Attorney Heart to learn some tips on how you can exit periods of high stress in a way that does not cause you to get sick.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing Oscar Rene Gutierrez, a personal injury trial lawyer based in Southern California. Oscar Rene graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law. At Pepperdine Law, he served as the MABA Student Vice-Chair for Pepperdine Law in 2009 and 2010. His practice focuses exclusively on personal injury matters across the state of California. Oscar Rene and his father litigate predominantly on behalf of monolingual Spanish-speaking clients and together they strive to ensure that the rights of Latinos are protected in the judicial system, regardless of their immigration status, finances, or socioeconomic background. To learn more about Oscar Rene and his work you can visit: https://gutierrezinjury.attorney/ and http://mabaattorneys.com/
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I provide you with a book recommendation to help you during a job transition. Really helpful book that will provide you with invaluable information, enjoy!
There are a couple of interesting components about your self-image. First, it is molded through the continuous self-talk that we all have throughout our day. Second, your actions and behaviors will fall in line with the self-image that you have about yourself. Tune in to learn some tips on how to enhance your self-image and how this can have powerful shifts in your life.
We don’t often reflect on our e-mail checking habits, but when we do, it can provide clarity on whether, for example, checking e-mail first thing in the morning is actually necessary. While we cannot avoid checking e-mail, we can create habits that are healthier and will actually helps us become more effective and higher performing advocates. Tune in to the next episode of Attorney Heart to learn more about this topic!
There have been greater number of studies focusing on the relationship between resilience and happiness and on the next episode of Attorney Heart I wanted to share with you some expert tips related to how developing greater resilience can lead to greater happiness.
Anger and resentment can be challenging emotions to experience. By learning to process these emotions you will note that you will create greater positivity and live with more energy. These emotions can be energetically draining and limit your performance and therefore it is important to learn strategies that will help you work through them. Tune in to learn more!
Regardless of the profession, getting a good night’s sleep is essential your well-being. Millions of people have chronic sleeping problems every year and on this next episode of Attorney Heart I provide you with a breathing technique called The Relaxing Breath that is bound to help you have better sleep. Try it out and let me know how it helped you!
While there is a lot of advice out there about morning routines, what matters is that you create one that serves you. Self-care should not be something that stresses you out and I cover some tips on how I created my own morning routine.
Very excited to have reached this 100th Episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast and on this episode I take some time to celebrate!
While there are 5 types of Brain Waves, on this next episode I focus on what you can do to use the Alpha Brain Waves to your advantage in the mornings. How we start our mornings can have a very powerful impact on how we carry ourselves through the rest of our day!
Do you ever get interrupted at work? If so, tune in to the next episode to learn some helpful tips on how to manage interruptions and how it can help you achieve reduced levels of stress.
There is a powerful relationship between exercise and our ability to retain and recall information. Tune in to the next episode of Attorney Heart to learn about the importance of having an exercise routine during very busy work periods!
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Mariah Heller, owner and creator of Pain-Free Fitness. Mariah has made it her mission to create tools that help professionals stay fit and live a pain-free life. Mariah shares that fitness does not have to involve pain and on this episode she shares very effective practical methods that you can incorporate into your daily routine. Mariah Heller is an author, speaker, trainer, business owner, and certified massage therapist.
Whether it is consciously or subconsciously, many of us compare ourselves to others in ways that are unhealthy. We often fail to think through whether the comparisons we make are based on accurate information, which most of the times they are not. Tune in to listen to a strategy that I have used effectively both with myself and other professionals to move away from unhealthy comparisons: internal temporal holistic comparisons.
“There are no bad teams, only bad leaders.” On the next episode of Attorney Heart I share with you a book recommendation that will truly take you to the next level. “Extreme Ownership” is a powerful book for various reasons, tune in to find out why this principle is so important in our professional lives and how you can apply this in the context of your holistic wellness!
Stress does not always have to lead to negative health consequences. To perform at high levels, it is important to understand the spectrum of stress and the difference between acute and chronic stress. By developing skills that allow us to manage chronic stress effectively, we become more empowered in situations involving greater risks, greater challenges, and greater responsibilities. Tune in to the next episode of Attorney Heart to learn how to manage toxic stress and bring out optimum performance even in very challenging situations.
Most people don’t know that dehydration has an incredibly debilitating effect our brain. Water helps transport oxygen and nutrients critical to the brain for optimal function and also provides cushioning and lubrication to the brain tissue. Tune in to the next episode of Attorney Heart to learn some key reasons why developing a healthy water habit is really important! Thank you as always for tuning in! To connect visit: www.1fernandoflores.com and www.imaternow.com
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I cover a subtle, yet incredibly powerful, distinction between using the words “I Don’t” versus “I Can’t.” How exactly does using one phrase over the other relate to your health and wellness? It really comes down to determination, willpower, and personal agency. Tune in to get the details!
On the next episode of Attorney Heart, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Ruiz, a solo female traveler, adventurer, and Lawyer. She is the author of 2 amazing books named, “The Affordable Flight Guide” and “You Need a Vacation! How to Travel with a Full-Time Job”.
In this Episode, she shares her experience of completing 20 trips in12 months to destinations like Greece, Argentina, Thailand. More importantly, she managed to do on a very affordable budget!
Definitely tune in to the next episode to learn what inspired her to travel and how she managed her budget and time and to learn some tips on how you can take more vacation time for yourself!
To connect with Jen for more travel tips you can visit: https://jenonajetplane.com/
With continuous professional deadlines, demands, and expectations, it can be incredibly challenging to not feel stressed and overwhelmed. The World Health Organization recently came out with their 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and one of the most interesting updates was in relation to its definition of Occupational Burnout. Tune in to learn more!
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great honor of interviewing Carolyn Colleen. In her journey, Carolyn went from standing in a food line at the Salvation Army, to earning her Ph.D. and becoming an author and international speaker. Carolyn’s purpose in life is to help people shift from a mindset of fear to becoming FIERCE and she has developed a powerful program to help others do that.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing Saren Stiegel. After obtaining her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Saren leveraged her legal background and training as a vehicle to empower women and she launched The Glow Effect. Saren quickly became an internationally recognized leadership coach, activist, and author.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I had the great pleasure of interviewing Rock Thomas, a self-made millionaire who runs several successful businesses and six award-winning RE/MAX franchises.
This episode is value-packed and thoroughly empowering. Any successful attorney can truly benefit from our discussion on why it is necessary to develop positive habits and a positive mindset.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the great pleasure of interviewing Irma Herrera. Irma Herrera, a South Texas native, is a Bay Area social justice activist, playwright, and solo performer. In her 30+ year career as a public interest lawyer, Irma worked with Evergreen Legal Services (now Columbia Legal Services) in Eastern Washington and in San Francisco for the Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund. She was also the Executive Director of Equal Rights Advocates for 15 years.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I examine an article that drew my attention titled “Choosing Happiness.” In our modern world, happiness can connote so many things to so many people and I really liked the main, general principles covered in the article.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Courtillier, an entrepreneur with an altruistic heart who's on a mission to empower women to leave powerful legacies. Stephanie combined her passion of helping others create impactful lives with purpose-driven giving and launched her social enterprise called Integrous Women.
Have you ever listened to a song or type of music that just connected with you on a very deep level? Music can be an excellent tool to manage stress and uplift our moods. On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had a great interview with author, composer, and musician Bill Protzman. Bill holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing and in 2011 he launched Music Care Inc., which focuses on helping others use music as self-care.
There were periods in my career as an attorney where I did not manage continuous stress well. Under these circumstances it can be challenging to get through your workday and you can lose sleep, experience anxiety, and your health can take a hit. It is in these situations however that it becomes incredibly important to make your life, health, and wellness non-negotiable.
On this episode I share my strategies and skills that prioritize self-care, in particular how to manage stress and develop emotional wellness. Left unchecked, stress can overwhelm us, and we need to find ways to mitigate it. I also cover the newly launched Bar Exam Game Plan™ program that helps law students prepare a game plan for the bar exam which was hands down the key to me passing the California bar exam the second time around!
When it comes to taking the LSAT, how do you plan on conquering it? A key requirement to gain entry into law school is getting a good score on the LSAT. There are definitely other factors that come into play when it comes to your law school application, but the LSAT is definitely important! Tune in to learn some of the key strategies that Steve Schwartz used to conquer the LSAT!
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the privilege of interviewing Monika Kalra Varma, the executive director of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights (LCCR). LCCR was founded in 1968 and is based in San Francisco. LCCR protects and promotes the rights of people of color, low-income communities and immigrants in California.
If you are an attorney or law student who is considering starting a solo practice, the next episode of Attorney Heart will be highly beneficial for you. I had a great time interviewing Kweku Darfoor who is the founder of the Darfoor Law Firm.
Despite Mark’s downward spiral, Mark worked incredibly hard to beat the odds. On this next inspirational episode of Attorney Heart, Mark shares how he discovered the greatness within himself, despite having undergone so much adversity.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had the pleasure of interviewing Pedro Torres-Diaz, who is a Principal at the Puerto Rico and Miami offices of Jackson Lewis. Pedro has extensive trial experience before federal and state courts and administrative forums in Puerto Rico and Florida. Pedro shares his invaluable trial experience, including some key takeaways on managing trial-related stress and how to maximize your chances of winning in the courtroom.
The transition from law school to attorney world can present its own set of unique challenges. On the next episode of Attorney Heart I interview Rachel T. Gezerseh who is the author of “The Law Career Playbook.” Rachel covers some very practical professional development information that is beneficial not just to graduating law students, but to attorneys who have been in the profession for a long time.
Social media has become part of daily life in today’s highly technologically interconnected world. On the next Episode of Attorney Heart I delve into the topic of how social media can impact your professional performance & overall health. From your perspective, do you use social media to build meaningful connections or does it sometimes get in the way of doing so?
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I had a truly powerful interview with Andrés Y. González. Andrés moved from Cuba to the United States at the age of 20. While in Cuba, Andrés faced many challenging situations and when he started living in the United States. He discusses that he realized how deeply his freedom had been restricted. As a young man he was required to enter the military and Andrés shares how having to hide the fact that he was a gay man in the military was particularly difficult
The Partnership For Working Families has an extensive number of campaigns that focus on empowering local communities. On the next episode of Attorney Heart I interview Ben Beach, who is the Legal Director at The Partnership and he explains that he works with organizations and local governments in cities across the country in order to transform local economies.
As attorneys one of the most important things we can do for our clients is provide them with sufficient and accurate information for them to make an informed decision.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart, I provide you with important information related to how alcohol impacts our health, with a specific focus on how it impacts our brain. In our fast-paced, high-stress, always-going, don’t-stop lifestyle, it can be easy for us to rely on a few drinks a week (or a day) to take the edge off.
As attorneys, law-students, and advocates we are trained to solve problems. We are trained to spot problems and then do whatever we have to in order to resolve that problem for our clients. As a result, if we were not before, we become problem-solvers. More importantly, we become very closely connected to the identity of being a problem-solver.
On the next awesome episode of Attorney Heart, Casey Berman shares his story of why he decided to leave law behind. Casey Berman graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1999 and after a few years in the legal field he stopped practicing to create a number of different enterprises, but in particular, he created his business called Leave Law Behind.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart, Bryan Falchuk shares how a challenging period in his life became a turning point to improve it. Bryan was obese and overcome by anxiety until he discovered the approach to change all that – Do a Day. Using Do A Day, Bryan was able to break from this pattern to live a life of consistent, unending health and wellness. In his case, he has used this strategy to lose 147 pounds!
On the next Episode of Attorney Heart I take you through a guided meditation of an experience that I had while I was in Rishikesh, India. If you have never meditated before, I recommend you stay committed to doing this meditation for 21-30 days. It takes about 8-10 minutes and it can be incredibly helpful in reducing stress, managing anxiety, increasing focused, strengthening your immune system, and improve sleeping patterns.
Jessie Kornberg is the Executive Director of Bet Tzedek, and on this first episode of 2019 we spoke about everything from how she helped Bet Tzedek establish Los Angeles’ first low-income tax and small business start-up clinics, how to take responsibility for the choices that you make in order to free yourself from the stressors in your life, and an awesome story of how Jessie won one of top 10 Intellectual Property verdicts in 2013 while she was pregnant with her son.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I have compiled clips of the very best and most listened to episodes of 2018. It has been an incredible year with awesome guests and conversation and I can’t believe we are up to Episode 64!
A lot of valuable information and lessons on wellness, reducing stress, eating healthier, exercising, developing a positive and resilient mindset, getting enough sleep, limiting alcohol intake, overcoming fears, and many other awesome topics!
Rebecca Queensland is an attorney based in Nebraska. She works as a claims attorney, deals with property rights, contract law, & insurance policies. She has an interesting and unusual hobby for an attorney - performing in pageants. Rebecca decided to sign up for the Miss Nebraska USA pageant and use the title to advance women's equal pay laws for the women of Nebraska. This was after she realized that there was a lack of protection for women to not only assess but also assert their work.
One of the most powerful ways to increase your impact and influence as an attorney is to learn to put your health and wellness first. Learning to put yourself first may sound selfish, but it isn’t. On the next episode of Attorney Heart I cover how enhancing your self-care skills actually allows you to develop greater self-confidence and self-empowerment and provides you with greater vitality, energy, and fulfillment.
Eric Casher is an attorney at the Meyers Nave law firm. He has been assisting public and private clients with legal and regulatory matters throughout California for over 10 years. Eric talks about his work helping clients in his current law firm, his primary expertise in the area of public contracts and government conflicts of interests, his litigation background, and being a City Attorney which he enjoys because he gets to choose what he wants to handle!
As attorneys and law students, we focus highly on logic. As a result we become very “mind” oriented, where we want to understand the reasoning behind a particular case, argument, or statement. We do this consistently, as it is required by our profession, but one of the most powerful ways that you can thrive professionally and personally is to deepen the relationship between your mind and your heart and on this next episode of Attorney Heart I delve further into this topic.
Imagine earning your undergraduate degree in another country and then traveling to the United States to apply for law school (with limited English skills), getting admitted into law school, taking the California bar exam, and passing it. Well, that is exactly what our powerful next Attorney Heart guest did. Leila shares the challenges she faced in law school as well as in taking the California bar exam and the skills and personal qualities she relied on to overcome those challenges.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart, I had the incredible opportunity of interviewing Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Director Kevin Kish. Director Kish shares his journey in becoming the leader of the largest civil rights agency in the United States.
On this episode of Attorney Heart, attorney Chris Punongbayan shares his powerful advocacy as the executive director of California ChangeLawyers. We discuss the importance of diversity in the profession and Chris introduces us to the definition of a Change Lawyer. Chris explains the purpose of California ChangeLawyers and how it focuses on investing in bright, diverse legal changemakers.
On the next episode of Attorney Heart former Los Angeles District Attorney Siannah Collado Boutte shares her powerful story of how she became a trial attorney. We discuss the challenges that she had to overcome, especially as a first-generation attorney. She recently joined The Simon Law Group where she handles civil trials in personal injury cases. I really appreciated the opportunity to interview Siannah who opens up about what it takes to be a thriving trial attorney!
Debt can create high levels of incessant stress in our lives. As Americans, we tend to live beyond our means and the majority of us are in some form of debt. On the next episode of Attorney Heart, debt and credit strategy attorney Jen Lee shares her expertise and provides incredibly valuable tips and suggestions around the bankruptcy process and how she helps her clients, including attorneys, navigate the waters of debt.
Spending a lot of time on our smartphones can lead to a sedentary lifestyle, which is not good for our health. On this next episode I provide some suggestions for apps that can motivate you to enhance your health. Whether you want to run your first 5K, sleep better, eat better, you guessed it - there’s an app for that. I’m sure you’ll be surprised by some of the health apps that are out there and I hope you are able to find some that will help you achieve your desired health goals!
If you want to thrive in the legal profession, it is important to develop a keen awareness of when you need to rest. When we do not make time to replenish and re-energize, we are allowing stress to take over. While we are very committed to our work, it is also important that we develop well-being skills that will help us optimize our vacation time and ultimately, our health. You want to remain balanced, healthy, and in the game for years to come? Well, this episode is definitely for you!
Really excited about this next Attorney Heart episode! I interview Dr. Alan Goldhamer who is the founder of the TrueNorth Health Center located in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Goldhamer was one of the doctors featured in the film “What the Health” and we discuss the health benefits of fasting. Dr. Goldhamer has supervised thousands of patients do water only fasts that can last anywhere from 2 - 40 days! Incredibly important health related information on this episode, enjoy!
On this next episode, I interview San Francisco’s Public Defender Jeff Adachi. I truly enjoyed this interview with Jeff and we discussed what it takes to bring your A-Game everyday at the Public Defender’s office and the changes he has made in his office as the only elected public defender in the state of California. We also discuss some of his strategies on maintaining wellness, which include early morning exercise as well as filmmaking. Powerful episode, enjoy!
On this next episode, Frankie shares his powerful story. Frankie is an attorney at the National Center for Youth Law and the Director of the California Youth Justice Initiative. Frankie focuses his work on ensuring that the youth are not charged as adults and advocates for rehabilitation of youth. Frankie talks about the maximum sentence he received at age 15 and also how he beat incredible odds, got into UCLA Law School, and has become one of the most highly renowned advocates of youth justice.
Transitions are definitely part of life and while sometimes it may be years before you make a professional and/or a personal transition, other times they seem to happen all at once. On this next episode I provide some key tips that can help you as you plan for your transition. Even if you have already made a transition, these tips can help you on your next one. Enjoy!
Do you know the most common fears that attorneys experience? How do you manage your fears? Or do you at all? If left unrestrained, fear can create deep self-doubt, leading to loss of self-esteem and self-confidence. This can have a tremendous impact on our performance as attorneys. Figuring out what fear-managing strategies work for you can help you gain a powerful professional advantage. Very important episode for any practicing attorney that will assist you to thrive, not just survive.
If you are a current or future law student, or know someone who is in law school, this next Attorney Heart episode is for you! Ashley Kirkwood shares her story of getting into the John Marshall Law School, transferring to Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, graduating cum laude from law school, and eventually landing a job at Kirkland & Ellis, LLP. Ashley is the author of “The Law School Hustle” and her goal is to help future attorneys overcome academic obstacles, among other things. Enjoy
Stress limits both our ability and willingness to learn. In the life of a typical busy professional, stress can show up consistently and can lead to a variety of health problems if it is persistent. On the next episode of Attorney Heart I provide some powerful stress reduction strategies that you can use anywhere at any time! From progressive muscle relaxation to visualization, I have used these techniques myself and have found them to be very helpful, I hope they help you too!
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I share with you some of the highlights of the 2018 iMATER NOW Conference. It is a jam-packed episode full of great takeaways and I really hope you enjoy it! Have an awesome week and remember to keep putting your health first, you are worthy and deserving of that, and if you don't, no one else will! Catch you at the next conference!
On the next episode of Attorney Heart I interview Diego Corzo, a realtor with Keller Williams from Austin, Texas. Diego is an all around awesome person who has focused on building his financial wealth through real estate, specifically through a strategy called house hacking. Diego, however, does not just focus on finances, he also is highly dedicated and committed to enhancing his personal development.
Back in early July 2018 I had the awesome opportunity of volunteering at the Dilley Pro Bono Project where we represented mothers and children seeking asylum in Dilley, Texas. On this next bonus episode of Attorney Heart I interview two awesome co-volunteers that were at the frontlines in Dilley.
On the next episode of the Attorney Heart podcast I thoroughly enjoyed interviewing Matt Aitchison (aka Matty A). Matt Aitchison is a very successful real estate entrepreneur, host of the incredibly popular Millionaire Mindcast podcast. Matt was recently voted a TOP 40 millennial influencer and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and Forbes for his expertise in real estate and his personal story of how he shifted to living a life by design, not by default. Enjoy!
If left unchecked, self-doubt can lead to procrastination. Self-doubt can also restrain creativity, limit personal fulfillment, and weaken your self-esteem. Whether we are preparing for a big court filing, discovery responses, deposition, trial, or an appellate argument, self-doubt can create high levels of stress and anxiety that will limit our ability to perform at high levels. On the next Attorney Heart episode I provide some powerful ways to work through and overcome self-doubt.
On the next episode I interview Andres Vallejo who is a partner at Reed Smith. In 2010 Andres was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and he shares his incredibly compelling story of how his life trajectory was altered as a result of this diagnosis. Andres decided take a deep dive into the research around cancer. He used his research skills to investigate his options to be able to make an informed decision on the best course of action. Very powerful episode, don't muss it!
Have you taken stock of your tangible and intangible assets recently, if at all? Have you planned as to how each of your assets will be passed on to your next generation? If you are not married and do not have any children, does it make sense to engage in the estate planning process now? Why or why not?
Deborah Fujiwara is the owner of Fujiwara Law and Mediation, PC and she is an awesome expert in the area of estate planning who has the answers to these precise questions!
On the next Attorney Heart episode I had the pleasure of interviewing Monika Y. Langarica, who is a Senior Staff Attorney at the American Bar Association’s Immigration Justice Project.
Monika works in San Diego which is the largest land-border crossing in the Western Hemisphere. She works with vast populations of pro se clients in immigration court and focuses on representing clients with mental health issues. Great episode for anyone wanting to improve their well-being!
On the next Attorney Heart episode Dr. Csilla Veress shares incredibly powerful information related to how you can improve your health. Dr. Csilla Veress is one of the 2018 iMATER NOW Conference speakers and she provides a preview of what she will be speaking about at the conference.
We cover everything from the importance of stress management, to her story of how drinking excessively early in her career ended up impacting her life and eventually led her to take greater control of her health.
On the next Attorney Heart episode Ray A. Ybarra Maldonado shares his story of why he decided to practice immigration law.
Ray is the owner of Ybarra Maldonado Law Group and for anyone interested in getting a general overview of immigration law and/or how you can get involved as an attorney to assist families who have been recently separated, Ray provides excellent information and practical advice. A powerful episode where we also discuss the importance of maintaining balance.
In the next Attorney Heart episode, Michelle Kuo (attorney, professor, and author) shares her story of how she worked as a teacher in Helena, Arkansas for Teach for America.
During her term as a teacher Michelle decided to go to law school and while at Harvard Law School she faced a life-changing experience. One of her former students whom she really cared about and admired, Patrick, killed someone. Michelle returned to Arkansas to visit Patrick while he was in jail. Michelle shares how story.
Worrying creates a sense of impending doom and the scenarios we worry about will likely never happen. Continuous worrying is not good for our health and can lead to anxiety, stress, depression, premature aging, fatigue, and if it is very serious, suicide.
In the next Attorney Heart episode I provide a book recommendation and discuss a very practical 4-step strategy to help reduce levels of worry. This worry-reduction strategy asks 4 simple questions that I found incredibly helpful.
Anthony Radogna is a California State Bar Defense Ethics Attorney who knows the answers to all of these questions. He used to handle disciplinary complaints at state bar’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel and now has his own law firm. He is an expert in the field and one of the very few attorneys in California (and the nation) who exclusively practices this area of law. I had a great time interviewing Anthony and learning about the most common ethical issues that an attorney can encounter.
In the next Attorney Heart episode I interview artist, musician, songwriter, and facilitator Jeremy “brotha James” Reisig. Brotha James shares how he was making over $200,000 before he decided to pursue his passion for music and use music to improve people's lives. He suggests you go several levels deep on this question: “What is your WHY?” When you do so, you discover and deepen your relationship to work that you are passionate about and it is much harder to give up or quit.
On the next Attorney Heart episode I interview Reanne Swafford-Harris, who is an attorney at the global law firm Sheppard Mullin. Reanne shares how she strives to maintain balance despite an extensive case docket and a very busy work schedule. Reanne focuses on building time to exercise (sometimes even at the office), eating healthy, and connecting with loved ones on the weekend. Reanne provides some very insightful strategies on how you can build in time for yourself if you work at a big law firm.
For the majority of our workday we spend hours and hours sitting at our desks. We sit well into the evenings and on the weekends when we get really busy. On Episode 030 I provide some great tips for you to improve your sitting posture and recommendations to avoid sitting for hours at a time. These tips improve your health as well as increase your level of performance. Enjoy!
On Episode 029 I cover the key difference between attentive versus active listening. The key difference between attentive and active listening is that in attentive listening you do not provide feedback, you just listen.
It may not sound like a big difference, but improving your listening and communications skills depends entirely on understanding the distinction between these two listening styles! Good luck!
As an attorney I always like to point out that our words are the the key tool we use to advocate for others. On Episode 028 I emphasize a key quote that motivated me to put positivity out into the world: “Words in the hands of the wrong people cannot only crush your spirit, but they can also derail your dreams, skew your self-image, and hurt your heart.” - Eric Thomas.
You deserve positive, encouraging, and kind words everyday and also to be surrounded with people that gift you these words. Enj
On Episode 027 I cover how constantly experiencing fear, shame, and guilt can lead to emotional drainage. I define emotional drainage as the unnecessary expenditure of emotional resources, which typically results in feeling exhausted, upset, angry, or sad (among other draining emotions) and can lead to mental and physical burnout. It is important to bring awareness to the circumstances in your life that make you feel these particular emotions.
On Episode 026 I provide a book recommendation: “No Excuses! The Power of Self-Discipline” by Bryan Tracy. One of my favorite quotes from the book is the following: “Bad habits are easy to form, but hard to live with. Good habits are hard to form, but easy to live with.” There is incredible power in taking a hard look at your current habits and doing so can create shifts in your life that will improve it. Good luck!
On the next Attorney Heart episode I interview Rene Muñoz, who is the co-owner of the Oakland based law firm Franco Muñoz that focuses on representing injured workers. Rene has a very inspiring story of how Judge Ochoa from Santa Barbara Superior Court motivated him to become an attorney.
Rene comes from an immigrant background as his mother immigrated from El Salvador and he has a very unique story of how he met his law firm partner, Steve Franco. Solid episode, enjoy!
On the next Attorney Heart episode I interview Carina M. Reyna, owner of the Law Offices of Carina M. Reyna. Carina discusses her journey in starting her own law firm and provides great tips to anyone thinking about embarking on this journey. If starting your own law firm has remotely crossed your mind, this is definitely an episode you should listen to! Carina handles cases in family law, criminal law, and personal injury, among other areas.
On this episode I interview two awesome law student entrepreneurs from University of Notre Dame Law School. Katelyn Ringrose and Veronica Canton are 2 of 5 partners who are growing a start-up called Impowerus. Their company has been recognized as a top tech student start-up in the nation by South by Southwest (SXSW) and featured in Inc. Magazine. Impowerus is an online platform that connects unaccompanied minors (children who immigrated to the U.S. on their own) with attorneys through secure video calls.
On Episode 006 I covered 7 Philosophies of Life that I saw only and I really liked. I took some time to develop my own 7 Philosophies and I want to share them with you. I hope you enjoy them and if you have time feel free to come up with your own!
On this episode I provide the structure of my key morning meditation. We make time to clean and groom ourselves externally every morning, but what do we do to clean our hearts, minds, energy, and spirit? My gratefulness meditation asks 3 questions: What am I grateful for that happened in my life yesterday? What am I grateful for that is happening in my life today? What am I grateful for that is happening in my life tomorrow?
This next episode provides some key information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The survival rate for business is 80% after the 1st year, 70% after the 2nd year, 50% after the 5th year, and 30% after the 10th year. As attorneys we often want to start our own law firms or businesses in other industries. To help you increase the survival rate for your business I provide a key tip: write a business plan. This helps you stay focused on your mission, growth, finances, and other important areas.
On this episode I cover how emotional awareness can improve your professional skills and personal health. By increasing your level of emotional awareness you increase your ability to manage your emotions in stressful and challenging situations. Professional and entrepreneurial development starts with personal development, and this aspect, emotional awareness, is really important.
This next episode covers an article that focuses on how lower levels of energy at the end of the day can lead to us fighting off sleep at the end of the day. Learn some tips on how to set up for success a few hours before going to bed!
In a recent study, 84% of attorneys reported drinking at some point in the past 12 months. On this next episode I cover how alcohol limits liver function which in turn impairs brain cells and limits your ability to perform at high levels. Check out the key statistics on this episode to potentially motivate you to reduce the impact of alcohol in your professional and personal life.
As lawyers, communication is KEY. On this next episode I ask a key question related to improving our communication skills: how do you respond to good news? There are 4 styles: passive constructive, passive destructive, active constructive, and active destructive. Learn what your style is and how you can improve it!
This next interview with Beverly Davidek is incredibly powerful. Beverly is a very successful attorney and owns her own law firm, the Davidek Law Firm. Beverly is the co-author of “Happy Lawyer: The Art of Having it All Without Losing Your Mind.” On this episode Beverly actually opens up a very difficult stage in her life. She shares how at one point she attempted to commit suicide. I am very grateful to Beverly for coming on the show. Beverly hopes to raise awareness around suicide prevention.
On this next episode I cover an additional 5 tips related to the impostor syndrome. As attorneys and law students we make minimal effort to obtain help with this type of mindset and we tend to suffer with these impostor feelings in silence. Note that there are many people who have these thoughts and you do not need to experience them on your own. If you need support, do not hesitate to reach out to imaternow@gmail.com.
On this next episode, Sotivear Sim shares his attorney heart and powerful personal story of being born in a refugee camp on the border of Cambodia and Thailand to working as an attorney for the California Labor Commissioner. Sotivear has extensive advocacy experience and has handled immigration, family, housing, and employment law cases. Sotivear has a great message of tapping into the strength of community during very challenging life situations.
On this first of a two part series, I provide 3 tips related to working through the impostor syndrome. It is important to recognize that this is a mindset and if left unchecked it can have debilitating effects on your performance. As attorneys and law students we make minimal effort to obtain help with this type of mindset and we tend to suffer with these impostor feelings in silence. Note that there are many people who have these thoughts and if you need support, please e-mail imaternow@gmail.com.
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? Were you aware that women and men experience heart attacks differently? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and in Episode 011 Srinu Tapa is a Ph.D. candidate at UC Davis’ Biomedical Engineering Program and he covers very valuable tips including the signs of a heart attack, importance of your circadian rhythm (sleep pattern), and monitoring your emotional health.
On this episode I provide a book recommendation: Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. Learn how I used one quote from this book to improve how I practiced law. The main premise of the book is that if you remain in the present, and do not allow the past or future to affect your awareness of the present moment, you will not experience problems. I was skeptical at first, but soon made it a key tool in my litigation arsenal. Listen in to see if this is a strategy that you can benefit from as well!
On this episode learn how the largest group of attorneys (millennial attorneys) are impacting the legal profession. A recent study showed that in the top 400 law firms, millennials made up 43% of the attorney population, but in the top 10 law firms, they comprised 61% of attorneys. Millennial attorneys are bearing the brunt of the work. Learn how 3 key strategies - autonomy, acknowledgement, and advising - can help maintain millennial attorneys engaged at work as well as improve their well-being.
On this episode, Ritu Goswamy discusses her recently published book, The New Billable Hour. She is the creator of the New Billable Hour system and with this system Ritu provides very practical information about how attorneys can incorporate different well-being strategies into their daily lives. This episode has awesome information that you do not want to miss and also listen in on how you can claim a free copy of her book promised only to Attorney Heart listeners!
On this next episode we cover how stress can appear in our bodies in many different ways. In order to calm ourselves in stressful situations, it is important to have an understanding of the physiological fingerprints of stress. While there may be some similarities, every person has their own unique identifiers of how stress shows up in our bodies and minds. Pay attention to these physiological signals so that you can improve your ability to calm yourself in stressful situations.
While there are many philosophies of life, I wanted to share 7 philosophies that I recently saw on a social media post that resonated with me. From making peace with your past, to recognizing that you are the only person in charge of your happiness, to making sure that you smile more because you don’t own every problem in the world, listen in to hear these 7 philosophies to see how they can benefit your life!
When it comes to financial stability, one of the biggest concerns that law students and attorneys have is the level of accumulated law school debt. The average amount of debt for law students is around $140,000 with an average 5.3% interest rate.
Learn about two debt payment strategies that will help you get organized and tackle your law school (and other) debt with a clear plan: debt stacking and debt snowball.
On this episode I bring attention to the communication that you have with yourself. Are you constantly beating yourself up about something that happened in the past? Are you continuously putting yourself down? Do you limit your personal and professional growth through negative self-talk?
It is really important to examine the energy that you receive from others, but it is equally, if not more important, to take a serious look at the energy and communication that you give yourself. Enjoy!
Welcome to Attorney Heart, the podcast focused on bringing awareness to and promoting attorney well-being!
On this episode, Alua Arthur takes us on a less-traveled journey: a discussion about our death and preparing for it. Alua has been an attorney for 14 years and she found her calling while traveling in Cuba. Alua started her business, Going with Grace, to help others take practical steps during their lifetime to prepare for their death and also provides support to surviving family members. Enjoy!
Welcome to Attorney Heart, the podcast focused on bringing awareness to and promoting attorney well-being!
On this episode, Dr. Sophie Lorn-Clifford provides some incredibly valuable information related to her practice as a Naturopathic Doctor. Dr. Lorn-Clifford focuses on the healing power of nature and her mentors included doctors who were featured in the Netflix Documentary “What the Health.” Dr. Lorn-Clifford takes a holistic, self-empowering approach to well-being. Enjoy!
Welcome to Attorney Heart, the podcast focused on bringing awareness to and promoting attorney well-being!
On this episode learn the 6 Dimensions of Attorney Well-Being: Social, Physical, Occupational, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Emotional.
The National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being issued a report that reviews these 6 areas and your host, Fernando Flores, provides a general overview of them.