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The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastThe Perilous Pursuit: How Overwork Imperils Lawyers’ Careers and Bar LicensesThe legal profession demands a lot of lawyers. But what happens when you’re spread so thin that you make a mistake? It’s not an exaggeration to say that your entire career and future could be affected. In my latest podcast episode, I talk with Hilary Gerzhoy, Vice Chair of HWG’s Legal Ethics and Malpractice Group, about the direct connection between overwork and bar disciplinary proceedings. We explore topics including: How bar disciplinary proceedings arise for good lawyers who are overstretched; What lawyers who have gone through bar discip...
2023-07-3136 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastGetting Happy At Work (Part 1): Are You In The Right Role?Are you in the right role at work? In this episode, I take a deep dive into a huge source of unhappiness for lawyers (and lawyer parents especially): role mismatches! Learn about the different types of role mismatches - and how to know if you have one - as well as the steps for correcting a role mismatch. Spoiler alert: you don't always have to find a new job to correct a role mismatch! If you're feeling stuck, stagnated, or unhappy at work, you don't want to miss this episode!
2023-07-0525 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Is Wellbeing Part of a Lawyer's Professional Responsibility?The legal profession is notorious for hard work and long hours, often at the expense of lawyers' wellbeing. But is this really serving the best interests of our clients? In this episode, you'll hear from a thought leader at the forefront of the Lawyer Wellbeing movement, who holds that wellbeing is not just a "nice-to-have," but is a critical part of a lawyer's ethical duties to clients. Dean David Jaffe of American University Washington College of Law joined Charise for this episode to discuss how the Lawyer Wellbeing movement is changing the way lawyers work...
2023-01-0342 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastAnxious Lawyering: What It Is & How To Fix ItAre you anxious while lawyering? Whether you’re a first-year associate or a senior attorney, anxious lawyering might be making your professional life much harder than needed. Unfortunately, it’s the default mode for many lawyers and a major contributing factor to unhappiness and burnout in the legal profession. In this episode, we’ll look at what anxious lawyering looks like and the effects it can have on your practice. Then, I’ll share the four most common causes of anxious lawyering in Lawyer Moms, and - most importantly - how to fix it! For a full transcrip...
2022-12-0125 minThe Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastFamily Equality Part 5: How to Take Care of Your Family - and Yourself - at the Same TimeMoms often have a very hard time spending money on what they need because they’re so busy taking care of their families. Isn’t putting everyone else first and yourself last just part of being a mom? Actually, it isn’t. Because there’s a way to get what you want AND take care of your family so that everyone wins. In this episode, we’ll look at one of the biggest obstacles to happiness for professionals who are also moms, which is financial inequality. We’re looking at what it is, how it shows up, its deleterious effects, and...
2022-11-0120 minThe Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastFamily Equality Part 4: How to Get What You Want In Your Career When You're Also a MomWhen humans aren't on the career path they want to be on, it creates unhappiness. But many moms don't go after what they want for the sake of their families. In this episode, we look at the reasons why this isn't actually good for anyone - and we discuss a much better alternative! You'll learn the four steps to creating career equality in your family, so you can enjoy being a mom AND having the career you really want. For a full transcript and show notes, go to https://happylawmom.com/podcast6/
2022-10-0129 min
Bossed UpHow Successful Part-Time Work Allows you to Take Control of your CareerIn today’s episode, Emilie invites Charise Naifeh, Founder of Happy Law Mom and host of The Happy Lawyer podcast, to chat all about the benefits of working part-time and how to create a sustainable work arrangement that works for you.Related Links:Learn more about ChariseGrab a copy of Emilie’s book, Bossed UpEp 363 How to Avoid Burnout and Create a Sustainable Work-life Balance Ep 136: Is Job-Sharing the Secret to True Work-Life Balance?Catch Emilie’s interview on the Finding Brave podcast: Developing your Bossed-Up Identity and Losing the Martyrdom Learn more about HIRED, our 3-month j...
2022-09-0639 minThe Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastFamily Equality Part 3: How to Get More Time for FunLawyer Moms have many demands on their time. That usually means that fun and relaxation are the first things to go. What do you do when everyone else in your family is getting time for leisure except you? You create leisure time equality! In this episode, we discuss the benefits of doing this and also the "how." You'll learn the six steps to creating more time for fun and relaxation - medicine that every Lawyer Mom needs. For a full transcript and show notes click here: https://happylawmom.com/podcast5/
2022-09-0122 min
Love Your Mom LifeThe Ultimate Re-Listen Party: The Happy Law Mom with Charise NaifehThe ultimate re-listen party continues! Tune in today to revisit what you loved about your third most favorite episode of Season 2! It's Episode 35: The Happy Law Mom with Charise Naifeh. Even if you’re not a lawyer, you will love Charise’s universal tips on how to get what you want at work. Support the showFollow Nikki on Instagram and Facebook! Wanna be on the show or sponsor an episode? Email your pitch to nikki@youridealmomlife.com.
2022-08-3144 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastFamily Equality Part 2: How to Get the Caretaking Support You WantCaretaking can take a lot out of you, especially if you're the default caretaker in the family. A heavy caretaking burden limits your ability to go after things that you enjoy and leads to depleted mothering. In this episode, find out how to change this dynamic by creating caretaking equality. I share with you the 3 steps to that will take you from a never-ending juggling act to real support so you can take a breather. You can find the transcript and full show notes at https://happylawmom.com/podcast4/
2022-08-0119 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastFamily Equality Part 1: How to Lighten Your Load at HomeKeeping up with the house and feeding and clothing the family can be a heavy burden that impacts time both your work life and your health. Not to mention, it's just not fun. In this episode, find out how to lighten your load around the house and what to do to create family equality with regard to housework. I share with you the six steps to take you from bearing the lion's share at home to lightening your load, so that you can spend more of your time doing the things you actually enjoy. You can find the t...
2022-07-0121 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastHappy at Home: How to Create the Home Life You WantEveryone wants a happy and harmonious home life, and yet that goal eludes many families. In this episode, find out the real reason why so many working moms are stressed out at home, and what turns that around. I share with you the 5 areas of family life that need to be addressed, so that you can transform your home life from hectic to happy. Get full show notes and more information here: https://happylawmom.com/podcast2/
2022-06-0114 minThe Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastSTART HERE: The Top 6 Causes of Lawyer Mom Stress - and How to Fix ThemEvery lawyer mom eventually finds herself asking: why is lawyer mom life so hard? This episode examines the six most common causes of lawyer mom stress and gives you a fresh take about how to fix those issues. Get full show notes and more information here: https://happylawmom.com/podcast1/
2022-05-0125 min
The Happy Lawyer Mom PodcastA New Approach to Happiness for Lawyer MomsWelcome to THE HAPPY LAWYER MOM PODCAST, a podcast that takes lawyer moms from beyond stressed and barely hanging on to finally getting what they want at work and at home, so that you can be TRULY happy.
2022-04-0102 minLove Your Mom LifeThe Happy Law Mom: A Conversation with Charise NaifehCLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!Even if you're not a lawyer, you absolutely do not want to miss Nikki's eye-opening conversation with Charise Naifeh, The Happy Law Mom. Learn about the two main reasons working moms become stressed and unhappy during their careers, and what you can do to create exactly what you want to experience at work. And you won't want to miss Charise's brilliant stance on "Leisure Time Equality!"Connect with Charise on Instagram and LinkedIn, and be sure to book your FREE di...
2021-10-2743 min
Mom Life and Law18. Using the Power of Thought to Thrive with Charise NaifehYou can get what you want, all by tapping into the power of your thoughts. If you are a lawyer mom who feels like you don't have the life and career you want, this week's guest, Charise Naifeh has some insight for you. As a litigator in Biglaw turned life coach, Charise coaches lawyer moms to help you make groundbreaking changes in your lives by first helping you change your thoughts. Have you tried talking to friends, loved ones, colleagues, or even a therapist, and you still don't feel like there is a way to get what...
2021-02-0235 min