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Life & Law: Your Practice. Your Life. Your Terms.

Life & Law: Your Practice. Your Life. Your Terms.

Written by: Heather Moulder
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 Life & Law is podcast for lawyers who want to build real success without sacrificing themselves in the process. If you’ve done everything “right” and still feel stretched thin, boxed in, or quietly wondering is this really it? — You’re in the right place. Because legal success shouldn’t come at the cost of your health, relationships, or sense of self. Hosted by Heather Moulder, former BigLaw partner turned lawyer business and leadership coach, Life & Law delivers practical, real-world conversations about what it actually takes to thrive in today’s legal profession without ignoring the realities of firm life, client demands, or personal limits. Episodes blend business strategy, leadership development, and mindset tools to help you: → Build a profitable, sustainable law practice → Lead with clarity, confidence, and credibility → Make smarter business and career decisions → Set boundaries that stick → Define success on your terms You’ll hear solo episodes from Heather alongside honest conversations with experts, each designed to help you course-correct, take back control, and create a legal career that supports your whole life (not just your billables). New episodes drop every Tuesday (Fall, Winter, and Spring). For more information about Heather and the podcast visit: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com.© 2021 - 2025 Life & Law Podcast Careers Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Marketing Marketing & Sales Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • #226: Making Partner Changes Everything (Even Mentor Relationships)

    #226: Making Partner Changes Everything (Even Mentor Relationships)
    Feb 3 2026
    Making partner changes just about everything. One area of change that catches most lawyers off guard is the negative impact your promotion can have on some of your best relationships - especially those relationships with mentors who helped you get to where you are. Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn: >>> The warning signs that your mentor/mentee relationship has changed, >>> Why it's happening (and why not to immediately judge your mentor), >>> What NOT to do, and >>> How to move forward without burning bridges. Recommended Supplemental Episodes: Episode 171: You're (Finally) A Law Firm Partner - What To Expect https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/what-to-expect-law-firm-partner/ Episode 165: Maximize Your Mentor/Mentee Relationships https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/mentor-mentee-relationships/ Episode 140: How to Draw Boundaries https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-draw-boundaries/ Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter for Lawyers: https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/connect/ Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - What's the Problem With Your Partner?
    • (00:00:36) - How to Get Out of a Relationship With a Partner
    • (00:03:52) - A mentor's grief and how to help them
    • (00:05:18) - A partner's identity as a mentor
    • (00:07:49) - What to Do When You Realize Your Mentor Has An MO
    • (00:10:27) - What Do You Do When You Have a Split From Your Partner?
    • (00:15:25) - The Signs That Your Mentor's Relationship Has Changed
    • (00:19:25) - Signs That Your Partner Is Turning Away From You
    • (00:22:09) - What Not to Do
    • (00:28:05) - When Your Partner Isn't Ready for You
    • (00:28:46) - How to Get Out of the Hustle
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    29 mins
  • #225: There Are Many Ways to Meditate (Meditation Manual for Busy Lawyers)

    #225: There Are Many Ways to Meditate (Meditation Manual for Busy Lawyers)
    Jan 27 2026
    Have you thought about giving meditation a try, but stopped because you're not sure what, exactly, to do? Or have you tried meditation, and think it's not really a fit for you? Do you worry that you can't meditate because your mind wanders too often? Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn why it's ok that your mind wanders, discover the benefits of meditation and get 10 different meditation practices (so you can play around with lots of options). There is no "one way" in which to meditate. There are many ways. And one of these is sure to be a good starting point for you. Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Are You Ready to Start Meditation?
    • (00:03:08) - The Benefits of Meditation for Attorneys
    • (00:05:15) - Meditation for Lawyers: The Benefits
    • (00:10:20) - Improved Sleep Through Meditation
    • (00:12:04) - Benefits of Meditation for Lawyers
    • (00:13:29) - I'm Bad at Meditating
    • (00:19:05) - Tools of meditation for older people
    • (00:20:02) - Top 10 Ways to Get Started in Meditation
    • (00:22:42) - Unguided Meditation and Insight Meditations
    • (00:27:03) - 10 Ways to Start Meditating
    • (00:31:11) - Body Scan
    • (00:33:34) - Body Scan, Movement Meditation
    • (00:38:15) - What is Maha Mantra?
    • (00:40:28) - What is Vividation Meditation?
    • (00:43:12) - Sound Meditations
    • (00:45:49) - What is a Focus Meditation?
    • (00:48:48) - Reflection and Looking Back Meditation
    • (00:51:13) - Mental Self-Care: Resting Awareness
    • (00:54:21) - The 10 Day Self Care Challenge
    • (00:55:50) - How to Get Out of the Hustle
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    56 mins
  • #224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader)

    #224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader)
    Jan 20 2026
    Join me and guest Allison Williams to learn what it takes to be an effective leader (not just a manager). Because your leadership style matters - for building the right team and culture. Today's episode will give you concrete guidance on how to start becoming a better leader and manager. Inside today's podcast, you'll learn: - The difference between managing and leading. - The importance of values for building the right culture. - How to align your hiring and training to your values - The biggest leadership mistake lawyers make (that fuels chaos). - Leadership tips for how to hold your team accountable without micromanaging. For show notes and additional resources: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/be-an-effective-leader Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - How to Define Your Values in Law
    • (00:00:59) - Allison Williams on Leading Authentically
    • (00:02:55) - The Difference Between Leadership and Management
    • (00:05:10) - Mixed Bag of Management vs Leadership
    • (00:09:37) - In the Elevator With Real Leadership
    • (00:12:34) - The Value of Lawyers
    • (00:14:16) - The Values Fit of a Lawyer
    • (00:20:06) - How to Manage Conflict
    • (00:24:36) - The Importance of Controlling Criticism
    • (00:30:25) - Bradley: The Ego in Law
    • (00:35:36) - Let the Right Person Go
    • (00:39:21) - How to Terminate a Friend
    • (00:46:45) - How to Stop Hard on a Law Firm Employee
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    50 mins
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