Stuck in constant overdrive?

Discover why your stress response never shuts off, how the Lawyer Stress Cycle keeps women attorneys burned out, and what actually helps you finally relax – without leaving your legal career.

If you’re a high-achieving woman in law who feels like you can never truly unwind, this episode is for you. We’ll break down why even tiny tasks feel overwhelming, how chronic stress rewires your brain and body, and why it’s not your fault. You’ll learn the three hidden drivers of the Lawyer Stress Cycle: hypervigilance, negativity bias, and self-criticism, and why women lawyers are especially vulnerable.

Here’s what you’ll get in this episode:

• A candid look at why your body can’t fully relax, even when the workday is over
• Real-life stories from lawyers who feel stuck in survival mode
• The science behind why your brain is wired to see threats everywhere (and how law makes it worse)
• The specific mindset shifts and body-based tools that actually work to calm your stress response
• Three practical strategies you can use right now to start breaking the Lawyer Stress Cycle, reclaim your energy, and feel more in control

You’ll walk away knowing:

• Why chronic stress isn’t a personal failing, but a natural response to the pressures of law and gendered expectations
• How to turn down the volume on your stress response without quitting your job or sacrificing your career
• Simple ways to increase positive thoughts about yourself and reframe challenges as manageable, not catastrophic

Ready to stop feeling like you’re one tiny task away from breaking?
Hit play and learn how to exit the Lawyer Stress Cycle for good.

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