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30 Oct

How Law Firms Are Failing Lawyers With ADHD with Annie Little [TFLP207]

Today’s episode features a conversation about how law firms are failing lawyers with ADHD with Annie Little. Annie has been on the podcast several times to discuss ADHD in lawyers. This conversation focused on one of the problems in the legal profession regarding how firms are accommodating lawyers with ADHD. It’s often treated like the person with ADHD is what…

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23 Oct

Does Being a Lawyer Lead to ADHD? Unpacking the Relationship with Annie Little [TFLP206]

In this episode of The Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah Cottrell and Annie Little engaged in a candid conversation about ADHD and its prevalence among lawyers. They dive into an intriguing question that came in on social media after a previous ADHD conversation: Does being a lawyer give you ADHD?  The podcast revealed some compelling insights about ADHD in the legal…

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16 Oct

Disclosing ADHD and Other Mental Health Issues to Your Firm [TFLP205]

Last week, Lauren Ascher was on the podcast to discuss accommodations for lawyers with ADHD. It’s a good segway into an important conversation about disclosing ADHD and other mental health issues to your law firm. It’s no secret that there is a high incidence rate among lawyers for anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and other issues.  In the United States, you…

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28 Aug

Why the CliftonStrengths Workshop Is Included in the Guided Track [TFLP198]

On today’s podcast, Sarah dives into a specific piece of the Guided Track that many clients have found incredibly beneficial. The Guided Track is a small group program that is offered twice a year. This small group works together through the Former Lawyer framework while discussing questions and obstacles and celebrating wins.  The CliftonStrengths Workshop is part of the Guided…

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21 Aug

How to Choose the Right Former Lawyer Program for You [TFLP197]

In today’s episode of The Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah talks about the offers she has available for lawyers who are interested in leaving law and looking for some resources to help organize thoughts and plans. Sarah offers three different programs, each building off the base of the Collaborative and providing a different level of accountability and follow-up depending on your…

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14 Aug

Why These Former Lawyers Decided to Join the Guided Track [TFLP196]

In today’s episode, Sarah is wrapping up the summer series where she asked questions of some of her clients, who shared their personal experiences. Previous episodes have asked about myths, advice for the person they were five years ago, and much more. Make sure to catch up if you want to hear from people who have utilized some incredible resources…

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