The Thriving Lawyer

The Thriving Lawyer

Hosted by: Kathleen Brenner

A podcast to help you thrive as a lawyer. In work, in life. Perform at your peak, yet still have time for all the other things you love.

Episodes

2.5 Flow: The Lawyer's secret weapon for peak performance

Season #2

Mastering Flow for Legal Peak Performance - Episode 5, Season 2 In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer Podcast, Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz dive deep into the concept of 'flow' and how it serves as a secret...
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#2.4 Unlocking Lawyer Wellbeing: Harnessing a Game-Changing Framework to Thrive

Season #2

In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer with Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz, the duo dive into the PERMA Model from positive psychology to provide practical insights and actionable tips for lawyers so they can...
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#2.3 The obstacles that prevent lawyers thriving and what you can do about it

Season #2

In episode three of season two of the Thriving Lawyer podcast, Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz delve into the hidden obstacles preventing lawyers from thriving. They explore both cultural and individual barriers,...
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#2.2 From Languishing to Thriving: Values-Based Lawyering for 2025

Season #2

The Thriving Lawyer: The Importance of Values Clarity for Lawyers' Wellbeing   In this episode of The Thriving Lawyer, hosts Kathleen Brenner and Carla Ferraz discuss the critical importance of knowing and living your...
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What it truly means to thrive as a lawyer

Season #2

In this episode, we (re)introduce ourselves go deep into what it truly means to thrive as a lawyer - and in the rest of your life. We look at unique roadblocks that often trip lawyers up - and explore signs that you...
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#Episode 12 - An interview with new sometime co-host Carla Ferraz, peak performance and flow coach

Season #1

In this episode, I introduce Carla Ferraz, seasoned Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).  Carla has eight years of coaching experience with approximately 2000 hours of...
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Episode 11 - A conversation with Dr Shiromi - mental health and when to see a doctor: specific tips for lawyers

In this episode I speak to Dr Shiromi about when lawyers should be seeing a doctor about their wellbeing. We talk about what to do if you think you may have depression and/or anxiety, specific tips for lawyers, and...
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Episode #10 - Big news, How lawyers can use the PERMA model as a tool to help create a Thriving Life

Season #1

In this podcast, I discuss big news relating to the Thriving Lawyer and then discuss the Martin Seligman's PERMA model and how lawyers can use it as a tool to create a thriving life. Get your Quick Guide: Applying the...
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#9 5 for life with Megan Dyson (Lawyer, Nutritionist, Author)

Season #1

In this episode, I interview Megan Dyson. Megan lives in Adelaide, where she operates her sole practice as an environmental lawyer and policy consultant. She has more than 25 years’ experience advising federal and...
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#8 The Lawyer's Identity

Season #1

This episode explores identity and work, and in partic the role that being a lawyer plays in our broader identity as humans and how that can for lawyers, often play out in very unhealthy ways. I explore the...
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Nailing work/life hygiene - and no, we're not talking about cleanliness

Season #1

This episode looks at our daily practices through the lens of work/life hygiene. This is not about cleanliness and COVID practices. Rather, it is about viewing essential daily practices as "hygiene" - i.e. our minimum...
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Episode 6: Doing law differently: Creating a Career that works for you (with Naaman Kranz)

Season #1

In this episode I interview Naaman Kranz. Naaman is an example of a lawyer who has carved out their own very unique, passion driven career path. Naaman lives in Canberra and works 3 days a week as a Special Counsel at...
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