012 When Burnout Steals Your Joy: How Women Lawyers Can Start Feeling Good Again

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The Lawyer Burnout Solution

Heather Mills

27 episodes

4 days ago

You might think burnout is just part of the deal in law, but it’s really about what we’ve been socialized to believe we “should” be doing to prove ourselves, especially as women. The good news is that you can change those thought patterns and create a career that doesn’t burn you out. Hosted by Heather Mills, a coach and former class action attorney, this show offers practical tools to help you escape burnout culture without sacrificing your career or income. You’ll learn how to restore your energy, build a sustainable legal career, and stay in control of your success. Press play and take the first step toward feeling good in your career again. Heather understands the unique pressures for women in law – the urge to prove yourself, the drive to overwork and be perfect, the expectation to put in endless hours, and all the ways we’re taught to measure our worth by how much we achieve and do for others. That's why she's on a mission to end burnout culture for women in law. This show is all about giving you the concrete tools, strategies, and mindset shifts you need to reclaim your energy, confidence, and career. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by long hours, wondering how long you can go on like this, or questioning if success has to come at such a high personal cost, this podcast provides the support you need. Tune in every week to break free from burnout and discover how to create a legal career that actually feels good to live in, not just impressive on paper.

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012 When Burnout Steals Your Joy: How Women Lawyers Can Start Feeling Good Again

The Lawyer Burnout Solution

9 minutes

3 months ago

012 When Burnout Steals Your Joy: How Women Lawyers Can Start Feeling Good Again

That sense of flatness, even around things you used to love? It’s not you - it’s your nervous system in survival mode. Let’s talk about how to find joy again.

When you're stuck in burnout, it’s not just your energy that disappears—it’s your emotional range. You might look like you're holding it together, but inside? You're numb. Exhausted. Disconnected from the spark that used to light you up.

In this episode of The Lawyer Burnout Solution, we dig into why that happens—especially for women in law—and how you can start to reclaim joy without forcing fake positivity or overhauling your life.

You'll learn:

Why joy goes offline when your nervous system is stuck in survival mode
How burnout disconnects you from your emotions—without you even realizing it
Why you can’t access joy if you’re not making room for other emotions like grief, anger, or resentment
What internalized beliefs—like “joy is indulgent” or “I have to earn it”—may be blocking your ability to feel good
Two key phases from the Clarity Catalyst™ Method that support sustainable joy (not just temporary relief)
Simple, doable practices to help you reconnect with yourself and start noticing joy again—in real, not performative, ways

No matter your title or practice area, burnout can make joy feel impossible.

If you've found yourself wondering, “Why doesn’t anything excite me anymore?”—this is your episode.

Whether you’re early in your career or decades in, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of:

Lawyer burnout and emotional flatness
How burnout affects your nervous system and emotional regulation
The connection between suppressed emotions and joylessness
Small, safe ways to begin feeling again (without blowing up your life or career)

Want more support?

Try the Free Burnout Recovery AI Assistant: Pinpoint which phase of burnout you’re in—and get a personalized next step to start feeling better (without blowing up your life). www.heathermillscoaching.com/AIAssistant
Book a free 20-minute call: Talk through your burnout challenges and get support on what to do next. https://www.heathermillscoaching.com
Follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn: Get weekly tips, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes support for your burnout recovery.

Full Show Notes, Episode Transcript, Plus More Resources for Women in Law:

Episode 012 When Burnout Steals Your Joy: How Women Lawyers Can Start Feeling Good Again

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