Best Melissa Shanahan Podcasts (2024)

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042. Ditch Effective Hourly Rates: How to Calculate Matter-Level Profit 40:38

7h ago40:38

40:38

Do you know the most profitable parts of your law practice? If you're like most lawyers, the answer is probably no. But without a clear understanding of matter-level profitability, you could be making costly decisions about where to invest your limited time and resources. In this episode, I explain why the traditional approach of using effective ho…

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#282: Future Vision: How Overthinking & Perfectionism Sabotage Progress (Part 2) 38:39

7h ago38:39

38:39

Last week, Melissa introduced you to the concept of the future vision you are creating for your law firm. In order for it to come to fruition, you must deeply believe in that vision as an owner, which requires you to take a close look at your mindset and assess whether or not it’s supporting you in achieving your goals. Join Melissa this week to le…

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Ep #121: How to Get Sh*t Done in Perimenopause and Menopause with Lisa Borden 1:00:47

5d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

In this engaging interview, Andrea Donsky, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, soon to be published Menopause Researcher, Menopause Educator, and co-founder of Morphus, has on Lisa Borden, an efficiency expert and wellness entrepreneur. They discuss the challenges of perimenopause and menopause, including issues like concentration difficulties and feeling…

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041. How to Transition From Hourly Billing To Flat Fees, One Phase at a Time 40:33

7d ago40:33

40:33

Transitioning away from the billable hour can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. By taking an iterative, milestone-based approach to your matters, you can begin to identify which phases of work are ripe for flat fee billing, helping you increase your firm’s profitability. As I share more insights and takeaways f…

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#281: Future Vision: Align Your Decisions with Future Goals (Part 1) 38:48

1d ago38:48

38:48

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the day-to-day of your law firm, making decisions that don't align with the future you envision? Whether you want to be a $2 million firm, a $5 million firm, or something more, you must start thinking from your future and making choices that bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. Dis…

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Ep #120: Polluted Air: The Hidden Health Risks in Our Homes 49:35

5d ago49:35

49:35

In this conversation, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist and soon-to-be Published Menopause Researcher, speaks with Mike Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and an air quality expert. They discuss the significant issue of indoor air pollution, which can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the U.S. EPA. People spend 90% of their time indoo…

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040. Legal Workflow Management and Matter Management Are Not the Same Thing 26:38

14d ago26:38

26:38

Are you familiar with Clio's Kanban-inspired feature, Clio Matter Stages? It’s been around for a while now, but as a Kanban enthusiast, I was eager to check it out at this year's Clio Cloud Conference. While it's certainly a step in the right direction and an interesting tool for Clio users, how does it measure up when it comes to implementing some…

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#280: Client Growth vs. Retention: Taking a Sabbatical from Professional Relationships 36:09

8d ago36:09

36:09

Have you ever experienced an organization grasping tightly onto you as a client at all costs, even if it wasn’t in your best interest to stay? Maybe you’ve done this with your own clients in the name of retention. You probably already know this doesn’t feel good to anyone, and it’s also not the healthiest way to run your business. At Velocity Work,…

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Ep #119: Male Menopause (Andropause) with Bryce Wylde 1:08:01

14d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist and soon-to-be Published Menopause Researcher, interviews Bryce Wilde, the co-founder of the DNA Company and functional medicine expert, about male menopause (andropause) and men's hormonal health. Morphus DIM: https://bit.ly/46T2aIo Register for our FREE Power of Menopause V…

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039. Productive With Dollar Signs, with Clarke Ching 42:54

21d ago42:54

42:54

I’m a massive fan of Bottleneck Theory. This is the idea that you can make massive improvements to your legal workflows by finding and focusing on just one part of your overall system: the bottleneck. In this episode, I’m super excited to bring you an interview with The Bottleneck Guy himself, Clarke Ching. Tune in this week to explore where the bo…

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#279: Master Your Time: Prioritizing What Matters in Your Law Firm and Life 24:46

23d ago24:46

24:46

When law firm owners find Melissa, one of the most common problems they face is finding enough time in their calendars for the things that are most important to them personally and professionally. Not only is taking care of your closest relationships a priority, but so is your health and wellbeing, and of course, growing your firm. If balancing it …

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Ep #118: Is Hormone Therapy Right For You with Karen Martell 1:02:39

23d ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Register today for The Power of Menopause FREE Virtual event at www.thepowerofmenopause.com. In this episode of "Menopause Reimagined," host Andrea Donsky engages with hormone specialist Karen Martell, CEO of Hormone Solutions, to explore vital topics surrounding hormonal health during perimenopause and menopause. Their conversation addresses the o…

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038. Delivering Effective Feedback to Legal Teams 27:55

28d ago27:55

27:55

Have you ever struggled with giving tough feedback to your team members? Do you find yourself resorting to the criticism sandwich approach, hoping to soften the blow by sandwiching negative comments between compliments? Tune in this week to discover why the criticism sandwich doesn’t work. I also discuss the importance of setting clear quality stan…

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#278: Stop Defending Your Limitations: How to Overcome the Excuse Mentality 23:15

1M ago23:15

23:15

Do you ever catch yourself making excuses for your business, whether it’s the way things are run, your team members, or the numbers? Does a bad day, a lack of sleep, an unproductive meeting, or a difficult client sound like a valid reason for why you couldn’t achieve what you said you would? While excuses are a trap many intelligent and high-achiev…

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Ep #117: Face Exercises: How to Age Fiercely in Menopause with Sadie Nardini 51:51

1M ago51:51

51:51

In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, Menopause Educator, and co-founder of Morphus, interviews Sadie Nardini, founder of Face HIIT, about natural ways to combat facial aging during perimenopause and menopause. Episode Highlights: Sadie explains her concept of "aging fiercely" and taking co…

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037. Putting the ‘Flow’ Back into Workflow 28:17

1M ago28:17

28:17

Something I see with my lawyer clients is that they have so many different things on their plate that each piece of work looks like an object, like a static thing that we need to deal with, as opposed to a dynamic part of a bigger process. When you are overloaded, that is totally natural. But this phenomenon points to the importance of seeing work …

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#277: 2 Key Elements You Need to Optimize How You Work 30:31

1M ago30:31

30:31

Is your firm lacking structure and organization when it comes to how work gets done? Are tasks falling through the cracks or are team members working in silos? How do you know that both your team and yourself are following through on the things you said you would do? Join Melissa in this episode as she shares the two key elements that can help brin…

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Ep #116: Strength Matters: Lift Heavy Sh*t with Melissa Hyde 55:39

1M ago55:39

55:39

In episode #116 of "Menopause Reimagined," Andrea Donsky chats with Melissa Hyde, a fitness expert, about the power of weightlifting for women in perimenopause and menopause. With over 35 years of experience, Melissa shares her insights on how strength training can enhance overall health and help with weight gain, longevity/healthspan, and quality …

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036. What To Do When I’m the Bottleneck with Melissa Shanahan and Ben Hudson 58:32

1M ago58:32

58:32

Adding capacity to your law practice, whether through hiring new team members, outsourcing work, or using AI to help you with certain tasks does not always add up to overall workflow improvement. This can be really frustrating for law firm owners because you’ve spent time and money on these solutions, only for the work to continue getting stuck in …

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#276: Stop Tolerating Mediocrity in Your Law Firm Team 31:42

1M ago31:42

31:42

Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of your law firm's growth on your shoulders alone? As overachievers, it's easy to fall into the trap of trying to make things happen by sheer force of will. But the truth is, to achieve your ambitious goals, you need a team that can rise to the challenge. Tune in this week as Melissa shares why law f…

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Ep #115: Groundbreaking Research: Solo episode 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, host Andrea Donsky, a seasoned nutritionist and menopause educator, presents a solo episode focused on the insights from her recent research, including findings from four surveys set to be published in the Journal of Menopause in December. Key highlights include: Menopausal Symptoms: Andrea reveals that ther…

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035. Two Heads Are Better: How Coworking Sessions Can Improve Law Firm Efficiency 27:09

2M ago27:09

27:09

Have you ever felt like certain tasks in your law practice are taking longer than they should? What if I told you that sometimes the key to efficiency is slowing down and working together? This is where a concept from the software development world called "paired programming" can help you create better outcomes in your legal practice. Tune in this …

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#275: Optimize Your Conversion Rate: Make the Most of Your Leads 38:44

2M ago38:44

38:44

Do you feel like you should be generating more revenue from the leads your marketing efforts are currently bringing in? If you're pouring money into marketing but seeing minimal results, this episode is for you. As a law firm owner, conversion rates are a critical metric to track and understand if you want to get the most out of your marketing spen…

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Ep #114: Seed Oils Are Destroying Your Health in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Cate Shanahan 18:00

2M ago18:00

18:00

In this podcast, we've gathered some highlights from our interviews with Dr. Cate Shanahan, MD, and Dr. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., and CNS, about the dangers of seed oils and how they are destroying our health and our skin, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Morphus Supplements: https://bit.ly/3QpGyxl Morphus Menopause Surveys: https://wearemorph…

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034. Short-Term Efficiency Can Hurt Long-Term Goals 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

One common anti-pattern I run into in working with lawyers and law practices is people who are constantly looking for little efficiencies to try to improve particular parts of their practice or their legal workflow. But sometimes, finding those short-term efficiencies, even if they work in the short term, can actually cut against the long-term prod…

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#274: Get Under the Hood of Your Business: Law Firm Financial Reporting 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

While finance management can feel intimidating, the great news is that consistent financial reporting isn’t rocket science. There’s just a little organization to get squared away upfront, which will make you the most empowered, responsible business owner you can be. If you need a clear plan for creating a consistent financial reporting system, this…

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Ep #113: Better Sex in Perimenopause & Menopause with Wendy Strgar 50:45

2M ago50:45

50:45

Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Educator, Menopause Researcher, and Co-founder of WeAreMorphus.com, talks to Wendy Strgar, a Loveologist and founder of Good Clean Love, products for sexual health and hygiene. This is an excellent judgment-free conversation about having the best sex in our perimenopausal and menopausal years. Disclaimer: This…

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033. Connecting with Your Clients’ "Why" 20:45

2M ago20:45

20:45

As professionals, it's easy to jump to conclusions about what clients need based on our experience and the patterns we see emerging. But in making these assumptions, are we missing a critical opportunity to truly connect with them by not taking the time to understand their individual motivations and worries? Tune in this week as I explore why givin…

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#273: Get Off the Bike and In the Car to Drive Law Firm Growth 33:04

2M ago33:04

33:04

Are you pedaling furiously on the bike of your law firm, working harder and harder but not getting very far? Making the transition from "bike" to "car" means leveraging the tools, systems, and people around you to accelerate your progress and create momentum, rather than grinding away and doing everything yourself. While it can feel scary to let go…

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Ep #112: Empowering Women Through Perimenopause & Menopause [Compilation] 57:40

2M ago57:40

57:40

We've gathered insightful moments from five of our interviews, packed with invaluable tips and knowledge to assist women in navigating through perimenopause & menopause. Your host is Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, Menopause Educator, Menopause Researcher, and Co-founder of wearemorphus.com. #1 Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, discusses hormonal changes during…

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032. Organize Your Law Practice for Business Success with Michael Clarke 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

As law practice owners, we can gain valuable insights by looking outside of the legal industry. Today, I'm excited to bring you an interview with Michael Clarke. Michael is the co-owner of the financial advisory firm Protection Point Advisors and co-author of the book A Firm Worth Building: Running a Better Professional Business. Tune in this week …

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#272: Little M Mentoring: Accelerate Your Team’s Growth 16:12

2M ago16:12

16:12

As a law firm owner, you have the opportunity to be a mentor for the people on your team. But what does effective mentoring actually look like in practice? This week, Melissa outlines the best kind of mentoring you can offer your team, what it means to get them on the same page and take on what matters most to you, and how this can drastically shap…

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Hormone Changes in Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Carrie Jones, ND 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

Dr. Carrie Jones, a naturopathic physician specializing in functional medicine and hormonal health, joins Andrea Donsky, a nutritionist, menopause researcher, and educator, to explore the crucial role of hormones in perimenopause and menopause. As an expert in women's health and endocrinology, Dr. Jones brings over 20 years of experience. Andrea, t…

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031. Tech Improvement Should Be Step 3. Don’t Skip Steps 1 & 2. 26:46

3M ago26:46

26:46

Are you a struggling solo attorney trying to get more clients in the door? Before you turn to an expensive technology solution, it's important to take a step back and fully understand the nature of the problem you're trying to solve in your law practice. I'm all for utilizing tech, but it's dangerous to imbue technology with too many magical proper…

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#271: The Benefits of Setting Personal Goals as a Team 13:13

3M ago13:13

13:13

When you are mentally, physically, and emotionally strong, it lends itself to success in all areas of your life. Setting personal goals alongside your business goals is a powerful way to show up as your best self. But too often, Melissa sees law firm owners and their teams neglecting their personal development in the pursuit of professional achieve…

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Ep #111: Medicinal Mushrooms and Their Benefits in Perimenopause & Menopause with Danielle Meitiv 1:21:45

3M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, educator, and Co-Founder of Morphus, interviews Danielle Meitiv about medicinal mushrooms. Danielle's a scientist, a health coach, and a mom with Hashimoto’s. After 20 years working on climate science and policy and nearly thirty years with Hashimoto’s, she decided to change careers and study funct…

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030. From Solo to CEO: Lessons in Building a People-First Law Firm with Justie Nicol 45:26

3M ago45:26

45:26

Do you feel like you're stuck on the hamster wheel of your law practice, constantly working on being more productive as an individual, but never getting ahead? It's time to explore how shifting your mindset from individual excellence to team excellence can help you break free and build a thriving, sustainable firm. Tune in this week to discover cri…

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#270: The Characteristics of Greatness: Insights from a Legendary Coach 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

What does it take to cultivate the mindset of a champion who realizes their biggest dreams? As a law firm owner, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and lose sight of the bigger vision. If you feel disconnected from your purpose, you’re in luck because on this episode, Melissa shares key takeaways from an inspiring talk by Bob Bowman…

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Ep #110: Decoding Gut Health in Perimenopause and Menopause with Linta Mustafa 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Morphus Fiberus Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Join Andrea Donsky, a seasoned nutritionist and menopause educator, as she delves into the intricate world of gut health. In this episode, Andrea shares her journey with gut health issues that began in childhood and led her to a career in nutrition. She is joined by Dr. Chidozie Ojobor and Linta Mustafa, c…

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029. Getting Team Buy-in for Change 28:40

3M ago28:40

28:40

Engaging your team around process improvement is a vital part of successfully implementing changes in the way you work in your law practice. When everyone is on the same page, working toward the same goals while you empower each member of your team to demonstrate leadership in their field of expertise, process improvement becomes an easier proposit…

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#269: A Simple Billing Tweak for Boosting Your Firm's Cash Flow with Eileen Kendall 28:33

3M ago28:33

28:33

Billing monthly is the norm for most law firm owners, and it's probably working just fine for you and your clients, so why would you do it differently? This is what Eileen Kendall from Kendall Law believed… until she realized that a simple billing switch could change the game for her firm’s cash flow. Eileen Kendall is back this week to share how b…

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Ep #109: Heart Disease & Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know 47:25

3M ago47:25

47:25

Morphus Menopause Surveys Signs & Symptoms Survey Morphus Sleepus Morphus Magnesium Cortisol Calm Bundle In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, host Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, and Menopause Educator and co-founder of Morphus, interviews Dr. Joanne Manson, a renowned expert in women's health. The interview focuses on the cr…

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028. 3 Signs Your Law Practice Is Over Capacity 20:01

3M ago20:01

20:01

Are you struggling to keep up with your law practice workload, like there's never enough time to get everything done? You may be operating at or over your practice's ideal effective capacity, meaning just one or two small tasks added to your team's workload could potentially grind everything to a halt. In this episode, you'll discover the three key…

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#268: The Psychology of Getting It Done with Eileen Kendall 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

By the end of May, Eileen Kendall was essentially running her firm alone. With her associate out sick and no paralegal support, this was her breaking point. She was close to shutting the doors to her firm when she decided it was time to make some big changes to get her house in order. Eileen has been a private client of Melissa’s for a couple of ye…

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Ep #108: High-Quality Effective Menopause Supplements with Eurofins 50:26

3M ago50:26

50:26

Shop Morphus Supplements Morphus Sleepus Signs & Symptoms Survey 103+ Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause In this episode of Menopause Reimagined, Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, Menopause Educator, and co-founder of Morphus, interviews Jason Mulligan, the President of Eurofins Botanicals Testing Inc. The discussion focuses o…

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027. The Advantages of a First-In, First-Out Policy 22:55

4M ago22:55

22:55

A common piece of conventional wisdom around how law firms prioritize their work is that they should organize everything around deadlines and due dates. While deadline-driven prioritization does have a place, it's my experience that there's a better technique that law firms should be adopting as their default prioritization method: first-in first-o…

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#267: Raising a Glass to Progress: Updates and Celebrations with Giselle Urbina 36:04

4M ago36:04

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Welcome to a special episode as Melissa celebrates five years of The Law Firm Owner Podcast! There are a handful of other things Melissa is celebrating right alongside the fifth anniversary of the podcast, and she’s using this opportunity to introduce you to Velocity Work’s COO, Giselle Urbina, and highlight everything that’s been going on behind t…

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Ep #107: PFAS: How Forever Chemicals Impact Your Health in Perimenopause and Menopause with Leah Segedie 56:50

4M ago56:50

56:50

Imagine a world where the very products meant to make our lives easier are silently poisoning us and our loved ones. This isn't science fiction—it's the alarming reality of forever chemicals, or PFAS. These insidious substances lurk in our homes, our food, and even our bodies persisting for decades and potentially causing devastating health effects…

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026. Start with What You Do Now 17:15

4M ago17:15

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Why is the concept of "start with what you do now" crucial for creating meaningful and durable change in your law practice? This principle helps you understand your current processes and the people involved in them, recognizing why you are where you are, so you can make more informed decisions about how to move forward. Tune in this week for a dive…

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#266: Structure vs Flexibility: Your Approach Matters 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

There are two approaches to running a law firm and the first one is structured. Discipline and focus are highly valued with this style, and there’s often intensity present too. The second approach is one that’s softer, more flexible and adaptive. Both sound great, but is there a time and place for one over the other? Which foot are you leading with…

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