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Are you tired of constantly feeling like you’re getting crushed by deadlines and no matter how hard you work you just can’t get ahead of yourself? The truth is you can’t hustle your way to happiness. If you want to feel better, you have to learn how to manage your mind. And in this podcast, we’ll show you how. The Less Stressed Lawyer Podcast is the go to resource for lawyers who are over the overwhelm and want to live lives with less stress and far more fulfillment. Join Lawyer turned Life ...
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Sonya Palmer, Rankings.io

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LawHer, a new podcast from Rankings.io, is here to shine a light on some of the brightest and boldest women in the legal industry. From attorneys to judges, entrepreneurs to politicians, we will be discussing their unique career paths, as well as the tools they developed along the way.
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If you identify as a perfectionist, chances are you’re falling victim to all-or-nothing thinking often. Perfectionists tend to look at the world in extremes and see things as binary, black or white, this or that with no room for the grey, and this rigidity brings with it a lot of unnecessary emotional suffering. Join me on this episode to learn exa…
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As more women enter the legal space, we are seeing a shift. Attorneys and legal professionals are empowered to play by their own rules. Lift one another up. And fight for justice - together. In our first season, we featured the inspiring stories of women, including Sara Williams, Bibi Fell, Jennifer Gore, and countless other pioneers who have defie…
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Are you being specific enough when it comes to the results you want to create? Do you feel directionless or confused when it comes to the action you should be taking? How is failing to define clear results preventing you from achieving your full potential, and what can you do about it? Tune in this week as I invite you to audit your life and the go…
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Many people wrongly believe that perfectionism looks like that Type-A tendency to always be on top of things with all your ducks in a row, never a hair out of place. Maybe you resonate with this kind of perfectionism. However, I can guarantee that this isn’t the only way perfectionistic tendencies are making an appearance in your life. Listen in th…
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Where are you experiencing unnecessary drama in your life? Do you know how you might be creating an emotional rollercoaster for yourself through your behaviors? How is drama addiction showing up in your storytelling? Join me on this episode to hear how drama addiction manifests and examples of how you might be unwittingly engaging in it. I’m showin…
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Are you stuck in a rut at work? Do you feel drained, uninspired, or burnt out? Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of taking time off, knowing it will recharge your batteries, but get hung up on the what ifs. Join me this week as I break down the negative thoughts you might be experiencing about taking time off and show you how to change the way you’r…
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Mixed models are models where you’ve jumbled up positive and negative components together. This is where you might have a negative thought and feeling but a positive action and result (or vice versa), and while you might have multiple models running at one time, they should never be combined, and I’m showing you why. Listen in this week to learn wh…
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Want to know how to get unstuck? Whatever you're stuck with, whether it's your time, money, making an investment, or anything else, I've got you covered in today's episode because I recently recorded a masterclass on exactly how to get unstuck. Discover 10 obstacles that are stopping you from making progress on your goals, and the 10 specific solut…
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In honor of the 100th episode of The Less Stressed Lawyer podcast, I’m walking you through my backstory of why I decided to make the shift from attorney to coach, the impact coaching has had on my life, and something exciting that I’ve had in the works since 2017. Join me this week as we celebrate the huge milestone of reaching 100 podcast episodes…
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There are many reasons we suffer emotionally, but one of the most common sources of emotional suffering comes from the expectations that we have. So, what is the easiest and most effective way of reducing our suffering? We change our expectations. Tune in this week to discover how changing your expectations will help you feel better in your life. Y…
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Mirror judgments have come up on the podcast before, but I’m diving deeper in today’s episode. A mirror judgment is a judgment that you have about another person that you also have of yourself. So, you judge a person for something and then subconsciously, you’re judging yourself for it at the same time. Tune in this week as I break down what a mirr…
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Something I’ve noticed about humans is that, oftentimes, they aren’t willing to help themselves first. It’s great that we live in a world where you can ask for help when you’re having a problem, but have you ever stopped to consider whether you’re helping yourself first? Tune in this week to start committing to helping yourself first. You have to b…
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Committing to the finish makes a massive difference in how you approach your goals and pursue the life you want to live. I watch too many people make lavish plans and deeply commit to getting started on them, feeling excited and motivated to take consistent action, until things don’t go exactly as they’d expected. Tune in this week to discover how …
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When you’re making a decision, you’re confronted with the options available to you. You make a choice, and as time unfolds, you see the consequences of your decisions. However, what I often see people doing is picking apart their decisions before they make them, looking for all the potential issues that could arise from their choice. In doing this,…
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Of all the lies I notice my clients telling themselves, one stands out to me. They look at other people and think that whatever they’re dealing with, they’re uniquely situated, and it’s easier for them. This came up recently when I was coaching on time management and my client said, “Isn’t it just easy for some people?” Tune in this week to discove…
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When you’re in a situation you don’t like, it’s normal to look for the faults and focus on all the negativity. But you have two other options available here: get out of it, or get into it. Getting into it may take more effort than just going with the flow, but it truly changes everything and allows you to create a life you truly love. If you’re in …
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The idea of being deserving is a topic that comes up often in my coaching calls. From what I’ve observed, using the thought framework of whether or not we’re deserving of what we want is completely unhelpful and overcomplicated, so I’m offering you a new way to approach whatever it is you desire most. Join me on this episode to hear the two differe…
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The thoughts we think really do matter, and they have the power to transform our experience of anything in our lives. Whatever you’re going through right now, you have the ability to think to yourself, “This is happening for me…” and when you do, you can approach your problems with a whole new perspective. Discover how this one thought can totally …
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Nobody is going to give you permission to set big goals, to chase big dreams, and to live an over-the-top life. Nobody is going to tell you it’s OK for you to want and have more for your life; you have to give that permission to yourself. You don’t have to need something to go after it, you can chase a dream simply because you want to, and I’m show…
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Most people think of business development as a massive challenge. However, that’s just because they never learned how to create clients and money on demand. So, if you want to develop a stronger, more profitable business, this is a must-listen episode. Tune in this week to dive deep into business development. I’m sharing exactly what you need to do…
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You might think it’s too late to set your intentions and figure out a plan for 2024, however, now is the perfect time to kick your year into action. It’s a New Year, we’re back at it after a break, and today, I’m walking you through an evaluation of 2023 and setting you up for achieving your goals in 2024. Tune in this week to review, reset, and fo…
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The holidays are a time of hope, but there are some hard truths about hope that we need to discuss. Contrary to what you might believe, hope is not a helpful emotion. If you’re spending this season hoping and wishing for something different in your life, this is not a strategy, it isn’t serving you, and it’s time to try something else. Tune in this…
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Frustration is an emotion we all experience, but you have more power and influence over it than you realize. When you can see how you’re creating your own experience of frustration through the thoughts you’re consciously deciding to think, then you can begin taking the steps required to move past frustration and start getting things done. Tune in t…
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Is creating processes in your life something you struggle with? If so, you’re not alone. When I experience confusion, I tend to shut down and stop taking action. If you find it impossible to get started, or you feel overwhelmed by the idea that you might end up doing things wrong and you just want someone to tell you exactly what to do, this episod…
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Would you say you struggle to focus? Do you find yourself chasing the kind of laser focus that has you devoting all your attention to one thing? There are two different types of focusing that we engage in, but a lack of either one isn't the huge problem you may think it is. Join me this week to learn the difference between perfect and imperfect foc…
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Last week, you learned how much it’s costing you when you’re stuck in caring about what other people think. Now you understand the negative impact of worrying about the opinions of others, we’re diving into how to stop caring about what they think, whether that’s their thoughts about you, or their thoughts about anything else. Tune in this week to …
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Are you one of those people that cares deeply about what other people think of you? There is a massive cost to being preoccupied with other people’s opinions about who you are and what you’re doing. But by the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to start identifying the judgments you think people have about you, what these worries are costing you…
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We often think we need closure on a situation like it’s a vital part of the human experience. But needing closure is just a thought you’ve practiced on repeat your whole life, and now, it’s time to understand the truth about it and learn why you don’t actually need it. Tune in this week to discover the truth about needing to get closure, and why yo…
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When you unpack your thoughts about your email inbox, what comes up? Just looking at your inbox can be really overwhelming, and there are some common mistakes a lot of people make. But there are some best practices I always suggest to my clients when it comes to managing their email inboxes, and I’m bringing them to the podcast this week. If you're…
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When you’re faced with big projects and decisions in your work, you’ll inevitably encounter resistance. You’re thinking you can’t handle what’s in front of you, and this leads to avoidant behavior. We often think we can’t force ourselves to do things. But the truth is, you literally can force yourself to do hard things, and that’s where the reward …
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I recently hosted a time management masterclass with almost 1,000 people in attendance. The feedback was incredible, and the content was so valuable that I have decided to share it here on the podcast this week. If you have ever wondered what it is like to work with me personally and how the stuff I share in these formats differs from the podcast, …
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Have you ever had something big you know you needed to do, but you didn’t take the steps required to move forward as quickly as you should? Thinking of and labeling a decision or an action as big has the unintended consequence of bringing up resistance to tackling it. Tune in this week to discover how to start doing “Big” things. I’m discussing why…
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If you yourself aren’t a procrastinator but you find yourself constantly having to mitigate for other people’s tendency to procrastinate, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Chances are, if you don’t struggle with time management, you’re dealing with people who do, and it’s a huge source of frustration. Discover how to deal with procrastin…
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One of the biggest mistakes that people make when it comes to learning new things is staying stuck in chronic consumption mode. They want to avoid the messiness of learning new things, so they keep reading, listening, and watching instead of getting out there and trying. Discover where you might be in chronic consumption mode and how that’s keeping…
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If you struggle with time management or learning anything new, you need to prepare yourself, it's going to be messy. If you’re a perfectionist, this can feel like the worst possible news. However, when you begin to accept the chaos of trying something new and learn how to manage the mess, then you can really start making progress. Discover how to m…
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How do you feel about asking for help? If you find yourself choosing to wear the badge of honor that you did it alone rather than asking for help to make things a little easier, today’s episode is going to make a huge impact on the way you work. Discover what it really looks like to be a gracious recipient of help. I show you how to get clear on yo…
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Discover my process for helping you feel better about who you are and what you have to offer. I discuss how your brain is always looking for reasons that you aren’t good enough, even when you’ve done nothing wrong, and show you how to transform the way you think about yourself and show up day to day. Get full show notes and more information here: h…
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We’re in August now, and some people think at this point that the year is pretty much over. If you’re feeling that way, it’s time to ask yourself if you’ve really created what you wanted for this year, or whether you’ve just reached the point where you’re saying f*ck it, and giving up until next year. I call this, The F*ck It Point. Tune in this we…
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We’ve spoken on the podcast about perfectionism before, but only as it relates to perfectionism directed at yourself. If you’re a perfectionist towards yourself, you almost certainly direct your perfectionism toward others, expecting them to be perfect too. Tune in this week to see how you may be indulging in other-oriented perfectionism. I share w…
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What does it mean to assign a label to someone? Labels are just thoughts or judgments that we have about other people and a characteristic that we believe they exhibit. This sounds harmless, but assigning other people labels isn’t always helpful, and in this week’s episode, I’m showing you why. Discover how to create some awareness around the label…
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I have created a life of freedom. That doesn’t mean I have no obligations, but I’m happy about everything I have to do, and everything I get to do. So, this brings me to the most important question that anyone can ever ask themselves: but are you free? Discover why the question, “But are you free?” is so important. I share times in my life when I h…
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Discover what’s stopping you from setting money goals, and what you can do about it. I share some of the most common excuses I hear for not setting intentional goals around charging, saving, spending, and investing, and show you a system for setting money goals that move you forward. Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstre…
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Money gets a bad rap. We hear phrases like, “Money doesn’t buy happiness.” However, money buys a lot of things that make happiness and transformation more easily attainable, like different experiences, freedom, and support that you might not otherwise have. So, if you have shame around spending money to improve your life, this episode is for you. D…
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Discover what underearning is, why it happens, and how to stop. I’m showing you how to spot underearning in your own life, explaining why it’s such a pervasive problem, and exploring the solutions that will allow you to overcome underearning and set your money mindset straight. Get full show notes and more information here: http://thelessstressedla…
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Discover the power of group coaching and our experience as coaches who love group coaching. We’re discussing the value of learning with others who share your goals, the biggest breakthrough we’ve had as a result of applying ourselves in groups, and how you can get the best ROI out of any coaching group you join. Get full show notes and more informa…
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Overspending looks different for everyone. You might be spending more money than you have, or you might be spending more than you intend. Either way, overspending outside of the parameters you’ve set for yourself is driven by your thoughts, and in this episode, I’m showing you how to get clear on where you’re overspending, so you can ultimately sto…
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Money is one of my favorite topics that I work on with my clients, so this week is the first episode in a series addressing your money mindset, how you think about money, how you interact with money, overspending, under-earning, and all of the most important money topics. Tune in this week to bring some clarity to your current thoughts about money,…
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Making excuses is something most of us struggle with at some point in our lives. However, it’s possible to drop this habit and operate in your life without making excuses. Discover where you’re making excuses for the results you’ve created, and how to stop. I’m sharing what this work looks like with my clients, how to see where you’re buying your o…
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Lawyers tend to have limiting beliefs about their job being inherently hard, however, believing that’s true is a choice you’re making. Discover how you could be making your life harder than it needs to be this week. I’m sharing how to spot where you’re creating your own suffering, where you should consider asking for help, and I’m giving you some s…
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Broken record conversations are incredibly indulgent. They don’t serve you or add any value, they’re just something that that feels good for a moment. This week, learn what broken record conversations are and identify where you’re stuck in them. I share some of my own personal development that is the inspiration for this episode and show you how to…
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