Best Kathryn Bryant Podcasts (2024)

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Living a Fulfilling Life (as a Lawyer) with Kathryn Burmeister 1:25:20

2+ y ago1:25:20

1:25:20

Self-described "recovering attorney" Katheryn Burmeister joins Scott Key for a candid conversation about her journey in law, from starting her own firm to abandoning the status quo in search of happiness and fulfillment. She shares how her battle with burnout and the sudden, tragic loss of a mentor caused her to reevaluate her career path, and caut…

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Originalist Textualism 101 for Practitioners with Keith Blackwell 1:03:26

2+ y ago1:03:26

1:03:26

Originalist textualism is a way of interpreting the law that can often feel a bit like stepping into a time machine. In this episode, former Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court, Keith Blackwell, guides us through originalist methodology and gives important context to the legal debates happening today and in the future. Blackwell breaks down the fu…

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Organizing Your Case For Trial 1:05:01

2+ y ago1:05:01

1:05:01

When Elissa Haynes first moved from insurance defense work to trial work, the Atlanta partner knew she’d need a solid framework to build each case. In this episode, Haynes shares how she organizes everything from the discovery stage to the closing statement. She also explains how preparation can lead to an engaging case.…

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Avoiding Common Legal Missteps 1:06:02

2+ y ago1:06:02

1:06:02

As a legal malpractice attorney, David Lefkowitz knows all the common pitfalls and administrative errors that lawyers need to avoid. In this episode, Lefkowitz breaks down how a casual conversation with a friend to a failure to meet a deadline could potentially place an attorney in hot water. He’ll also explain how communication and documentation c…

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Embracing the Fundamentals of Law 1:12:01

2+ y ago1:12:01

1:12:01

An opera aficionado and legal history fanatic, William Maselli goes into each trial with the same care and passion as an artist. In this episode, the Maine-based criminal defense attorney breaks down broad legal principles and how these fundamentals can help shape the work you do in the courtroom. He also dives into the importance of collaboration …

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Mapping Out Your Trial 1:09:12

2+ y ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Every lawyer prepares for trial in their own way, but what matters to Savannah-based attorney Tom Withers is the level of organization that he can bring to a case. Withers explains how he outlines his case from start to finish by creating a road map for everything from deposition to demonstratives. He also shares how he manages high profile cases, …

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The Future of Mediation 1:03:56

3y ago1:03:56

1:03:56

More and more lawyers are opting to take their cases to mediation rather than trial and John Miles, founder of Miles Mediation & Arbitration Services, doesn’t expect that trend to stop anytime soon. He shares what lawyers need to know about the arbitration process in order to bring the best results – from how to prepare to what environment works be…

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Connecting with Your Clients 58:23

3y ago58:23

58:23

When you begin your own practice, you need to learn how to market yourself. After years of handing out business cards and writing out hand-written letters, Steve Murrin, the “Biker Lawyer,” has adapted his civil practice to reach people across social media and through word of mouth. Murrin shares how he uses his passion for Harleys to connect with …

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Meet the Animal Advocate 1:01:08

3y ago1:01:08

1:01:08

As the one and only Georgia statewide animal crimes prosecutor, Jessica Rock fights animal crime by helping both prosecutors and law enforcement identify animal abuse and understand its connection to domestic violence. In this episode, Rock explains the benefits, the challenges and the importance of trying animal crime cases in court.…

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Bringing the Case into Focus 59:18

3y ago59:18

59:18

When Robin Frazer Clark set out to begin her own practice, she knew it would take patience, drive and, most of all, focus to pull it off. After 33 years of successful civil advocacy, she’s got plenty of advice on how to prevail. In this episode, Scott guides us through the benefits of preparing with a focus group, the importance of getting involved…

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Keeping Politics and Unpopularity Out of the Courtroom 1:21:05

3y ago1:21:05

1:21:05

In Frank Hogue’s long years as a criminal defense attorney, he’s never been daunted by high profile cases. That’s why he’s taken on defending George McMichael in the case of the death of Ahmaud Arbery. In this episode, Hogue breaks down the challenges of cases with major media attention, racial inequalities in the justice system, and his philosophy…

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TRAILER: Exploring the Art and Science of Litigation 3:32

3+ y ago3:32

3:32

Welcome to the Advocate’s Key, a podcast where Atlanta lawyer Scott Key sits down with some of the nation’s top thinkers to explore their journeys to the courtroom and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Through their conversations, we’ll learn how to build the most effective case, how to manage the workload and what it takes to be a success…

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The Importance of Pacing in Trial 51:52

3+ y ago51:52

51:52

Studying philosophy and Japanese in college, Anna Cross has always been a deep-thinker with her eyes set on success. After decades of triumphant trials, Cross shares what she’s learned from her years of prosecution: how to set the pacing of a trial, how to improve your cross examination and the attitude to have when you enter the courtroom.…

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Bringing Creativity into the Court 1:01:20

3+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Raised by two lawyers, Adam Hames was always told he was genetically engineered to be an attorney. With experience in federal court, state appellate court and in habeas cases, Hames talks about the importance of crafting a story in court, his creative pursuits in college and why he believes listening is a vital key in advocacy.…

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The Blueprint for Putting Forth Your Best Case 1:01:41

3+ y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

After decades of practicing law, nationally-recognized criminal defense lawyer Doug Peters understands the heavy responsibility of advocating for those most in need. Peters shares what led him to start his own defense practice, why he used a proactive people-centered approach for preparing for trial and the best time to put your client on the stand…

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Why Lawyers Should Empower Others to Hold Them Accountable 1:05:06

3+ y ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia and former Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals, Charlie Bethel shares various lessons he learned from his early trial court experiences, in particular his role as clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. He also explains why lawyers should engage with non-legal indiv…

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A Second Generation Lawyer Looks Back 1:00:08

3+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Carrying out his father’s legacy, criminal defense attorney Steve Frey offers stories from his own successful career spanning 28 years, beginning with his decision to go to law school and the lessons he learned then from his father Pete, an accomplished trial lawyer himself. Frey also shares advice on preparing for a jury trial and how to best use …

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A Key Advocate for the Underdog 57:48

3+ y ago57:48

57:48

Encouraged at an early age by her nonconformist parents to question authority and to be wary of the dangers of biased legal practices, Molly Parmer was born to be a criminal defense attorney, fiercely fighting for the rights of the marginalized and underrepresented. She shares how her non-traditional upbringing influenced her legal career, which sp…

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A Lawyer’s Guide to Reducing Anxiety through Practiced Mindfulness 1:10:06

4y ago1:10:06

1:10:06

In her best-selling book, The Anxious Lawyer, co-author Jeena Cho offers guidance for lawyers looking to improve their mental health and practice of law through the use of mindfulness and meditation. Cho discusses why the dynamics and training most attorneys receive fail them in the long run and provides successful coaching techniques she uses to a…

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The Political Nature of Successful Legal Advocacy 56:33

4y ago56:33

56:33

Lester Tate, former President of the State Bar of Georgia and former Chair of the Georgia Judicial Qualifications Commission, discusses his career as a trial lawyer, the current state of judicial ethics, and the often political nature of successful advocacy. Since 1996, Lester has practiced as a shareholder in Akin & Tate, Georgia's oldest continui…

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Choosing the Right Juror Can Make or Break Your Case 55:30

4y ago55:30

55:30

As a jury consultant for some of the nation's most noted cases, including the Unabomber and the Boston Marathon bombings, attorney Denise de La Rue explores what lawyers can do to ensure they're picking the best juries possible to represent their client's case. Denise also shares how she uses focus groups and mock trials to prepare for trial and to…

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CA100: The Changeability Podcast past and future 53:09

8+ y ago53:09

53:09

The Changeability Podcast past and future We celebrate 100 episodes as we take a look at the Changeability Podcast past and future. Here’s some of the top 3s from the past 99 episodes followed by a look at the next episode in the Changeability Podcast story. Audience top 3 episodes The 3 favourite episodes of our audience to date. These are the sho…

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CA099: Habits willpower and motivation 39:03

8+ y ago39:03

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“Habits are formed by the repetition of particular acts. They are strengthened by an increase in the number of repeated acts. Habits are also weakened or broken, and contrary habits are formed by the repetition of contrary acts.” ― Mortimer J. Adler Habits are an intrinsic part of who we are and how we function. Habits are fundamental to how we thi…

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CA098: What are habits and why they matter 37:52

8+ y ago37:52

37:52

What are habits and why they matter Your habits are key to who you are and the change you want. Habits underpin what we do at Brilliant Living HQ.com and on the Changeability Podcast – mind management for your best life and business and how to make changes. Lasting change, i.e. achieving your goals – is not the result of a one off transformation bu…

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CA097: Healthy happy eating with The Merrymaker Sisters 41:50

8+ y ago41:50

41:50

Healthy happy eating with The Merrymaker Sisters Kathryn and I first met Emma and Carla when we were attending a business entrepreneurs’ event in the Philippines. Meeting these two vivacious and fun loving entrepreneurs made a mark on both of us. Their joy of life was infectious, and we wanted to know more about them, their journey and what they di…

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CA096: Change your brain, revitalise your body 43:39

8+ y ago43:39

43:39

Change your brain, revitalise your body – really? Sound too good to be true? We’ve been talking over the last few weeks about how to use the power of your brain to reach your ideal body weight, look younger and boost your energy. And let’s face it, who couldn’t do with a bit of that! As part of our wellness and wellbeing series we’ve explored Dr Da…

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CA095: How to use your brain to change your weight 43:54

8+ y ago43:54

43:54

How to use your brain to change your weight This week we’ve gone from consuming 5 course dinners every night in a lovely hotel on holiday in Wales, to thinking about weight and the brain. It’s sweetly ironic and rather timely. As part of our mini series on health and wellbeing, this week we think about weight and if we can use our brains to help us…

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CA094: 10 brain principles for the body you want 39:11

8+ y ago39:11

39:11

10 brain principles for the body you want Is it possible to utilise the power of your brain, to reach your ideal body weight, to look younger and boost your energy? That’s the question we’re asking today. And it’s the bold claim Dr Daniel G Amen makes in his New York Times bestseller, Change your Brain, Change your Body - the subject of this week’s…

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CA093: The Art of Epic Wellness with Nicole Keating 37:32

8+ y ago37:32

37:32

Nicole Keating is on a mission to live a life of Epic Wellness, and to inspire and help others in their quest for The Art of Epic Wellness – a life of physical, spiritual and emotional vitality. Nicole maintains: “If you treat your body as a temple, then your body is going to treat you with beautiful energy and epic vitality” And who doesn’t want m…

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CA092: What the heck is wellbeing? 32:33

8+ y ago32:33

32:33

What the heck is wellbeing? Here at Brilliant Living HQ and our Changeability Podcast we’re all about helping you and us manage our minds to make changes and have more success and our best life and business. As well as looking at mind management techniques and processes to do this, we thought it would be fun and hopefully helpful to look at some of…

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CA091: A new measure of success 26:04

8+ y ago26:04

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A new measure of success How do you quantify success? What is it you actuallymeasure? Should it be statistics, figures, numbers? Or how about theeffort put in to achieving it? Maybe it could be a combination of these, rather like thoseschool reports where you get a grade for achievement and a scorefor effort. Or should we more concerned with experi…

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CA090: 6 ways to measure success 34:39

8+ y ago34:39

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6 ways to measure success Have you thought about what success looks like to you? If so, how do you measure your success? Actually the first question is – do you need to to measure success? We say yes. One, because when you measure your success it makes you think about it. What is success and what does it mean to you? It makes you aware of what you …

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CA089: What does success mean to you? 45:35

8+ y ago45:35

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What does success mean to you? We start every episode of the Changeability Podcast with the words ‘brought to you by Brilliant Living HQ .com’ because that’s our online home. That’s where you find us, our products, the 89 podcast episodes we’ve published to date, and hundreds of blog posts. But this week we asked you if you’re experiencing ‘brillia…

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CA088: Why you need mind management 33:19

8+ y ago33:19

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WHY do you need mind management? What do you want to change in your life? Do you want more or less of something or to learn a new skill or experience different things? Or do you want to change something about your relationships or body or work or finances? It doesn’t have to mean you hate your life or work now – but you just want it to be better in…

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CA087: Mind management 39:50

8+ y ago39:50

39:50

At a recent business event I had 30 seconds to introduce myself and what I did. This is the so-called elevator pitch and it’s not as easy as you might think. Having seen how some people were struggling to get their description done in 5 minutes let alone 30 seconds it was suggested we use the quick little formula – I help …. To …. By…. I was the ne…

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CA086: Emotionally draining vampires - dealing with toxic relationships 29:44

8+ y ago29:44

29:44

Last week we gave you the ultimate guide to recognising toxic people and relationships. Now it’s all very well recognising toxic people and the characteristic behaviours of these relationships, but it’s not much good if you can’t deal with them. So this week we thought we’d look at those emotionally draining vampires and the process of dealing with…

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