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Life & Law is podcast for lawyers who want to build real success without sacrificing themselves in the process. If you’ve done everything “right” and still feel stretched thin, boxed in, or quietly wondering is this really it? — You’re in the right place. Because legal success shouldn’t come at the cost of your health, relationships, or sense of self.
Hosted by Heather Moulder, former BigLaw partner turned lawyer business and leadership coach, Life & Law delivers practical, real-world conversations about what it actually takes to thrive in today’s legal profession without ignoring the realities of firm life, client demands, or personal limits.
Episodes blend business strategy, leadership development, and mindset tools to help you:
→ Build a profitable, sustainable law practice
→ Lead with clarity, confidence, and credibility
→ Make smarter business and career decisions
→ Set boundaries that stick
→ Define success on your terms
You’ll hear solo episodes from Heather alongside honest conversations with experts, each designed to help you course-correct, take back control, and create a legal career that supports your whole life (not just your billables).
New episodes drop every Tuesday (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
For more information about Heather and the podcast visit: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com.
Hosted by Heather Moulder, former BigLaw partner turned lawyer business and leadership coach, Life & Law delivers practical, real-world conversations about what it actually takes to thrive in today’s legal profession without ignoring the realities of firm life, client demands, or personal limits.
Episodes blend business strategy, leadership development, and mindset tools to help you:
→ Build a profitable, sustainable law practice
→ Lead with clarity, confidence, and credibility
→ Make smarter business and career decisions
→ Set boundaries that stick
→ Define success on your terms
You’ll hear solo episodes from Heather alongside honest conversations with experts, each designed to help you course-correct, take back control, and create a legal career that supports your whole life (not just your billables).
New episodes drop every Tuesday (Fall, Winter, and Spring).
For more information about Heather and the podcast visit: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com.
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In this episode, learn the top lessons Heather learned from 2024 and how you can incorporate them into your life (so that - hopefully - you don't need to learn these lessons the hard way, like Heather did).
The post #183: What Did 2024 Teach Me? appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
You want to leave your law firm but can't yet (because you need more experience, want to get through a big deal/case, circumstances or another good reason). Listen to find out how to create a strategic plan for staying, tips for staying sane, and how to know it's time to leave (regardless of the plan).
Recommended Supplemental Episodes:
Episode 24: Setting Boundaries (Why They Lead to Success)
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/setting-boundaries-for-success/
Episode 93: This Isn't Who You Are (Lawyer Identity Crisis)
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/lawyer-identity-crisis/
Episode 14: Success & Balance As A Lawyer
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/legal-success-and-balance/
Episode 152: Choose Your Hard
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/lawyer-life-choose-your-hard/
Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter for Lawyers:
https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/connect/
The post #227: Want to Leave Your Law Firm But Can’t – Yet? appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Making partner changes just about everything. One area of change that catches most lawyers off guard is the negative impact your promotion can have on some of your best relationships - especially those relationships with mentors who helped you get to where you are. Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn:
>>> The warning signs that your mentor/mentee relationship has changed,
>>> Why it's happening (and why not to immediately judge your mentor),
>>> What NOT to do, and
>>> How to move forward without burning bridges.
Recommended Supplemental Episodes:
Episode 171: You're (Finally) A Law Firm Partner - What To Expect
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/what-to-expect-law-firm-partner/
Episode 165: Maximize Your Mentor/Mentee Relationships
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/mentor-mentee-relationships/
Episode 140: How to Draw Boundaries
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/how-to-draw-boundaries/
Success Without Sacrifice Newsletter for Lawyers:
https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/connect/
The post #226: Making Partner Changes Everything (Even Mentor Relationships) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Have you thought about giving meditation a try, but stopped because you're not sure what, exactly, to do? Or have you tried meditation, and think it's not really a fit for you? Do you worry that you can't meditate because your mind wanders too often? Listen to today's Life & Law episode to learn why it's ok that your mind wanders, discover the benefits of meditation and get 10 different meditation practices (so you can play around with lots of options).
There is no "one way" in which to meditate. There are many ways. And one of these is sure to be a good starting point for you.
JOIN THE SELF-CARE CHALLENGE:
https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/get-reenergized-self-care-challenge/
The post #225: There Are Many Ways to Meditate (Meditation Manual for Busy Lawyers) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Join me and guest Allison Williams to learn what it takes to be an effective leader (not just a manager). Because your leadership style matters - for building the right team and culture. Today's episode will give you concrete guidance on how to start becoming a better leader and manager. Inside today's podcast, you'll learn:
- The difference between managing and leading.
- The importance of values for building the right culture.
- How to align your hiring and training to your values
- The biggest leadership mistake lawyers make (that fuels chaos).
- Leadership tips for how to hold your team accountable without micromanaging.
For show notes and additional resources:
https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/be-an-effective-leader
The post #224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Executive presence is often misunderstood as polish, performance, or playing by outdated rules. It can feel like pressure to become someone you’re not. But real presence isn’t about fitting a mold; it’s about confidence, composure, communication, and emotional intelligence – all grounded in authenticity. Listen to today's episode to:
--> Discover how mindset shapes executive presence.
--> Understand why impostor syndrome shows up for even the most accomplished leaders.
--> Learn practical strategies to own the room without compromising who you are.
The post #223: Lawyers’ Guidebook To Executive Presence – Be An Inspiring & Influential Leader appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Join Heather to learn the big lessons she learned in 2025 that will help her (and you) to move forward more intentionally and fruitfully in 2026.
The post #222: Looking Back to Move Forward appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
![#221: What You Need to Know To Achieve Your Goals [Rewind Episode]](https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/What-You-Need-To-Know-To-Achieve-Your-Goals-Rewind-Podcast-Image.jpg "#221: What You Need to Know To Achieve Your Goals [Rewind Episode]")
No matter how hard you work, you are never guaranteed to achieve your goals. But you can up the odds of goal achievement. Listen in on one of my early Life & Law Episodes to learn how to up your odds for achieving goals that truly matter.
The post #221: What You Need to Know To Achieve Your Goals [Rewind Episode] appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
![#220: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress (With This Surprising Strategy) [Rewind Episode]](https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Increase-Productivity-Decrease-Stress-Podcast-Image.jpg "#220: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress (With This Surprising Strategy) [Rewind Episode]")
Tired of feeling stressed, tired and overwhelmed? Want to be more productive and efficient? [Don't we all?] In today's rewind episode from the early days, learn the simple yet surprising strategy that will increase productivity, decrease stress.
The post #220: Increase Productivity, Decrease Stress (With This Surprising Strategy) [Rewind Episode] appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Too many lawyers (who make great money) somehow don't end up with much wealth. Why is that, and how can you ensure that you don't fall into the most common wealth traps? Listen to today's episode with guest (and financial planner) Jeffery Lamont to get the answers you need to be a wealthy lawyer, not just a lawyer who makes great money yet doesn't amass a lot of wealth.
The post #219: Be A Wealthy Lawyer appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Today, we address two questions I get asked all the time: Who should be training young associates (senior associates, partners or both)? And how can you possibly fit that in (what with your billable hour requirements, need to develop business, client management and so on)? Listen find out who should be training young associates and for tips on how to do it in a way where you get the best ROI.
The post #218: The Reality of Lawyer Training (Who Should Do It, What To Do) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
You have a business plan for growth that you've been taking regular action on. Despite that, you're not achieving your goals (and truth be told, you're not getting anywhere near the results you want given how much you're doing). Why is that? Today on the podcast, I'm covering the most common missing link that causes this issue and (best of all) how to fix it. Because next year, you deserve to slay those goals.
The post #217: The Real Reason You Aren’t Achieving Your Business Goals appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Are high levels of stress just part of the job? Is it the "nature of the beast" (as they say)? Spoiler: no.
Listen to this reply of one of my first episodes to discover:
- The science of stress,
- How lawyer training exacerbates our stress,
- Where most stress originates from (that will probably surprise you), and
- How to reduce, better manage, and even prevent stress.
The post #216: The Real Truth About Lawyer Stress (Rewind Episode) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
How many billable hours are you losing each week, month, and (gasp) year because you aren't tracking your time contemporaneously? Do you often write your time down (not reporting all the time spent working)? You're losing billable hours (you really shouldn't be losing at all). And you recapture those hours by: (1) shifting your mentality around billing (and what's even billable, plus why), (2) tracking your time contemporaneously, and (3) discovering the art of writing a good narrative (showing the value provided to the client).
The how-to of all of the above (and more) is covered in today's episode with Molly Kremer (aka "The Billing Coach"). Join us for an insightful conversation that will help you stop losing so many billable hours and instead recapture them.
The post #215: You’re Losing Billable Hours (How To Recapture Them) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
What do law firms really want to see from you to get promoted to partnership? How much expertise do you need in your practice area? Do you need to be running deals (or mostly, getting the work done at a high level)? And what about business development (what do they truly expect)? I get asked these questions a lot (including recently from a senior counsel attorney hoping to get promoted within the next 2 years). Listen to today's episode for the answers.
The post #214: What Do Law Firms Really Want To See (Before Promoting You To Partner)? appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
You know networking is necessary to grow your book of business. But how do you know where to go and who to target? Today, you learn the answers to these questions. Inside of today's episode, we cover:
- How to identify the right people to network with (that you already know).
- How to figure out where to network.
- My simple networking framework (for anyone not sure what to say/do when networking).
The post #213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
You know someone in a personal context, who you think could be a great referral partner. But how can you possibly ask them when you’ve never once talked business? Would it be too pushy to ask? How do you even begin that conversation?
You’ve been introduced to a potential referral partner by a colleague, and have lunch scheduled for today. You’ve never met and have only traded a few niceties via email. How do you say the obvious without being that person (the what’s-in-it-for me slick salesman that makes you cringe)?
Listen to today's episode to find how to ask for referrals naturally, confidently (and of course) successfully.
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DOOR NOW OPEN: ELEVATE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MASTERMIND
Learn more and apply here:
https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/
The post #212: How to Ask for Referrals Confidently (& Be Successful) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
When revenues dip, billables drop, or client intake slows, most lawyers assume the fix is to do more (of whatever you've been doing). But what if the problem is what you've been doing (or how you've been approaching it)? Doing more of what you’ve been doing won’t fix a thing. Before quickly stepping into action, take a moment to identify whether the problem is a math problem or a mindset problem. Because the “fix” will be quite different, depending on the root cause. Today's episode will help you get clear around the difference between a math vs. mindset problem so that you can more quickly identify the root cause and fix what's ailing you.
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ELEVATE Business Development Mastermind
https://www.coursecorrectioncoaching.com/business-development-mastermind/
The post #211: Math vs. Mindset: Why Lawyers Need To Identify The Cause appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
The most common complaint I hear from lawyers working to grow their business? Lack of time. Which is why I brought on today's guest. Learn how to be more strategic when growing your book of business so that you optimize your business development ROI and improve your results (even as a busy mom, like today's special guest).
The post #210: Case Study On Growing Your Book (Even As A Busy Mom) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
Join me for an insightful conversation with Emily Logan Stedman, lawyer well-being advocate and Big Law partner. Inside of today's interview, Emily shares candid insights on lawyer mental health, the challenges of becoming (and transitioning to) partner, and how to build a sustainable law practice without burning out. Listen now for a realistic, transparent, and supportive perspective on how to succeed in both law and life.
The post #209: Beyond Work-Life Balance (Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership with Emily Logan Stedman) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.
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