The Wellness Esquire
By: Ariella Cohen Coleman
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Mental
The legal profession rewards overwork—but at a cost. The Wellness Esquire challenges that model, featuring conversations between Ariella and fellow attorneys —and occasional non-lawyer voices who add critical perspective— on burnout, work-life integration, and how to build a legal career that doesn’t break you.
Episodes
Episode 3: The Possibility of Change - with guest Cody Hand
Jan 07, 2026In this episode of The Wellness Esquire, host Ariella Coleman speaks with Cody Hand about rethinking how lawyers practice—and how they value themselves in the process. The conversation explores the growing disconnect between traditional legal structures and what lawyers actually need to build sustainable, fulfilling careers.
Ariella and Cody take a close look at the limits of the billable hour and why many lawyers feel constrained by it. They discuss the shift toward value-based pricing, not simply as a business strategy, but as a reflection of self-worth, au...
Duration: 01:12:49Episode 2: It's Not Always a Fire Drill - with guest Jordana Confino
Dec 31, 2025In this episode, host Ariella Coleman sits down with Jordana for an honest conversation about navigating life and work in the legal world.
Jordana Confino is a lawyer, writer, and speaker who focuses on well-being and sustainability in the legal profession. Through her work, she explores perfectionism, burnout, and the pressure to perform, advocating for self-compassion, boundaries, and healthier professional cultures—especially for women and working parents.
Ariella and Jordana talk about their personal journeys, the pressure of perfectionism, and how it quietly impacts mental health. Together, they explore why well-being matters in the legal prof...
Duration: 01:07:13Episode 1: You're Not Married to your Career - with guest Dave Strousberg
Dec 24, 2025In this conversation, Ariella Coleman sits down with attorney and entrepreneur Dave Strousberg for an honest, thoughtful discussion about fear, failure, and what it really means to build a sustainable career in law.
Dave shares his journey through law school, the bar exam, and the financial and emotional pressure that followed. He talks openly about the moments when fear might lead to inaction, and how taking imperfect action ultimately helped him make clearer, more aligned decisions about his career.
They explore how health challenges and burnout can quietly create misalignment, often long before we are...
Duration: 01:29:54