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Unpacking Burnout & Emotional Intelligence in Law (Part I) - with Rich Bracken
Vulnerability isn’t weakness in law. It’s survival.
In this episode of The Wellness Esquire Podcast, Ariella Coleman is joined by Rich Bracken to explore emotional intelligence, mental health, and the cost of silence in the legal profession.
Rich shares personal experiences—from losing a colleague to suicide to his own severe anxiety attack—highlighting how invisible these struggles can be. Ariella reflects on working through serious health challenges, a reality many lawyers quietly relate to.
Together, they confront the truth: silence and “pushing through” don’t protect lawyers—they isolate…
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