Life & Law: Anti-Hustle Lawyer Podcast for Success On Your Terms
Heather Moulder
Want legal success without sacrificing your values, health or relationships? Life & Law is the go-to lawyer podcast for building a profitable, sustainable law practice around the *whole* life you want to live. Because you didn’t become a lawyer just to feel trapped by your own success.
Hosted by former Big Law partner and lawyer business coach Heather Moulder, this show offers practical business strategies, real-world insight and simple mindset tools + methods designed to help lawyers take back control, ditch the grind and make a bigger impact (for your clients, the world and yourself).
Each week, tune in for Heather's solo episodes and expert interviews on:
→ Work-life balance and self-care strategies (that work).
→ Leadership development and emotional intelligence.
→ Mindset, focus, and sustainable productivity.
→ Business development, legal marketing, and authentic networking.
→ Building a law practice that reflects your values (and supports your life).
New episodes every Tuesday (Fall, Winter, & Spring).
For more information about Heather and the podcast visit: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com.
Hosted by former Big Law partner and lawyer business coach Heather Moulder, this show offers practical business strategies, real-world insight and simple mindset tools + methods designed to help lawyers take back control, ditch the grind and make a bigger impact (for your clients, the world and yourself).
Each week, tune in for Heather's solo episodes and expert interviews on:
→ Work-life balance and self-care strategies (that work).
→ Leadership development and emotional intelligence.
→ Mindset, focus, and sustainable productivity.
→ Business development, legal marketing, and authentic networking.
→ Building a law practice that reflects your values (and supports your life).
New episodes every Tuesday (Fall, Winter, & Spring).
For more information about Heather and the podcast visit: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 9, 2025 • 21min
#218: The Reality of Lawyer Training (Who Should Do It, What To Do)
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.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 23min
#217: The Real Reason You Aren’t Achieving Your Business Goals
Discover the surprising reasons why your business goals might be falling flat. Learn the importance of tracking the right financial metrics, beyond just acquiring new clients. Explore how understanding your revenue composition can lead to better results. Heather discusses the critical need to manage expenses and the dangers of mistaking busy work for profitability. She also shares insights on hiring and the essential mindset shift necessary to regain control over your business. This is your guide to achieving those elusive goals!
Nov 25, 2025 • 29min
#216 The Real Truth About Lawyer Stress (Rewind Episode)
Is stress a lawyer's job requirement? Absolutely not! Explore the surprising origins of stress in the legal profession. Learn how lawyer training amplifies negative thoughts, making stress harder to shake. Discover the role of neural pathways and the power of perception in stress outcomes. Plus, get practical tips on awareness, resilience, and prevention. Uncover four pillars of stress management and three simple strategies to start reducing stress right away, making balance achievable on your own terms.
Nov 18, 2025 • 49min
#215: You’re Losing Billable Hours (How To Recapture Them)
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.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 21min
#214: What Do Law Firms Really Want To See (Before Promoting You To Partner)?
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.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 24min
#213: Business Networking Framework for Lawyers
Unlock the secrets to effective networking as one expert shares practical tips for lawyers. Learn how to identify the right connections, both internal and external, for optimal career growth. Discover a simple three-step framework for engaging conversations and building relationships. Hear how to prioritize your contacts and find out where they spend time, ensuring you network where it counts. Plus, get insights on re-engaging former connections to open new opportunities!
Oct 28, 2025 • 26min
#212: How to Ask for Referrals Confidently (& Be Successful)
Learn how to confidently ask for referrals without feeling pushy. Discover common fears about reaching out to friends and new contacts. Find out how to identify the right referral sources and build genuine relationships first. Get tips on maintaining momentum through effective follow-ups. Understand the right signals and timing for making your referral asks. This insightful discussion will equip you with practical strategies to grow your network successfully!
Oct 21, 2025 • 11min
#211: Math vs. Mindset: Why Lawyers Need To Identify The Cause
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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Oct 14, 2025 • 57min
#210: Case Study On Growing Your Book (Even As A Busy Mom)
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).
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Oct 7, 2025 • 57min
#209: Beyond Work-Life Balance (Navigating Big Law Realities & Partnership with Emily Logan Stedman)
Join commercial litigator Emily Logan Stedman, a Big Law partner advocating for attorney well-being. She shares insights on mental health, the journey to partnership, and the importance of sustainable practices in law. Emily discusses the pandemic's impact on career choices and the pros and cons of remote work. Learn how to navigate billable hours and the art of managing people effectively. She emphasizes the value of peer support and the significance of embracing growth opportunities while maintaining mental health.
