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
6 snips
Apr 8, 2025 • 15min
#196: How To Network With Friends For Business (Naturally, Without Feeling Pushy)
Networking with friends can feel awkward, but it doesn't have to be. Shift your mindset to see these connections as natural extensions of your relationships. Discover actionable tips for meaningful engagement and how to share your professional goals to build deeper bonds. Learn the power of natural networking in the legal profession and how it can lead to abundant business opportunities. Plus, find out how a weekly newsletter can help you enhance your practice with valuable insights.
Apr 1, 2025 • 23min
#195: An Underutilized Law Firm Client Management Strategy
Great law firm client management isn’t always about keeping clients happy. Sometimes, the smartest move is to let a client go. Which is why today I'm breaking down:
⚖️ The 5 big signs it’s time to let go of a client; and
⚖️Why this move actually strengthens your practice.
And before you read any further, a quick note… Yes, you’ve probably got one of these clients.
🎧 Listen now to Episode 195. Your sanity, your team, and your **best** clients will thank you.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 15min
#194: Building Your Legal Practice (Watch Out For These Hidden Weaknesses)
Lawyers beware: the size of your book doesn’t accurately represent the strength of your practice. When building your legal practice, you might be making some common mistakes that could haunt you later on. Listen to learn about three hidden weaknesses that could haunt you later on and how to ensure you don't make these common mistakes yourself.
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Mar 18, 2025 • 46min
#193: Lawyer Leadership: Qualities Of A Good Leader
Brian Beckcom, a lawyer and podcast host, shares his insights on the essential qualities of effective leadership, particularly in high-pressure environments. He emphasizes the importance of trust and autonomy over micromanagement, advocating for a balance of self-awareness and accountability. Beckcom discusses the impact of remote work on productivity and the evolving perspectives on work-life balance in law. He also offers practical advice on communication strategies that foster team empowerment and acceptance of individual approaches to tasks.
Mar 11, 2025 • 18min
#192: How To Transition From Associate To Business-Builder
The transition from associate to business-builder can be challenging and often lacks formal guidance. Key insights include embracing a mindset shift and identifying lucrative niches for law practice. Networking plays a pivotal role in this journey, as does developing lasting relationships within the legal community. The podcast delves into strategies that can ease this transition, making it less daunting and more rewarding. Tune in for practical steps to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of law.
Mar 4, 2025 • 10min
#191: Changing Your Mindset: A Truth Bomb (You Need To Know)
There's a myth I want to dispel about changing your mindset (or a habit). Most people seem to think that a relapse means total failure (or that something is wrong with you). But that's not true (because it's not how the brain works). Learn why a relapse is a sign of growth (not failure) and how to approach your next mindset or habit relapse - without panicking or beating yourself up over it.
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Feb 25, 2025 • 27min
#190: Getting Started On LinkedIn (An Effective Profile)
LinkedIn is now roughly on par with law firm websites/website bios for vetting law firms and attorneys, which is why private practice lawyers should have a presence on LinkedIn. But what should you do when you're just getting started on LinkedIn?
Listen in to discover why your LinkedIn Profile is the starting point - and how to maximize your profile so that it works to your benefit.
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Feb 18, 2025 • 14min
#189: Underused Growth Strategy for Law Firm Lawyers
You're a law firm partner struggling to grow your business. How well are you leveraging your internal law firm network? If you're like most attorneys, the answer is likely "not well at all".
Today, we cover how to network internally to grow your business (hint: there's more than one way) and why internal networking is a seriously underused growth strategy.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 36min
#188: Deep-Dive Into What’s Really Causing The Legal Profession’s Burnout Problem
Join me and guest Lora Cheadle for a deep-dive discussion into what's behind the legal profession's burnout problem (and what we often miss). Hint: there's more to it than the billable hour, long hours, and even firm culture.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 22min
#187: Dealing With Adversity (What To Do When Hard Times Hit)
You've lost everything (thanks to the worst flooding or fire ever seen in your area). You unexpectedly lose someone close to you. You're diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. When something devastating like this happens... What can you do? Listen to discover a proven 5-step process for dealing with adversity.
Life hardships happen. You cannot escape them. But that doesn't mean you're destined to stay stuck within them (and you have a choice as to whether or not you do).
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