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Calling all stressed out lawyers (dare I repeat myself) AND stressed out humans looking to find that inner feeling of balance. In this episode, Jackie is joined by Dr. Amy Wood, a clinical psychologist, executive coach, person who deals with stressed out lawyers extraordinaire, and author of "Lawyer Like an Athlete." While this show focuses a lot of energy on how quickly lawyers seem to expend the energy of their professional lives, any and everyone can benefit from Dr. Wood's generous knowledge and wisdom. Want to know more about mental health--listen to this show. Want to know about the true definition of burnout--listen to this show. Want helpful tips on how to reduce stress, find what nourishes and enriches your life, live better, and begin the daily striving for that inner balance--listen to this show.

And to hear the one piece of concrete advice, for anyone looking for some self or professional improvement ... Dr. Wood's answer is: ___! You can do it. You can start small and see big benefits. But first, you'll have to--listen to this show!

Spoiler alert: Jackie did next to nothing that Dr. Wood offers in her work to help lawyers. She also admits that if she could go back, she'd work with a counselor AND Dr. Wood. This really is life-changing material for practicing attorneys (and stressed out professionals).

Learn more about Dr. Amy Wood HERE.

Purchase her book, "Lawyer Like an Athlete," HERE.

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year, Brain Fever friends!

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In this episode, Jackie is joined by special guest and longtime friend, Jamie Selzler. Jamie is a brilliant businessman and political strategist. Through their work in politics, Jamie and Jackie met while Jackie was still in college at the University of North Dakota. Jamie is the kind of friend who finds out you have autoimmune encephalitis and walks a personal letter to Elton John's record label in London (true story). He's also tearing up the internet with his profoundly personal and courageous story about losing over 350lbs.

Over the past few years, Jamie's been on a health journey to reclaim his life, health, wellness, and spirit. Jamie has taken his hard-won lessons, victories, and struggles and turned them into inspirational content to help better everyone's health and wellness. *His speaking and videos should come with a warning for tissues.* Jamie's story is perfect for Thanksgiving gratitude.

Listeners will be moved by Jamie's honesty, vulnerability, thankfulness, and wisdom. He's perfect for Brene Brown, but Jackie got to him first!

This summer, Jamie catapulted into internet fame when he joined the Mind Pump podcast. You can listen/watch HERE. (And get those tissues out!)

Follow Jamie's inspirational journey and helpful content on TikTok @jamselz Instagram @ jselzler Facebook @Jamie Selzler

And if you're really in the mood, ask him about Phil Collins!

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In this episode, Jackie is joined by David Gerken, a lobbyist turned writer turned "mindfulness guru" (Jackie's words). David, a California native, is a graduate of both Princeton and Georgetown. In his first act of life, he worked on the Hill and ran a lobbying firm in D.C. Called to a more creative life, he headed west to Hollywood and eventually landed the greatest job on earth (Jackie's words) as a writer for the Emmy Award winning "West Wing." David's now entered his third act by writing and sharing the beauty of mindfulness and meditation from California to the hinterlands (his words).

David explains how his practical and consistent meditation practice helps manage the stress and chaos of everyday life. He also shares the science behind the practice and challenges Jackie to be less wired and anxiety stricken (her words). People in all walks of life will appreciate how developing their own meditation practice can help let go of their ego and lead a more calm, peaceful, and fulfilling life.

David also takes a surprise expert question from former U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan! Leading up to the show's taping, Jackie and David learned they had a wonderful friend in common. Sen. Dorgan asks about the effects of social media on mindfulness and David answers ... well ... you have to listen to hear.

You can find David's work on his website at http://www.davidgerken.net/ and where Jackie found him, on Substack @davidgerken, where he's "Helping regular people use the basics of spirituality to do better in every facet of their lives in a fun, non-woo woo way (his words). Jackie is a bit woo woo, but she enjoyed this interview and loves David's writing!