Podcast

The Former Lawyer Podcast

Author: Sarah Cottrell
Feed episode count: 356
Official site: https://formerlawyer.com/podcast
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Summary

Do you hate working as a lawyer? Are you an unhappy lawyer who wants to leave the law, but isn't sure what to do next? Do your family and friends think you're crazy for wanting to leave the law, or are you too afraid to tell them you don't want to be a lawyer? The Former Lawyer Podcast is for you! Each week, host Sarah Cottrell interviews a different former lawyer who has left the law behind. Hear inspiring stories about how these former lawyers are thriving and found their way to careers and lives they love.

Episodes

Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

The Misery of Ambiguity and Forced Pretense in Law Firms

Duration seconds: 2227
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/187

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

Is Being A Lawyer A Bullshit Job?

Duration seconds: 1628
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/186

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

How Lawyers Can Rethink Their Skills for Business with Alex Su

Duration seconds: 2566
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/314

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

How to Take A Mental Health Leave of Absence From Your Law Firm with Megan Nogasky

Duration seconds: 1884
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/176

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Leaving the Law When You’re Already Burned Out

Duration seconds: 735
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/313

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Making a Career Change When You're Afraid of Getting It Wrong with Kelcey Baker

Duration seconds: 2993
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/312

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Shame Lawyers Feel About Wanting to Leave Law

Duration seconds: 665
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/311

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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

From Commercial Litigator to Personal Trainer and Business Owner with Zach Reisch

Duration seconds: 2296
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/310

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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Translating Legal Skills for a Non-Legal Job Doesn't Start With Your Resume

Duration seconds: 646
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/309

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Leaving Biglaw to Become a Sex and Relationship Coach with Amy Terwilleger

Duration seconds: 2333
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/308

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Trying to Justify Leaving Law Is What’s Keeping You There

Duration seconds: 579
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/307

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Tolerating Your Lawyer Job While You're Preparing to Leave

Duration seconds: 691
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/306

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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

How to Break Into Legal Tech and AI as a Lawyer with Ben Chiriboga

Duration seconds: 2800
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/305

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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

How an Overdeveloped Sense of Responsibility Keeps Lawyers Stuck

Duration seconds: 716
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/304

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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

What Doing Your Best Is Costing You as a Lawyer

Duration seconds: 438
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/303

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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

You Don't Have to Quit Your Job to Start Leaving Law

Duration seconds: 539
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/302

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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Why Lawyers Think Feelings Are Optional and What It Costs Them

Duration seconds: 631
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/301

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Mar 16, 2026 · not_requested

Why High-Achieving Lawyers Stay in Jobs That Are Hurting Them

Duration seconds: 728
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/300

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

The Perfectionist Trap That Makes It Hard to Leave Law

Duration seconds: 814
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/299

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Mar 2, 2026 · not_requested

Why Unhappy Lawyers Should Pick Up a Hobby Before They're Ready to Leave

Duration seconds: 628
Source: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2372424/episodes/18756983-why-unhappy-lawyers-should-pick-up-a-hobby-before-they-re-ready-to-leave.mp3

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Feb 23, 2026 · not_requested

What Lawyers Wish They'd Asked Before Going to Law School

Duration seconds: 1099
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/297

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Feb 16, 2026 · not_requested

Hard Things Feel Hard Because They Are Hard

Duration seconds: 468
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/296

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Feb 9, 2026 · not_requested

Escaping the Legal Grind to Build a Balanced Life with Dan Branagan

Duration seconds: 2533
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/248

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Feb 2, 2026 · not_requested

How to Explore Your Career Options After Law with Patience and a Plan

Duration seconds: 649
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/235

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Jan 26, 2026 · not_requested

From Law School to Literary Agent with Lilly Ghahremani

Duration seconds: 2607
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/250

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Jan 19, 2026 · not_requested

How a Misalignment of Values and Career Helped a Lawyer Become a Therapist with David Sazant

Duration seconds: 2503
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/246

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Jan 12, 2026 · not_requested

How Multiple Assessments Help Lawyers Changing Careers

Duration seconds: 778
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/295

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Jan 5, 2026 · not_requested

Don't Wait for the World to Stabilize Before You Leave Your Legal Job

Duration seconds: 548
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/294

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Dec 29, 2025 · not_requested

Do You Need a Bridge Job? Key Questions for Lawyers in Transition

Duration seconds: 591
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/239

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Dec 22, 2025 · not_requested

I'm Not Here to Convince You to Leave the Law

Duration seconds: 650
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/251

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Dec 15, 2025 · not_requested

The Best First Step When You're Not Ready to Leave Law Yet

Duration seconds: 503
Source: https://formerlawyer.com/293

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