Episodes
50
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
Welcome to Sidebar, brought to you by North Carolina’s Lawyer Assistance Program, where lawyers help lawyers by sharing their experience, strength, and hope as they delve into their personal journeys of recovery. We’ll initiate and guide the conversation with lawyers and judges, who will share stories, insights, lessons, and tools discovered along the way with the intention of relieving the stress and stigma of talking about how life, mental health, and the practice of law have affected them, both personally and professionally. We encourage you to listen to a few episodes, subscribe to our newsletter, and peruse the resources at www.nclap.org. And, if you know a lawyer who could use a hand, please share this podcast with them today. Remember, at Sidebar…you are not alone, in fact, you are in quite good company. Tune in for the conversations, community, and camaraderie. Stay for the shared hope and humanity you discover.
Self-regulation is the ability to notice when your nervous system has shifted into an unnecessary stress response and intentionally engage a strategy to return yourself to a regulated state. Follow this simple technique to practice better self-regulation. Read the full article .
This successful attorney excelled. But having everything in the world and an outward appearance of someone in control of their life doesn’t reflect what was happening behind the scenes. Read the full article here .
Co-regulation is a process by which your nervous system “borrows” calm from another’s. Read more.
On any given day, dealing with a pressing matter may win out over a personal wellness routine. As lawyers and judges, we are trained to think in terms of urgency, risk, and responsibility—frameworks that naturally push less urgent personal health needs to the margins. The good news is that your physical well-being can be supported through small, consistent practices that are achievable even in the midst of demanding caseloads and court schedules. Read full article .
In law, it can be tempting to say yes to every client request, colleague expectation, or organizational demand. Without limits, however, burnout is the likely price. How do you know that you are close to reaching your limit before you actually reach it? Read full article .
In search of a “no lose” solution in a “no win” situation? You may be stuck in a decision dilemma. Read full article here .
As attorneys and judges, the demands of our profession often leave little room for personal reflection or creative enjoyment. However, dedicating just 15 minutes each night to meaningful activities can have a profound impact on our mental health, resilience, and neural wiring. Small, but intentional acts help create a buffer against stress, promote emotional balance, and fosters a sense of purpose—allowing us to feel more connected to what matters to us while at the same time helping us to recharge and approach our work with renewed energy. Read full article .
LAP Volunteers Scott, Andrew and David explore what recovery means in their day-to-day law practices, advice for young attorneys, and the power of friendship.
Beginning the day with an intentional routine that supports well-being is an opportunity to regulate the nervous system and to stay regulated for the rest of the day and enhances our ability to navigate the complexities and stressors of our profession. Read the full article .
Trying to be all things, to all people, at all times, this Type-A perfectionist found that the energy required to maintain that façade lead him into a deep clinical depression back in 2005. He reflects on lessons learned personally and professionally over the years. Originally published in 2014, the podcast builds upon the article. Read the original article.
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For people who feel things differently.
Tim Seifert
Axel Springer SE
