Motions for Mindfulness - Career and intellectual well-being as Lawyers

In this episode of Motions for Mindfulness, host Bethany Allen chats with lawyers Sean Connelly, Brittany Chapman, and Darrell Smith about how they thrive as lawyers, mentors who inspired them, stressors they face in their practices, and elements that helped them balance intellectual well-being with serving their clients and communities.

Motions for Mindfulness is a special podcast series produced by The Missouri Bar as part of Leadership Academy’s efforts to raise awareness and inspire lawyers to reflect and take action during Well-Being Week in Law May 5-9. Well-Being Week in Law is a national initiative from the Institute for Well-Being in Law that helps lawyers implement well-being initiatives in their practices so they can even better serve their clients and find lasting fulfillment in their legal careers.

Every Tuesday in April 2025, members of the 2024-25 Leadership Academy class will share their insightful stories and innovative projects centered around the five key dimensions of well-being: physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, and emotional. Each episode will dive into ways lawyers can prioritize their well-being so they can continue to provide exceptional service to clients for years to come.
Visit MoBar.org/WWIL2025 for more information.

Remember, the Missouri Lawyers’ Assistance Program is here to help lawyers in all aspects of well-being. MOLAP offers confidential resources at no-cost to bar members, their families, and law students. Call 1-800-688-7859 or visit MoBar.org/MOLAP for more information.

Videos recorded and produced by Scott Merriman, The Missouri Bar.