The Legal Mindset Corner: Fostering Empowerment & Respect While Representing Vulnerable Clients
Welcome to episode 8 of The Legal Mindset Corner, a podcast hosted by Cynthia Sharp and Becky Howlett! For this conversation, Cynthia and Becky are joined by Nadia Igram, Head Doula at Divas and Doulas, LLC.
Check out the episode below. You can also enjoy it on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
In this episode, Nadia, Cynthia and Becky discuss Nadia's journey to becoming a birth doula, the challenges of representing marginalized clients, recognizing secondary trauma and much more!
About our guest:
Nadia Igram, Esq. was a legal aid attorney before taking some time off to have and raise her three children, while continuing to do some legal work and other projects on the side. After having a particularly positive birth experience with the birth of her third child in 2018 she formulated a plan to help as many women as possible have similarly satisfying birth experiences.
Nadia now provides birth doula services, as well as related legal services, and utilizes an income-based sliding scale fee system to ensure her services are always accessible.
Learn more about Divas and Doulas, LLC here!
About the show:
Many attorneys feel chronic stress, anxiety and pressure throughout their daily professional lives. If that sounds like you - it’s time to take a deep breath and join us at The Legal Mindset Corner - a podcast dedicated to tackling the unique challenges faced by lawyers in today's fast-paced world. Join Rebecca Howlett and Cynthia Sharp, our attorney co-hosts as they explore a range of topics that impact lawyer well-being, including mindfulness, work-life integration, digital communication, resilience, healthy communication, and more. Whether you're a seasoned lawyer or just starting out in your career, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout while enhancing their professional and personal life. So don't wait any longer - tune in to the "The Legal Mindset Corner" today and take the first step towards a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling career in law.
Cynthia and Becky are also co-founders of The Legal Burnout Solution, an online community dedicated to lawyer wellness. Visit their website here!
Check out the previous episode of The Legal Mindset Corner here!
The Legal Mindset Corner is a part of the Answering Legal podcast network. This podcast is produced and edited by Joe Galotti. You can reach Joe via email at [email protected].
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