Lawyer Life Experiment
Hosts Anya Smirnova and Frieda Levycky use their experience as lawyers and coaches to address the myriad of day-to-day issues which make every lawyer question whether work-life balance is ever achievable. We know it is! Join us every couple of weeks as we set theories and test out ways to help you have more balance, better health and more fulfilment in your lives. | Find more about Frieda's work here: https://bravingboundaries.com/ | Find more about Anya's work here: https://anyasmirnova.com/
Podcasting since 2020 • 38 episodes
Lawyer Life Experiment
Latest Episodes
#38 Identity and Purpose: Visualising What's Next
In this episode, we reflect on how we approach the question of “What’s next?”—whether it’s short-term (1-2 years), mid-term (5-10 years), or long-term (retirement). This question often touches on sensitive topics like identity, relevance,...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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36:05
# 37 Perfectionism vs Pursuit of Excellence
In this episode, Frieda and Anya dive into the nuanced differences between perfectionism and the pursuit of excellence, exploring how each mindset impacts personal and professional growth. The hypothesis for this episode is the following: “Perf...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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34:12
#36 How To Manage Negative Feedback Well
Feedback that is constructive—highlighting what you do well and identifying actionable areas for development—is great! But what do you do when you receive feedback that feels purely critical, that hits your confidence and self-esteem, that make...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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29:53
#35 Cultivating Healthy Corporate Culture
This month's episode focuses on how to cultivate workplace wellness and create a mentally healthy culture in the corporate environment. Amongst other things, Anya and Frieda explore why mental health is still an issue in big corporates (particu...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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34:17
#34 A Word on Kindness
"I should have been made partner by now. I'm a failure." "I can't manage the load - does this mean I am weak?" "I don't see anybody else complaining, so there is something wrong with me." "I should try harder!" "I sound really stupid." "Gosh, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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33:44