In this episode, host Ariella Coleman sits down with Jordana for an honest conversation about navigating life and work in the legal world. Jordana Confino is a lawyer, writer, and speaker who focuses on well-being and sustainability in the legal profession. Through her work, she explores perfectionism, burnout, and the pressure to perform, advocating for self-compassion, boundaries, and healthier professional cultures—especially for women and working parents. Ariella and Jordana talk about their personal journeys, the pressure of perfectionism, and how it quietly impacts mental health. Together, they explore why well-being matters in the legal profession, how positive psychology shows up in everyday choices, and what it really means to set boundaries—especially while balancing a demanding career and motherhood. The conversation invites more self-compassion and calls for a more supportive, human culture within the legal field. Check out the Report from the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being Follow Jordana's blog, Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist Find Jordana on LinkedIn About The Wellness Esquire The Wellness Esquire is a podcast and Substack by Ariella Coleman exploring well-being, identity, and sustainability in the legal profession. Through honest conversations with lawyers and other professionals, the show examines how we work, why we burn out, and what it looks like to build careers that are both meaningful and humane. Listen & Read More Subscribe to the Substack for articles, reflections, and episode companions: 👉 https://thewellnessesquire.substack.com Follow the Conversation Follow The Wellness Esquire on Instagram for episode clips and behind-the-scenes moments, and connect with Ariella Coleman on LinkedIn for writing, updates, and ongoing conversations about well-being in law. If this episode resonated with you, please follow, rate, and share the show—it helps these conversations reach more people who need them.
