In this episode of the Mindful Academy, host Jennifer Askey interviews Michelle Thompson, Esquire, a coach who assists both academics and lawyers in achieving their professional goals without compromising their personal well-being. They discuss the similarities between the challenges faced by academics and lawyers, particularly concerning overwork and the need to please others. Michelle shares her personal journey from practicing law to becoming a coach, emphasizing the importance of building systems to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The conversation covers tools like EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) and planning strategies to manage stress and improve productivity. Additionally, Michelle talks about her passion for woo practices like tarot reading and pendulums, and how they help reduce decision fatigue. The episode provides insights into maintaining a fulfilling professional life while staying connected to one's body and emotional health.00:00 Welcome to the Mindful Academy00:06 Introducing Michelle Thompson, Esquire01:06 Michelle's Dual Coaching Roles02:17 Challenges Faced by Lawyers and Scholars04:45 The Pressure to Earn Your Keep13:10 Michelle's Journey from Law to Academia19:55 Discovering Coaching and EFT36:17 The Importance of Embodiment in High-Pressure Jobs41:14 The Systemic Pressures in Academia and Law43:13 The Grind of Academic Work44:00 The Role of Systems in Academic Writing45:20 The Importance of Community in Academia48:41 Yoga and Mindfulness for Academics51:57 Balancing Work and Personal Life52:41 The Power of Planning and Organization56:14 Embracing Woo and Alternative Modalities58:23 Promoting Your Work and Finding Community23:03 The Reluctance of Lawyers to Embrace Wellness25:09 Introduction to EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)25:48 The Science Behind Stress and Cortisol28:44 Practical Applications of EFT34:24 The Importance of Embodiment in High-Pressure Professions44:02 The Role of Systems in Academic and Professional Success46:58 The Power of Community and Vulnerability51:57 Balancing Woo and Practicality in Entrepreneurship58:23 Conclusion and Contact InformationResources referenced in the episode: Tapping In: A Step-by Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Through Bilateral Stimulation, by Laurel ParnellMy Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies, by Resmaa MenakemThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der KolkWriting Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks: A Guide to Academic Publishing Success, by Wendy BelcherTo get in touch with Michelle: [email protected]: @resistant_vision Upcoming Writing Retreat: https://resistantvision.com/academics/

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