There’s a great song by Wilco called “Love is Everywhere.”
“Love, love is everywhere; If, if you want it there.”
Whenever I hear it, I find myself doing a gratitude list and thinking about all the people and things in my life that bring me joy, and all the ever-present worries just fade away.
In the latest episode of Stop the Stigma podcast, we talk with past Austin Bar President David Courreges and licensed clinical psychologist Katy Sutton, both of whom discuss living with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).
The term woo-woo is defined as “dubiously or outlandishly mystical, supernatural, or unscientific” and while I like good supernatural fiction, I stick to science and facts otherwise. So, it was with bit of skepticism that I followed fellow committee member Corrine Smith’s suggestion for a wellness event: sound bath.
From Guest Columnist Kurt Metscher: When I got sober on July 26, 2010, I had no intention of staying sober, or even of living past the age of 25. At the time, I was 22 years old, homeless, and very much lost in the chaos of addiction. My story isn’t unique. Millions of people are suffering from substance use disorder in our country right now, and many of them are also practicing law.
Hi, I’m Mary Evelyn, and I’m an adult child of an alcoholic. Recently, I was reading about Brooke Shields, with whom I thought I only had one thing in common—that we grew up in the same era. It turns out another commonality is that we grew up with alcoholism. When Brooke Shields was asked in an interview if she would …
The practice of law is a stressful profession. Lawyers face intense pressure with long hours, demanding clients, high-stakes and high-conflict deals or cases, and high professional and societal standards. As a result, the legal profession faces high rates of depression, substance use, and behavioral addictions. Chronic stress can also strain the body to the point of causing life-threatening diseases, and …
Joel Bennett is a highly respected attorney who has been a legal leader in the Austin area for more than 45 years. He has served as a lieutenant in the armed forces, worked for the Travis County Attorney, been honored by the State Bar of Texas, and been appointed and served as the first judge of the Travis County Adult Drug Court, where he presided over and saved thousands of lives.
This is what I know: Depression lies. Depression will tell you that you aren’t successful, that you don’t deserve what you have. That you aren’t a good partner, parent, child, or friend. Depression holds you hostage. It isolates you and warps your reality. It distances you from those who love you and whispers words of shame, doubt, and derision. It …
The legal profession is often associated with prestige, financial success, and intellectual rigor. However, behind the veneer of professional accomplishment, many lawyers grapple with intense pressures, burnout, and stress throughout their careers. When they retire, these challenges often don’t disappear. In fact, for many, retirement can exacerbate underlying mental health and substance abuse issues, leading to a crisis that demands …
Hi, I’m Carly, and by the grace of a Power much smarter than me, I have been in a 12-step recovery program since April 30, 2011. I have never publicly disclosed my sobriety despite it being a part of my life about which I am most proud, most protective, and for which I am most profoundly grateful. Yet, I have …