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Healing the High-Achieving Lawyer: Rethinking Sobriety and Success, with Melissa Silverstein
Episode 604
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
In episode 604 of Lawyerist Podcast, discover how addressing alcohol and mental health can unlock greater clarity, confidence, and long-term success in your legal career. Stephanie Everett sits down with IP attorney and recovery coach Melissa Silverstein to talk about alcohol, achievement, and the hidden pressures inside the legal profession. Melissa shares her personal journey from high-achieving “functioning” lawyer to long-term sobriety, and explains why so many attorneys struggle silently while still appearing successful on the outside. Together, they explore law firm drinking culture, client expectations, stigma around asking for help, and why recovery does not have to mean labels or all-or-nothing thinking. If you’ve ever felt burned out, anxious, or not quite like your best self, this episode offers practical insight, reassurance, and a path toward building a healthier, more sustainable legal career without shame. Listen to our previous episodes on Lawyer Well Being & Recovery. 469: Lawyers in Crisis: Navigating Addiction and Mental Healthy, with Brian Cuban Apple | Spotify | LTN #477 Controlling Alcohol with Annie Grace Apple | Spotify | LTN #506: Managing Stress & Avoiding Burnout, with Emily Nagoski Apple | Spotify | LTN #533 The Alcohol Experiment, with Annie Grace Apple | Spotify | LTN #535 Lawyer Burnout: 5 Hidden Signs You’re About to Crash, with Natasha Evans Apple | Spotify | LTN Have thoughts about today’s episode? Join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X! If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you. Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com. Chapters / Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Conference Recap 08:30 – Melissa’s Story 10:00 – Achievement as a Mask 12:10 – Rethinking Abstinence 14:30 – Harm Reduction & Personal Choice 15:50 – Warning Signs in Law Practice 16:30 – The Role of the Bar 17:50 – Leadership & Language 20:00 – Rethinking Firm Events 23:10 – Career Growth After Recovery 26:00 – De-Stigmatizing Help 29:00 – Closing Thoughts
