Episode 6

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17th Aug 2020

6: Let’s Talk About Addiction, Mental Illness & Stigma (Yes, Lawyers Have It, Too)

It's been a long and stressful tax season. Mix long hours together with COVID, and there's real worry about mental health for tax professionals. More often than not, one of the barriers to seeking help is stigma: it is difficult for any professional to admit that they are suffering. This week’s episode focuses on the steps you need to take to confront personal mental struggles.

Turning Struggles into Success as a Professional

Joining Kelly this week is Brian Cuban, a lawyer who has faced his share of struggles. Brian is a lawyer, the brother of Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks coach), and a famous author. Brian suffered from drug addiction, self-image problems, depression, and childhood trauma. In this episode, Brian shares his struggles. Brian offers stories, resources, and hope as he discusses mental health stigmas as a professional.

Listen to Kelly and Brian Cuban talk about mental health:

  • Brian'sHistory with Addiction as a Lawyer
  • Ego and Profession Can Get in the way of Recovery
  • Finding Your way out of False Functioning
  • Identifying a Problem with Consequences and Community
  • Generational Change
  • Developing and Adapting is a Must
  • Brian's Steps to Recovery and Continuing his Profession
  • Responsibility, Reconcile and Resilience

More About Kelly Phillips Erb: 

Kelly is the creator and host of the new Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly is a practicing tax attorney who works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them.

Links Mentioned:

Kelly's Website - Taxgirl

Brian Cuban - LinkedIn

Brian Cuban's Self Image Book - Shattered Image

The Addicted Lawyer

Peter Principal

ABA

Addiction and Depression Resources:  

Alcohol Anonymous  

Teletherapy  

Lawyers Assistance Program 

Smart Recovery

Celebrate Recovery

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About the Podcast

Taxgirl Podcast
The Taxgirl podcast is a series of conversations about taxes, money, and the choices we make.

Because paying taxes is painful, but hearing about them shouldn't be.

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Kelly Phillips Erb

Kelly Phillips Erb created and hosts the Taxgirl podcast, your home for tax news, tax info, and tax policy. In each episode, she shares conversations about taxes, money, and the choices we make. Kelly is a tax attorney who works with taxpayers and tax practitioners like you every day. She helps folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keeps others from getting into them.