The HappyESQ. Podcast

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts dives into [insert topic of the episode], bringing you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.

 Connect With Us

If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com

Credits

  • Host: Aleks Litts
  • Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
  • Music: Blackout Blues
  • Production: Ezra Media Network

Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease.

Until next time.

Episodes

Apr 1, 2026

15 min

The Happy Esq. Podcast Show Notes
Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
 Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 
 

Apr 1, 2026

15 min

Mar 25, 2026

20 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
 Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 

Mar 25, 2026

20 min

Mar 18, 2026

18 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts dives into [insert topic of the episode], bringing you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
 Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esquire on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
 
Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease.
Until next time.

Mar 18, 2026

18 min

Mar 11, 2026

15 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
 Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 

Mar 11, 2026

15 min

Mar 4, 2026

14 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts dives into [insert topic of the episode], bringing you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
 Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esquire on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
 
Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esquire. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease.
Until next time.
 

Mar 4, 2026

14 min

Feb 25, 2026

16 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq. If you would like to dig deeper, here is the book featured on this episode:  The Soul of a Team: A Modern-Day Fable for Winning Teamwork by Tony Dungy (Author)
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 
 

Feb 25, 2026

16 min

Feb 18, 2026

12 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
Go Deeper:
Lawyering from the Inside Out
by Nathalie Martin 
 Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 

Feb 18, 2026

12 min

Feb 11, 2026

15 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
Go Deeper: Beyond Smart: Lawyering with Emotional Intelligence, Second Edition 2nd Edition
by Ronda Muir (Author)
Thank you to our sponsor:  Delafran -Developing Lasting Franchises
  https://delafran.com
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.

Feb 11, 2026

15 min

Feb 4, 2026

9 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 
 
 
 

Feb 4, 2026

9 min

Jan 28, 2026

13 min

Welcome to The Happy Esq. Podcast — the show where we speak honestly about the challenges of practicing law and explore how to build a legal career that supports your well-being, not one you need to recover from. Whether you're a law student, a new associate, or a seasoned litigator, this podcast is your space. This week, host Aleks Litts introduces listeners to The Happy Esq. Podcast, where each week we bring you thoughtful reflections, practical tools, and real stories from within the legal profession. We’re here to break the silence around burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm — and instead focus on resilience, mental health, and reclaiming joy in the work we do. If you're looking to feel a little more supported — and a little less alone — you're in the right place.
Thanks for listening to The Happy Esq. You can be a great lawyer and still be a whole person. Let’s continue to talk about how. Checkout www.happyesquire.com for further information about The Happy Esq.
Connect With Us
If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review The Happy Esq on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Your positive feedback helps other legal professionals find this space. Have a question or topic suggestion? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at: www.happyesquire.com
Credits
Host: Aleks Litts
Executive Producers: Marc Veazey & Aleks Litts
Music: Blackout Blues
Production: Ezra Media Network
Thank you for joining us on The Happy Esq. We’re excited to continue helping you navigate the stress of a stressful career — with more joy, more clarity, and a little more ease. Until next time.
 
 

Jan 28, 2026

13 min

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