The High Achiever's Guide to Self-Compassion with Jordana Confino, Professional Coach

In this episode of The Health Feast podcast, Dr. Rak welcomes Jordana Confino, a Yale Law School graduate, certified professional coach, and expert in positive psychology and well-being. Jordana shares her compelling journey from experiencing severe burnout in her legal career to transforming her life through self-compassion and positive psychology. The conversation delves into the impact of perfectionism on mental and physical health, and Jordana offers practical strategies for overcoming it. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with daily actions and how small, actionable steps can lead to significant changes in overall well-being. Additionally, Jordana discusses the link between perfectionism and chronic pain, offering insights into mind-body medicine and how positive psychology principles can address physical health issues. Join Dr. Rak for a deep dive into how self-compassion can lead to lasting success and well-being and discover transformative insights that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Timestamps:

01:23 Dr. Rak’s Intro to the Episode

04:56 Exploring Moral Injury in Healthcare and Beyond

06:28 The Universal Struggle of High Achievers Across Industries

07:39 The Journey from Law School to Recognizing a Misaligned Dream

11:20 Unpacking the Roots of Perfectionism and Its Impact

19:53 The Transformational Power of Self-Compassion

25:19 Harnessing Self-Compassion for Personal and Professional Growth

42:45 Redefining Success: From Obsessive to Harmonious Passion

45:57 Unlocking Performance with Positive Psychology

47:32 Navigating the Demands of Law Careers: Strategies for New Attorneys

49:14 The Power of Self-Compassion and Boundaries in High-Pressure Jobs

53:05 Exploring Alternatives and Aligning Values in Your Career

59:08 The Link Between Perfectionism and Physical Health

01:01:24 Embracing Small Changes for Big Impact

01:08:49 Cultivating Connection and Gratitude in the Workplace

01:19:22 Self-Care as a Foundation for Helping Others

01:21:48 Bringing Self-Compassion to the Health Feast

Online Platforms: JC Coaching and Consulting Jordana’s Blog: Chronicles of a Recovering Type A+ Perfectionist Connect with Jordana on LinkedIn

Guest Bio Jordana is a certified professional coach, speaker, and advisor. She is valued for her expertise in positive psychology and well-being and her unparalleled ability to connect with and inspire everyone she meets.

Seven years after graduating from Yale Law School, Jordana founded JC Coaching & Consulting to empower lawyers and other high-achieving professionals to transform their lives and work for the better.

Having spent the bulk of her career working as a lawyer and in legal education at elite institutions, Jordana knows that many high-achieving, successful people hold limiting beliefs that prevent them from truly flourishing. For many years, she was one of them. Jordana transformed her life by leveraging the science of positive psychology and human motivation theory, and she is passionate about helping others do the same.

Jordana is an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, where she previously served as the inaugural Assistant Dean of Professionalism. She teaches a course on Positive Lawyering, which educates students on harnessing positive psychology's insights and science-backed strategies to reach their highest potential and build meaningful, satisfying legal careers. She also teaches Peer Mentoring & Leadership, a one-of-a-kind course designed to equip mentors with the tools and training they need to optimally support their mentees and emerge as leaders in the profession.

Jordana was voted Fordha