S3:E150 - Legally Zen, Spirituality, Burnout, and Trusting Your Inner Voice with Lawyer and Bestselling Author, Kat Reilly

Join Eileen for the next cohort of Unleash Your Inner Witch https://www.myluminouslife.ca/unleash-your-inner-witch What happens when the high-achieving, driven version of you starts to cry for help and the universe turns up the volume until you have no choice but to listen? In this episode, Eileen sits down with Kat Reilly, bestselling author of Legally Zen, courtroom lawyer of nearly 20 years, and devoted single mom. Kat's path to spirituality wound through two bad concussions, near kidney failure, a toxic relationship, and the terrifying decision to write a book that outed her as someone who meditates and goes on retreats — while also being a serious lawyer. Spoiler: the reception was almost entirely a nothing burger. This conversation is warm, honest, and full of the kind of practical wisdom that actually lands in a busy life. In this episode: - Two concussions, near kidney failure, and what it took for the universe to finally get Kat's attention <!--THE END--> - The psychic who told her she needed to slow down... right after she'd just finished slowing down <!--THE END--> - Why knowing something intellectually and actually embodying it are two completely different things, and why most of us are still stuck in between <!--THE END--> - The pattern of replacing achievement goals with spiritual goals, and how we end up doing the same thing in a different arena <!--THE END--> - How Kat creates space for spiritual practice as a single mom with a demanding legal career (hint: it's less precious than you might think) <!--THE END--> - Why celebration is actually behavioral psychology <!--THE END--> - Why the reception to her book was almost universally positive in ways she never expected The free Zen Extras kit is available right now at https://entouragemedia.ca/legally-zen/ *"Learn to discern what is your true inner wisdom versus what is all the noise. Before all the noise comes in, there's often a kernel of truth. That's the one to listen to." — Kat Reilly* **BIO:** Kat Reilly is the best-selling author of Legally Zen - her debut book. Kat is a courtroom lawyer of nearly 20 years, a devoted single mom and, now, an author. She currently lives on Vancouver Island. When she is not working, momming, or writing, Kat can often be found out in nature, or on her back deck with a strong coffee and a good book. Kat realized long ago that she was not like other lawyers; she is a deeply feeling empath who has, for the last many years, been on a quiet quest for something 'more'. Follow Kat on Instagram @legallyzen\_katreilly Join Eileen for the next Wheel of the Year Ceremony: https://www.myluminouslife.ca/wheel-of-the-year-ceremonies Subscribe to Eileen on Substack: https://wisewildwomanhearth.substack.com/?utm\campaign=profile\chips Take the Which Witch Are You Quiz: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/101667/92633449696855773/share Order Awaken to the Magic Within https://www.myluminouslife.ca/awaken-to-the-magic-within Connect with Eileen on Instagram / iameileenmarch Follow Eileen on Insight Timer https://insighttimer.com/iameileenmarch Send Eileen an email at **eileen@myluminouslife.ca**