Episode Description

Meet Jodi Runger—a spunky Southern Belle lawyer with over 21 years of legal practice experience who's discovering her creative side after decades of pushing it down. In this honest conversation, Jodi shares her journey from corporate burnout to launching her own podcast, setting boundaries that actually stick, and learning that being a lawyer doesn't have to define who you are. If you're a high-achieving woman attorney who feels stuck, burned out, or like you're waiting for permission to want something different—this episode will remind you that you're not alone, and there IS another way.

About Jodi Runger

Jodi Runger is a lawyer with over 21 years of experience in healthcare insurance, creditors' rights, ERISA, Medicare, and med spa law. After spending years representing major healthcare insurance companies and navigating personal injury cases, Jodi now helps injured individuals keep their settlement money by resolving complex healthcare reimbursement disputes. Beyond her legal expertise, Jodi is passionate about helping women step into their confidence and is embracing her creative side through content creation, decorating, styling, and her new podcast, Top Three Things with Jodi. She's proof that it's never too late to rediscover yourself and build a life that feeds your soul.

Key Topics Covered

The reality of lawyer burnout and why it happens earlier than you think
Why your career shouldn't define who you are as a person
How to set boundaries when you work from home (without the guilt)
The creative side of lawyers that gets pushed down for decades
Why confidence looks different at 47 than it did at 27
The fear of judgment and how it keeps high-achievers stuck
Why women need to stop sitting on their hands and speak up
How coaching helps you see what you can't see on your own
The importance of community and collaboration over competition

Connect with Jodi Runger

Instagram: @shopwithjodi (Jodi with an "I")
Facebook: Jodi Runger
Podcast: Top Three Things with Jodi (coming soon!)

Want to chat with Jodi about med spa law, healthcare reimbursement, or just connect? DM her on Instagram—she's an open book!

Connect with Erin

Instagram: @eringerner
LinkedIn: Erin Gerner
Website: www.eringerner.com
Book a Call: Powerhouse Connection Call

Call to Action

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