Sari Swears

Have you ever heard a phrase in court and cringe a little? Not because it's wrong, but because it's so… overused .  We've all said them. BUT.  The game has changed. Jurors are sharper. Attention is shorter.  And credibility is everything. So in this week's podcast, I'm breaking down 7 phrases that are killing your case and offering better ways to build connection and trust. Tune in NOW! 🎧 Love, S...

I recently sat down with Mike Takla on the Bad Law, Worse Facts podcast, and we went deep. 🗣️We talked bias. 🗣️We talked voir dire. 🗣️We talked WHY so many attorneys are afraid to ask for the damn money. And of course, I shared what I've been teaching inside the H2H Playground, at Command the Courtroom, and our upcoming Damages Masterclass — including one of my favorite tools: the Funnel Method. I...

Life hurts sometimes. 👎🏽 Your case bombs. 👎🏽 Someone says something that cuts deep. 👎🏽 You lose something or someone that mattered. That's PAIN.  That's inevitable. BUT, then your brain chimes in: 🧠 "This shouldn't be happening." 🧠 "I should've done it differently." 🧠 "I'm not good enough." That's NOT pain. That's suffering… and it's OPTIONAL . (even if it doesn't feel optional.) This wee...

This week's episode is a little different. Raw. Real. And one of the MOST powerful stories we've ever shared on the podcast. I sat down with the incredible Kim Valentine — a powerhouse trial attorney who went from being homeless… To someone who now walks into the courtroom fully expressed, fully embodied, and fully herself. 💖 Her story WILL move you. Because it's not just about becoming a lawyer....

Welcome to the very first episode of Sari Swears — the podcast that FINALLY sounds like me, looks like me, and says the things I've ALWAYS wanted to say without editing myself down to fit in a box. We ditched the old name.  Rebuilt the studio.  And YES — there's a theme song now that SLAPS . This episode is the start of something completely new. 🚫 NO more staying in my lane. 🚫 NO more "shoulds."...

This week's episode is your blueprint for setting the bar (and the boundaries) before the case ever starts. We're talking SYSTEMS that protect your time, your team, and your peace. We're getting into: 💣 My 7+ Point Case Filter: the BS-proof checklist every case goes through 💣 Three-Strikes + Deal-Breakers Rules: no more back-and-forth with on-the-fence cases 💣 How to Redesign Mid-Case: reset ex...

Ever wonder what you're REALLY communicating in the courtroom? Your posture . Your tone . Your presence . It ALL lands with the jury LONG before your words do. This week, I'm talking about something I call Nonverbal Intelligence and WHY it's one of the most overlooked (and powerful) tools in your trial arsenal. Here's what we get into: 👉🏽 WHAT you're unconsciously broadcasting in court 👉🏽 HOW...

Your brain's job? To keep you safe. Your job? To lead anyway. Most of the fear you feel in trial is fake news — just recycled thoughts about losing, judgment, or not measuring up. But here's the kicker: Your thoughts aren't facts, and you can rewrite them. This week's episode hands you the tools to: 💣 Ditch the vague labels and call it what it is: dread? shame? rage? Name it to tame it. 💣 Sit in...

There's this quiet habit so many of you have… AND it's costing you in the courtroom. You're waiting. Waiting to be liked. Waiting to be approved of. Waiting for some signal that it's safe to lead. But here's the truth: Nobody hands you authority in that courtroom, you CLAIM it. In this episode, I'm diving into what I call the Permission Principle .  So many of you are holding back without even rea...

Jurors DON'T need a show. They NEED a leader. In this week's episode, I'm handing you the entire back-of-house blueprint, so you can finally STOP faking confidence and START generating real influence — WITHOUT THE BURNOUT. Ditch the fear-based prep. Drop the performance act. And lead the hell out of your next trial. 🎧 Hit play. Your real influence starts BEFORE the opening. Love, Sari 💖   * * *...

People always ask me: " How do I get big verdicts using the H2H Method?" Well… this episode breaks it down. No fluff. Just the real, step-by-step story of how I used H2H to help secure an 8-figure verdict in a REAL case. From the very FIRST consult to the moment the jury DELIVERED the verdict — this is exactly what went down. In this episode, I walk you through: 👉🏽 What I focused on FIRST (befor...

Waiting to feel confident before stepping into court is like waiting to get in shape BEFORE hitting the gym. Cute idea, but that's not how this works. PLEASE, for the love of voir dire: ❌ STOP rehearsing defeat. ❌ STOP letting fear run your case. ❌ STOP pretending some "big name" lawyer is better for your case than you are.  🎧 Push past panic, polish your prep, and prove you've got what it tak...

Let's be real… life's heavy right now. Trial?  Even heavier. So I'm bringing back one of MY favorite episodes… Because we could all use a reminder that joy is part of the job 💖 Yep, I said it: If you're not having fun at trial, you're doing it wrong. ⚖️ Trial is serious. 💗 Trial is emotional. 🎢 Trial is a rollercoaster. But most importantly… It SHOULD be fun too! You can be a badass in the cour...

Jurors won't follow a lawyer who second-guesses. If dread runs your prep… it's running your case. Break the cycle before it breaks your case. 🎧 Hit play now. Love, Sari 💖   Can't get enough of me? Connect with me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saridelamotte/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SariSwears Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@saridelamotte Free FB Group for Plaint...

Bringing back one of the MOST popular debriefs EVER on my podcast. Scott Maucere had a complex securities fraud case — three state laws, seven claims, and 11 defendants. And he shaped it into a sharp and simple story the jury didn't JUST understand… they BELIEVED in it. And yes… he brought a pink piggy bank into court, pulled out a hammer and made the jury GASP . 🐷 Verdict?  $2M, including $1M in...

Ever walked out of a courtroom feeling defeated and thought, "Maybe I'm not as great as I hoped?" I know you've been there. But I want you to remember: 🌟 GREATNESS ISN'T DEFINED BY A VERDICT. 🌟 It's defined by what you consistently choose to do: 🤝 You show up overprepared — not because you have to, but because you care. 🤝 You don't just fight uphill battles, you run toward them. 🤝 You turn he...

Yeah, I turned 50 three years ago... BUT. Everything I said back then?  Still true.  Maybe truer. This encore episode is about what I've learned after five decades of building a life, a business, and a body that BEAT f*cking cancer — and what I REFUSE to do anymore. If you're GRINDING your way to some imaginary finish line… If you're WAITING to enjoy the life you've already built… You NEED to hear...

Have you ever realized that every verdict you've EVER won started BEFORE you "felt" ready? That is because… ⚡ "READY" is a decision, not a feeling. ⚡ Take this 15-minute power shot and hit the ground running: 1️⃣ Myth-buster: Perfection ≈ Procrastination → Fastest path to regret. 2️⃣ Mind-hack: Swap "someday" for "right f–ing now" by reframing this belief. 3️⃣ Action trigger: A 3-word mantra tha...

Hosted by the one and only Kevin de la Motte — my husband, our lead mindset coach, and beloved "Coach K" to the H2H crew. In this powerful episode, Kevin takes on a habit so MANY trial attorneys cling to: over-preparing.  And he shows you how it's NOT helping your case — in fact, it might be hurting it. Inside, Kevin breaks down: ⚡️ 3 damaging myths about preparation ⚡️ Why you'll never feel "10...

In this special episode, Natalie Woodward shares the story of how she landed a 💥 $77.7 MILLION 💥 MED-MAL VERDICT for a mentally ill, drug-addicted plaintiff — one that became the LARGEST in Georgia's state history. READ THAT AGAIN. If you're ready to shatter old stereotypes and deliver results that surpass even your wildest asks, THIS is the game plan you need. 🎧 Listen now and discover how to...

So, you think you nailed your voir dire… Jurors are bonding with you, they're engaged, and it feels like a REAL conversation instead of a STALE Q&A.  Then, OUT OF NOWHERE, one juror starts "helpfully" suggesting random facts they believe you need. If you've ever seen a NEAR-PERFECT VOIR DIRE get blindsided by off-topic tangents, this episode is for YOU.   We're diving into H2H strategies like: 🎯...

Let's get one thing straight: Time isn't your problem. You don't need another planner, color-coded calendar, or "productivity hack." What do you NEED ?  A complete rewire of how you think about time — and yourself. In this episode, I'm calling bullshit on the time management cult and sharing what actually works when you're ready to stop living in overwhelm and start creating the life you actually...

Ever dread facing awkward courtroom moments or uncomfortable topics with jurors? 🥴  You're not alone. I recently sat down with Heather Mitchell — a total badass trial lawyer who won a whopping $7.5 million medical malpractice verdict.  Her secret?  Bravely tackling tough topics like HPV, sexual history, and invisible injuries head-on.  Heather shares how she moved past her fear of awkward courtro...

The truth is, facts ALONE won't get you the 6-FIGURE WINNING VERDICT.  If your voice is stuck in monotone (which I know most of y'all are guilty of, because that's one of the very first things we work on… AHEM!), you're handing your jury an invitation to… MENTALLY. CHECK. THE. FUCK. OUT. In this episode, we break down how to harness genuine emotion by diving into the minor mindset shifts and vocal...

This week, I'm talking with Jody Moore, a powerhouse trial lawyer who hit a breaking point and had to ask herself: 👉🏼 Is it possible to be a successful attorney without sacrificing my sanity? Here's what we're covering: ✅ The real reason most trial lawyers burn out  (hint: it's not the workload). ✅ How to stop feeling like you have to "do it all" and still kick ass in the courtroom. ✅ Why mak...