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The Anxious Achiever

Morra Aarons-Mele
Mental Health
Anxiety
Leadership
Burnout
Workplace Culture
Neurodiversity
ADHD
Workplace Dynamics
Entrepreneurship
Emotional Intelligence
Work-Life Balance
Self-Compassion
Perfectionism
Stress Management
Mindfulness
Self-Awareness
Corporate Culture
Parenting
Social Anxiety
Creativity

Host Morra Aarons-Mele is on a mission to reframe how we think about anxiety and mental health in the workplace. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. We desperately need better models for leadership and a more holistic view of mental health. Our culture tells those of us who suffer from anxiety and depression that we can’t succeed, but we tell a different story — withou... more

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What if the habits you rely on to cope with anxiety are keeping you stuck? In this episode, we explore what it really means to be “mentally healthy” and why most of us were never given the language or tools to get there. Kent Coules shares his story ... more

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What if better performance at work didn’t come from pushing harder, but from being more honest? In this episode, Dan Simons shares how he built a $100M+ restaurant group by doing something most leaders still resist. Dan explains how honesty at work a... more

Is your overthinking actually helping you or draining your energy? In this episode, I talk with Meredith Arthur, Chief of Staff of the Pinterest Innovation Lab, about what it means to live with anxiety you don’t even recognize. Meredith shares how an... more

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Recent Guests

Gregg Martin
General, MIT PhD, combat veteran and author of Bipolar General
Former National Defense University, US Army
Episode: The Gifts And Struggles of a Bipolar General with Gregg Martin
Charles Duhigg
Journalist and author of The Power of Habit
Episode: Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg
Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer, expert on habit change and mindfulness
Episode: Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg
Jessica Schonhut Stasik
Doctor, astrophysicist; Director of Communications for the Frist Center for Autism at Vanderbilt University; CEO of The Neuroverse Initiative
Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, Vanderbilt University; The Neuroverse Initiative
Episode: AuDHD: The Diagnosis of Contradictions with Dr. Jessica Schonhut Stasik
Christopher Barnes
Professor of Management, Michael G. Foster Endowed Professor, University of Washington
University of Washington, Foster School of Business
Episode: Please Sleep: It Makes You More Charismatic with Dr. Christopher Barnes
Ennis Olson
Global Innovation Lead at Google
Google
Episode: Moving Towards "Neuroconvergence" with Google's Ennis Olson
Chris Brogan
Pioneering social media thinker and author
Independent entrepreneur
Episode: The Freelancer's Guide To Less Anxiety with Chris Brogan & Ada Calhoun
Ada Calhoun
Writer; author of Why We Can't Sleep
Author/Writer
Episode: The Freelancer's Guide To Less Anxiety with Chris Brogan & Ada Calhoun
Arthur Brooks
Author and Harvard professor who studies happiness and leadership
Harvard University / Author of The Meaning of Life
Episode: A Mad Scientist's Guide to Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Anxiety and Meaning

Host

Morra Aarons-Mele
Host with extensive experience in mental health, workplace culture, and leadership. Advocates for reframing anxiety and mental health discussions in professional settings.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Wisdom, empathy & utility

    Morra Aarons-Mele was way out in front on matters of workplace mental health, and it shows in these elevated, nuanced discussions and her empathetic & experienced moderation. 10/10 recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sklarra
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this podcast, practical & useful for my work/development

    Every time I pull up a new episode I’m like Wow this is an issue or topic I’ve been thinking about or working on.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alvin Sangsuwangul
    United States7 months ago
  • Disappointed you joined a new network

    I saw you joined the yap network and I’m so disappointed. The podcast network is known to cheat the charts and gaming the system with fake followers and fake likes just to look cool. You are better than that Morra. You don’t need to play games to get listeners. This seems to be something an anxious achiever would do out of fear and goes against everything I thought your show stood for!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bosshog7896
    United States8 months ago
  • Someone finally Gets me

    The suggestion of a friend had me searching for podcasts that covered topics like ADD, imposter syndrome and similar. This one immediately seemed to hit the mark. I picked 3 different episodes, and I’ve already gotten so much from them. I feel so many feelings knowing there are people who get me. Thank you to the host and producers of this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happytobesecure
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great gentle and insightful podcast

    It has really been an important prop in handling daily stress, work challenges and learning more about myself! Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dariasolstad
    Norwaya year ago

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Listeners appreciate the nuanced discussions about mental health and leadership, and many resonate deeply with the experiences shared by guests.
Feedback indicates that the show provides valuable insights that lead to actionable takeaways for managing anxiety and enhancing workplace engagement.
Overall, the program is commended for fostering empathy and open discussions around mental health, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating the challenges of work and personal growth.
There is a strong call for broader conversations about workplace culture, with some audience members expressing dissatisfaction toward perceived focus on specific demographics.

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Talking Points

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Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg
Q: What is a habit, and how does it form in the brain?
A habit consists of a cue, a routine, and a reward; over time these build neural pathways in the basal ganglia, making the behavior automatic and hard to change, unless we actively intervene by changing the routine while keeping a similar cue and reward.
“College Is Your Best Four Years” And Other Lies We Need to Stop Telling with Dr. Alexis Redding
Q: How should workplaces think differently about college students and new graduates who juggle work and study?
Recognize that many students are working while studying, so policies like flexible deadlines, supportive communication, and practical mentorship can improve both performance and well-being, and avoid assuming that a delayed or missing deadline means lack of effort.
“College Is Your Best Four Years” And Other Lies We Need to Stop Telling with Dr. Alexis Redding
Q: What urgency about this work made you decide to pursue it and share it publicly?
Twofold: first, years of seeing students struggle during the high school-to-college transition made me seek better ways to support them; second, presenting this on bigger stages showed me there was a real need to normalize conversations about the inner lives and challenges of young people.
A Mad Scientist's Guide to Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Anxiety and Meaning
Q: Why are emotions so sensitive in leadership, and how should leaders talk about them with their teams?
Emotions are biological signals; leaders should acknowledge them openly, model self-management, and communicate plans despite fear, showing vulnerability in a controlled way to build trust and resilience within the team.
A Mad Scientist's Guide to Happiness: Arthur Brooks on Anxiety and Meaning
Q: What is the core distinction between happiness and mere pleasure, and how does that affect how we pursue well-being?
Pleasure is a limbic, short-term sensation; happiness is a durable state that combines enjoyment, satisfaction, and meaning, anchored by relationships and memory. To convert temporary pleasure into lasting happiness you must add people and memory to create meaningful experiences.

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1. Gregg Martin
2. Charles Duhigg
3. Jud Brewer
4. Jessica Schonhut Stasik
5. Christopher Barnes
6. Ennis Olson
7. Chris Brogan
8. Ada Calhoun

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