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The Anxious Achiever

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

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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Deepa Purushothaman
Author and speaker focusing on women of color in leadership
Information, a Community for High Achieving Women of Color
Episode: Deepa Purushothaman On "Acting In" Stress, Anxiety, and Overwork
Jacob Ward
Journalist and CNN contributor, author of The Loop
The Rip Current / CNN
Episode: Surfing Through the AI Apocalypse with Jacob Ward
Andy Johns
Tech executive, independent advisor, and mental health advocate
Former early-stage executive at Facebook, Twitter, Quora; advisor/investor in tech
Episode: A Unicorn Tech Exec's Complicated Legacy of Childhood Trauma with Andy Johns
Jodi Kantor
New York Times journalist, bestselling author
New York Times
Episode: "It's Just So Enjoyable." Jodi Kantor On The Power Of Craft In A Digitized World
Adam Smith
United States Congressman, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith
David Smith
David Smith, PhD; co-author of Athena Rising and The Good Guys; naval sociologist
Naval Academy / academia
Episode: Exploring Gender At Work And "Work Life Conflict" With Dr. David Smith
Martin Sinozich
Former executive, entrepreneur and investor; senior lecturer at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: The Freedom Of Not Knowing with HBS's Martin Sinozich
Megan Cornish
Therapist by training and thinker on mental health, community, and AI
Therapist; subspec contributor
Episode: Is Therapy The Best We've Got? Megan Cornish Wants More
Will Van der Veer
Psychiatrist, co-founder of Integrative Psychiatry Institute
Integrative Psychiatry Institute
Episode: How To Take Psychedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer

Host

Morra Aarons-Mele
Host of The Anxious Achiever

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 States7 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 States10 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 Statesa year 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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Audience appreciates strides toward de-stigmatizing mental health at work and leader-focused guidance.
Fans value episodes addressing ADHD, imposter syndrome, and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Listeners praise nuanced, empathetic moderation and practical insights.
A few listeners want more industry-specific stories (e.g., culinary or frontline roles).
Some feedback critiques network changes or sponsorships, but many still find the content highly actionable.

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This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith
Q: What leadership skills are essential for mentally healthy leadership?
Listening, patience, inclusivity, decisive action, and a focus on people over ego are the core traits that help leaders be effective while managing mental health in high-stakes environments.
This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith
Q: How did you learn to manage anxiety day to day, and what practices helped you most?
Therapy, CBT-informed strategies, and meditation helped me observe thoughts without reacting, focusing on practical steps rather than being overwhelmed by feelings.
This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith
Q: Let's talk a little bit about your story. You said you had a panic attack for the first time in 2005—why was that moment a fulcrum for you?
That moment marked the shift from situational anxiety to a deeper recognition of clinical anxiety, leading to long-term therapy and a reevaluation of what self-worth means beyond external achievements.
A Unicorn Tech Exec's Complicated Legacy of Childhood Trauma with Andy Johns
Q: What is your view on the idea of a chemical imbalance as the sole explanation for mental health?
He argues for the biopsychosocial model, noting biology, psychology, and social environment all shape mental health, and that environments can condition biology and vice versa.
A Unicorn Tech Exec's Complicated Legacy of Childhood Trauma with Andy Johns
Q: How did childhood trauma influence your drive and later career decisions?
A turbulent upbringing and a relentless push to succeed created an addiction to achievement as both coping and identity, which he ultimately learned to balance by healing and choosing self-worth over trophies.

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1. Deepa Purushothaman
2. Jacob Ward
3. Andy Johns
4. Jodi Kantor
5. Adam Smith
6. David Smith
7. Martin Sinozich
8. Megan Cornish

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