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The Anxious Achiever

Morra Aarons-Mele
Mental Health
Anxiety
Leadership
Mindfulness
Menopause
Workplace Culture
Micromanagement
Habits
Social Connections
Work Culture
Imposter Syndrome
Curiosity
Loneliness Epidemic
Empathy
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Workplace Toxicity
Community Support
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Remote Work
Workplace Relationships

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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The shame you feel at work isn’t a personal flaw, but a kind of violence acting on your story, your body, and your worth. In this episode, I sit down with psychologist David Bedrick, whose pioneering work on unshaming helps us understand how shame in... more

What if your AI anxiety isn’t a flaw, but a signal to evolve how you work? In this episode, I sit down with Lee Gonzales, engineering leader and creator of BetterUp’s AI Flight School, to talk about why AI feels existential, why it threatens your cra... more

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What if the problem in America isn’t just political? What if our collective nervous system is overloaded? In this episode, I sit down with Kate Woodsome, journalist turned civic resilience researcher and trainer, to talk about how personal trauma, ch... more

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Layoffs do more than drain your bank account, they shake your sense of worth, belonging, and identity. In this episode, Yowei Shaw, an emotional investigative journalist shares what it felt like to get laid off from NPR, why the experience upends ide... more

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Recent Guests

David Bedrick
Psychologist specializing in unshaming and the study of shame
Episode: You Can Unshame Yourself with David Bedrick
Lee Gonzales
Director of AI Transformation at BetterUp
BetterUp
Episode: Exploring AI Anxiety With A Leader In Charge Of AI Transformation with Lee Gonzales
Kate Woodsome
A journalist focusing on the intersections of mental health and democracy
Georgetown University
Episode: America’s Nervous System Is Dysregulated with Kate Woodsome
Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary
Professor of psychology and neuroscience, co-founder and CSO of Arcade Therapeutics
Arcade Therapeutics
Episode: AI, ADHD, And Humanness with Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary
Dr. Diana Hill
Clinical psychologist and author
Wise Effort
Episode: The “Losing-My-Sh**” Playlist And Other Tools For High Strivers With Dr. Diana Hill
VR Ferose
Leader of the Academy for Engineering at SAP and advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace.
SAP
Episode: Leading For Human Agency With SAP's V.R. Ferose
Mark Goldstein
Attorney at Reidsmith focusing on labor and employment
Reidsmith
Episode: Self Compassion For Overachievers with Attorney Mark Goldstein & Dr. Kristin Neff
Dr. Kristin Neff
Associate Professor of Psychology and expert on self-compassion
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Self Compassion For Overachievers with Attorney Mark Goldstein & Dr. Kristin Neff
Muriel M Wilkins
Long-time executive coach and host of the HBR podcast, Coaching Real Leaders
HBR
Episode: Muriel M Wilkins: Get Unblocked, Lead With More Ease

Host

Morra Aarons-Mele
Morra Aarons-Mele is on a mission to reframe how we think about anxiety and mental health in the workplace. She is the host and founder of the podcast, focusing on sharing stories from individuals and experts about overcoming mental health challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States3 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 States9 months 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
    Norway10 months ago
  • Episode Understanding Attachment Style

    I haven't listened to this pod much, but I really enjoyed this episode. It broke down the styles in an understandable way with examples that helped me determine my own attachment style. It was t what I thought it was! Although focused on the workplace, I can apply what I learned to my personal life as well. For many people, their identity is interwoven because of all the roles we have in our lives, so the information I learned can be used for these different roles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veronica808SC
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is a notable appreciation for the open discussions about mental health in professional settings, seeing it as a necessary dialogue.
Many express gratitude for the validation of their experiences with anxiety, recognizing that they are not alone in their struggles.
A few have critiqued the framing of certain discussions, suggesting a need for inclusivity in the advice offered.
Listeners appreciate the practical insights and actionable tips shared by the host and guests.
Overall, the show has garnered positive feedback for its relevant content and supportive community surrounding mental health.

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Talking Points

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Exploring AI Anxiety With A Leader In Charge Of AI Transformation with Lee Gonzales
Q: Why do you have so much AI anxiety, and what did you do about it?
He sees the potential for AI to create significant societal challenges and feels a responsibility to help raise AI literacy.
Exploring AI Anxiety With A Leader In Charge Of AI Transformation with Lee Gonzales
Q: How's your AI anxiety right now?
Gonzales describes his anxiety as intense yet manageable due to having reinvented his career to address the challenges of AI.
You Can Unshame Yourself with David Bedrick
Q: So how do we press forward feeling these things, feeling this shame if we're not able to see it and talk about it?
We need to recognize beforehand that shame exists to address and mitigate its effects.
You Can Unshame Yourself with David Bedrick
Q: So the witness is a powerful figure in your work. What is a witness in the context of shame?
A witness interprets an experience and can either reinforce the feeling of shame or acknowledge and validate the experience.
You Can Unshame Yourself with David Bedrick
Q: First, I would love you to define shame. What is it?
Shame is an internalized witness of our experience which interprets the world through a lens of inadequacy and worthlessness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Anxious Achiever

What is The Anxious Achiever about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The podcast provides a thoughtful exploration of anxiety and mental health within professional settings, aiming to reshape the narrative surrounding these issues. Through candid conversations with guests who share personal experiences and insights from various fields, it emphasizes the importance of acknowledging mental health in leadership and workplace cultures. Themes of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience are prevalent, offering listeners actionable strategies to manage anxiety and promote well-being in their professional lives.

Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to normalizing discussions about mental health challenges, illustrating that success and struggles with anxiety can coexist. The host engages with diver... more

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1. David Bedrick
2. Lee Gonzales
3. Kate Woodsome
4. Dr. Tracy Dennis Tiwary
5. Dr. Diana Hill
6. VR Ferose
7. Mark Goldstein
8. Dr. Kristin Neff

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