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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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Dan Granger
CEO and founder of Oxford Road
Oxford Road
Episode: Anxiety and Trust In The New Media Economy With CEO Dan Granger
John McPhee
CEO of The Jed Foundation
Jed Foundation
Episode: How to Build a Culture Where It's Safe to Not Be Okay: Jed Foundation CEO John MacPhee
Jerry Saltz
Senior art critic
New York Magazine
Episode: "My Anxiety" With Legendary Art Critic Jerry Saltz
Jenny Blake
Author and entrepreneur, Rolling in Dough contributor
Rolling in Dough / Author
Episode: "On The Internet, Everyone Looks Rich" with Jenny Blake
Anna Sale
Host of Death, Sex & Money; former political reporter in public radio
Death, Sex & Money
Episode: "Death, Sex, and Money": Talking Smart About Hard Things With Anna Sale
DJ DiDonna
Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School, entrepreneur, founder of the Sabbatical Project, author of A Big Time Off
Harvard Business School; Sabbatical Project
Episode: Exploring Liminal Spaces with HBS's DJ DiDonna
Scott Anthony
Professor at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business; innovation consultant
Dartmouth Tuck School of Business
Episode: Leading When Nothing Feels Certain With Scott D. Anthony, Lisa Kay Solomon, and Chris Shipley
Lisa Kay Solomon
Futures thinking and design educator
Stanford School of Medicine? (Stanford D.school)
Episode: Leading When Nothing Feels Certain With Scott D. Anthony, Lisa Kay Solomon, and Chris Shipley
Chris Shipley
Leadership expert, book co-editor
Industry/Media (leadership and technology)
Episode: Leading When Nothing Feels Certain With Scott D. Anthony, Lisa Kay Solomon, and Chris Shipley

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 States8 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
    Norway2 years 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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"My Anxiety" With Legendary Art Critic Jerry Saltz
Q: What made you save yourself from sliding into complete despair and decide to pursue writing despite no college degree?
I realized that remaining in despair would only worsen things, and I found a spark when I started saying I am an art critic; that small act of self-inventing provided the motivation to take risks and pursue writing, even when fear was loud.
How to Build a Culture Where It's Safe to Not Be Okay: Jed Foundation CEO John MacPhee
Q: What does leadership mean to you?
Leadership is a service to the group, ensuring everyone understands goals, feels heard, and has a voice in decisions while maintaining clear communication and transparency.
Exploring Liminal Spaces with HBS's DJ DiDonna
Q: What is a sabbatical, exactly?
The host and guest define sabbatical as an extended, intentional leave from routine work, lasting typically two to four months or more, with boundaries and disconnection to allow transformation.
Exploring Liminal Spaces with HBS's DJ DiDonna
Q: Why did you write that opening line about fearing a midlife crisis?
The guest explains that anxiety and the pressure to get career right are pervasive, and midlife reflection often arises from sustained work stress and burnout, which their research tracks through sabbatical experiences.
Exploring Liminal Spaces with HBS's DJ DiDonna
Q: How old were you when this all happened?
The guest describes a pivot around age 27 when he moved to South Africa for seven years and started a company, later returning to Boston and expanding globally, which set the stage for his sabbatical work and larger mission.

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A thoughtful, research-informed show exploring how anxiety, burnout, and neurodiversity intersect with work and leadership. Across episodes, guests—from tech reporters to neuroscientists and business leaders—share practical frameworks for managing stress, building resilient teams, and designing humane workplace cultures. The conversations blend personal storytelling with evidence-based strategies, offering actionable takeaways for managers, early-career professionals, and executives seeking healthier, more productive approaches to work. A standout throughline is redefining leadership to center emotional well-being, curiosity, and humane policies rather than sheer productivity alone.

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1. Dan Granger
2. John McPhee
3. Jerry Saltz
4. Jenny Blake
5. Anna Sale
6. DJ DiDonna
7. Scott Anthony
8. Lisa Kay Solomon

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