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The Anxious Achiever

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

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 does it take to keep leading when depression tells you that you can’t go on? In this classic episode, I talk with Paul Greenberg, CEO of Butter Works about building a successful career while living with severe, chronic depression and suicidal th... more

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What if the parts of yourself you feel most ashamed of are not things you need to hide or fix, but parts you need to learn to accept? In this episode, I sit down with psychologist and author Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman to talk about self-compassion, neur... more

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Can depression make success feel like something you have to keep earning? In this episode, I sit down with John Moe, host of The Hilarious World of Depression, to talk about depression, anxiety, and the ways mental health shapes how you work and see ... more

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How do you lead at the highest level while still taking care of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John D’Angelo, CEO of Northwell Health, to talk about what it means to lead through uncertainty, pressure, and enormous responsibility with... more

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Paul Greenberg
CEO and media executive with a long career
Butter Works (current)
Episode: A C-Suite Exec On Finding Growth After Battling Depression with Paul Greenberg
Scott Barry Kaufman
Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, humanistic psychologist and author
University affiliation not specified in transcript
Episode: What Is Post Traumatic Growth? with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
John Moe
Host of The Hilarious World of Depression; author
Episode: Depression Can Be So Funny, With John Moe
John D'Angelo
CEO of Northwell Health
Northwell Health
Episode: How To Lead 106,000 People Without Losing Yourself with Dr. John D'Angelo
Deborah Ancona
Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management, studied family systems theory and leadership
MIT Sloan School of Management
Episode: Understand Your Family Ghosts At Work with Deborah Ancona
Dave Thompson
Author of Brainstorm; visiting scholar at the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University; Frist Center for Autism at Vanderbilt University
Episode: Rebranding the Brain With Neurodiversity Expert Dave Thompson
Simone Stolzoff
Author of The Good Enough Job and How Not To Know
Author/Writer
Episode: Learn How To Handle Uncertainty With Simone Stolzoff
Olivia F. Scott
Founder of Freedom at the Mat; wellness educator and marketer
Freedom at the Mat
Episode: How To Make Space For Your Soul In Midlife with Olivia F. Scott
Kevin Love
Olympic gold medalist, five-time NBA All-Star, public figure advocating mental health conversation
NBA (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Episode: NBA Great Kevin Love on Trying to Achieve His Way Out of Depression

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 States9 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years 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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Listeners praise empathetic moderation and nuanced discussions of mental health in professional contexts.
Some concerns about network changes and perceived sponsorship/algorithm dynamics.
Audience finds episodes highly practical for workplace challenges and personal development.
Guests and topics are seen as authentic and insightful, with real-world takeaways.

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Understand Your Family Ghosts At Work with Deborah Ancona
Q: How can someone reframe a change to avoid triggering their ghosts?
Reframe the change so it moves the organization forward or serves a broader purpose (e.g., turning a goal to improve interpersonal skills into building shared vision), making it less personal and more system-oriented.
Understand Your Family Ghosts At Work with Deborah Ancona
Q: What is the first practical step someone should take to start working with their ghosts?
Identify the ghosts—distinguish good from bad—and then choose one thing to change, focusing on a meaningful adjustment rather than trying to fix everything at once.
Understand Your Family Ghosts At Work with Deborah Ancona
Q: Could you define who our family ghosts are and how they influence us at work?
Ghosts are fundamental attitudes and behaviors that come from our family of origin and continue to affect how we think and act at work, including both productive traits and limiting patterns.
How To Lead 106,000 People Without Losing Yourself with Dr. John D'Angelo
Q: How do you protect time for thinking in a role with enormous demands?
I structure calendars to reserve strategic time, reduce unnecessary meetings, delegate effectively, and rely on a trusted senior team to execute, which preserves space for big-picture thinking.
Depression Can Be So Funny, With John Moe
Q: What was your approach to coping with layoff and continuing your work?
He prepared for potential changes, diversified his work, and embraced podcasting as part of a broader mission, showing that resilience comes from adaptability and purpose beyond one role.

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The show centers conversations around mental health in high-performance settings, with a strong emphasis on anxiety, burnout, and leadership. Ep conversations frequently explore practical strategies for managing pressure, stigma reduction, and building healthier work cultures—often through personal stories from high-achieving guests and evidence-based frameworks from researchers and practitioners. A standout trait is how the host blends vulnerability with actionable guidance, making complex topics like perfectionism, trauma, and resilience accessible to professionals aiming to thrive without sacrificing well-being. The format often features leadership lessons, workplace culture shifts, and real-world tools listeners can apply immediately, w... more

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2. Scott Barry Kaufman
3. John Moe
4. John D'Angelo
5. Deborah Ancona
6. Dave Thompson
7. Simone Stolzoff
8. Olivia F. Scott

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