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The Anxious Achiever

by Morra Aarons-Mele

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 — without sugarcoating the tough stuff. We feature stories from people who’ve been there and experts who can help you thrive. Listen in your favorite podcast app: https://pod.link/1480904163 For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+TAA@yapmedia.com

Latest episodes

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What Can A Financial Therapist Do For You? With Amanda Clayman

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How can you make meaningful career and financial decisions without letting money anxiety hold you back? In this classic episode, I talk with Amanda Clayman, a financial t

Oct 22
37 min

Shannon Watts on Neurodivergent Leadership and Burning It All Down

You can be an accomplished leader and still be terrified of what people think of you. Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of Fired Up, knows what it t

Oct 20
56 min

Marc Brackett On How To Talk About Your Feelings When You're a Leader

Your emotional triggers could be affecting your team more than you realize. In this classic episode of The Anxious Achiever, I'm revisiting one of my favorite conversatio

Oct 15
39 min

This Media Entrepreneur Can't Feel Anxious, Really | Mike Pesca

Imagine going through life without constantly worrying about things outside your control. Sounds pretty great, right? Veteran journalist and The Gist host Mike Pesca says

Oct 13
52 min

Managing Anxiety When Passion Drives Your Work with Poppy Jaman, OBE

How can you build a mentally healthy workplace while still managing the pressure, expectations, and emotional challenges of mission-driven work? In this episode, I talk w

Oct 8
35 min

How to Recenter Yourself With Dr. Liane Davey

Do you ever feel exhausted at the end of the workday without being able to point to what you actually accomplished? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Liane Davey, an organ

Oct 6
1 h 03 min

How to Handle Anxiety About Difficult Conversations with Amy Gallo

Do you avoid difficult conversations because you don't want to make things worse? You're not alone. Many of us avoid conflict because it feels uncomfortable, but avoiding

Oct 1
41 min

Ambition And Motherhood Are a Magic Combination with Dr. Anne Welsh

Do you feel like you're constantly choosing between your career, your children, and yourself? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Ann Welsh, a therapist and psychologist, ab

Sep 29
1 h 00 min

How To Work And Lead With Intention with Jacqui Brassey & Vivek Bapat

How can leaders create healthier, more intentional workplaces while navigating anxiety, uncertainty, and remote work? In this classic episode, I talk with Jacqui Brassey,

Sep 24
1 h 01 min

The Psychology of Leadership With Sébastien Page

What if anxiety isn't something you need to eliminate, but something you can learn to work with? In this episode, I sit down with Sébastien Page, Chief Investment Officer

Sep 22
1 h 01 min

A C-Suite Exec On Finding Growth After Battling Depression with Paul Greenberg

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

Sep 17
33 min

What Is Post Traumatic Growth? with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman

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 psy

Sep 15
1 h 03 min

Depression Can Be So Funny, With John Moe

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 ab

Sep 10
38 min

How To Lead 106,000 People Without Losing Yourself with Dr. John D'Angelo

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

Sep 8
53 min

Understand Your Family Ghosts At Work with Deborah Ancona

What if the patterns that helped you succeed are also holding you back at work? In this episode, I sit down with MIT professor Dr. Deborah Ancona to talk about how the “f

Sep 3
49 min

Rebranding the Brain With Neurodiversity Expert Dave Thompson

Could your workplace be making it harder for you to do your best work? In this episode, I sit down with author and neurodiversity advocate Dave Thompson to talk about des

Sep 1
53 min

Penn and Kim Holderness on Neurodivergence And The Creative Journey

Do you ever feel like you're forcing yourself to work in ways that just don't fit how your brain works? In this episode, I sit down with Penn and Kim Holderness to talk a

Aug 27
38 min

Learn How To Handle Uncertainty With Simone Stolzoff

What if your biggest advantage isn't knowing what's coming next, but trusting yourself to handle whatever comes? In this episode, I sit down with author Simone Stolzoff t

Aug 25
55 min

How To Make Space For Your Soul In Midlife with Olivia F. Scott

Does starting over in midlife feel exciting or terrifying? In this special crossover episode, I joined Olivia F. Scott from Freedom at the Mat to talk about career pivots

Aug 20
49 min

The Four Factors Every Neurodistinct Leader Needs To Understand

Have you ever wondered why the way everyone else works just doesn't seem to work for you? In this episode, I introduce my TAAM framework and share what I learned from my

Aug 18
51 min

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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.

Sklarra · Dec 2025

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.

WhiskersandToebeans · Mar 2025

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.

veronica808SC · Oct 2024

I am subscribed to several podcasts, but this is the one I look forward to the most. It’s most helpful as my anxiety increased as I was working on my master’s degree, working in a stressful banking environment, and single parenting two children. Thank you for all you do!

Katrina AH · May 2024

As a Gen X Latin female who has navigated decades of varied corporate cultures, you offer good advice that for some people gets lost in being “women of color”, and being a younger generation that lacks experience in prior decades. Everyone struggles in a corporate environment including white men, especially today. To speak as an authority, one should be inclusive with their advice.

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