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.
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Do We Really Have To Talk About Feelings At Work? With Kate Woodsome
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What if the very habits that made you successful are now making it harder to lead? For high achievers, overworking, perfectionism, and micromanaging can feel like the key
Nov 10 58 min
Manage Your Social Anxiety with Stefan Hofmann
Does the fear of being judged keep you from showing up as your full self? Social anxiety can affect your relationships, career, and confidence, but it doesn't have to hol
Nov 5 34 min
Enrique Rubio on "Our Existential Advantage" Against AI
What happens when you start trusting AI more than your own judgment? In this episode, I sit down with Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, to talk about what you risk lo
Nov 3 1 h 03 min
Therapy Makes You A Better Leader with Dr. Vikas Shah
How can you turn anxiety into an opportunity to understand yourself and become a better leader? In this classic episode, I talk with Dr. Vikas Shah, entrepreneur, investo
Oct 29 36 min
What Does Belonging At Work Really Mean? With Sebastian Buck
What makes a workplace somewhere people genuinely want to be? In this episode, I sit down with Sebastian Buck, CEO and co-founder of Enso, to talk about what makes work m
Oct 27 42 min
What Can A Financial Therapist Do For You? With Amanda Clayman
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
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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.
A Duro · Feb 2024
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