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The Anxious Achiever

by Morra Aarons-Mele
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  • Therapy Makes You A Better Leader with Dr. Vikas Shah

    October 29, 2026 · 37 min

    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, investor, and MBE recipient, about the connection between mental health…

  • What Does Belonging At Work Really Mean? With Sebastian Buck

    October 27, 2026 · 43 min

    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 meaningful and why belonging matters so much to your well-being…

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

    October 22, 2026 · 38 min

    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 therapist, about how your emotions, childhood experiences, and beliefs…

  • Shannon Watts on Neurodivergent Leadership and Burning It All Down

    October 20, 2026 · 57 min

    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 takes to lead through fear, criticism, and self-doubt. In this…

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

    October 15, 2026 · 39 min

    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 conversations with Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for…

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

    October 13, 2026 · 53 min

    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 his unusually high levels of anandamide, sometimes called the "bliss…

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

    October 8, 2026 · 36 min

    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 with Poppy Jaman, OBE, founding CEO of Mental Health First Aid England…

  • How to Recenter Yourself With Dr. Liane Davey

    October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    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 organizational psychologist, about the invisible cognitive and emotional…

  • How to Handle Anxiety About Difficult Conversations with Amy Gallo

    October 1, 2026 · 41 min

    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 it often creates even more stress, uncertainty, and anxiety. In this…

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

    September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    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, about why women are taught to see motherhood and ambition as opposing…

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

    September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    How can leaders create healthier, more intentional workplaces while navigating anxiety, uncertainty, and remote work? In this classic episode, I talk with Jacqui Brassey, co-leader at the McKinsey Health Institute, and Vivek Bapat of SAP…

  • The Psychology of Leadership With Sébastien Page

    September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    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 and Head of Global Multi-Asset at T. Rowe Price, to explore how…

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About the show

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