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The Anxious Achiever

Morra Aarons-Mele

The Anxious Achiever

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

3 DAYS AGO

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5 DAYS AGO

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Aug 11

HeartMath: The Science of HRV with Dr. Deborah Rozman

Do you know how to bring yourself back to balance when stress and anxiety take over? In this episode, I sit down with HeartMath president and co-CEO Dr. Deborah Rozman to talk about how stress, anxiety, and emotions affect your heart, brain, and nervous sy...

Aug 06

Toxic Bosses, Perfectionism, And Healing At Work with Susan Schmitt Winchester

Does perfectionism feel like the reason you're successful and the thing that's exhausting you at the same time? In this episode, I sit down with author and workplace expert Susan Schmitt Winchester to talk about the roots of perfectionism, people-pleasing,...

Aug 04

The Hard Work of "Daughtering" With Dr. Allison Alford

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Jul 30

Anxiety and Trust In The New Media Economy With CEO Dan Granger

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Jul 28

How to Build a Culture Where It's Safe to Not Be Okay: Jed Foundation CEO John MacPhee

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Jul 23

"My Anxiety" With Legendary Art Critic Jerry Saltz

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Jul 21

"On The Internet, Everyone Looks Rich" with Jenny Blake

What happens when the strategies that always worked for you suddenly stop working? How do you keep believing in yourself when success no longer feels certain? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and author Jenny Blake to talk about financial unce...

Jul 16

"Death, Sex, and Money": Talking Smart About Hard Things With Anna Sale

Which conversations have you been avoiding at work? In this classic episode, I sit down with Death, Sex & Money host Anna Sale to talk about why conversations about money, mental health, and personal struggles still feel so difficult in many workplaces. We...

Jul 14

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Jul 02

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Jun 23

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Jun 18

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Jun 16

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