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The Anxious Achiever

The Anxious Achiever

De: Morra Aarons-Mele
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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.comCopyright 2021 Morra Aarons-Mele Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • The Twisted Comfort of Overthinking with Meredith Arthur

    The Twisted Comfort of Overthinking with Meredith Arthur
    Apr 16 2026
    Is your overthinking actually helping you or draining your energy? In this episode, I talk with Meredith Arthur, Chief of Staff of the Pinterest Innovation Lab, about what it means to live with anxiety you don’t even recognize. Meredith shares how anxiety shows up in unexpected ways, from physical symptoms like migraines to subtle patterns like overworking and lack of boundaries. We talk about what happens when you push through without understanding your internal signals, how overthinking can disguise itself as productivity, and MORE. Tune in to learn how to step out of overthinking loops and build a healthier relationship with your mind. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Notion - Notion is an AI powered, connected workspace for teams. Try custom agents now at notion.com/achiever In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 What does a “recovering overthinker” mean? 03:30 The gap between anxiety that signals something vs. anxiety that doesn’t. 06:40 How communicating about anxiety builds a deeper connection. 10:30 Why saying what people want to hear can pull you away from who you are. 12:30 What rapid career feedback can teach you about your strengths. 16:00 How medication and environment can shape your sense of identity. 20:00 How anxiety showed up as “problem solving” instead of worry. 22:30 What does “energy debt” look like in high achievers? 24:45 Why language around anxiety can make it harder to recognize. 29:00 What would it look like to design better systems for mental health? 30:30 Why your body often knows before your mind does. Resources + Links Learn more about Meredith Arthur HERE! Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam
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    36 m
  • The Gifts And Struggles of a Bipolar General with Gregg Martin

    The Gifts And Struggles of a Bipolar General with Gregg Martin
    Apr 14 2026
    What if the qualities that make you successful are the ones keeping you from getting the help you need? In this episode, I talk with General Gregg Martin, a retired U.S. Army two-star general, about what it’s like to lead at the highest levels while living with bipolar disorder. Greg shares how the same energy, drive, and creativity that propelled his career were also symptoms of a condition that went undiagnosed for decades. We also dive into the cost of high performance, why success can mask serious mental health struggles, and how bipolar disorder often shows up in ways people don’t recognize. Tune in to better understand the complexity of mental health in high performance, work, and leadership. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Notion - Notion is an AI powered, connected workspace for teams. Try custom agents now at notion.com/achiever In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 What does leadership mean to you? 06:30 How gratitude shifts your mindset in high-stress environments. 09:00 Why bipolar traits can be rewarded in leadership roles. 12:30 How the bipolar spectrum shows up over time. 16:30 How structure and routine can stabilize mental health. 19:30 How pressure and responsibility can intensify mental health struggles. 23:00 Why high achievers often go undiagnosed. 26:00 What it feels like to experience rapid emotional shifts in a single day. 30:00 Why success can hide serious internal struggle. 34:00 How performance can stay high even during mental health decline. 41:30 Why mental health diagnoses are often missed. 43:30 How loved ones can help identify what you can’t see in yourself. 46:30 Why do leaders struggle to speak up about mental health? 50:30 Why your mental health challenges don’t define your potential. Resources + Links Learn more about Gregg Martin HERE! Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam
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    57 m
  • Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg

    Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg
    Apr 9 2026
    What if your anxiety isn’t just something you feel, but something you’ve been practicing? In this episode, I talk with psychiatrist Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg about the science behind why anxiety sticks, how your brain confuses worrying with problem-solving, and why willpower alone isn’t enough to change your patterns. We break down how anxiety can become a habit loop and why so many high achievers unknowingly reinforce it through overwork, worry, and constant mental effort. Tune in to learn how to replace unhelpful patterns with ones that actually support your focus, energy, and mental health. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Notion - Notion is an AI powered, connected workspace for teams. Try custom agents now at notion.com/achiever In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Is anxiety something you experience or something you practice? 02:00 Why overworking can become your default response to anxiety. 04:00 How the habit loop explains worry, distraction, and anxiety patterns. 08:00 What’s the difference between planning and worrying? 10:00 How perfectionism and overpreparing become reinforcing habits. 13:30 3-step method to interrupt anxious habit loops. 18:00 How to give your brain a more rewarding alternative to anxiety. 22:00 Why rumination keeps you stuck and how it mirrors worry. 25:00 Why meditation makes some people anxious. 29:30 How habits shape productivity, focus, and mental health at work. 33:30 Why your brain prioritizes short-term relief over long-term goals. 36:30 How anxiety, burnout, and distraction all come from the same loop. 40:00 Why you can’t eliminate habits but you can replace them. 46:30 What to do when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. 51:00 How tracking what you’ve done builds motivation and momentum. 53:00 How to design your day to reduce decision fatigue and overwhelm. Resources + Links Get a copy of Dr. Jud Brewer’s book Unwinding Anxiety HERE! Get a copy of Charles Duhigg’s book The Power of Habit HERE! Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Charles Duhigg on LinkedIn @​​charlesduhigg + Instagram @charlesduhigg Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Instagram @​​dr.jud
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Morra does us all a service and pushes the conversation on Mental Health in the absence of fostered conversations and professional work spaces. it is absolute nourishment to listen to these podcasts and read her book as it gives a basis for bringing these conversations into the workplace and if not at least what it would be like to work in such an environment. in my opinion this book is a classic as great as the many other cliches throughout time but this one has a modern conversation that just isn't being had amongst other authors and leaders.

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