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: [email protected]
Mentally healthy workplaces require a culture where employees can bring their whole selves to work without fear of stigma or shame. Leaders foster this environment by prioritizing compassion over empathy, specifically by integrating human-centered check-ins like "How are you?" into routine management. Poppy Jaman, form...
Intentionality serves as a critical leadership tool for navigating today’s volatile and high-pressure work environments. Toxic workplace behavior—ranging from public ridicule to exclusionary practices—affects one in four employees globally, directly driving burnout and anxiety. Organizations often rely on superficial c...
Leadership requires integrating personality psychology, sports psychology, and positive psychology to optimize team performance and personal well-being. Rather than viewing leadership through a singular lens, effective leaders embrace a "both/and" approach, balancing individual performance with collaborative team dynam...
Living with severe, chronic clinical depression while navigating a high-powered career as a media executive and CEO requires immense resilience and compartmentalization. Paul Greenberg, who struggled with suicidal ideation from age 13, details how he maintained professional success despite constant internal turmoil. He...
Human-centered leadership prioritizes designing systems that address both fundamental security needs and higher-level growth requirements to unlock human potential. Abraham Maslow’s original framework, often misinterpreted as a static pyramid, describes a dynamic, non-linear process of becoming fully human. True growth...
Depression and anxiety often function as inseparable companions, frequently manifesting as "magical thinking" and negative self-talk that distort one's perception of professional and personal value. John Moe, author and former host of The Hilarious World of Depression, emphasizes that these mental health struggles are ...
Leadership in high-stakes environments requires balancing purpose-driven decision-making with personal well-being. Dr. John D'Angelo, CEO of Northwell Health, shares how his background as an emergency medicine physician informs his approach to navigating organizational uncertainty and crisis. Effective leadership relie...
ADHD manifests as a complex emotional experience rather than a simple deficit of attention, often involving "flooding" or emotional dysregulation that requires intentional communication strategies. Penn and Kim Holderness, authors of ADHD is Awesome, demonstrate how leveraging neurodivergent traits—such as extreme crea...
The obsession with certainty often undermines personal growth and mental well-being, leading individuals to equate their professional identity with their entire sense of self. Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job and How Not to Know, argues that diversifying one's identity beyond career accomplishments is ess...
Midlife transitions often trigger a profound reassessment of identity, particularly for high-achieving professionals accustomed to external validation. Navigating the shift from career-driven performance to authentic, grounded living requires confronting the fear of the unknown and the societal pressure to maintain a s...
Nervous system regulation hinges on the physiological connection between heart rhythms and emotional states. Heart rate variability (HRV) provides a measurable window into the autonomic nervous system, where coherent, smooth waveforms signify emotional balance and flow, while jagged, incoherent patterns indicate stress...
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