The Anxious Achiever

Who’s In Your Mental Health Squad?

Unpacking Your Money Trauma

Defining Your Values with Suzy Welch

In this episode of "The Anxious Achiever," Morra Aarons-Mele interviews Suzy Welch, an NYU Stern professor, about her values framework and how it can improve self-awareness and leadership. They discuss the difference between values and virtues, the importance of identifying one's values, and how values motivate individ...

The Roots of Perfectionism and How We Can Change

In this episode of The Anxious Achiever, Morra Aarons-Mele interviews Dr. Thomas Greenspon, a psychologist and family therapist, about perfectionism. Greenspon defines perfectionism as a self-esteem issue rooted in the fear of making mistakes and feeling unacceptable, distinguishing it from the pursuit of excellence. H...

The Power of Spaciousness and the Gift of Being Seen

In this episode of "The Anxious Achiever," Morra Aarons-Mele interviews researcher and author Megan Reitz about the concept of spaciousness and its importance in both personal and professional life. Reitz introduces the idea of two modes of attention: the "doing mode," focused on tasks and goals, and the "spacious mode...

Flexing Your Emotional Intelligence Muscles

This episode explores the importance of emotional intelligence and fitness in leadership and everyday life, advocating for a shift in mindset towards mental health as a proactive practice rather than a reactive measure. Emily Anhalt defines emotional fitness as the ongoing practice of strengthening mental and emotional...

Finding Your “Why” and Rooting Leadership in Healing

Masculinity, Disability, and Reframing Leadership

OCD and the Art of Noticing Everything

Hypervigilance: When Everything Feels Like a Threat

The Practice of Mindfulness and Meditation, From Industry Leader Sharon Salzberg

The Real Cost of Masking at Work: Neurodiversity Expert Ludmila Praslova

The Unseen Links Between Mental Health, IBS and Your Gut

What We Still Don’t Understand about Adult ADHD

Shows We Love: We Too Are One

What’s the Root of Your Perfectionism?

This podcast episode interviews Susan Schmitt Winchester about perfectionism, its roots in childhood experiences, and how it impacts professional life. The conversation details a personal anecdote where Susan's exceptional work was not recognized, highlighting the link between perfectionism and seeking external valida...

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Mental Well-Being Can Supercharge Your Organization’s Success - Here’s How

What Can Radical Transparency Do For Leadership?

The Toll of Shame on Mind and Body