Episodes 329
Avg. Duration 44m
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Apple Rating 4.7 (557)
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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: [email protected]

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This U.S. Congressman Gives His Anxiety A Job To Do with Adam Smith

Jun 11, 2026 42m

What if achievement doesn't have to come from suffering? I sit down with Congressman Adam Smith to talk about the complicated relationship between anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Adam shares…

Exploring Gender At Work And "Work Life Conflict" With Dr. David Smith

Jun 09, 2026 1h

Why does modern work feel impossible for so many families? In this episode, I talk with sociologist, former Navy pilot, and workplace researcher Dr. David Smith about why so many modern couples feel…

The Freedom Of Not Knowing with HBS's Martin Sinozich

Jun 04, 2026 35m

How much of your life is being driven by fear without you even realizing it? In this episode, I sit down with Harvard Business School lecturer, entrepreneur, and former executive Martin Sinozich to…

Is Therapy The Best We've Got? Megan Cornish Wants More

Jun 02, 2026 59m

Have you started expecting therapy to do too much? In this episode, I sit down with therapist and writer Megan Cornish to talk about the pressure we place on therapy to solve problems that may…

How To Take Psychedelics for Your Mental Health with Dr. Will Van Derveer

Jun 01, 2026 43m

This week we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at How To!, the 2026 Ambie Award-nominated “Best Personal Growth Podcast” that’s back with a new host and new topics to fuel your…

Perfectionism Is Not The Healthy Pursuit Of Excellence: Dr. Thomas Greenspon

May 28, 2026 54m

Why do so many capable, high-performing people end up exhausted, and emotionally drained even when they’re doing everything “right”? In this episode, I sit with psychologist Dr. Thomas Greenspon to…

The Power of Divergent Thinking With David Flink

May 26, 2026 1h 5m

What if the problem isn’t your brain, but the systems you’ve spent your life trying to fit into? In this episode, I sit down with David Flink, founder of the Neurodiversity Alliance. We talk about…

"We Have Emotional Relationships With Our Technology," Nilay Patel On AI

May 21, 2026 52m

Why does AI feel so personal to so many professionals right now? In this episode, I talk with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge, about the emotional side of artificial intelligence and why so…

Time, Agency, Attention, Motivation: The Neurodivergent Leader's Power Recipe with Amy Wilson

May 19, 2026 1h 1m

What happens when a leader realizes the traits they spent years hiding are actually their greatest strengths? In this episode, I talk with Amy Streater Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer, who was…

Cultivating Resilience With Dan Ariely

May 14, 2026 43m

What happens when stress, uncertainty, and lack of control start to take over your brain? In this episode, I sit down with renowned behavioral economist Dan Ariely to talk about resilience, learned…

Ego Death Is The Only Way Through with Meredith Arthur

May 12, 2026 1h 4m

What happens when the version of success you built your life around suddenly stops working? In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Arthur to talk about ego death, anxiety, nervous system healing,…

The Upside of Imposter Syndrome with Basima Tewfik

May 07, 2026 49m

Think imposter syndrome means something is wrong with you? Think again. In this episode, Basima Tewfik shares research on anxiety, self-doubt, and the traits high achievers often try to “fix.” She…

Letting Go Of The Need To Know: Charlene Li on Leadership And AI

May 05, 2026 50m

Feeling unsure about your role in a world where AI seems to know more than you do? In this episode, Charlene Li is back to talk about how the most effective leaders today are letting go of the need…

How Can You Improve Your Team's Mental Health? It's Not Rocket Science! with Rita McGrath, Poornima Luthra & Andrew Barnes

Apr 30, 2026 53m

What if burnout isn’t something you fix with better habits, but something built into the way we work? In this episode, I’m bringing back one of my favorite conversations because it gets at something…

Managing the Emotional Drain of Work and Leadership with Dina Denham Smith

Apr 28, 2026 59m

What if the difference between reacting and responding was just a few seconds? In this episode, I sit down with executive coach Dina Denham Smith to talk about what really happens when you get…

Do You Speak Mental Health? Exploring Mental Health Literacy with Kent Coules & Donna Volpitta

Apr 23, 2026 54m

What if the habits you rely on to cope with anxiety are keeping you stuck? In this episode, we explore what it really means to be “mentally healthy” and why most of us were never given the language…

The CEO Who Doesn't Want You To Leave Your Problems At Home with Dan Simons

Apr 21, 2026 1h

What if better performance at work didn’t come from pushing harder, but from being more honest? In this episode, Dan Simons shares how he built a $100M+ restaurant group by doing something most…

The Twisted Comfort of Overthinking with Meredith Arthur

Apr 16, 2026 35m

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…

The Gifts And Struggles of a Bipolar General with Gregg Martin

Apr 14, 2026 56m

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…

Break The Anxiety Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer and Charles Duhigg

Apr 09, 2026 59m

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…

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