The Anxious Achiever

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Shannon Watts on Neurodivergent Leadership and Burning It All Down

October 20, 2026

You can be an accomplished leader and still be terrified of what people think of you. Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of Fired Up, knows what it takes to lead through fear, criticism, and self-doubt. In this episode, I talk with Shannon about how she built a movement with millions of supporters while navigating ADHD, anxiety, and a fear of public speaking, and what she learned about the personal cost of being a passionate leader. We explore how to stop letting other pe...

Marc Brackett On How To Talk About Your Feelings When You're a Leader

October 15, 2026

Your emotional triggers could be affecting your team more than you realize. In this classic episode of The Anxious Achiever, I'm revisiting one of my favorite conversations with Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel. Marc reveals how experiences from your past can shape the way you react to challenges, conflict, and difficult people at work, often without you even realizing it. We explore how to recognize and manage you...

This Media Entrepreneur Can't Feel Anxious, Really | Mike Pesca

October 13, 2026

Imagine going through life without constantly worrying about things outside your control. Sounds pretty great, right? Veteran journalist and The Gist host Mike Pesca says his unusually high levels of anandamide, sometimes called the "bliss molecule," give him exactly that experience. But what happens when the same trait that makes you fearless, curious, and outspoken also makes it harder to recognize threats to your career? Mike joins me to explore the surprising downsides of not feeling much...

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How do I get in touch with The Anxious Achiever?

The Anxious Achiever is hosted by Morra Aarons-Mele. Its publicly listed email is morra@morraam.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Anxious Achiever?

The publicly listed email for The Anxious Achiever: morra@morraam.com.

How many listeners does The Anxious Achiever have?

Podseeker estimates The Anxious Achiever reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Anxious Achiever?

The Anxious Achiever typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, healthcare leaders, psychologists, authors, mental health advocates, and professionals with substantial lived experience who can connect mental health to leadership and the workplace. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at major organizations; Published books on psychology, leadership, or mental health; Established expertise in psychology or workplace mental health. Recent guests include Sébastien Page, Paul Greenberg, and Scott Barry Kaufman.

How hard is it to get booked on The Anxious Achiever?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Anxious Achiever cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Workplace Mental Health, Leadership, and Burnout. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.