The Anxious Achiever

The Anxious Achiever

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

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 curiosity. Each week on How To!, award-winning journalist Mike Pesca tackles a listener’s q ...  Afficher plus

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

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 talk about perfectionism, shame, and self-worth. Thomas breaks down why perfection ...  Afficher plus

The Power of Divergent Thinking With David Flink

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 what it means to navigate work, leadership, and identity as a neurodivergent person ...  Afficher plus

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

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 much of the fear around AI may actually be about work itself. We dive into how l ...  Afficher plus

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

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 diagnosed later in life with ADHD and autism. Amy shares the shame and confusion that c ...  Afficher plus