Can achievement become a coping mechanism? In this classic episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and former Facebook and Twitter growth leader Andy Johns to talk about the connection between childhood trauma, anxiety, achievement, and self-worth. Andy shares how growing up with instability, loss, and trauma shaped his relentless drive to succeed, why panic attacks eventually forced him to confront his mental health, and how years of healing helped him realize that achievement and self-love are not the same thing. We also dive into PTSD, entrepreneurship, intrusive thoughts, overwork, and why so many successful people struggle to slow down even after they've reached their goals. Tune in to learn why healing is the most important achievement of all.Check out our sponsors:Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachieverChime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign upMonarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first yearPhysician’s Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire orderWhatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing dealsPebl - Take advantage of Pebl’s limited-time offer before it’s gone. Visit hipebl.ai today.In this Episode, You Will LearnResources + LinksRead Andy's writing at https://andyjohns.substack.comGet a copy of my book - The Anxious AchieverWatch the podcast on YouTube Find more resources on our website morraam.comFollowFollow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraamFollow Andy: on LinkedIn @andrewjohns + Substack @cluesdotlife