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The cognitive distortions of a high achiever

The cognitive distortions of a high achiever

Over years of practice, clinical psychologist Dr Mary Anderson started to notice a peculiar pattern across her many clients. Despite being impressive high achievers on the outside, inside they were struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, anxiety and self-criticism. So she set out to develop a guide for these high achievers. A framework to support their success ... without sacrificing their mental health. You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode first aired in May 2025. Guests: Dr Mary Anderson Clinical Psychologist; Author, The Happy High Achiever Credits: Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar Producer: Rose Kerr Senior Producer: James Bullen Sound Engineer: Tegan Nicholls You can find the transcript for this episode on its original webpage here. Extra Information: The Happy High Achiever - Pan Macmillan Australia

All In The Mind · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

January 17, 202629m 35s

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Show Notes

Over years of practice, clinical psychologist Dr Mary Anderson started to notice a peculiar pattern across her many clients.

Despite being impressive high achievers on the outside, inside they were struggling with burnout, imposter syndrome, anxiety and self-criticism.

So she set out to develop a guide for these high achievers. A framework to support their success ... without sacrificing their mental health.

You can catch up on more episodes of the All in the Mind podcast with journalist and presenter Sana Qadar, exploring the psychology of topics like stress, memory, communication and relationships on the ABC Listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode first aired in May 2025.

Guests:

Dr Mary AndersonClinical Psychologist; Author, The Happy High Achiever

Credits:

  • Presenter/Producer: Sana Qadar
  • Producer: Rose Kerr
  • Senior Producer: James Bullen
  • Sound Engineer: Tegan Nicholls

You can find the transcript for this episode on its original webpage here.

Extra Information:

The Happy High Achiever - Pan Macmillan Australia

Topics

work life balancegoal settingtherapyhigh achieverburn outimposter syndromeself carecareer goalspromotions