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Jun 2022
43m 16s

The Hidden Mental Anguish of a Successfu...

Morra Aarons-Mele
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Andy Johns has had a nearly two decade career as an investor - working on companies like Facebook and Twitter when they were in their early stages. Today, he’s working as a mental health advocate. Andy is reflecting on how childhood trauma and pressure to succeed impacted both his extreme success, and his mental health struggles. He speaks with host Morra Aa ... Show More
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