The Journal.

Confessions of a Recovering Work Addict

August 2, 2026·24 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of Work Mode explores the psychological and emotional costs of being a 'try hard' through author Laura Mayer’s personal journey, revealing how an intense work ethic rooted in childhood trauma can lead to professional success but also burnout, panic attacks, and identity cri

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Guest

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Laura Mayer

narrative on The Journal.

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Laura MayerJessica Mendoza

Books

Try Hard

Companies

ABC NewsPanoply Media

Topics

Career DevelopmentLong Form JournalismMental HealthPersonal Finance

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