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Are you tired of chasing goal after goal, only to feel empty once you get there? Do you appear successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled on the inside? Or are you wondering how to even begin your journey to success? Welcome to Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD—the podcast that challenges traditional definitions of success and explores what it truly means to thrive at the intersection of ambition and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC—Founder and CEO, Dual Board-Certified Physician, and a fierce advocate for mental health. With advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, Behavior Change, and Leadership Development, Dr. Shabbir brings deep expertise to every conversation. She’s also a sought-after Professional Speaker and proud Super Mom to two young girls. Drawing from her multifaceted roles, she offers a fresh, honest perspective on the realities of ambition, success, and sustainable well-being. Each episode delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you break free from burnout, perfectionism, and the endless chase for external validation. You’ll walk away inspired and empowered to build a life that aligns achievement with deep personal fulfillment. If you're ready to reimagine success with intention and courage, hit subscribe, rate, and review the show—and start your journey to a more joyful, aligned life today. Connect with Dr. Amna Shabbir: Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md Instagram: instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir Facebook: facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md Website: https://success-curated.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@Dr.AmnaShabbir
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- 6 days ago47 min
Ep 75. How to Protect Your Heart, Mind, and Wellbeing from Burnout with Harvard Trained Cardiologist, Dr. Jonathan Fisher
In this episode of Success Reimagined, Dr. Amna Shabbir speaks with Dr. Jonathan Fisher, Harvard-trained cardiologist and author of Just One Heart, about perfectionism, burnout, and the connection between emotional wellbeing and heart health.Dr. Fisher shares his personal experience with anxiety, depression, and the pressure to appear perfect in medicine. Together, they explore how high achievers can become disconnected from themselves, why rest is essential for sustainable performance, and how redefining success can lead to a healthier, more meaningful life.This conversation is a powerful reminder that burnout is not a personal failure, and that true wellbeing requires caring for the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of the heart.Episode Takeaways:How perfectionism can contribute to anxiety, depression, and burnoutWhy high achievers often feel trapped by performance-based identityThe difference between conscientiousness and harmful perfectionismHow stress and emotional states can affect cardiovascular healthWhat the Heart-Mind Connection Framework reveals about wellbeingWhy HRV trackers and optimization tools can become another form of pressureHow rest supports performance, resilience, and long-term healthWhy autonomy, choice, and self-compassion are essential for burnout recoveryHow to redefine success in a way that feels meaningful, sustainable, and humanAbout the guest:Jonathan Fisher, MD, FACC is a Harvard-trained cardiologist, author, and organizational well-being leader with more than 25 years of clinical practice and 50,000 patient encounters. He serves as Clinical Physician Executive at Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute and leads physician and APP well-being strategy in the Office of Well-Being and Resiliency.His book Just One Heart — winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award and IPPY Silver Medal, and endorsed by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona — explores the four dimensions of heart health: physical, emotional, social, and spiritual.Jonathan is the creator of the Heart-Mind Connection, a framework at the intersection of cardiology, contemplative science, and leadership development. He co-founded the Ending Clinician Burnout Global Community and its annual Global Summit, which has convened more than 1,000 clinicians and leaders from 43 countries. He co-hosts the Fixing Healthcare podcast with Dr. Robert Pearl, writes The Heart-Mind Connection newsletter for 4,000 subscribers on Substack, and speaks globally on heart leadership, clinician well-being, and human flourishing.He is a LinkedIn Healthcare Top Voice and has been recognized as faculty at international medical gatherings across three continents.Jonathan lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife Julie and their children.Connect with Dr. Jonathan Fisher:Website — https://www.drjonathanfisher.comBook — https://a.co/d/608gH2UNewsletter — https://substack.com/@drjonathanfisherLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/happyheartmd/YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcRj4LQTdHKB2SU6jDs0YQInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/happyheartmd/About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✅Want to work 1:1 With
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Ep 74. The Power of Storytelling in Leadership, Loss, and Life with Emmy Award-winning Journalist Sharon Delaney McCloud
⚠️Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child loss. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, resources are listed at the bottom of these show notes. Sharon Delaney McCloud built a career on the belief that the right words, told the right way, can change everything. What she didn't expect was that her own hardest story would become her most important work.An Emmy Award-winning broadcaster turned executive communication consultant, Sharon spent two decades anchoring the news before walking away to build something new. But the turning point wasn't professional. It was the loss of her six-month-old daughter, Macie, to leukemia. That line in the sand reshaped how she understood grief, success, and the courage it takes to be real in a world obsessed with looking perfect.In this tender and inspiring conversation, Sharon and Dr. Shabbir explore why facts push but emotions pull, how high achievers hide in their work, and why moving through loss matters far more than moving on. Sharon shares how she turned her grief into a TEDx talk that now trains nurses, reached the White House, and gives other bereaved parents language for the unspeakable. This is a masterclass in storytelling, leadership, and what it means to redefine success on your own terms.Episode Takeaways:How storytelling shaped Sharon from the family dinner table to network newsWhy facts push but emotions pull, and what that means for leadersMoving through grief instead of moving on, and why there's no timeline for itTurning battle scars into badges of honor through intentional storytellingThe Story Storm to Story Bank method for finding the why your team needsWhy perfection creates distance and being real creates connectionReimagining success as work that matters, not titles chasedAbout the guest:Sharon Delaney McCloud is an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®), TEDx speaker, adjunct professor, and corporate leadership consultant who helps people make an impact through powerful, intentional communication. As founder of a three-time INC 5000-recognized firm, she works with leaders and organizations on storytelling, self-aware leadership, and navigating hard conversations.Her insights have appeared in Thrive Global and Enterprising Women, and she co-authored Keep Going: Memoirs of Strength, Courage & Perseverance. Her work spans clients including Cisco, Lenovo, Red Hat, UNC Health, Duke University, Amazon, IBM, Hilton, and Delta. Before founding her consultancy, Sharon supported American troops abroad with the Department of Defense's USO Program and spent two decades as a television journalist covering NASA, healthcare, and major events including the Olympics, where she carried the Olympic Torch. A mom of three, she considers that her most important role.Connect with Sharon Delaney McCloud:Website - https://www.sharondelaney.tv/ YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwltFl2Jcdet09n9aaCxcQ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharondelaneymccloud/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharondelaneymccloud/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharondelaneyontv/ Sharon’s Story Bank Spreadsheet used for Story Storming About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: <a href="
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Ep 73. Mind-Body Medicine, Burnout, and Finding Your Why With Founder Dr. Jessica Singh
Dr. Jessica Singh didn't leave emergency medicine because it was easy. She left because staying was costing her everything.After finishing residency as one of the most unhappy moments of her life, Dr.Singh found her way back to herself through an unexpected door: a one-month yoga teacher training she took purely to heal. That experience cracked open a whole new understanding of what health actually means, and set her on a path toward mind-body medicine, trauma-informed coaching, and eventually building the Center for Health and Wellness Coaches and a Health and Wellness Coach Training Program at NYU.In this warm, honest, and deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Jessica Singh and Dr. Amna Shabbir explore what it really means to heal from the inside out — and why the medicine we need most is often the kind no one teaches in training.Episode Takeaways:Why finishing residency was the biggest worldly achievement of Jessica's life and the most unhappy she had ever beenWhat mind-body medicine actually means, broken down plainly by two physicians who practice itHow the mind's capacity to create stress is the same capacity it can use to healThe role of grounding practices, yoga, and daily routine in building sustainable wellbeingWhy perfectionism and self-compassion are two sides of the same wound — and how to work with bothAbout the guest:Jessica Singh, MD, is the founder of the Center for Health and Wellness Coaches and a formeremergency medicine physician. Her journey in pursuit of well-being intensified when she was anemergency medicine physician-in-training to enhance her own health and heal from burnout.After practicing as an attending physician in the community, Dr. Singh became the first tocomplete a one-year fellowship in Physician Wellness through the Department of EmergencyMedicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. After finishing her fellowship, Dr. Singh transitioned careers, with the mission of helpingindividuals, organizations, and communities nurture health and enhance fulfillment and well-being. Dr. Singh is a trauma-informed physician coach certified by the National Board of Healthand Wellness Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. She founded the Center forHealth and Wellness Coaches to promote the sharing of best practices, cultivate community, and provide evidence-based resources for health and wellness coaches.Dr. Singh is an adjunct faculty member at New York University’s School of Professional Studiesand the developer and lead faculty of the Health and Well-being Coaching Certificate.Connect with Jessica Singh, MD, NBC-HWC, ACC:Website: www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-singh-md/ The Holistic Physician Coaching Podcast - https://www.holisticphysiciancoachingpodcast.com/ The Health and Wellness Coach Journal Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-health-and-wellness-coach-journal/id1727638588 About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✅Want to work 1:1 With Dr. Shabbir?Schedule Your Complimentary Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/dramnashabbir/strategy ✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?Take the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrate
- 3 weeks ago11 min
Ep 72. Cognitive Distortions, Overthinking and Perfectionism Explained - The One Thinking Pattern Destroying Your Confidence
What if the voice telling you that you completely failed, that you ruined everything, that you're a terrible parent or a terrible leader, isn't telling you the truth?In this solo episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir breaks down one of the most common and most damaging thinking patterns that perfectionists face: all-or-none thinking. Also known as black-and-white or dichotomous thinking, this cognitive distortion keeps high achievers stuck in a loop of self-criticism, procrastination, and chronic exhaustion. And the worst part? It feels completely real.Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy research and her own coaching practice, Dr. Shabbir walks you through what cognitive distortions actually are, why perfectionism makes you uniquely vulnerable to them, and a simple but powerful exercise you can use right now to interrupt the spiral.Episode TakeawaysWhat cognitive distortions are and why they feel so convincingHow all-or-none thinking shows up at work, in parenting, in relationships, and in entrepreneurshipThe research-backed connection between black-and-white thinking and anxiety, depression, procrastination, and burnoutWhy perfectionists are wired to scan for evidence of failureThe Truth Test: a practical, pen-and-paper exercise to challenge distorted thoughts in real timeWhy "the gray area" is where excellence actually livesWhat metacognition is and how developing it changes everythingAbout the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician, and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?Take the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrated Fixer? Performer? Sustainable High-Achiever?). You'll get a personalized podcast episode designed for YOUR type + a complete resource guide with tools for boundaries, impostorism, nervous system regulation, and more.👉 Take the Quiz: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/quiz Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✅Want to work 1:1 With Dr. Shabbir?Schedule Your Complimentary Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/dramnashabbir/strategy ❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Share it with a colleague, peer, or friend who needs this message.
- Jun 28, 202632 min
Ep 71. Navigating Change and Life Transitions as a High Achiever with Marcy Bullock
What happens when everything you have built your identity around suddenly shifts?Marcy Bullock has spent over three decades helping students, professionals, and high achievers answer exactly that question. She is an award-winning speaker and Director of Professional Development at North Carolina State's College of Engineering, with over 150 professional development courses delivered across four universities on three continents.In this conversation, Marcy unpacks the concept of the lifequake, the seismic moments that shake your sense of self to the core, and why navigating them starts with one thing: knowing who you truly are. This is a conversation about turning inward before you can move forward.Episode Takeaways:What a lifequake actually is and why so many of us are living in one right nowThe danger of workaholism and tying your worthiness to your professional identityThe powerful concept of “me search”, going inward to uncover your values, interests, and skillsWhy only 20% of people are truly engaged at work and what that really means for your lifeThe 4 R's for navigating any life transition: Rethink, Release, Receive, RestartHow perfectionism shapeshifts across every season of lifeWhy the messy middle is not something to skip, it is where transformation actually happensWhat it means to normalize the struggle and give yourself permission to feel it allWhy validation is for parking and where your sense of worth actually needs to come fromAbout the guest:Marcy Bullock is a workforce transformation strategist, award-winning speaker, and career coach. Marcy has three decades of experience rewiring mindset, strengthening culture, and driving performance. Her goal is simple: Elevate mindset and morale to unlock potential. She personally designs each learning experience to reflect the unique culture, priorities, and needs of the organizations she partners with. She empowers people to show up as their best selves and perform like it. After all, high-performance cultures start with high-growth people.For over a decade she taught Women in the Workforce, Practicing Happiness, Career Exploration and Professional Development at NC State University. She has facilitated corporate retreats and workshops and delivered captivating keynote addresses across the globe. She was honored with the North Carolina Governor's Award for Excellence and the Outstanding Faculty Award from the Alumni Society. She has a Master’s Degree in Counseling and is Certified in Career Coaching, Gallup Strengths, and Professional Leadership. Connect with Marcy Bullock:Email: marcyleebullock@gmail.comWebsite: https://sites.google.com/view/marcylee/home?authuser=0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcyleecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marcy-lee-coaching-consulting✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?Take the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrated Fixer? Performer? Sustainable High-Achiever?). You'll get a personalized podcast episode designed for YOUR type + a complete resource guide with tools for boundaries, impostorism, nervous system regulation, and more.👉 Take the Quiz: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/quiz About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking <stro
- Jun 21, 202640 min
Ep 70. Sleep 101, Myth Busting, Entrepreneurship and Parenting with Celebrity Physician Expert Dr. Sujay Kansagra ("That Sleep Doc")
Dr. Sujay Kansagra, MD is a professor at Duke University and the director of Duke University's Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program. Known on social media as That Sleep Doc, he has built a community of over 700,000 followers who turn to him for evidence-based, refreshingly humorous sleep wisdom.He is the inventor of the Lullabee Smart Crib Mattress, a science-backed innovation designed to help infants become confident, independent sleepers. Dr. Kansagra is also the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and five books, including My Child Won't Sleep: A Quick Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Common Sleep Issues in Children of All Ages.A self-described "accidental entrepreneur," Dr. Kansagra blends rigorous science, clinical experience, and genuine warmth to make better sleep accessible to families and high achievers everywhere.Episode Takeaways:Rapid-fire myth-busting: melatonin, magnesium glycinate, screen time, co-sleeping, sleep training, alcohol, weighted blankets, mouth taping, and wearablesWhy "orthosomnia", anxiety driven by sleep trackers may be hurting more than helpingThe three most common reasons young children aren't sleeping (and why it's almost never the supplement)The eight-year journey behind the Lullabee Smart Crib Mattress and the heartbreaking cases that propelled Dr. Kansagra to invent itWhy your sleep need is genetically determined, and the comparison game with "short sleepers" is riggedThe truth about chronotypes: morning bird, night owl, or somewhere in betweenHow to assess your true sleep need and build a realistic sleep windowThe link between perfectionism and insomnia, and the radical permission to let sleep be imperfectAbout the guest:Dr. Sujay Kansagra, MD is a professor at Duke and the director of Duke University’s Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program. He’s popularly known as @ThatSleepDoc on social media where he has over 700,000 followers. He’s also the inventor of the Lullabee Smart Crib Mattress. He specializes in treating a variety of sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy and parasomnias. His prior research involves sleep pathology in rare conditions such as alternating hemiplegia of childhood and infantile Pompe disease. Dr. Kansagra is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research publications and 5 books, including the book “My Child Won’t Sleep”, a high-yield, step-by-step guide to fixing common sleep issues in children of all ages, infants through adolescence.Connect with Dr. Kansagra:Website: www.lullabee.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thatsleepdoc Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@thatsleepdoc Youtube: www.youtube.com/@thatsleepdoc ✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?Take the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrated Fixer? Performer? Sustainable High-Achiever?). You'll get a personalized podcast episode designed for YOUR type + a complete resource guide with tools for boundaries, impostorism, nervous system regulation, and more.👉 Take the Quiz: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/quiz About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✅Want to work 1:1 With Dr. Shabbir?Schedule Your Complimentary Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/dramnashabbir/strategy ❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for
- Jun 14, 202638 min
Ep 69. From Dermatologist to Disruptor with Dr. Manju Dawkins on Building Thimble Health
What if the fear you've always been told to "get over" is actually a signal worth listening to?Dr. Manju Dawkins is a board-certified dermatologist, founder and CEO of Thimble Health, the first over-the-counter needle care platform designed to take the pain and fear out of needles. When her newborn daughter looked up at her during a vaccine appointment, something shifted. That one moment became the seed of an entire company.In this conversation, Dr. Dawkins shares her journey from full-time dermatologist to healthcare disruptor, what it costs to self-censor as a woman of color entrepreneur, and why perfectionism nearly kept her playing it safe. She also opens up about motherhood, the NBA Foundation All-Star Pitch Competition, and the quiet hug from her daughter that meant more than any prize.Episode Takeaways:Why 63% of adults experience needle fear and why we rarely talk about itThe moment that sparked the creation of Thimble HealthHow the Prepare Patch and Recover Patch work and why post-procedure pain mattersWhy medical training can work against the entrepreneurial mindsetThe real cost of perfectionism in medicine and beyondWhat self-censoring looks like for women of color in leadershipWhy dreaming matters more than mapping out five-year plansHow collaboration beats competition every timeOne piece of advice for anyone sitting on an idea: write it down and take one stepReferenced:Jill Bolte Taylor’s TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyyjU8fzEYU About the guest:Dr. Manju Chacko Dawkins is a board-certified dermatologist, founder and CEO of Thimble, keynote speaker, and mother of two. After watching her young daughter's reaction during her first vaccinations, she turned a deeply human moment into a mission — creating Thimble, the first over-the-counter needle care platform designed to take the pain and fear out of shots and blood draws. Thimble's two-part system includes Prepare, a topical lidocaine patch that numbs skin before injections, and Recover, a turmeric and arnica patch that soothes soreness afterward. She holds a B.A. from Columbia University and her M.D. from the University of Maryland, completed her dermatology residency and served as Chief Resident at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and was twice named Teacher of the Year as an Assistant Professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Most recently, Thimble was featured in Forbes as a leading micro-innovation in healthcare, and Dr. Dawkins was a finalist in the NBA Foundation's All-Star 2026 Pitch Competition in Los Angeles, where Thimble won a $25,000 prize.Connect with Dr. Dawkins:Learn More About Thimble Health: https://thimblehealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimble.health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manju-dawkins-md/ ✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?Take the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrated Fixer? Performer? Sustainable High-Achiever?). You'll get a personalized podcast episode designed for YOUR type + a complete resource guide with tools for boundaries, impostorism, nervous system regulation, and more.👉 Take the Quiz: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/quiz About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✅Want to work 1:1 With Dr. Shabbir?Schedule Your Complimentary Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/dramna
- Jun 7, 202611 min
Ep 68. How Imposter Syndrome Differs in Perfectionists and How to Create Confidence
Have you ever landed a major accomplishment and immediately thought, that was just luck? Or received praise and felt your stomach drop, terrified someone will finally realize you're not as competent as they think?That's imposterism, and if you're a perfectionist, you're not just experiencing it. You're experiencing it on steroids.In this solo episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir breaks down why imposterism isn't a syndrome or a character flaw, but a pattern. She explains exactly why perfectionists are uniquely wired to feel it more intensely, and shares one simple, evidence-based tool you can use the next time these feelings creep in.Episode TakeawaysWhy feeling like a fraud is actually evidence of self-awareness, empathy, and humility — 70% of people experience imposterism, including the most successful people in the roomHow deficit thinking makes perfectionism and imposterism deeply intertwined, keeping perfectionists stuck in a cycle of achieving and dismissingExternal attribution bias and why perfectionists give luck the credit while keeping themselves the blameThe Evidence Log: one practical tool to interrupt imposter feelings with objective data the next time self-doubt creeps inHow identity, culture, marginalization, and lived experience shape the unique flavor of imposterism you carryAbout the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx TalkPerfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s 🌍 Want to Book Dr. Shabbir to Speak at your event or organization?Reach out at: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking ✅Want to work 1:1 With Dr. Shabbir?Schedule Your Complimentary Strategy Session: https://calendly.com/dramnashabbir/strategy ❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Share it with a colleague, peer, or friend who needs this message.
About Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD
Are you tired of chasing goal after goal, only to feel empty once you get there? Do you appear successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled on the inside? Or are you wondering how to even begin your journey to success? Welcome to Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD—the podcast that challenges traditional definitions of success and explores what it truly means to thrive at the intersection of ambition and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC—Founder and CEO, Dual Board-Certified Physician, and a fierce advocate for mental health. With advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, Behavior Change, and Leadership Development, Dr. Shabbir brings deep expertise to every conversation. She’s also a sought-after Professional Speaker and proud Super Mom to two young girls. Drawing from her multifaceted roles, she offers a fresh, honest perspective on the realities of ambition, success, and sustainable well-being. Each episode delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you break free from burnout, perfectionism, and the endless chase for external validation. You’ll walk away inspired and empowered to build a life that aligns achievement with deep personal fulfillment. If you're ready to reimagine success with intention and courage, hit subscribe, rate, and review the show—and start your journey to a more joyful, aligned life today. Connect with Dr. Amna Shabbir: Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md Instagram: instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir Facebook: facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md Website: https://success-curated.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@Dr.AmnaShabbir
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