# Ep 63. Boundaries 101 and Assertiveness with Dr. Amna Shabbir MD

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Podcast: [Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/success-reimagined-with-amna-shabbir-md-7213595)
Published: 2026-05-03T23:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1182

## Resource

In this rich solo episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir cuts straight to the core of why boundary setting breaks down for even the most accomplished high achievers. It's not a lack of willpower or strategy. It's a deeper issue of self-abandonment disguised as professionalism, reliability, and people-pleasing. Drawing from her clinical work, her own entrepreneurial journey, and research on assertiveness, Dr. Shabbir walks you through a practical three-step framework to move from avoidance to assertiveness and start protecting your energy without guilt. Episode Takeaways Why taking yourself seriously is the foundation of every boundary you'll ever set The hidden cost of avoidance and why it's really a form of self-abandonment How perfectionism can dress up self-neglect as excellence or being a "team player" What assertiveness actually is and why it's a learnable skill, not a personality trait Research-backed reasons assertiveness reduces stress, anxiety, and depression Warren Buffett on why saying no is a strategic decision, not a personal failure The 3-Step Boundary Framework: Step 1: Name the drain: identify and write down what's causing resentment or energy loss Step 2: Check in with your body: notice your physical response and take it seriously Step 3: Communicate the boundary: simple, clear language scripts for teams, loved ones, and peers Why the first steps of boundary setting always happen between you and yourself The closing reflection: Where are you taking your output seriously, but not yourself? About the Host Dr. 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-b…

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