{"podcast":{"title":"Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD","slug":"success-reimagined-with-amna-shabbir-md-7213595","podcast_index_feed_id":7213595,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/success-reimagined-with-amna-shabbir-md-exploring-the-crossroads-of-ambition-and-wellness","website_url":"https://www.dramnashabbir.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GPA9tWRHu9iQLbEzGRtaen4jGV2v5y4uiNYA62bru8g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjk4/YjMyNjBlMmQ1ZWZi/OGNhYzZiYmNmODQy/NDdlMi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC","episode_count":78,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T00:18:16.862878+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/success-reimagined-with-amna-shabbir-md-7213595"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 63. Boundaries 101 and Assertiveness with Dr. Amna Shabbir MD","slug":"ep-63-boundaries-101-and-assertiveness-with-dr-amna-shabbir-md","published_at":"2026-05-03T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/success-reimagined-with-amna-shabbir-md-7213595/ep-63-boundaries-101-and-assertiveness-with-dr-amna-shabbir-md","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/success-reimagined-with-amna-shabbir-md-7213595","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/e88336f9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/e88336f9/d1df2f22.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"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. 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