{"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. 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