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
Episodes
Richard Averitte calls himself a “career volunteer.” Today, he leads as Executive Director for the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Central & Eastern North Carolina—bringing decades of hands-on service to research, advocacy, and patient support. In this powerful conversation, Richard shares his personal “why,” the realities of rebuilding post-pandemic volunteer programs, how Hope Lodge changes lives, and why cancer scr...
Pete Proimos isn’t just surviving cystic fibrosis — he’s redefining what it means to live and give.
Diagnosed at birth with a condition that once carried a life expectancy of only 18 years, Pete turned heartbreak into a mission of hope. As founder and president of the Filotimo Foundation, he’s ensuring that individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis never have to choose between medication and basic needs.
In this d...
Akifa Khattak was not just one of the Miss Universe Pakistan finalists - she’s also a healthcare attorney, biotech entrepreneur, and women’s health advocate on a mission to change how we diagnose and treat endometriosis.
In this powerful conversation, Akifa shares how a rare, life-altering health journey led her to co-found Her Health AI, a FemTech company pioneering non-invasive endometriosis diagnostics and surgical lesio...
In this Bonus Solo Episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir has a special announcement!
Finally Live - TEDx talk: Perfectionism has a solution. It's not what you think.
Please watch the 10:31-minute TEDx talk - intended for everyone, perfectionist or not.
It will help you understand so much of what you or your loved ones might be experiencing.
Please like the TEDx Talk, and in the comments section, please share what came ...
Friendship Is Medicine
In this solo episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD, I open up about the friends who carried me through the hardest chapters—burnout, moral injury, postpartum depression, and even the days leading up to my TEDx talk when I felt overwhelmed and full of doubt.
We live in what the U.S. Surgeon General has called a loneliness epidemic, and research confirms that loneliness is more than emo...
Living Adventurously: Courage, Awe, and the Pilot Mindset
In this powerful episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD, I sit down with Shiraz Dalal, a commercial airline pilot, TEDx speaker, and global explorer whose adventures span all seven continents and all 50 U.S. states.
From flying Boeing 767s to climbing Kilimanjaro, wing walking, free diving, and even swimming with great white sharks without a cage—...
Storytelling secrets—fails, lessons, and how to truly connect.
In this powerful episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, I sit down with Jeff Polish—founder and executive director of The Monti, a live no-notes storytelling series that has lit up stages across North Carolina since 2008.
We explore how storytelling transforms vulnerability into connection, why personal narratives carry the power to heal an...
In a world full of distractions and endless demands, how do we decide what truly matters?
In this solo episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, I explore the concept of Essentialism—a philosophy of living by design, not by default. Essentialism is not about doing more; it’s about doing less but better. It’s about reclaiming your power of choice, recognizing life’s inevitable trade-offs, and focusing on what matt...
Finding your voice requires courage, persistence, and a willingness to step into the unknown.
In this powerful episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, I sit down with Tara LaFon Gooch—international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, confidence expert, and the creator of the GRASP Method—to uncover what it really takes to move from self-doubt to the TEDx red dot.
We dive deep into Tara’s personal journey f...
A quick update on the upcoming episodes of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD.
Thank you to all our incredible guests for sharing their invaluable insights, research, and very personal stories with us as we unpacked the various facets of perfectionism.
If you have not yet had a chance, please tune in to Episodes 6 - 30 that have explored Perfectionism in great depth.
About the Host
Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC i...
Understanding perfectionism requires examining it in complete cultural context.
In this powerful episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, I sit down with Sahaj Kohli—author of But What Will People Say? and founder of Brown Girl Therapy—to explore how perfectionism shows up uniquely for children of immigrants and those navigating bicultural identities.
We dive deep into why so many high achievers feel “nev...
Have you ever felt paralyzed by your inner critic?
Trigger Warning: Suicide
In this powerful episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD we sit down with internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and business strategist Tanya Chernova to unpack the harsh realities of perfectionism, self-criticism, and the damaging inner voice known as "the other girl."
Tanya shares her deeply personal journey through burnout, suicid...
What happens when the pressure to be perfect is inherited?
In this episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, we sit down with Ghalia Aamer to unpack the invisible weight of perfectionism faced by many young adults and especially daughters of immigrants.
At just 23, Ghalia has accomplished what most people only dream of. But behind her accolades lies a deep reckoning with cultural expectations, toxic achievement cy...
What if the biggest threat to your child’s self-worth isn’t grades or friends, but the silent pressure to be perfect?
In this episode, we’re joined by Caden Vittorni, a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and founder of Vitt Factor, as he shares how a wake-up call in his own life led him to become a powerful voice for youth struggling with perfectionism, comparison, and confidence in the digital age. He explains why kids aren...
What happens when a ballerina becomes a physician and perfectionism fuels both identities?
In this deeply moving episode of Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD, we sit down with Dr. Kara Pepper, a primary care internist, executive coach, and former ballet dancer, to talk about perfectionism, burnout, eating disorders, and redefining success.
Highlights:
- Leaving home at age 13 to train at the Bolshoi Ballet
- Her tra...
How does perfectionism impact organizational well-being?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Amna Shabbir sits down with Dr. Carrie Adair to unpack the toxic link between organizational wellness, perfectionism, burnout, and mental health.
Dr. Adair draws on cutting-edge research and real-world experience from healthcare to explain why perfectionism may actually be sabotaging your success, happiness, and well-being. From insti...
What if perfectionism isn't just a mindset problem but a neurological one?
In this transformative episode of Success Reimagined, host Dr. Amna Shabbir sits down with Dr. Romie Mushtaq as they unravel the hidden connection between burnout, anxiety, and perfectionism and how to heal from the inside out.
Dr. Romie introduces the concept of "busy brain", a state driven by neuroinflammation and chronic stress, and outlines a ...
What happens when you chase perfection in a world that demands flawlessness, especially as a South Asian woman?
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, host Dr. Amna Shabbir sits down with Nishat Uddin, founder of Brown Girls Health and South Asian Care, to unpack the cultural, personal, and professional layers of perfectionism. Nishat shares her journey of veering off the traditional career path, navigating community ...
What if your greatest impact as a physician isn't inside the exam room but beyond it?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir sits down with Dr. Kevin Pho, the founder of KevinMD.com, one of the most influential healthcare platforms in the world. Together, they explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, the cultural roots of overachievement, and what it means to redefine success as a clinician.
Dr. Pho opens up about his i...
You’ve worked so hard to be successful, but do you actually know how to enjoy it?
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Hala Sabry—ER physician, mother of five, and founder of the Physician Moms Group (PMG) and the National Women Physicians Day—to explore the complex relationship women have with perfectionism, identity, and success.
Dr. Sabry opens up about her journey from being a people-pleasing perfectionist to e...
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