Ep 13. Brave Boundaries and Women Leaders with Dr. Sasha Shillcutt

"You don’t have to apologize for taking up space or for wanting more."

In this empowering episode of Success Reimagined, Dr. Amna Shabbir welcomes Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, tenured professor, cardiac anesthesiologist, author, and founder of Brave Enough, for a powerful conversation on boundaries, burnout, and bold leadership.

Together, they explore:

✅ The invisible toll of over-functioning in high-stress careers

✅ Why boundaries are not just protective, but restorative

✅ The courage required to disappoint others to honor yourself

✅ How professional women can reclaim time without guilt

✅ The myth of having to “choose” between ambition and authenticity

✅ Tangible strategies to lead with both strength and self-compassion

👤 About the Guest:

Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is a tenured professor and Vice Chair of Strategy in the University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology. She is a board-certified cardiac anesthesiologist, TEDx speaker, and the founder of Brave Enough, a community dedicated to empowering professional women. She is the author of Between Grit and Grace and Brave Boundaries.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Shillcutt:

📘Attend the Brave Enough Women's CME Conference 2025 

📕 Read Between Grit and Grace

📕 Read Brave Boundaries

🎥 Watch Dr. Shillcutt's TEDx Talk – Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward

🎙 About the Host:

Dr. Amna Shabbir is a Dual Board-certified Geriatrics and Internal Medicine Physician, Master Certified Coach, Professional Speaker, Mental Health Advocate, and Super Mom. She is the Founder of Amna Shabbir Wellness Coaching and the Early Career Physicians Institute®, where she empowers high achievers to redefine success and create sustainable well-being.

This episode is part of her special book-writing project on unmasking perfectionism.

🔹 Connect with Dr. Shabbir:

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/

🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking

❌ Disclaimer:

This 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.

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