Ep 29. The Other Girl with Tanya Chernova

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, suicidal thoughts, and a perfectionist mindset and how she learned to reframe failure, develop self-compassion, and redefine success on her own terms.

Topics Covered:

• Overcoming negative self-talk and "the other girl"
• The high cost of perfectionism and burnout
• How unprocessed emotions shape our physical health
• Reframing failure and rejection as feedback
• The neuroscience behind inner transformation
• Self-love as the foundation for lasting success

👤 About Tanya:
Tanya Chernova is a globally recognized speaker, bestselling author, business strategist, and mindset expert. She is the co-author of Undermind, a transformational book on the subconscious beliefs that sabotage success, and the voice behind the impactful TEDx talk, Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage. As the co-founder of Courageous Living, Tanya is on a mission to help people rewrite their inner narrative, embrace self-worth, and create meaningful, lasting change—personally and professionally.

🔗Connect with Tanya:
Website: https://tanyachernova.com/
TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu0_tIufYDE 

🎙About the Host:

Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC, is a Dual Board-Certified Physician,TEDx Speaker,  with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.

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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