If your self-care has felt like an afterthought this year, this episode will show you why, and how, to change that.

In this honest solo episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir shares the six self-care decisions that transformed her mental health, physical wellbeing and clarity in 2025. These are not the usual “spa day” strategies. They are the hard, uncomfortable choices high achievers often avoid: saying no to incredible opportunities, stepping away from roles that cause moral injury, investing in real accountability for health, protecting your energy online, creating space for reflection and developing radical clarity about your goals.

Dr. Shabbir walks through the personal stories behind each decision, why they were necessary, how they challenged her identity as a high achiever and how these practices can help you reduce burnout, make aligned decisions and build sustainable wellbeing.

If you're craving boundaries, clearer priorities, more ease and a healthier relationship with success, this episode is a roadmap.

Episode Takeaways

• Saying no protects your time, energy and long-term wellbeing even when the opportunity is good.
• Leaving roles that no longer align prevents moral distress and keeps you connected to your values.
• Having accountability for your health creates consistency and makes sustainable habits possible.
• Being intentional with social media helps protect your mindset, focus and emotional clarity.
• Making space for reflection slows life down and helps you make grounded decisions.
• Getting radical clarity on your goals reduces overwhelm and keeps you aligned with what truly matters.

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Mattering Too Much: How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Joy This Holiday Season

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👩‍⚕️ 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-being of high achievers.

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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/
🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking
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📹 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

❌ 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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