Stress and burnout are on the rise, but Massoma Alam Chohan wants to change that...one lunch break at a time. She’s an Amazon #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, industrial-organizational psychologist, wife, and mother. Kara and Massoma talk about the emotional and physical toll of workplace stress, the myths we believe about productivity, and how even two intentional minutes a day can shift your mindset and impact. Whether you lead a team or just need help leading yourself through a tough season, this conversation is full of real talk and practical tools for personal growth, mindset coaching for women, and redefining success on your own terms.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Massoma Alam Chohan

01:30 Burnout, stress, and leaving med school

04:10 From crisis to clarity: finding her purpose

06:40 Becoming a psychologist and starting over

08:20 How anxiety shows up in our work lives

10:30 Building a mentally healthy workplace

13:15 What “Take Your Lunch Break” really means

15:40 Teaching emotional regulation

18:00 Creating boundaries as a working mom

20:10 Strategies for burnout recovery

22:45 Supporting female leaders under pressure

25:00 How mindset shapes productivity

27:20 Two-minute resets that actually work

30:00 Why business leaders need to slow down

32:00 The long-term impact of emotional suppression

34:00 Final thoughts: your power is in the pause

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com.

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