Excellence Without Perfectionism: Amna Shabbir Minicast on Redefining Success in Medicine
Update: 2025-09-17
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In this episode, we speak with Dr. Amna Shabbir about the pervasive impact of perfectionism on physicians and high achievers.
Dr. Shabbir, who is dual board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine with advanced training in integrative wellbeing and behavior change, hosts the Success Reimagined podcast and recently delivered a TEDx talk on this topic. She explains the three types of perfectionism that particularly affect physicians: self-oriented ("I must be perfect"), other-oriented ("others must be perfect"), and socially prescribed ("the world demands perfection from me").
The conversation explores Dr. Shabbir's coaching philosophy, which focuses on moving from perfectionism to what she calls "excellence-ism" and making success sustainable without sacrificing wellbeing.
Content Warning: This episode discusses mental health crises among healthcare workers, postpartum depression, and perfectionism. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988.
If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!
Dr. Shabbir, who is dual board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine with advanced training in integrative wellbeing and behavior change, hosts the Success Reimagined podcast and recently delivered a TEDx talk on this topic. She explains the three types of perfectionism that particularly affect physicians: self-oriented ("I must be perfect"), other-oriented ("others must be perfect"), and socially prescribed ("the world demands perfection from me").
The conversation explores Dr. Shabbir's coaching philosophy, which focuses on moving from perfectionism to what she calls "excellence-ism" and making success sustainable without sacrificing wellbeing.
Content Warning: This episode discusses mental health crises among healthcare workers, postpartum depression, and perfectionism. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988.
If you enjoy the show, please leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating on Apple or a 👍🏻 on YouTube. Subscribe via the Website. Forward to a friend today!
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