{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD ","title":"Ep 72. Cognitive Distortions, Overthinking and Perfectionism Explained - The One Thinking Pattern Destroying Your Confidence ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3cf2f8b7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":684,"description":"What if the voice telling you that you completely failed, that you ruined everything, that you're a terrible parent or a terrible leader, isn't telling you the truth?\nIn this solo episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir breaks down one of the most common and most damaging thinking patterns that perfectionists face: all-or-none thinking. Also known as black-and-white or dichotomous thinking, this cognitive distortion keeps high achievers stuck in a loop of self-criticism, procrastination, and chronic exhaustion. And the worst part? It feels completely real.\nDrawing from cognitive behavioral therapy research and her own coaching practice, Dr. Shabbir walks you through what cognitive distortions actually are, why perfectionism makes you uniquely vulnerable to them, and a simple but powerful exercise you can use right now to interrupt the spiral.\nEpisode TakeawaysWhat cognitive distortions are and why they feel so convincingHow all-or-none thinking shows up at work, in parenting, in relationships, and in entrepreneurshipThe research-backed connection between black-and-white thinking and anxiety, depression, procrastination, and burnoutWhy perfectionists are wired to scan for evidence of failureThe Truth Test: a practical, pen-and-paper exercise to challenge distorted thoughts in real timeWhy \"the gray area\" is where excellence actually livesWhat metacognition is and how developing it changes everything\nAbout the Host\nDr. 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.\n✨ What Type of Perfectionism is Sabotaging Your Success?\nTake the FREE 3-minute quiz and discover your predominant perfectionism pattern (Self-Critic? Frustrated Fixer? Performer? Sustainable High-Achiever?). You'll get a personalized podcast episode designed for YOUR type + a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QEE2f337cKVpjs0qsD34kLfH1IC05rMH7dxK2ABS5Zk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjk4/YjMyNjBlMmQ1ZWZi/OGNhYzZiYmNmODQy/NDdlMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}