What if your greatest impact as a physician isn't inside the exam room but beyond it?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Amna Shabbir sits down with Dr. Kevin Pho, the founder of KevinMD.com, one of the most influential healthcare platforms in the world. Together, they explore the hidden cost of perfectionism, the cultural roots of overachievement, and what it means to redefine success as a clinician.
Dr. Pho opens up about his immigrant upbringing, the emotional toll of medicine, and how his platform, which started as a simple blog, became a home for thousands of vulnerable physician stories. Whether you're in healthcare or not, this conversation is about legacy, leadership, and the courage to be imperfect.
Together, they explore:
✅The cultural roots of perfectionism in immigrant and Asian-American households
✅Why many high-achieving physicians feel isolated despite external success
✅What it means to build a platform that gives voice to thousands of clinicians
✅Why redefining success is essential for longevity and joy in medicine
👤 About the Guest:
Dr. Kevin Pho is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of KevinMD.com, one of the most influential physician voices in healthcare. Since 2004, he has built a platform that amplifies the stories of thousands of clinicians, creating space for the emotional, unspoken, and human side of medicine. Featured in major outlets like CNN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, Dr. Pho is also the host of The Podcast by KevinMD, where he continues to elevate conversations around healthcare, physician wellness, and patient advocacy. His work bridges medicine and media, championing a more honest, connected, and compassionate healthcare system.
🔗Connect with Dr.Pho:
💻 Website: https://kevinmd.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmd/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinphomd/
🎙About the Host:
Dr. Amna Shabbir is a Dual Board-certified Physician, Master Certified Coach, Professional Speaker, Employee Wellness Strategist, Mental Health Advocate, and Super Mom. She empowers high achievers to redefine success and create sustainable well-being via coaching, speaking, and virtual programs. Dr.Shabbir is the Founder of Amna Shabbir Wellness Coaching and the Early Career Physicians Institute®.
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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What is Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD ?
Are you tired of chasing goal after goal, only to feel empty once you get there? Do you appear successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled on the inside? Or are you wondering how to even begin your journey to success?
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Hosted by Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC—Founder and CEO, Dual Board-Certified Physician, and a fierce advocate for mental health. With advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, Behavior Change, and Leadership Development, Dr. Shabbir brings deep expertise to every conversation. She’s also a sought-after Professional Speaker and proud Super Mom to two young girls. Drawing from her multifaceted roles, she offers a fresh, honest perspective on the realities of ambition, success, and sustainable well-being.
Each episode delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you break free from burnout, perfectionism, and the endless chase for external validation. You’ll walk away inspired and empowered to build a life that aligns achievement with deep personal fulfillment.
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Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s
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