What happens when you chase perfection in a world that demands flawlessness, especially as a South Asian woman?

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, host Dr. Amna Shabbir sits down with Nishat Uddin, founder of Brown Girls Health and South Asian Care, to unpack the cultural, personal, and professional layers of perfectionism. Nishat shares her journey of veering off the traditional career path, navigating community pressures, and redefining what success and mental health support mean on her own terms.

From breaking the silence around therapy to creating culturally compassionate health platforms, Nishat’s story will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt the weight of doing everything “right” just to feel “enough.”

Together, they explore:

✅The hidden cost of being the “perfect” South Asian woman
✅ How societal and family expectations shape our careers, mental health, and self-worth
✅ Nishat’s turning point that led her to leave PR and launch her advocacy work
✅ The stigma around therapy in South Asian households—and how that’s finally changing
✅ What success looks like when it’s not tied to external validation
✅ How South Asian Care is making healthcare more inclusive and culturally aware

👤 About The Guest:

Nishat Uddin is a South Asian health advocate and the founder of Brown Girls Health and South Asian Care. With a background in public relations and a passion for culturally compassionate care, Nishat is on a mission to break the silence around mental health, body image, and wellness within underrepresented communities. After becoming a VP at a top global PR firm before age 30, Nishat pivoted toward purpose-driven work, creating platforms that amplify South Asian voices and connect individuals to health providers who truly understand their cultural context. Through her advocacy, she is redefining what success and self-worth look like beyond societal expectations.

🔗Connect with Nishat:
💻 Website: https://southasiancare.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishatkuddin/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southasiancare/

🎙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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