345: The Ambition Trap: Why You’re Burned Out, Overachieving & Still Not Fulfilled with Amina AlTai
What if everything you thought you knew about ambition was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan is joined by award-winning executive coach, leadership trainer, and author of The Ambition Trap, Amina AlTai. Together, they unpack the hidden wounds that fuel overachievement, the cultural and systemic pressures we mistake for personal failure, and how to redefine ambition as a source of healing and alignment rather than burnout.
Whether you’re a high-achieving woman, a child of immigrants, or simply tired of chasing external validation, this conversation will shift how you view success, purpose, and your worth. Tune in for a liberating reframe on hustle culture, and discover how to lead from wholeness, not wounding.
What you'll get out of this episode…
The surprising reason your ambition might be hurting you more than helping
How to spot the 5 core emotional wounds that keep high-achievers stuck in burnout
What it actually looks like to lead and live from wholeness, not trauma
A real conversation about how identity, culture, and systems shape your hustle
The quiet ways women burn out while still appearing “successful” on the outside
Why we confuse contentment with complacency—and how to embrace both ambition and peace
Connect with Amina
WEB / www.aminaaltai.com/
IG / @aminaaltai
LINKEDIN / www.linkedin.com/in/aminaaltai
BOOK / https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Trap-Chasing-Start-Living/dp/0593655303
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.
