Episode 237: The Ambition Trap: How To Stop chasing And Start Living w/ Amina AlTai

Author: Jessica Cording
Published: Tue 13 May 2025
Episode Link: https://drama-free-healthy-living-jess-cording.libsyn.com/episode-237-the-ambition-trap-how-to-stop-chasing-and-start-living-w-amina-altai

📌Make sure to check out the new book ‘The Ambition Tramp: How To Stop Chasing and Start Living’ https://www.amazon.com/Ambition-Trap-Chasing-Start-Living/dp/0593655303

👉In this episode of the Drama Free Healthy Living Podcast, host Jess Cording welcomes business and career coach Amina AlTai to discuss her new book, 'The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living.' Amina shares her personal journey from burnout to becoming a holistic career coach, the signs our bodies give when it's time to pivot, and the difference between happiness and contentment. She also delves into topics like perfectionism, the passion tax, and actionable steps to avoid burnout. Listen in for valuable insights on achieving a balanced, purpose-driven life. 🖋️ Some key points

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Overview

(03:13) Amina's Journey to Coaching

(05:30) The Importance of Wellness in Business

(09:34) Happiness vs. Contentment

(16:04) Recognizing Signs of Burnout

(21:06) Understanding Our Needs

(22:16) Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome

(27:18) The Passion Tax

(30:26) Preventing Burnout

(35:35) The Ambition Trap

(36:26) What Healthy Living Means

🌎 Connect with Amina AlTai Website https://www.aminaaltai.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aminaaltai/?hl=en LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminaaltai 🌎 Connect with Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP