Ambition can look like progress on the outside, while quietly draining you on the inside. This episode explores what happens when you keep achieving, but your mental health starts paying the price.
On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan speaks with Sheekha Singh about burnout, identity, and the invisible expectations that drive high performers—especially from an immigrant lens. If you’re juggling roles, saying yes too often, and struggling to protect your energy, you’ll leave with practical shifts to pursue goals without losing yourself.
Sheekha Singh is an award-winning author, tech leader, and host of the podcast Rise and Tell with Sheekha. She wrote Unburnable Ambition to reframe hustle culture and help high achievers pursue success sustainably.
Audit what your ambition is costing your mental health and relationships
Redefine “success” for yourself—not family, teachers, or culture
Use a simple “no” script that’s firm, kind, and consistent
Compare “value vs. drain” before accepting new commitments
Schedule 5–15 minutes daily to do nothing—no screens, no input
Start boundary-setting with family first, then expand outward
Website: https://sheekhasingh.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sheekhasingh_writer
Podcast: Rise and Tell with Sheekha (all platforms)
Books: Available on Amazon
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