The High-Achiever’s Trap: Amanda on Burnout & Inner Peace

In this episode, Amanda opens up about her powerful journey from Harvard Law School to becoming a spiritual wellness guide and meditation teacher. Born into a Lebanese American immigrant family, Amanda was taught that success meant security. Prestigious degrees, high-paying jobs, and traditional milestones. But after years in law, including work at the U.S. Department of Justice, she found herself burnt out, disconnected, and unfulfilled. We talk about the silent pressures of immigrant upbringing, the hidden cost of high achievement, and what it takes to leave a respected career in search of real peace and purpose. Amanda shares how her relationship with Islam evolved, how meditation and rest became healing tools, and why redefining success is often a radical act of self-trust. Whether you're feeling lost in your career, navigating identity, or looking for a more soul-aligned path, Amanda’s story offers honesty, comfort, and hope.