The Cost of Assimilation: Why I Stopped Shrinking for the Boardroom with Dr. Mona Amini
Thu Feb 05 2026
I am not an assimilator." For every high-achieving woman who has been told to "tone it down," "dress more professionally," or "stay in your lane," this episode is your liberation. Dr. Mona Amini is a board-certified psychiatrist who realized that the more she tried to fit into the traditional C-suite box, the more she felt like an alien.
In Season 8, Episode 4, we sit down with the "Not Your Typical Psychiatrist" to discuss the radical act of being yourself. Dr. Mona Amini opens up about her journey from being a Middle Eastern girl in a non-diverse Valley to becoming a Chief Medical Officer who realized the "organized" healthcare system was killing her creativity. We discuss the moment she traded "the suit" for her authentic style, how she uses music and fashion to reclaim her power, and why "breaking the mold" is the only true cure for the high-achiever's burnout.
🔔 Subscribe for more bigger conversations and inspiring guests for Season 8!
Key Takeaways:
The "Peace Out" Moment: Why Dr. Mona chose to walk away from prestige to find fulfillment on her own terms. The Myth of Professionalism: Breaking the bias that says you can't be fashion-forward and a world-class clinician. Enclothed Cognition: How dressing to impress yourself (not the room) fundamentally shifts your mental state. Authenticity as Therapy: Why being "atypical" is Dr. Mona's greatest clinical tool for helping her patients thrive. The Architecture of You: Moving from being a "cog in a machine" to becoming the architect of your own wellness.
Connect with Dr. Mona Amini:
Website: monaaminimd.com Instagram: @mona.amini.md Listen: Check out Dr. Mona's "Boss Beats" playlist on Spotify to recalibrate your confidence.
Connect with KNOW:
Website: www.theknowwomen.com Become an INSIDER: www.theknowinsider.com
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I am not an assimilator." For every high-achieving woman who has been told to "tone it down," "dress more professionally," or "stay in your lane," this episode is your liberation. Dr. Mona Amini is a board-certified psychiatrist who realized that the more she tried to fit into the traditional C-suite box, the more she felt like an alien. In Season 8, Episode 4, we sit down with the "Not Your Typical Psychiatrist" to discuss the radical act of being yourself. Dr. Mona Amini opens up about her journey from being a Middle Eastern girl in a non-diverse Valley to becoming a Chief Medical Officer who realized the "organized" healthcare system was killing her creativity. We discuss the moment she traded "the suit" for her authentic style, how she uses music and fashion to reclaim her power, and why "breaking the mold" is the only true cure for the high-achiever's burnout. 🔔 Subscribe for more bigger conversations and inspiring guests for Season 8! Key Takeaways: The "Peace Out" Moment: Why Dr. Mona chose to walk away from prestige to find fulfillment on her own terms. The Myth of Professionalism: Breaking the bias that says you can't be fashion-forward and a world-class clinician. Enclothed Cognition: How dressing to impress yourself (not the room) fundamentally shifts your mental state. Authenticity as Therapy: Why being "atypical" is Dr. Mona's greatest clinical tool for helping her patients thrive. The Architecture of You: Moving from being a "cog in a machine" to becoming the architect of your own wellness. Connect with Dr. Mona Amini: Website: monaaminimd.com Instagram: @mona.amini.md Listen: Check out Dr. Mona's "Boss Beats" playlist on Spotify to recalibrate your confidence. Connect with KNOW: Website: www.theknowwomen.com Become an INSIDER: www.theknowinsider.com