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What if the fastest way to heal burnout is to make something beautiful? We sit down with designer and psychiatric provider Sabrina Labvah to trace how a grueling pandemic workload pushed her back to a first love... fashion... and why creativity didn’t pull her away from care, it made her better at it. Sabrina shares a candid roadmap for becoming: reflect on your past, choose readiness over pressure, and use journaling to metabolize what you’ve long suppressed. She reminds us that transformation isn’t linear; you may start and stop, then start again, and that rhythm is part of real growth.
Sabrina’s designs embody a powerful idea. By blending silk tie fabrics into tuxedo dresses, she unites masculine and feminine energy in a single garment, turning clothing into a symbol of integrated strength. We talk about how style influences presence, how uniforms can flatten identity, and how the right outfit can help you step into the version of yourself you’re building. Her brand name, Praxis Human, reflects a clear philosophy: movement, inclusion, and collective progress... fashion with meaning that goes beyond surface.
We also dig into the role of community for creatives. Sabrina found momentum by driving into the city, meeting peers, and sharing her work despite social anxiety and imposter syndrome. Authenticity, she says, is a magnet that attracts aligned collaborators and repels mismatches. Along the way she earned invites to local runways and Austin Fashion Week, tangible proof that connection multiplies opportunity. If you’re balancing multiple passions or craving a reinvention, this story offers practical steps and a gentle push: be honest, be ready, and let your craft carry your message.
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Sabrina’s Dual Identity (00:00:00)
2. Fashion As Masculine–Feminine Fusion (00:02:53)
3. Pandemic Burnout And Creative Reawakening (00:05:33)
4. How Do You Decide Who To Become (00:09:58)
5. Readiness, Rock Bottom, And Starting The Work (00:15:43)
6. Journaling, Palliative Care, And Perspective (00:20:38)
7. Reinvention As A Lifelong Series (00:26:03)
8. The Inner Void, Authenticity, And Values (00:29:38)
9. Returning To Fashion And Owning Glamour (00:34:38)
10. Building A Brand During The Pandemic (00:38:43)
11. Finding Community And Early Wins (00:42:33)
12. Overcoming Social Anxiety And Imposter Syndrome (00:47:43)
13. Authenticity Attracts The Right People (00:52:03)
14. Humanity In Healthcare And Client Care (00:55:53)
15. Pen And Paper Design Philosophy (01:00:28)
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