Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome: Self-Doubt, Confidence, and Authenticity

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May 29, 2023

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Imposter Syndrome Is Not A Diagnosis

Imposter syndrome is a non-diagnostic label for common feelings of self-doubt and fear of being exposed despite evidence of competence.
Rick and Forrest caution against

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Context And Comparison Amplify Doubt

Imposter feelings often arise from social cues and environments that make people feel othered or judged.
Forrest highlights that societal comparison and high-performance culture amplify these feelings.

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Shame And Belonging Fuel Imposter Fears

Early development links shame and fear of exposure to later imposter feelings tied to belonging.
Rick connects this to primal survival needs and the dread of being cast out.

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Forrest and Dr. Rick explore how to overcome imposter syndrome, the common psychological experience of self-doubt and feeling like a fraud. You'll learn why even very accomplished, capable people experience imposter syndrome, strategies to break free from the cycle of self-doubt, and how to move away from comparison, embrace authenticity, and believe in yourself. Topics include how to build self-confidence, reframe negative self-perceptions, and find support from mentors and allies.

Key Topics:

0:00: Introduction

1:15: Defining imposter syndrome, and watching out for “construct creep”

9:25: Where the notion of imposter syndrome originates

11:30: Stages of development, trust, shame, and belonging

13:50: Myths around accomplishment, and when we’re actually good enough

16:30: The typical cycle of imposter syndrome

20:00: Why people get trapped in this cycle

25:00: Moving away from comparison

28:10: Shame about shame, and sharing authentically with others

32:15: What helps us face our fears

36:35: Acknowledging what you are not

40:15: Your locus of control, and how you interpret your experience

49:25: Mentors, role models, and allies

51:50: Recap

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