If you've ever shared that you're feeling it, the most common reaction is 'oh my gosh me too'. I'm talking about Imposter Syndrome - it's brutal, unhelpful and feels horrible. So why do we experience it and how can we tackle it?

That's exactly what we're going to take down today - by the way this episode was requested by Jess on Instagram - if there's something you're struggling with follow me @thatshelpfulpod and send me a DM, because if you're going through it likely many of us out here are too! My guest today is the wonderful Dr Jessamy Hibberd, she's a Clinical Psychologist & the Author The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome.

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BOOKS The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome

OTHER MENTIONS Forget the Dream Job, You Need a Good Enough Job-

TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:22 - What is imposter syndrome?

00:02:28 - How is imposter syndrome different from normal self doubt?

00:04:20 - How many people suffer with imposter syndrome?

00:05:45 - Imposter syndrome isn't just a problem in the workplace

00:06:45 - Can you have imposter syndrome & not know?

00:08:05 - The link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism

00:10:55 - How perfected life is now

00:13:23 - The common types of imposter syndrome

00:20:00 - How can we start to overcome it?

00:25:00 - Keeping a running document of achievements

00:27:48 - Thoughts aren't facts

00:30:45 - The balance between humility & imposter syndrome

00:35:00 - Sharing these feelings

00:37:50 - The stories you share help you understand yourself

00:40:00 - Jessamy's experience of imposter syndrome

00:42:33 - The importance of remembering you're human