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Conquer Your Battlefield Podcast - Interview with Mike Grippo | Battling Imposter Syndrome


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I’m JD McGibney, and in this episode I’ll be chatting with the funny, compassionate, epic, totally metal, and all around great guy Mr. Mike Grippo of Kissing Candice!
Today we’re going to be talking about “Imposter Syndrome.” Loosely defined, Imposter Syndrome is when a person doubts their abilities and feels like a fraud. Some of the things one with imposter syndrome might be experiencing are:
An extreme lack of self-confidence
Feelings of inadequacy
Constant comparison to other people
Anxiety
Self doubt
Distrust in one’s intuition and capabilities
Negative self-talk
Dwelling on the past
Irrational fear of the future
Taking on extra work to make sure you’re “doing it all.”
Shrugging off accolades
According to the American Society of Microbiology, about 70% of people are affected in some way, at some point, by imposter syndrome. It is not currently recognized by the DSM-5 as a mental illness, rather it is an overall perspective on how one views themselves.
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The Conquer Your Battlefield PodcastBy JD McGibney