Thinking Out Loud

Imposter Irving: The shame gremlin that keeps high achievers small


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Ever lay awake at 3 a.m. convinced that any day now everyone is going to finally figure out you have no idea what you’re doing?
That tomorrow someone will expose you as the fraud you secretly believe you are?

If that voice just whispered “yep, that’s me”… this episode is for you.

I’m Lexie Loman, licensed therapist, and several years ago I was having the exact same imposter-syndrome conversation with client… after client… after client.
Then I realized I was saying the same things to myself every single day — even after the master’s degree, the license, the private practice, and the glowing testimonials.

Enter Imposter Irving: the shame gremlin in the tiny detective hat who screams “Who do you think you are?” on repeat.

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • Why the higher you climb, the louder the fraud alarm gets
  • The 4 everyday moments that prove Irving is running your life
  • My ridiculously effective (and hilarious) mindfulness tool: the GOAT
  • How to bleat “Shaaa-ame!” out loud and watch shame melt in seconds
  • The truth bombs that actually make the voice go from scream to whisper

Plus I’ll walk you through the exact exercise I use with clients so you can try it right now (yes, even in the car… people might stare, but it works).

If you’re a high-achiever who looks unstoppable on the outside but feels empty and terrified on the inside — you are not alone, and it does NOT have to stay this way.

You are already enough.
Let’s make your goat louder than Irving today.

Free quiz: Which gremlin is loudest for you right now + my 7-day plan to starve him → https://lighthouseokc.com/quiz

Gremlins & Goats full book + workbook + meditations → https://lighthouseokc.com/gremlins-and-goats

Next episode: we meet “Too Much Tina” (she’s coming for your boundaries).

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Thinking Out LoudBy Lexie Loman