The Post-School Podcast with Uncle Nathan

Imposter Syndrome in Your 20s (Do This Instead)


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You finally get the win… then your brain whispers “you don’t belong here.” In this episode I break down why imposter syndrome hits hardest in your 20s, how social media warps your self-image, and a simple playbook to act with confidence before you feel ready. We’ll cover reframes, evidence stacking, and a quick test to tell humility from self-sabotage - plus a community Q&A at the end.


You’ll learn:

✅ Why imposter syndrome = proof you’re growing

✅ How to stop comparing your Year 2 to someone else’s Year 10

✅ “Confidence follows competency” (and how to build both)

✅ A 4-step toolkit: reframe, stop the comparison, collect evidence, talk it out


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Chapters

00:00 – The moment success triggers self-doubt

01:01 – Imposter syndrome = internal vs external gap (+ social media effect)

01:45 – “Smart topics” trap: politics, money, global affairs

03:09 – Early Uncle Nathan days & feeling unqualified

03:48 – Reframe: no one is ever fully ready (growth requires discomfort)

05:01 – Trust your opinion: why the ask itself is evidence

05:45 – Relationships & work: responsibility means you’re ready enough

06:23 – Your 20s = one long identity crisis (confidence after competency)

08:04 – “Fake it till you make it” (without being a fraud)

08:28 – My book story: loud vs worthy, conviction over volume

10:59 – Don’t wait for doubt to disappear—move anyway

11:14 – Practical toolkit: reframe, stop comparing, collect proof, talk about it

13:55 – Community Q&A: humble or self-sabotaging?

15:27 – You’re not a fraud: start, learn, adjust, repeat


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