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The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
How Fear, Resistance, and the Nervous System Shape Self-Doubt
Have you ever felt like you’re faking it - like any minute now, someone’s going to realize you don’t actually know what you’re doing?
You’re not alone. And you’re not an imposter.
In this week’s episode of The Self-Love Shift, I explore what’s really underneath that familiar feeling we call imposter syndrome. Because when you strip it down, it’s not about being an imposter at all - it’s about being human.
I talk about how fear and resistance show up when we step into something new - especially when we’re levelling up or doing something that truly matters. Drawing on neuroscience and lived experience, I unpack why the nervous system reacts to newness as danger, and how that very reaction is proof that we’re growing.
You’ll hear about:
The real difference between fear and resistance - and how to recognize when you’re actually expanding.
What happens inside the body when we do something unfamiliar, and how to calm the nervous system in those moments.
Why courage isn’t the absence of fear - it’s the willingness to move forward with it.
How to spot the stories that keep you small, and meet them with compassion instead of criticism.
Simple tools to ground your body and quiet your mind when fear starts to take over.
And because safety in the body is what allows courage in the heart, I share a reminder that you don’t need to be fearless to move forward - you just need to be willing.
Mentioned in this episode:For more on calming the body and building heart-brain coherence, listen to my episode on HeartMath® and Heart-Focused Breathing
If this episode resonates with you:Share it with someone who’s standing on the edge of their own growth.Subscribe to The Self-Love Shift wherever you listen to podcasts, or for deeper support, you can connect with me for 1:1 coaching, subscribe to my weekly self-love notes, or come hang out with me on Instagram where I share more self-love wisdom, nervous system support, and real talk.
Get full access to Heart Wisdom with Christina at christinaketchen.substack.com/subscribe
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By Mindset Shifts & Self-Love Strategies for Real GrowthThe Truth About Imposter Syndrome
How Fear, Resistance, and the Nervous System Shape Self-Doubt
Have you ever felt like you’re faking it - like any minute now, someone’s going to realize you don’t actually know what you’re doing?
You’re not alone. And you’re not an imposter.
In this week’s episode of The Self-Love Shift, I explore what’s really underneath that familiar feeling we call imposter syndrome. Because when you strip it down, it’s not about being an imposter at all - it’s about being human.
I talk about how fear and resistance show up when we step into something new - especially when we’re levelling up or doing something that truly matters. Drawing on neuroscience and lived experience, I unpack why the nervous system reacts to newness as danger, and how that very reaction is proof that we’re growing.
You’ll hear about:
The real difference between fear and resistance - and how to recognize when you’re actually expanding.
What happens inside the body when we do something unfamiliar, and how to calm the nervous system in those moments.
Why courage isn’t the absence of fear - it’s the willingness to move forward with it.
How to spot the stories that keep you small, and meet them with compassion instead of criticism.
Simple tools to ground your body and quiet your mind when fear starts to take over.
And because safety in the body is what allows courage in the heart, I share a reminder that you don’t need to be fearless to move forward - you just need to be willing.
Mentioned in this episode:For more on calming the body and building heart-brain coherence, listen to my episode on HeartMath® and Heart-Focused Breathing
If this episode resonates with you:Share it with someone who’s standing on the edge of their own growth.Subscribe to The Self-Love Shift wherever you listen to podcasts, or for deeper support, you can connect with me for 1:1 coaching, subscribe to my weekly self-love notes, or come hang out with me on Instagram where I share more self-love wisdom, nervous system support, and real talk.
Get full access to Heart Wisdom with Christina at christinaketchen.substack.com/subscribe