Podcasts about imposter syndrome

In this episode, Scott Becker shares stories from playing two renowned golf courses and reflects on imposter syndrome, gratitude, and the humbling nature of the game.

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, Host Gary McCreadie Director of Player Development and Head Coach at Shelburne Soccer Club and President of McCreadie HVAC & Refrigeration Services and HVAC Know It All Inc, continues the Mental Health Series with a personal discussion about imposter syndrome, emotional struggles, and the loneliness that can come with leadership and youth coaching. Gary explains how self-doubt can affect even hardworking and successful people, and why kind words can have a lasting impact on someone's day or life. He also shares lessons from coaching youth soccer, including the idea that leaders do not always have to be nice, but they should always be kind. He discusses accountability, support systems, and the importance of listening to people who may be struggling. Gary also encourages listeners to notice small wins, keep moving forward, and find someone to talk to when life feels lonely or difficult. This episode continues the Mental Health Series with a personal discussion about imposter syndrome, leadership, and the loneliness that can come with coaching and responsibility. Gary shares how self-doubt affects him even when others support his work, and explains how a simple kind message can improve someone's mood and outlook. He also discusses lessons from youth soccer, including the idea that leaders do not always have to be nice, but they should always be kind. Gary explains how accountability and understanding can work together when helping players, employees, or family members through difficult moments. The episode also explores the importance of support systems, noticing small wins, and finding someone to talk to when life feels lonely or overwhelming. Expect to Learn: How imposter syndrome can affect hardworking and successful people. Why kind words can improve someone's mood and outlook. How leaders can be firm while still showing care and understanding. Why coaching and leadership can sometimes feel lonely. How support systems and honest conversations can help during difficult times. Episode Highlights: [00:00] - Episode Intro: imposter syndrome & transformational coaching [03:17] - Mental health struggles: obstacles, and stats on male listeners [04:48] - Pushback against "mental health is fabricated" argument [06:22] - Imposter syndrome: feeling undeserving despite hard work [09:43] - Youth coaching & the transformational "player-first" approach [11:59] - "You don't always have to be nice, but you always have to be kind" [17:00] - The loneliness of coaching: invisible effort & lack of gratitude [22:32] - Finding little triumphs; don't get stuck in negativity or praise [25:13] - Importance of support systems; talking it out is therapeutic This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Cintas: https://www.cintas.com/hvacknowitall Cool Air Products: https://www.coolairproducts.net/ Factory Direct Filters: https://www.factorydirectfilters.com/ SupplyHouse: https://www.supplyhouse.com/tm Use promo code HKIA5 to get 5% off your first order at SupplyHouse! Follow the Host: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-mccreadie-38217a77/ Website: https://www.hvacknowitall.com LinkedIn - HVAC Know It All Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hvac-know-it-all-inc McCreadie HVAC & Refrigeration Services: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mccreadie-hvac-refrigeration-services/ Shelburne Soccer Club: https://shelburnesoccerclub.sportngin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/HVAC-Know-It-All-2/61569643061429/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hvacknowitall1/  Follow the Podcast on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HVACKnowItAll   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LCBJGw0EHG03rdWHxUMce  Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hvac-know-it-all-podcast/id1359253455  

Are you feeling stuck in a career that looks successful on paper but no longer fulfills you?Meet Kay Kayaian!Kate is an Author, Speaker, Career Strategist, and Grammy Award-winning former Cellist. She shares her powerful journey of walking away from a high-profile classical music career to help others rethink their own definitions of success, identity, and "what's next."If you are struggling with career transitions, imposter syndrome, or the heavy guilt of letting down your mentors and family, this episode is your ultimate guide to turning the page and writing your next chapter.Key Takeaways:the internal guilt of quittingbattling imposter syndrome.chasing benchmarks without defining successturning points from listening to your bodyhow fear of failure holds us backwhy waiting for confidence is a trapovercoming the story of betrayal how to rewrite your excuses and reignite your goals...and so much more!Additional ResourcesGet Kate's Book: Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Reassess, Redefine, and Reignite Their CareersVisit Kate's Website: KateKayaian.com (For coaching, speaking inquiries, and her podcast Tales from the Lane)Connect on Instagram: @kkayaianListen to the Podcast, subscribe, leave a rating and a review:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-redefine-success-and-choose-courage-with/id1614151066?i=1000777505300Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vLB3VQBjXfm3A1ujfpUKI?si=kVhqTTgGSTmm7hsLSk4pCQhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4vLB3VQBjXfm3A1ujfpUKIYouTube: https://youtu.be/V_juzuOq_XE

Authority is about showing up, building credibility, and creating lasting impact. This episode of Influential Voices of Authority features Dr. Keyvan Eghbali, a holistic health leader with over 30 years of experience, sharing how he uses his podcast as an engine to reach and transform millions.   Important Links: https://wellness-speaker.com https://www.dreghbali.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrive.wellness.solutions/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkeyvan/ Podcast: https://www.dreghbali.com/spotify/   Subscribe to Influential Voices of Authority podcast: Apple Podcasts: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/apple Spotify: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/spotify Website: http://www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/podcasts Get your Podcast Authority Audit at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching.   Episode Segments: 00:05 "Launching 'This Saved My Life' Podcast" 01:34 Stories That Inspire Real Change 03:23 Podcasting as the Ultimate Authority Builder 05:17 Overcoming Nerves and Getting Started 06:42 Leaving Private Practice to Impact 10 Million 09:20 The Turning Point from Clinic to Mass Influence 10:54 Setting Massive Goals for Greater Legacy 11:45 Unexpected Surprises and Doors Opened by Podcasting 13:26 Leveraging Podcasting for Corporate Wellness 15:08 The Biggest Challenges and Time Solutions 17:46 Bite-Sized Commitments for Consistent Creation 20:17 Stories of Resilience and Inspiration 22:36 Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Unique Voice 23:24 Calls to Action Driving Business and Connection 25:09 Crafting Value-Packed Corporate Wellness Programs 26:43 Overcoming the Time Objection in Health and Content Creation 28:41 First Steps to Get Unstuck Physically or Creatively 31:01 Personalized Coaching and Discovery Process 33:33 Understanding Root Causes and Real Health Transformation 35:05 How to Access Dr. Eghbali's Support 37:09 Paying It Forward through Service   Key Takeaways: - How Authority Grows with Meaningful Stories Dr. Eghbali's podcast showcases powerful interviews, including individuals who have overcome tremendous obstacles, realigning authority around hope and healing. By sharing these stories, he multiplies his impact while giving his audience new pathways to wellness and success. - Podcast as Your Demo Reel Hosting a podcast immediately sets you apart in your field. Dr. Eghbali credits his podcast with opening doors to corporate speaking gigs, boosting his visibility, and allowing prospective clients to get to know his message and expertise firsthand. - Start Small, Build Discipline Despite a busy schedule, Dr. Eghbali advocates a sustainable approach: commit to a manageable number of episodes, focus on incremental progress rather than perfection, and remember that every episode makes a difference for someone listening. - Genuine Connection Drives Results Dr. Eghbali's call to action is rooted in authenticity. He encourages hosts to come from the heart and let the right opportunities follow. For him, the value is in truly connecting, ,whether that's helping a company reduce burnout or guiding a single client to breakthrough health. - Impact Ripples Outward From coaching veterans back to health to inspiring others with neighborly resilience, Dr. Eghbali demonstrates that authority isn't just about numbers. It's about the results you help people achieve and the communities you touch. - Your First Step to Transformation Success starts with simple awareness and a willingness to ask for support. Dr. Eghbali offers a complimentary 20-minute "root cause" analysis to help listeners identify what's holding them back, because everyone deserves to experience full health and potential.   Episode Highlights: The value of repurposing your expertise into audio content that sells your credibility How to manage content creation time as a busy clinician or entrepreneur Ways a podcast multiplies your reach, impact, and authority for both B2B and consumer audiences Live examples of using stories and interviews to build an inspiring brand   Connect with Dr. Keyvan Eghbali: Ready to break through limits and expand your impact? Text "root cause" to 714-987-1998 for a no-cost clarity call with Dr. Eghbali, or visit his sites: https://wellness-speaker.com https://www.dreghbali.com   Podcast Authority Audit: Ready to strategically grow your podcast authority? You've published the episodes. You've stayed consistent. You know your content is good. And yet… You're not being seen as the authority in your niche Your podcast isn't creating the level of influence or opportunity you expected People listen, but they don't take action And you sound professional… but not unforgettable The truth? Consistency alone doesn't create authority. Intentional leadership does. Are you ready to turn your podcast into an authority engine and not just more content? Would you like to move from best-kept secret to recognized authority? Let me audit your podcast and find the gaps. Go to www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching, click the button and apply to have a chat with me. We will uncover your authority positioning problem, develop your plan to succeed, and see how I can help and support you to achieve your podcast goals. Get your podcast audit at www.PodcastTalentCoach.com/coaching.   Until the next episode, step into your authority. We'll see you next time.

Can you run a successful business with ADHD? If you are a neurodivergent VA, OBM, or Done-For-You service provider who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what to niche into, this episode is for you. Today I talk with Maisie Rose, a business coach who started as a VA and spent about a year sensing she had outgrown it without knowing what to grow into. She shares how Foundations to Flow helped her name the work she was meant to do, coaching other neurodivergent business owners, and how she pushed past the imposter syndrome that made her doubt she was qualified.We talk about ADHD and shame, why asking for help is a strength rather than a weakness, and how the right accountability and support can change how you show up. Maisie also gets practical for the VAs and OBMs who work with neurodivergent clients, sharing simple ways to break big projects into tiny steps, why detailed SOPs make such a difference, and how bringing fun and nervous system regulation into the work helps things actually get done.

Most people don't need a new life. They need a better Tuesday. In this episode, I speak with Alastair Humphreys about why life starts to feel flat when every week looks the same, and how adventure is often less about geography and more about psychology. We get into the mindset traps that keep smart people stuck: waiting until they have more time, more money, more confidence, more certainty. Which is a bit like waiting to get fit before entering the gym. Alastair makes a simple point: that interesting lives are usually built from small acts of courage, not cinematic reinventions. A night outside. A local walk. A plan that slightly scares you. We also explore how discomfort sharpens attention, why challenge builds self-trust, and how curiosity can pull you out of autopilot faster than motivation ever will. Use small adventures to interrupt routine before routine hardens into identity. Stop treating confidence as a prerequisite; treat it as the reward. Make life richer by adding novelty, friction, and stories worth remembering. Listen if you want practical ways to feel more alive, more curious, and less trapped by your own habits. SPONSORS ☺️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠NOCD⁠⁠⁠⁠ Struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help Book a free 15 min call ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://learn.nocd.com/growthmindset⁠⁠⁠ NEW SHOW - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Change the World: The History and Future of Innovation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn about the evolving story of the human species and our ideas told in chronological order. The podcast is full of fun facts, surprising stories and philosophical insights. Found on all major podcast players: Spotify - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apple - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- UPGRADE to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really mean to be a leader?In this Smarter Vet Podcast Rewind, Tom Seeko sits down with Dr. Ernie Ward to discuss leadership, self-development, imposter syndrome, mental health, and the habits that help veterinary professionals thrive.Dr. Ward shares why leadership isn't limited to practice owners and managers, how veterinarians can overcome self-limiting beliefs, and why investing in your physical and mental well-being is essential for long-term success.Whether you're a new graduate, an associate veterinarian, a practice owner, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers practical wisdom for navigating challenges, building confidence, and becoming the leader of your own life.Listen as they discuss:• Imposter syndrome in veterinary medicine • The difference between managing others and leading yourself • Why mental and physical health drive professional success • Overcoming self-limiting beliefs • The importance of lifelong learning and growthLearn more about Dr. Ward and contact him: Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT | Instagram, Facebook | EmailSmarter Vet Podcast-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/smarter-vet-financial-podcast/Watch the no cost 5-part video course to review your finances and see where you could be doing better in your finances:5 Foundational Steps to Financial Balance Video Course-http://series.flvetadvisors.com/Find out what you could be overlooking within your practice by taking our brief assessment:Test My Personal Financial IQ-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/personal-test/Sign up for a complimentary phone call to talk about how to get better use of all the cash inside your practice:Schedule a time-https://flveterinaryadvisors.com/contact-usInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/flveterinaryadvisors/Facebook-https://facebook.com/flvetadvisorsLinkedIn-https://linkedin.com/company/flvetadvisorsYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@floridaveterinaryadvisors7665

Songs Elton John Wrote for Others. Talkback Callers. Morons in the News.   Everyone Needs a Laugh. Imposter Syndrome. Horror House.   Talkback Callers. House Calls. Can You Believe This?   From the Vault. Rabid Beaver.

This podcast is hosted by edWeb.net.The webinar recording can be accessed here.Imposter syndrome hits hardest in the people who least deserve it. Every educator who has stepped into a leadership role has felt some version of the question: Who am I to be the one in charge here? The doubt gets louder, not smaller, the more responsibility someone takes on, even when every promotion was earned on results that should have settled the question entirely.There is a specific reason for that. The instinct to read what students and colleagues need, to keep the room steady, to put relationships at the center of how you teach and lead, is what makes someone good at this work, and it is also the instinct that, taken into a leadership moment, can shift into needing everyone's approval to feel like you're doing it right. Leadership asks you to make decisions people will not always like, to hold positions that disappoint someone in the room, and to trust your own judgment when no one is going to confirm you've got it right, and for people whose whole craft is built on attunement to others, that is the harder part of the job, and almost nobody names it out loud.This edWeb podcast is built around Dr. Bill George's Five Dimensions of Authentic Leadership, interpreted through the lens of educators and people-pleasers who got here by being excellent at a completely different job, exploring what it actually looks like to lead from trust in yourself instead of approval from everyone else, whether the room you're leading has 30 kids in it or 30 adults.This edWeb podcast is for you if…You got promoted because you were excellent at the work, and now you sometimes wonder if you tricked everyone into thinking you could do this jobYou came up through the classroom and leadership is asking for something completely different from what made you great at teachingYou are the person your team comes to with everything, and you are starting to feel the weight of thatYou have been told to just be yourself as a leader and found that advice spectacularly unhelpfulYou care so much about getting it right that the caring itself has started to feel like the problemYou leave with…A clear understanding of why imposter syndrome is a predictable feature of the practitioner-to-leader path, not something wrong with youLanguage for what is actually happening when leadership feels harder than it should, so you can stop treating it like a personal flawThe ability to spot where your people-pleasing instincts are serving your team and where they are running the show in ways that cost everyoneA real distinction between being liked and being trusted, and why that gap matters more in education than almost anywhere elseAt least one concrete reframe for a leadership challenge you are facing right now, drawn from Dr. Bill George's Five Dimensions interpreted through the lens of people who got here by caring deeply about everyone elseBuy The Imposter's Guide to Authentic Leadership by Lori Kirksted here.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

I sat down with UK house music producer and DJ Huxley (Michael Dodman). From his early days discovering rave CDs in a small town outside London, spinning garage vinyl as a teenager, running local parties, to transitioning into the house scene and building a respected career — Huxley shares his full journey.He opens up about:​His musical influences and family background​The golden era of UK garage and vinyl​Battling imposter syndrome during the tech house boom​Key lessons for aspiring producers and DJs​Staying creative and authentic in the electronic music industryWhether you're a producer, DJ, or lover of UK garage, deep house, and tech house, this episode is full of real stories, motivation, and insider wisdom from one of the scene's most consistent artists.

If you've got someone interested in your coaching and a sales call on the calendar, here's the truth nobody's telling you. The person on the other side starts making decisions about you before you say a single word. In this video, I'll show you how to make sure those decisions go your way.If you're new to my channel, my name is Debbie Shadid. I'm a Business Growth and Life Coach and the founder of the Business Building Boutique. For over two decades, I've helped women learn how to become coaches, get clients, grow their businesses, and create meaningful income doing work they love.When you learn to prepare your mind, your energy, and your presence before the call ever starts, selling stops feeling pushy and starts feeling like the most natural conversation in the world.In this episode, we'll walk through:Why most coaches are winging their sales calls, and the two things that actually decide the outcome before the call even beginsHow your prospect is reading your tone, posture, and energy long before they ever hear your priceWhat to ask yourself about your own offer so imposter syndrome doesn't show up mid-callHow to build an "evidence bank" that reminds you exactly how good you already areWhy the way you show up, your space, your lighting, your presence, signals professional or amateur in secondsHow to reset a tired or rough day so you walk into the call grounded and confidentImagine getting on a sales call already feeling like the calm, capable professional you are, instead of bracing yourself to be salesy. When you show up anchored in who you already are, the right people feel it, they trust it, and saying yes becomes easy. That's how selling your coaching gets to feel good.Ready to talk through your offer and how you're showing up in your business? Book your free Blueprint Call and let's get you walking into every sales conversation with confidence:https://debbieshadid.com/scheduleConnect with me, Debbie Shadid:Website: https://www.debbieshadid.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbieshadid/Listen to the Podcast:Life Coach Business Building School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-coach-business-building-school-with-debbie-shadid/id1502118085Subscribe for weekly episodes on building your coaching business, finding clients, and creating the life you actually want: https://www.youtube.com/@debbieshadid?sub_confirmation=1If this episode was helpful, share it with a coach who dreads sales calls. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss the next episode, where I walk you through exactly how to have the sales conversation that gets a yes.Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links. I only recommend products I personally use and love.Let's connect!Website: https://www.debbieshadid.com Instagram @debbieshadidSubscribe on YouTube#DebbieShadid #LifeCoachBusinessBuildingSchool 

You've likely had a situation where you wish you had confidence, but instead felt full of self-criticism, self-judgement, imposter feelings, and anxiety. The good news is that skills like cognitive defusion (the practice of loosening the grip that self-critical thoughts have on you) can help tremendously to help you get some space from those overwhelming thoughts. We'll dig into these thoughts in this episode, explore why they rise up, and introduce some practical tips and strategies to help you work with them. These powerful mental health tips will help create some space between you and your thoughts, helping you to take actions that build your confidence.    About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).      Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes in this series: Not Feeling Confident & Want to Know How to Increase Confidence In Yourself? Start By Seeing Confidence as Trust, Not a Feeling [ep. 273] Building Confidence with Mindful Acceptance (even when anxiety, self-doubt, & the harsh inner-critic show up) [ep. 274] You Are Not Your Thoughts: Cognitive Defusion for Confidence & to Change Your Relationship With Self-Critical Thoughts [ep. 275]    Related episodes: How to Calm the Mind & Not Feed the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) [ep. 264]   Rumination: What It Is and How to Break Free From It [ep. 205]   Imposter Syndrome is a Myth [ep. 175] What Imposter Syndrome Really Is [ep. 276] Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris, PhD Book: Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad, PhD & Rosalind Gill, PhD Bandura. Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Access here. Baumeister et al. Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles? Access here. Donnelly et al. Do people know how others view them? Two approaches for identifying the accuracy of metaperceptions. Access here. Hayes et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change. Access here. More about Victor Frankl's work from VFIA.   Full transcript here   Common Questions & Mental Health Tips from this Episode: Q: How do I stop self-critical thoughts from taking over right before something important? A: This episode teaches cognitive defusion, a practice from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that loosens the grip self-critical thoughts have on you without fighting or suppressing them; two specific techniques that we added in this episode (the "thank you, brain" method and psychological distancing) give you practical tools to use in the moment.   Q: What's the difference between managing stress and actually changing my relationship with difficult thoughts? A: Stress management techniques are like inner tubes that are genuinely helpful for keeping your head above water. Cognitive defusion goes deeper, shifting you from reactive management to a more fundamental change in your relationship with the thought; this episode explains the distinction and why both have a place.   Key moments: [00:00] Welcome back to the Element of Confidence — introducing cognitive defusion as this episode's core skill [01:00] Sometimes thoughts aren't peaceful branches on a stream — they're the Bunker Hills Wave Pool, circa late '80s [02:30] The lifeguard metaphor as an upgrade to the peaceful river observer — seasoned, present, with a broader view [03:00] The kinds of thoughts that come in like waves: "I'm never gonna get this. I'll embarrass myself. I always screw up. Everyone will think I'm an imposter." [03:30] When thoughts overwhelm: stress response surges, the only thought becomes "how do I get out of this?" [03:45] Reminder: if thoughts are feeling truly overwhelming, reaching out for extra support — therapist, NAMI helpline, 988 — is always an option [04:30] When we stop fusing with or fighting thoughts, they start to get smaller over time [05:30] How fusion works physically: heart rate rises, palms sweat, decisions made from the fused belief [06:00] The thought is not reality — it's neural activity generated by past experience, fear, or ingrained patterns [06:30] Cognitive defusion: loosening the grip, creating space between you and the thought [07:30] Defusion vs. positive thinking or cognitive restructuring: this doesn't fight the thought, it changes the relationship with it [08:30] Aimee introduces self-as-content vs. self-as-context from ACT [09:30] Stress management as inner tubes: helpful for riding waves, but you're still in the pool managing the waves [10:00] Self-as-context: the lifeguard — noticing "I've seen that wave before," seeing the bigger picture, able to take wiser action [10:30] From the lifeguard perspective: "The waves are uncomfortable, but they'll die down" — and you can give yourself true support [11:30] Henry: stress management is great and important — AND it keeps us in reactive mode; defusion is a different level [13:30] Henry on perfectionism and defusion: if you believe you need to be perfect to be confident, you'll become hypervigilant about thoughts [14:30] The truth: you don't have to be perfect; when you accept doubt and mistakes as normal, imperfect thoughts become no big deal [15:00] Aimee: strategies for defusion — not to dispute the thought, but to notice it and loosen its grip [17:00] Strategy 1 — Psychological distancing: "I'm noticing that I'm having the thought that..." instead of just "I'm going to blow it"   [19:00] Adding levity: say the phrase in the silliest voice you can — trailer narrator, romance novel narrator, sports commentator [20:00] Henry introduces Strategy 2 — "Thank you, brain" [20:30] How it works: immediately positions you as observer; paradoxically accepts rather than fights; carries humor that defuses in the moment [22:30] Aimee: this is not about forcing a feeling or suppressing thoughts — it's about letting them matter less [23:00] Connection to last Element (Humility) and right-sizing: letting thoughts take up the space they need, no more, no less [23:30] Preview of next episode: values — what we care about, so we can choose where to put our energy and take action toward confidence [23:45] Closing wisdom from Eckhart Tolle: "The mind is a superb instrument if used rightly. 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What do you do when you're believing God for a breakthrough, but all you can see are obstacles?   In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most personal lessons God has taught me about faith. Whether you're navigating uncertainty in your business, waiting on an answered prayer, or wrestling with fear about what's ahead, I want to encourage you to stop looking at your circumstances through the world's perspective and start asking a different question: "God, what do You say?" Because breakthrough doesn't begin when your circumstances change—it begins when your faith has something to stand on.   In this episode, you'll discover: How to find a foundation for your faith when life feels uncertain Why hearing God's perspective matters more than listening to everyone else's opinions What it looks like to partner with God instead of letting fear lead your decisions How to keep believing for your business breakthrough even when you don't see immediate results Why God often develops your faith before He delivers the promise Practical encouragement for Christian women navigating business, family, and seasons of waiting   If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, I hope this episode reminds you that God is faithful. He isn't asking you to have all the answers—He's inviting you to trust Him one step at a time and believe that He's working even when you can't yet see it.   If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review. And if you're looking for practical resources to help you grow your business with confidence, grab my free guides—including the Social Media Content System, How to Get Booked on Stage, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome—here:

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Megan chats to Amy Reid about imposter syndrome, what causes it, how it affects our businesses and how to overcome it. Amy started her blog, Baking with Granny in 2015, as a way to document her mother's (her kids Granny) recipes. Within a couple of years, Amy gave up full-time employment to make money blogging. She then became a single mum and the pressure was on to make it work. 8 years later and Baking with Granny has excelled past any expectations she could have ever had for it. In this episode, Amy shares her journey of dealing with imposter syndrome while trying to make a success out of her blog, including why we may feel like we don't deserve success and tips to overcome imposter syndrome and embrace our full potential. -What is imposter syndrome? -Why do we feel like we don't deserve success? -It may feel like our achievements mean nothing. -How do we overcome feeling like a fraud? -Community is essential in overcoming imposter syndrome. -Recognize the work that goes into blogging. -Fake it until you make it. -Explore deeper than just your work - what other reasons contribute to imposter syndrome? Connect with Amy Reid Website | Instagram

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Where in your life do you feel inadequate, "less than," not good enough? We all have those spots -- and how we respond to them is critical to our ability to live into the fullness of who God calls us to be. In other words, how we respond to our sense of inadequacy is a deep spiritual issue. So this Sunday we'll explore what the scriptures teach about feelings of inadequacy.

Do I Look Stupid or Somethin'? Why are My Ideas Always Ignored? Madge discusses how our identities are sometimes tied to our biggest fear. Madge's is fearing people think she's stupid when they dismiss her. Maybe she is? Maybe she is just feared. What's your identity tied to? What's your biggest fear? On today's episode of Madge Unmuted Podcast!PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE! IT HELPS ME OUT TREMENDOUSLY!My Website: https://madgeunmuted.com/Audio podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/madge-u.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadgeUnmuted/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madgeunmutedpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madgemadiganBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/madge-unmuted--4548342/support.

You are great at what you do. Your clients love you. And almost nobody knows you exist. That gap between your skill and your visibility is where revenue disappears. Diane Strand of JDS Productions, has spent 23 years building businesses in one of the most competitive industries in the world: entertainment production. She has worked on sets for General Hospital, Friends, and Walt Disney. She built JDS Productions into a seven-figure media company, launched over 100 actors and producers through her studio, and wrote the book on turning creative passion into profit (literally, it is called Creative Preneur). In this episode, Diane breaks down why creativity is not a soft skill but a growth strategy, why action always comes before confidence, and how the same tools performers use on stage (improv, rehearsal, storytelling, stepping into the spotlight before you feel ready) are the exact tools that scale a business past the million dollar mark. She also challenges the money mindset that keeps women entrepreneurs stuck: stop building cash flow and start building wealth.Chapters:

"You don't need someone else's permission to belong." This Pride and Disability Pride Month, Dillon and Rev. Bekah Maren Anderson explore identity, imposter syndrome, visibility, and what it means to live authentically—even when certainty feels out of reach. Transcript  Learn more at www.thejulianway.org

Success doesn't always bring confidence. In fact, some of the most accomplished people privately worry they're not as capable as everyone believes. They live with a nagging fear that one day, they'll be exposed as a fraud. It's often called imposter syndrome, and can affect anyone, at any stage of their career.Evan Davis and guests explore what imposter syndrome really is, why it happens and how it can hold people back. And they'll share practical tips and strategies for quietening that inner critic and building confidence. Guests: Andy Ransom, former CEO, Rentokil and now chair designate, Teenage Cancer Trust Katy Leeson, former MD, Social Chain and founder of Courageous Dr Valerie Young, co-founder, the Imposter Syndrome Institute Production team: Presenter: Evan Davis Producers: Sally Abrahams and Nick Holland Production co-ordinator: Liam Morrey Sound engineer: Dave O'Neill Editor: Justine Lang

Cindy Esliger explores the real cost of losing belief in ourselves and how self-doubt quietly limits career growth, especially for women in STEM and other male-dominated workplaces. Staying silent, downplaying achievements, and waiting for permission can feel like the safer path, but those choices create invisibility over time and prevent us from pursuing opportunities we've already earned. Cindy explains why self-confidence is not a fluffy concept but a critical skill for building a successful career. Drawing on the unique challenges women face in technical fields, Cindy explains how repeated microaggressions, vague feedback, and being overlooked can slowly erode confidence. She highlights six warning signs that lack of self-belief is costing us: 1. Asking permission instead of taking initiative, 2. Working harder and later than everyone else to prove worth, 3. Attributing success to luck, timing, or other people while owning every failure, 4. Staying quiet in meetings or minimizing ideas with apologies, 5. Declining opportunities because of feeling underqualified, and 6. Apologizing excessively even when nothing is wrong. She also challenges common beliefs that keep us stuck and explains the difference between confidence built on external evidence and self-confidence that comes from trusting ourselves. Cindy closes with four practical strategies to strengthen self-confidence from the inside out: 1. Understand the difference between confidence and self-confidence, 2. Use our voices effectively and powerfully, 3. Stop relying on other people's belief in us, and 4. Manage our thoughts deliberately. Believing in ourselves is not about arrogance. It's about trusting that we can handle whatever happens, continuing to take action despite uncertainty, and creating the career and life we truly want. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Reclaiming Your Self-Confidence Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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One of the most essential coping skills for building real confidence is mindful acceptance. This is the practice of noticing that fear, self-doubt, and self-consciousness are present and... that's ok. Henry puts it simply: you're acknowledging there's a passenger on the bus. You're just not letting that passenger drive.  We'll also take some time to name and untangle the harsh inner critic. That's the voice that pretends to be accurate self-assessment but is usually something absorbed from a critical adult long ago and we've just pressed play on ever since. The three key questions Henry raised for distinguishing the harsh inner-critic from your true voice are: Does it attack? Does it use fear and shame? Is it absolute or extreme? If the answers is "Yes" to any of the above, then that's your inner-critic. Your authentic voice is gentler, clearer, and never tries to motivate through fear or shame. Simply acknowledging the difference can take the power away from the inner-critic.     About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).    Listen & follow the Joy Lab Podcast on your favorite listening app:  Spotify | Apple | YouTube      Full transcript available here.   Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Related episodes about imposter phenomenon: Imposter Syndrome is a Myth [ep. 175] What Imposter Syndrome Really Is [ep. 276] Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris, PhD Book: Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad, PhD & Rosalind Gill, PhD Bandura. Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Access here. Baumeister et al. Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles? Access here. Donnelly et al. Do people know how others view them? Two approaches for identifying the accuracy of metaperceptions. Access here. Hayes et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change. Access here. More about Victor Frankl's work from VFIA.   Common Questions: Q: How do I stop my fear and self-doubt from getting in the way every time I try something new? A: This episode introduces mindful acceptance, the skill of noticing uncomfortable feelings like fear, doubt, and embarrassment without fighting or avoiding them, so they don't hijack your actions. With this skill, the focus doesn't have to be about making the feelings go away, it's more about learning to move forward while they're present.   Q: How do I know if the critical voice in my head is giving me useful information or just tearing me down? A: Here are some important point to help you distinguish your harsh inner critic from your true voice: The inner critic attacks, uses fear and shame as motivation, and deals in absolutes. Your true voice is gentler, more nuanced, and never tries to hurt you.    Key moments: [00:00] Welcome back to the Element of Confidence — recap of last episode's definition: confidence as trust and willingness to act [00:30] How we'll build confidence: Mostly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies and Dr. Russ Harris' framework [01:00] First step: mindful acceptance — noticing rather than judging, allowing rather than fighting [01:30] What we're accepting: the uncomfortable feelings that arise when we wish we felt confident — nervousness, embarrassment, fear [02:30] Henry: acceptance is not resignation and not agreement with the anxiety [03:00] What acceptance actually is: "I notice I'm feeling anxious. I'm going to take action anyway." [03:30] The bus metaphor: fear and self-doubt are passengers — they don't need to drive [04:00] Why this matters: confidence doesn't come from feeling good first; it comes from acting despite not feeling good [04:30] Aimee's fellowship interview story: knowing all the behavior change theory, then getting a question about Boston housing [05:00] Pterodactyls, not butterflies — the full physical panic experience [05:30] Thirty minutes of talking to suppress the feelings, which only made them worse — the fellowship did not come through [06:30] Henry shares his own story: giving a large talk despite genuine anxiety, using mindful acceptance in real time [07:30] What shifted during the talk: nervousness moved to the background, attention shifted to connection with the audience [08:00] Genuine confidence appeared — not because anxiety was gone, but because he was succeeding despite it [08:30] Mindful acceptance doesn't mean not feeling uncomfortable — it means seeing clearly and choosing your actions anyway [09:30] The performance bell curve: a little anxiety is actually good for performance; fighting it isn't the goal [10:30] Experiential avoidance: using effort to suppress uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, and sensations to feel safer short-term [11:00] The Good Place medium place metaphor: warm beer and marching band music — feeling safe but not really living [11:30] How avoidance is protective in the short term but reinforces the idea that you can't handle the situation [12:30] Irony of avoidance: it boosts the scary power of what we're avoiding; the world gets smaller, anxiety increases [13:00] The brain is blunt — it can't fully distinguish fear of survival from fear of public speaking or starting a new career [13:30] We have to train a willingness: not enthusiasm for discomfort, but openness to experiencing it as part of skill-building [14:00] Henry: avoidance accumulates — the thing avoided gets bigger and scarier, and you sacrifice what you actually wanted [15:00] Social anxiety is up in recent years — fear of rejection is one of the most common mental health challenges [16:00] The brain doesn't distinguish social threats from survival threats — the amygdala alarm sounds equally loud [16:30] You can train your nervous system: every small forward step builds a new neural pathway and builds confidence [17:30] Naming the inner critic: the harsh, self-critical voice that rides along during experiential avoidance [18:00] Aimee's dual monologue during the fellowship interview — speaking outward and critiquing herself inward simultaneously [19:30] The inner critic may sometimes have useful information — and that's worth extracting [20:00] When the information is useful (you don't have the skill yet) versus when it's just harsh and paralyzing [20:30] The inner critic is usually a voice absorbed from a critical adult long ago — pressed play on ever since [21:30] Mindful acceptance: notice the voices, accept they're here, create space and retain energy rather than getting wrapped up [22:00] Henry: the key to working with the inner critic is simply realizing it's not you [22:30] Your authentic voice is gentler, clearer, and never tries to motivate through fear or shame [23:00] How to identify the inner critic: Does it attack? Does it use fear and shame? Is it absolute or extreme? [24:00] Your true voice is nuanced: "This is hard. I'm learning. I'm not there yet." [24:30] Once you recognize the inner critic, something shifts: "Ah, there's that voice again" — like a neighbor's dog barking [25:00] Extract any grain of truth, let the inflated story go, and move forward [26:00] Mindful acceptance: notice the voice, accept it's there, but don't accept what it says — and move forward anyway [26:30] Questions for identifying inner critic vs. true voice — in the show notes and in the Joy Lab Program Experiment [27:00] Preview of next episode: working more with the thoughts that rise up — what to do after you notice them [27:30] Three closing pieces of wisdom: Jon Kabat-Zinn on being awake, Carl Jung on the terror of full self-acceptance, Carl Rogers on the paradox that makes change possible    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube     Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. 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This is the Mini Series Phoebe has been waiting for us to cover for a while. Thus is the story if what happened to Surge, and Kitsunami.  In this story arc you also see how terrible Starline is and what he was up to. Starrinf Mike Albertin, and Phoebe Stanton.  A Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Carrying My Cross - https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/carrying-my-cross-a-faith-journey-podcast/id1865524685 Phoebe's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/theletsplayprincess Phoebe's Podcast - https://nerdsabroadcast.podbean.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/ Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 12 Trial By Fire (Comic 110) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-12-trial-by-fire-comic-110-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 11: The Zeti Hunt (Comic 109) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-11-the-zeti-hunt-comic-109-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 10 Test Run (Comic 108) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-10-test-run-comic-108-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 9: Chaos Races and Badnik Bases (Comic 107) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-9-chaos-races-and-badnik-bases-comic-107-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Bad Guys (Comic 105) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-bad-guys-comic-105-gmmf Sonic Forces - GMMF 376 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-forces-gmmf-376 DC X Sonic The Hedgehog (Comic 104) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/dc-x-sonic-the-hedgehog-comic-104-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 8 Out of the Blue (Comic 103) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-8-out-of-the-blue-comic-103-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 7. All or Nothing (Comic 102) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-7-all-or-nothing-comic-102-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 6. The Last Minute (Comic 101) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-6-the-last-minute-comic-101-gmmf The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog (Mini 102) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-murder-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-mini-102-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 5. Crisis City (Comic 99) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-5-crisis-city-comic-99-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog: Tangle and Whisper (Comic 98) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-tangle-and-whisper-comic-98-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 4. Infection (Comic 97) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-4-infection-comic-97-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 3. Battle for Angel Island (Comic 95) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-vol-3-battle-for-angel-island-comic-95-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 2. The Fate of Dr Eggman (Comic 90) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-vol-2-the-fate-of-dr-eggman-comic-90-gmmf Sonic The Hedgehog Vol 1. Fallout (Comic 87) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-the-hedgehog-vol-1-fallout-comic-87-gmmf Shadow the Hedgehog - GMMF 182 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/shadow-the-hedgehog-gmmf-182 Sonic Adventure 2 - GMMF 158 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-adventure-2-gmmf-158 Knuckles Chaotix (Game/Comic) - GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/knuckles-chaotix-game-and-comic-gmmf Super Sonic Vs Hyper Knuckles (Comic 15) -  GMMF https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/super-sonic-vs-hyper-knuckles-comic-gmmf Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3 - GMMF 18 https://gamesmymomfoundpodcast.podbean.com/e/sonic-knuckles-sonic-3-gmmf-18  

The most common reason people hold back from teaching mindfulness isn't lack of talent, it's that quiet thought: “I'm not good enough to lead this.” We sit down with Buddhist meditation teacher and author Lodro Rinzler to get honest about imposter syndrome, self doubt, and the pressure to be “perfect” before you help anyone else.We talk about what responsible teaching actually looks like: doing real practice, learning the terrain, and finding your own authentic voice instead of copying someone else's script. Lodro shares a powerful reframing: doubt may keep showing up, but you can choose whether it gets to drive. That idea lands not only for meditation teachers, but for writers, parents, and anyone building something meaningful while feeling exposed.From there, we explore shame, guilt, and the Buddhist lens on Hiri and Ottappa, including how “positive shame” can become wise regret that helps you change without crushing your spirit. Finally, we step into a bigger question that many listeners wrestle with right now: how to relate to harm, polarisation, and the concept of evil without giving up on basic goodness or losing your backbone.If you care about meditation, compassion, and staying human in a divided world, this conversation will meet you where you are and still challenge you. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who's doubting themselves, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of the conversation do you want to practice this week?BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

Dr. Kate Gfeller on Cochlear Implants, Music Perception, and Becoming YourselfOn The Girl Doc Survival Guide, Christine interviews Dr. Kate Gfeller, PhD, Professor Emerita at the University of Iowa, about her career studying music perception, enjoyment, and rehabilitation for people with hearing loss, including NIH-funded work with cochlear implant users. Gfeller shares growing up on a rural Iowa farm amid a “tall poppy” culture of fitting in, and a pivotal moment when her father told her being like everyone else is not a life goal. She describes early mentors, scholarships, sexism in academia, and how she entered cochlear implant research by quickly preparing for an interdisciplinary opportunity and learning from surgeons and engineers. She discusses patient-centered research and offers strategies for living with hearing loss: accessible information, clinician coaching to apply it, building self-efficacy and self-advocacy with community support, and recognizing the impact of fatigue. She closes with reflections on identity, mentorship, kindness, and freedom of thought.00:00 Meet Dr Kate Gfeller01:52 Farm Girl Big Dreams04:12 Tall Poppy Lessons05:22 Path to a PhD06:41 Breaking Into Research08:57 Imposter Syndrome to Strength09:58 Patient Centered Hearing Loss Insights11:16 Three Keys to Self Advocacy13:45 Growth Mindset and Asking for Help14:47 Identity Kindness and Closing

Everyone is just waiting for someone to tap them on the shoulder and say… 'You don't belong here. You've been faking it. We all know you're an Imposter!'Well, at least everyone who is out there trying is.This episode of Embrace the Squiggle with Colleen and Ashleigh is about the age old question of imposter syndrome.Because its so easy to talk other people off the imposter syndrome ledge, but way harder to step back from it ourselves.Work with Maxady Ready for your next step? Maxady helps you find the role that fits your skills, your life, and your squiggle.Connect with Your HostsColleen DelVecchio → LinkedInAshleigh Beadle → LinkedInSubscribe & Leave a Review If this resonated, share it with someone who needs permission to redefine their own success. And leave us a review — it helps more people find the show.

In This Episode: I revisit the concept of the morning routine, why the perfectionism around it backfires, and a simpler idea I'm calling the "morning refresh" instead. For ad-free episodes, video versions, transcripts, and a second ad-free Patreon only episode every Friday - support Jen by subscribing to Patreon at just $7.99/mo or get 15% off if you pay annually. You'll get to suggest episode ideas as well!  Join Jen's New Co-Work Community online! I started something called ☕️The Co-Work Community. It's an online co-working (aka body doubling) space & community for neurodivergent humans! There are other online co-working spaces but where else can you do your work, tasks, or chores with other neurodivergent people and ME, every single day for ONLY $15 a month? Answer? Nowhere! You'll help yourself AND you're supporting a neurodivergent solopreneur woman-owned start-up business. Shop Jen's Favorite ADHD Supports (with Discounts) Jen's Printables I created these printables (or write directly in them online as digital downloads) for people who love having fun little extras to add to their systems. I have journal prompts, easy mode to do lists, places to log books you've read/books to read, places to thought spiral and sort, as well as ADHD Guides filled with facts. Brain.fm — A Focus Tool I Use Every Day I listen while I work and I can feel my brain lock in. It's not AI, or binaural beats. Brain.fm is science-backed sound made by musicians and scientists for ADHD brains. I want you to try it for 30 days free, with my link! Little Ouchies - Self Regulation Stim Tools! I LOVE my Little Ouchies. I use them daily when I'm working, writing, thinking, and it really helps me to stay in the moment by regulating my nervous system. I tend to ruminate with Imposter Syndrome when I'm in deep work. It's also just fun and feels good, so even watching TV or other mindless activities are made more stimulating by rolling one in my hands. Get 10% off with this link and use ALOT10 at checkout!  Bookshop.org — Books I Recommend I love Bookshop.org because every purchase supports your local independent bookstore, not Amazon, while still shipping directly to you. I've curated book lists on ADHD/AuDHD and mental health, and you can get 20% off everything when you shop using my link. Hugimals — Weighted Comfort for Kids & Adults I own Hugimals, give them as gifts, and love that they're made by a neurodivergent founder who understands nervous system needs. These weighted stuffed animals and pillows help with anxiety and overwhelm, and you can get 15% off anytime using my link and code JENKIRKMAN (it never expires). The Time Timer - a Cute Visual Time Tool! I use my Time Timer every single day to help me visualize time during work blocks, and to gamify chores. There's no discount, but when you use my link I earn a percentage that goes directly into supporting this podcast. The Big A## Calendar I have the Big A## wall calendar that maps out the entire year and the Big A## personal planner with 365 days in one view, dry erase markers, color coded labels. With my unique link you can get 10% off of your order. Appointed — Planners, Notebooks & Desk Goods Appointed notebooks are my go-to for my spiral notebooks, day planners, calendars and Le Pen pens for list-making, journaling, and planning. Save 15% off with my link and code JENKIRKMAN. Bearaby - Weighted Blankets, Warmables, Stress Pillows I LOVE my Bearaby cooling weighted blankets, the weighted and warmable lap lounger, I need their products daily to regulate and relax. Their products are built to calm the body down and support a. natural sleep cycle.  UnHide - Weighted Faux Fur Blankets, Pillows, Plush Home Goods LOVE my UnHide faux fur weighted blankets, my squish pillows and my backrest that is always on my bed for my sitting up in bed working days. Get 20% off everything with my link and JENNIFER at checkout.  

In one of our most popular episodes, Amy Porterfield had a dream job working with Tony Robbins, one of the world's top motivational speakers and business strategists. But deep down, she wanted to be her own boss. During a high-level meeting, she realized she was on the wrong side of the table, watching entrepreneurs build wealth instead of becoming one. With no plan, no clients, and no backup, she left corporate life and built a $100 million online business. In this episode, Amy joins Ilana to share how she overcame imposter syndrome, depression, and anxiety to create a balanced life and the mindset shift that took her from employee to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. She has helped thousands of people break free from traditional 9-to-5 jobs and create financial freedom through entrepreneurship. In this episode, Ilana and Amy will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (01:44) Entrepreneurial Lessons from Childhood (03:35) Landing a Dream Job with Tony Robbins (07:46) The Three Biggest Lessons from Working with Tony (11:51) The Moment That Made Her Quit Corporate (14:48) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Depression (21:24) Finding Strength in Support Systems (24:24) How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur (27:32) Navigating the First Two Years in Business (29:21) Redefining Success to Avoid Burnout (35:20) Handling Hate and Criticism Online (38:19) Shifting Your Money Mindset to Scale Faster (43:35) Creating and Selling Profitable Digital Courses (46:05) Why Mistakes Are the Key to Growth Amy Porterfield is an online marketing expert, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. She runs a $100 million company teaching entrepreneurs how to create, market, and sell profitable digital courses. As the host of the Online Marketing Made Easy podcast and bestselling author of Two Weeks Notice, she has helped thousands of people break free from traditional 9-to-5 jobs and create financial freedom through entrepreneurship. Connect with Amy: Amy's Website: amyporterfield.com  Amy's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyporterfield Resources Mentioned: Amy's Book, Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Weeks-Notice-Courage-Change/dp/1401969879  The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

Did you like the episode? Send me a text and let me know!! You Must Decide Who You Are | Alison Godfrey on Authentic Leadership & Entrepreneurship | Undiscovered EntrepreneurEpisode Summary: What does it take to jump off a cliff — professionally, financially, and personally — when you have no idea what you're doing? Alison Godfrey did exactly that. She left corporate when it crossed her values line, imported a product from Finland before she knew what a letter of credit was, sat in Bill Gates's boardroom while imposter syndrome screamed at her to leave, and built a career on one unshakeable principle: you must decide who you are.In this episode of Undiscovered Entrepreneur: Get Across the Start Line, Alison shares hard-won wisdom on leadership, team dynamics, founder ego, friendly candor, and the one piece of advice every entrepreneur needs before they do anything else.What You'll Learn:How Alison went from no plan to importing Finnish heart rate monitors with zero experienceWhy building the airplane on the way down is sometimes the only way to flyThe difference between networking to use people and forming relationships that lastWhat imposter syndrome looks like in a Fortune 500 boardroom — and how to push through itWhy the right questions matter more than having the right answersHow a heated confrontation with a lead scientist completely transformed her company's cultureWhat friendly candor is — and why Pixar's model should be in every startupThe founder ego trap that causes team resentment and kills company cultureWhy self-reflection is the most important business strategy you're not doingTimestamps:[00:00:00] – Introduction & Welcome[00:01:30] – Why Alison Left Corporate: When Business Crosses the Values Line[00:02:00] – Jumping Off the Cliff: Importing Finnish Heart Monitors With No Idea What She Was Doing[00:03:30] – Fear Is Part of the Formula — But Not Where to Focus[00:04:30] – FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real[00:05:30] – How a Brother-In-Law, a Canadian Contact & a Finnish Company Changed Everything[00:07:00] – Networking vs. Relationship Building: The Critical Difference[00:09:00] – The Entrepreneur Community: You Are Not Alone[00:10:30] – Imposter Syndrome at Any Stage — Including Bill Gates's Boardroom[00:12:00] – Why Questions Matter More Than Answers[00:13:30] – What Investors Really Want to Be Asked[00:15:00] – What Stops Most Entrepreneurs: Team Misalignment & Founder Ego[00:17:00] – Friendly Candor: The Pixar Model Every Startup Needs[00:19:00] – The Pitfall She's Proud Of: A Lab Confrontation That Changed Her Leadership[00:22:30] – How Monday Morning Meetings Became a Collaborative Breakthrough[00:25:00] – The One Piece of Advice: You Must Decide Who You Are[00:27:00] – Don't Confuse Authenticity With Style[00:27:30] – Alison's Six-Month Goal: Startups, Culture & Not-For-Profits[00:30:00] – How to Find Alison & ConnectBook Mentioned:

That thought you can't stop replaying isn't just annoying. It quietly shapes how you walk into meetings, how you speak under pressure, and how safe other people feel around you. Susan Drumm, bestselling author of The Leader's Playlist and founder of Meritage Leadership, joins me to unpack a powerful idea: every leader has a playlist. Some of it is literal music that shifts your energy fast. Some of it is the internal soundtrack of beliefs, doubts, old wounds, and reflex reactions that can end up leading on your behalf.We dig into pattern recognition and pattern disruption, from Susan's own unlikely career pivots to the everyday leadership traps of sunk cost fallacy and social expectation. We also get specific about the inner critic and imposter syndrome, including how to create separation from that voice so it stops acting like the only truth in the room. Susan brings nuance too: this isn't about suppressing anger, grief, or frustration. Emotions carry information, like anger signaling a crossed boundary. The goal is to feel what's real without getting stuck in an eight-lane neural highway that keeps pulling you back into resentment or self-doubt.Then we make it practical. Susan shares how music can act as a “pattern interrupt,” why it has such a strong neuroscience effect, and how leaders can build intentional playlists tied to new “I am” or “I create” identity statements. You'll hear a workplace example of a leader stuck in the story “I am left out” and how shifting state, attention, and behavior changes collaboration outcomes over time. If you want to lead with more emotional regulation, presence, and intention, this will give you a concrete starting point. Subscribe, share with a leader who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you didn't belong, despite everything you've achieved? In this episode of A Millennial Mind, we unpack the psychology of imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the stories we tell ourselves that keep us feeling small. If you've ever questioned whether you're good enough, worried you'll be "found out," or felt like everyone else has it figured out, this conversation is for you. We explore why perfection is an impossible standard, how our minds create convincing narratives that aren't based on facts, and why confidence isn't something you wait for—it's something you build through action. If you've ever felt like a fraud despite working hard to get where you are, this episode will remind you that you're far from alone and that confidence comes from showing up, not from being perfect.  Get ahead of your to-do list with £10 off your first task at Taskrabbit.co.uk or on the Taskrabbit app and use the promo code MILLENNIALMIND

In this Q&A episode, Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas tackles 6 questions straight from her audience, covering everything from how to find your niche and translate it into your content, to what it actually sounds like to use values-based goal setting in a real coaching conversation. She also gets personal about her best business investments ever, whether a cognitive behavioral coaching mini course is coming, and the book that may or may not be written depending on... how much you bug her about it! In this episode, she covers:Why asking clients "what are your values?" usually backfires, and what to ask insteadThe real reason specificity in your niche attracts more clients, not fewerHow to think about clients who leave before their time is up without spiralingWhy credentials and experience don't protect you from imposter syndrome (and what actually helps)Her three best business investments, including one she didn't recognize as an investment at the timeWhat's happening with the HMCC overhaul and whether a cognitive behavioral coaching mini course could be nextIf you've ever quietly wondered whether two clients leaving means something is wrong with you as a coach, this episode is for you.Episodes Referenced: - EP 80: New Year's Resolution Science with Sarah Tierney- EP 62: How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome: Mindset Shifts to Try REGISTER FOR MY NEW MONEY MINDSET WORKSHOP - JULY 13

What if the key to unlocking your next level of success is simply learning to celebrate how far you've already come? On this episode of Business of the Beat, Kendra and LaShasta sit down with entrepreneur and communications expert Lisa Simone Richards for an empowering conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing confidence, and creating sustainable success as a woman in business. Lisa shares her personal journey from battling self-doubt to building a thriving business and a supportive community for women entrepreneurs. Together, they explore why even the most accomplished leaders struggle with imposter syndrome, how celebrating small and big wins can rewire the brain for greater confidence, and why journaling is one of the most powerful tools for tracking growth and recognizing progress. The conversation also dives into the science of celebration, the connection between the nervous system and entrepreneurship, and how intentional morning and evening rituals can improve focus, productivity, and overall well-being. Lisa also offers insights into co-founding a business with a partner, cultivating gratitude, and developing the mindset needed to visualize success before it becomes reality. Whether you're launching your first venture, scaling your business, or simply looking for the confidence to take your next bold step, this episode is packed with practical strategies and inspiring reminders that your accomplishments deserve to be recognized. Listen now and discover why celebrating your journey may be the most important business strategy you haven't embraced yet. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion Media app. Follow, rate, comment, and share!

You may be in a hard season right now. Getting out of bed might feel heavy. Showing up to work. Showing up for your kids. Showing up in the relationship. Some days that really does take everything you have.In this conversation Rick challenges the phrase people use to make themselves feel better. Showing up is not the battle. Showing up only gets you to the starting line. The real question is whether you follow through once you get there.This episode is a mirror for the person who has been giving themselves credit for presence without action. It hits discipline, consistency, leadership, relationships, work, and what it actually takes to build a life instead of just standing near one. Current self improvement conversations are also shifting away from motivation alone and toward sustainable habits, discipline, consistency, and action that holds up on bad days.What Rick explores in this episode:Why showing up is only the starting lineHow good intentions can become an excuse when there is no follow throughWhy your mood cannot be the thing that decides whether you do the workWhat people actually need from you at work, at home, and in relationshipsWhy real leadership starts when you show up ready to finish what you came to doFollow Rick's Socials:Instagram | LinkedIn | RickJordan.TVKeywords: showing up, follow through, discipline, consistency, self discipline, motivation, personal growth, leadership, do the work, mental toughness, bad day motivation, hard season, get out of bed, keep going, life discipline, relationship repair, work ethic, accountability, emotional resilience, high performance, productivity, sustainable habits, discipline over motivation, consistency on hard days, personal responsibility, leadership mindset, self improvement 2026, motivation 2026, burnout, action over intention, starting line, finish what you started, rick jordan, frequency podcast

IN THIS EPISODE I talk about why summer sneaks up on you and leaves you feeling behind on rest and fun. I get into why the planning window slips by before you notice, and how to set up small, doable plans instead of big overwhelming ones. I also talk about the social hangover, why going out wipes you out even in summer, and how to build recovery time so you don't feel guilty about it. To listen to the full episode, watch the video version & get a PDF transcript click here For ad-free episodes, video versions, transcripts, and a second ad-free Patreon only episode every Friday - support Jen by subscribing to Patreon at just $7.99/mo or get 15% off if you pay annually. You'll get to suggest episode ideas as well! 

This week we have a shorter episode getting straight to questions. Nick podiums third overall at San Diego International Triathlon, feeling breathless the whole time. We get into it. Then we launch the official TTL Eddington Number Challenge (with a gift card prize), debut the Lake Placid limited edition merch, and answer your questions.This week we discussed:Nick's San Diego International Triathlon recap: third overall, why being too fresh can still leave you breathless, and why it felt harder than the numbers showedThe official TTL Eddington Number Challenge: submit your cycling Eddington number in miles on Instagram for a chance to win a TTL gift card equal to your numberLake Placid limited edition poster, t-shirt, and hats: how to get yours before race dayCombating imposter syndrome in triathlon, what to do when you earned the slot but don't feel like you belongTT bike saddle discomfort: when your bike fitter blames your bibs (and whether they might have a point)The best pocket camera for riding: Ricoh GR vs. phone vs. GoProHas T100 paid its athletes? Paula addresses the Lucy Charles-Barclay question directlyWhat would you do if you knew your next race was your last? A moving question from Jason, who's hanging up the tri kit after Ironman Oregon 70.3A big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

This is another joint episode of the Community and Inspire + Move podcast where Kristina is sitting down with friends, entrepreneurs, and founders of Benchmark Fitness, Alli and Matt Arruda.As a trio, they dive into the common entrepreneurial struggle of imposter syndrome and talk about what it really takes to step into bigger opportunities and stretch yourself for growth, even before you feel ready.Tune in to hear: Why imposter syndrome is often a sign that you're growing.How to borrow belief from mentors, peers, and supportive communities.The role accountability plays in building confidence.Why getting into the right rooms can accelerate your personal and business growth.The difference between "faking it until you make it" and genuinely figuring it out.How successful entrepreneurs continue overcoming self-doubt at every level.Why curiosity, vulnerability, and community are powerful tools for growth.Imposter syndrome never fully goes away, so here is how to avoid letting it stop you from building the business and life you deserve. Whether you're entering a new room, growing your business, investing in a mastermind, launching something new, or simply stretching beyond your comfort zone, this episode will remind you that feeling uncomfortable often means you're exactly where you're supposed to be!If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who needs the reminder that they belong in the room too. Your support means the world to us!Connect with Alli and Matt:Matt's InstagramAlli's InstagramBenchmark FitnessInspire + Move PodcastMentioned in Episode:Book a free discovery call with Roop Creative to explore strategic branding and website design services that position you as the expert you already are and evolve with every stage of your business: https://www.roopcreativeagency.com/Get higher quality podcast guests with our Podcast Guest BlueprintWork with The Social SnippetJoin The High Vibe Women Online CommunitySend me a text!Support the showFor Your Information:• Host your podcast on Buzzsprout!•Join The High Vibe Women Online Community!• Join our favourite scheduling platform Later• FLODESK Affiliate Code | 25% off your first year!• Connect with Kristina  Don't forget to come say hi to us on Instagram @thesocialsnippet, join the Weekly Snippet or follow us on any social media platform! Website . Instagram . Facebook . Linkedin

Had the one and only Zoë Schroeder back on the pod for a fun chat. We spent a little more time talking about the business side of things today, but the conversation went way beyond that. Topics discussed:-Overcoming imposter syndrome-Growth, mistakes, and lessons learned from building a business-Developing confidence through experience-Letting go of perfectionism and embracing "good enough"-Personal growth through building a business-Lessons that apply far beyond business and nutrition-Why taking imperfect action beats waiting for the perfect plan+ so much more in-between.I loved this chat + I know you will too.Where to find Zoë:IG: @fatlossrdzoeCheck out her website HEREWhere to find me:IG: @lukesmithrdCheck out my website HERETIA for listening!

Buckle up for this fun collab episode with the Community podcast hosted by Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, along with Matt and myself! Join us as we chat about imposter syndrome and stepping into rooms that feel way out of your comfort zone. We get into what it actually looks like to show up when you feel unsure, how to navigate those moments of “Am I enough?”, and the ways you can lean on perspective, guidance, and thoughtful connections to step into your power.We also dive into mindset shifts and practical strategies for showing up authentically, even when you feel like the “smallest fish” in the room, and how to flip feelings of insecurity into opportunities to learn, grow, and make real connections. Tune in to hear more about: • How borrowing belief from others can help you push past self-doubt and imposter syndrome • Why accountability and small steps create momentum and confidence in uncomfortable situations • The difference between faking it and intentionally figuring it out along the way • How to recognize and lean into opportunities even when you feel unprepared or intimidated • Turning vulnerability into a superpower for connection, growth, and influenceIf you've ever felt nervous stepping into a new space, whether it's a business meeting, a mastermind, or a networking event, we hope you walk away with tools to step in confidently and make it work for you!Share this episode with a friend who needs that boost and DM us your best takeaway @AlliArruda,  @Kristina.Bartold & @Matt_Arruda! We want to know what you thought!Kristina's Links:High Vibe Women OCT 2026 - Use code PODCAST50 for $50 off your ticket!Podcast - Community https://www.buzzsprout.com/2011831Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kristina.bartold/Website https://thesocialsnippet.com/High Vibe Women https://highvibewomen.ca/Get on the Mentor Collective Mastermind waitlist for the next time enrolment is open! Sign up here https://chrisharder.me/mentorLet's Connect!• INSPIRE + MOVE EVENTS• Instagram• Private Coaching• BENCHMARK FITNESS• Website• Facebook• TikTok

Have you ever looked at another witch's altar, practice, or social media and thought: am I even a real witch? You're not alone. Imposter syndrome is incredibly common in the witchcraft community, and in this episode, Morgan breaks down exactly how it shows up and what you can do about it. This topic came straight from a question inside the Inked Spirit Coven, and Morgan knew immediately it needed its own episode. In this episode, Morgan covers: What imposter syndrome actually is, and why it hits witches so hard 7 specific ways imposter syndrome shows up in your witchcraft practice The imposter syndrome antidotes: practical things you can do or ask yourself when that gremlin voice shows up Why the comparison trap is at the root of so much of what we feel as witches Why your practice being different from everyone else's is the whole point How imposter syndrome can be a powerful doorway into shadow work How to find evidence that you ARE a real witch, no matter how small The truth is, imposter syndrome doesn't mean you're a fake. It means your practice matters to you. And that? That's very witch of you. Patreon Bonus Content: Morgan is sharing some of her biggest personal imposter syndrome stories over on Patreon. The bottom tier at $5/month gets you access to all podcast bonus content. Join Morgan on her Patreon for exclusive bonus content. Visit https://patreon.com/inkedgoddesscreations for more details.    Consider joining Morgan's Inked Spirit Coven to deepen your magickal practice and connect with a supportive community. For more information, head to https://inkedspirit.com.   For unique witchy supplies and tips, a monthly Witchcraft subscription box, and more, head to https://www.InkedGoddessCreations.com. 

Are you not feeling confident and curious how to increase confidence in yourself? If so, know that you are not alone, you are not suffering from imposter syndrome, and you are not in need of fixing. As we start our series on Confidence, we'll work to dismantle the most common — and most damaging — myth about confidence: that confidence is just a feeling and that you need to be confident before you act.  We'll focus on a confidence reframe: Confidence is a willingness to act and a trust in your own effort, not a feeling of certainty or how others perceive you. We'll lean on Dr. Russ Harris's foundational insight throughout our work: the actions of confidence come first; the feelings of confidence come later. The episode also does important myth-busting work around self-worth, self-esteem, and self-efficacy — three concepts we tend to mash together with confidence, often to our detriment. We'll make the case for unconditional self-acceptance over the self-esteem-building culture many of us grew up in, and approach confidence with a fresh and more empowering lens. This episode will set us up for some confidence-building work that is far more nourishing than the usual methods we've been taught. About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, anxiety, and depression. It's hosted by integrative psychiatrist Dr. Henry Emmons and holistic mental health researcher Dr. Aimee Prasek. The podcast is best paired with the Joy Lab Program (get your 7-day free trial!). Bonus: spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).      Sources and Notes for our Element of Confidence: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Start your 7-day free trial now. Episodes about imposter phenomenon: Imposter Syndrome is a Myth [ep. 175] What Imposter Syndrome Really Is [ep. 276] Book: The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris, PhD Book: Confidence Culture by Shani Orgad, PhD & Rosalind Gill, PhD Bandura. Self-efficacy: Toward a Unifying Theory of Behavioral Change. Access here. Baumeister et al. Does High Self-Esteem Cause Better Performance, Interpersonal Success, Happiness, or Healthier Lifestyles? Access here. Donnelly et al. Do people know how others view them? Two approaches for identifying the accuracy of metaperceptions. Access here. Hayes et al. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change. Access here. More about Victor Frankl's work from VFIA.   Full transcipt here   Common Questions: Q: Why don't I feel confident even when I know I'm capable of something? A: Because confidence isn't just a feeling and it's not just about self-efficacy or your belief in your capabilities. This episode explains the neuroscience behind why waiting for the feeling often means waiting forever, and offers a more empowering definition to work with instead. Q: What's the difference between confidence, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-worth? A: This episode untangles all four: self-worth is your sense of inherent value, self-esteem is a more fragile self-evaluation based on comparison and performance, and self-efficacy is your belief in your ability to do a specific task. Confidence (redefined here as trust and willingness to act) can draw on all three, but is its own concept and understanding the differences can be genuinely freeing.     Key moments: [00:00] Welcome to the new Element of Confidence — and the central premise: you don't need to feel confident to practice it [02:00] The cost of waiting for a feeling that wasn't coming — staying small, timid, paralyzed [03:30] The neuroscience: the amygdala looks for certainty before giving the green light to act [05:00] The common (and limiting) definition of confidence: a feeling, tied to certainty and how others perceive us [05:30] How imposter syndrome suffers from the same definitional hijacking [06:00] The reframe: confidence from Latin "com" (with) + "fidere" (trust) — to trust with [06:30] A behavioral definition: trust in your effort and a willingness to act — not a feeling [07:00] Dr. Russ Harris, The Confidence Gap: "The actions of confidence come first; the feelings of confidence come later." [08:00] The swimming example: you don't feel confident first — you flail, then build confidence through repeated action [10:30] Fear is not the enemy and not the opposite of confidence — you need your threat detection system [11:00] How a feelings-only model of confidence puts 100% of the blame on the individual [11:30] Systemic and community barriers to confidence: healthcare disparities, pay gaps, and their real impact [12:30] Why "just feel more confident" is where toxic positivity lives — and why it doesn't address real barriers [13:00] Holding personal and collective responsibility together — confidence as a practiced relationship with uncertainty [14:00] Henry: confidence as trust and willingness to act becomes relational — built with self, others, and systems [15:00] Real confidence: acting precisely when you feel fearful, doubtful, and uncertain [16:00] Untying confidence from self-worth, self-esteem, and self-efficacy [16:30] Self-worth: how positively or negatively you perceive your value — and Dr. Albert Ellis's argument that it isn't actually up for evaluation [17:00] Self-esteem: more granular, shaped by frequent self-comparisons and judgments — fragile when tied to external validation [18:00] Self-efficacy: belief in your ability to do well in a specific situation — changeable, actionable, and domain-specific [19:00] How comparison and self-judgment can erode self-worth when held too tightly [19:30] The case for unconditional self-acceptance over self-esteem — Ellis's argument revisited [21:30] Henry unpacks the distinctions: comparison-based self-esteem (fragile, quicksand) vs. self-efficacy (grounded, built through repeated success) vs. self-worth (solid foundation, not performance-dependent) [23:00] Real confidence as a combination: building self-efficacy through action, grounding in unconditional self-worth, practicing self-acceptance [23:30] How early conditional approval ("I love you when you get good grades") shapes where you start — but doesn't have to be where you stay [24:30] None of these are fixed traits — they are skills that can be developed through practice [25:30] Preview: building this Element with Dr. Russ Harris's frameworks and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a Joy Lab twist [25:45] Closing wisdom from Seneca: "It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."    Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Facebook YouTube   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. 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Around 25 years ago, Ardem Patapoutian set out to investigate the fundamental biology behind our sense of touch. Through a long process of gene elimination, he identified a class of sensors in the cell membrane that turn physical pressure into an electrical signal. He changed the game in the field of sensation and perception, and in 2021 shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work.  He joined Host Flora Lichtman in November 2025 to talk about his research, the odd jobs he worked along the way, and how he found a sense of belonging in science. Guests: Dr. Ardem Patapoutian is a professor and the Presidential Endowed Chair in Neurobiology at the Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Follow our show on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Bluesky @scifri and sign up for our newsletters. Got a science question that's keeping you up at night? Call us: 877-472-4374 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The podcast kicks off with who you know, and a listener who accidentally recorded herself in confession. After that, does Lino have an imposter syndrome? Then, it's a conversation about having a legacy. And the podcast wraps up with Saint Say What?

In this rerelease episode of Narcissist Apocalypse, Brandon explores how abuse and trauma can create a lasting sense of imposter syndrome. Gaslighting, criticism, comparison, and repeated minimization can leave survivors doubting their abilities, questioning their memories, and wondering whether what happened to them was serious enough to be called abuse. Brandon also examines how perfectionism, overfunctioning, isolation, and the belief that other people had it worse can deepen this self-doubt. The episode explains how an abuser's voice can become an internal voice long after the relationship ends, causing survivors to discount their accomplishments and minimize their own pain. This episode is a reminder that emotional and psychological abuse are real, your trauma does not need to be compared with anyone else's, and you do not need visible injuries for your experience to be valid. If you are in search of therapy from professionals dedicated to dealing with TRAUMA - Narcissist Apocalypse recommends REBOUND THERAPY and they can be reached at  hellorebound.com/na Click if you want to be a guest on our survivor story podcast, please send us an email at narcissistapocalypse@pm.me Click on the title to read about Coercive Control as Care: Signs & Patterns Sign up to our Domestic Violence Newsletter  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In This Episode: Why does summer feel so weird when you're ADHD or AuDHD? I talk about some of the reasons, including lost structure, summer-pattern depression, guilt, and the comparison trap, with the science behind each. For ad-free episodes, video versions, transcripts, and a second ad-free Patreon only episode every Friday - support Jen by subscribing to Patreon at just $7.99/mo or get 15% off if you pay annually. You'll get to suggest episode ideas as well!  Join Jen's New Co-Work Community online! I started something called ☕️The Co-Work Community. It's an online co-working (aka body doubling) space & community for neurodivergent humans! There are other online co-working spaces but where else can you do your work, tasks, or chores with other neurodivergent people and ME, every single day for ONLY $15 a month? Answer? Nowhere! You'll help yourself AND you're supporting a neurodivergent solopreneur woman-owned start-up business.  Be Nice To Me I'm AuDHD Tee-Shirt in Pastel Font Be Nice To Me I'm AuDHD Tee-Shirt in Primary Colors Font  Be Nice To Me I Have ADHD Tee-Shirt in Pastel Font Be Nice To Me I Have ADHD Tee-Shirt in Primary Colors Font  Shop Jen's Favorite ADHD Supports (with Discounts) Brain.fm — A Focus Tool I Use Every Day I listen while I work and I can feel my brain lock in. It's not AI, or binaural beats. Brain.fm is science-backed sound made by musicians and scientists for ADHD brains. I want you to try it for 30 days free, with my link! Little Ouchies - Self Regulation Stim Tools! I LOVE my Little Ouchies. I use them daily when I'm working, writing, thinking, and it really helps me to stay in the moment by regulating my nervous system. I tend to ruminate with Imposter Syndrome when I'm in deep work. It's also just fun and feels good, so even watching TV or other mindless activities are made more stimulating by rolling one in my hands. Get 10% off with this link and use ALOT10 at checkout!  Bookshop.org — Books I Recommend I love Bookshop.org because every purchase supports your local independent bookstore, not Amazon, while still shipping directly to you. I've curated book lists on ADHD/AuDHD and mental health, and you can get 20% off everything when you shop using my link. Hugimals — Weighted Comfort for Kids & Adults I own Hugimals, give them as gifts, and love that they're made by a neurodivergent founder who understands nervous system needs. These weighted stuffed animals and pillows help with anxiety and overwhelm, and you can get 15% off anytime using my link and code JENKIRKMAN (it never expires). The Time Timer - a Cute Visual Time Tool! I use my Time Timer every single day to help me visualize time during work blocks, and to gamify chores. There's no discount, but when you use my link I earn a percentage that goes directly into supporting this podcast. The Big A## Calendar I have the Big A## wall calendar that maps out the entire year and the Big A## personal planner with 365 days in one view, dry erase markers, color coded labels. With my unique link you can get 10% off of your order. Appointed — Planners, Notebooks & Desk Goods Appointed notebooks are my go-to for my spiral notebooks, day planners, calendars and Le Pen pens for list-making, journaling, and planning. Save 15% off with my link and code JENKIRKMAN. Bearaby - Weighted Blankets, Warmables, Stress Pillows I LOVE my Bearaby cooling weighted blankets, the weighted and warmable lap lounger, I need their products daily to regulate and relax. Their products are built to calm the body down and support a. natural sleep cycle.  UnHide - Weighted Faux Fur Blankets, Pillows, Plush Home Goods I LOVE my UnHide faux fur weighted blankets, my squish pillows and my backrest that is always on my bed for my sitting up in bed working days. Get 20% off everything with my link and JENNIFER at checkout. Sources For This Episode Summer and Reverse SAD - Norman Rosenthal Website  ADHD Executive Function Sheet - Dr. Russell Barkley  Sensory Safe Place at Home - Dr. Sharon Saline  FOMO & The Pursuit of the Perfect Summer - Neuro & Psycho Website  

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Cala Elliott shares how she stepped into school communications without a traditional PR degree - and how she continues to push through imposter syndrome by focusing on the value of the stories she gets to tell.You'll hear why being physically present in school buildings can completely change the stories you discover. Cala explains how hallway conversations, break room chats, and simply showing up help her uncover moments that might otherwise be missed.Cala reminds us that relationship-building is one of the most powerful tools a school communicator has. When staff members know you, trust you, and see you regularly, they're much more likely to invite you into meaningful moments.This episode is also a great reminder not to do this work alone. Cala talks about the confidence it took to reach out to others, ask questions, and build a network of people who understand the unique challenges of school PR.SPECIAL GUESTCala ElliottPublic Relations CoordinatorSherrard School District, IllinoisEmail: elliottc@sherrard.us or socialmedia@sherrard.us Website: https://www.sherrard.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherrardschooldistrict High School Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579068032201 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherrardschooldistrict/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sherrardschooldistrict USEFUL INFORMATIONSign up here for our Summer Book Club. We start on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11 am CDT.Viral video of principals dancing - over 2.4 million views on Instagram.Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/MORE RESOURCESFree Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools!Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click herewww.SocialSchool4EDU.com