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85. Crushing imposter syndrome: the identity-achievement gap

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Ever feel like you don’t deserve the job, title, paycheck, or platform you’ve worked your ass off for? It's that nagging voice that whispers “you’re a fraud” — aka, imposter syndrome. And spoiler: it’s not proof you don’t belong, it’s proof you’ve levelled up.

In this episode, I take you on a walk with me (literally) to unpack the psychology behind imposter syndrome — why your brain freaks out when your achievements outpace your self-image, how comparison traps and perfectionism fuel the fraud feeling, and what I’ve personally done to shut it down. From being the youngest in the room in my career, to stepping into leadership roles I didn’t think I deserved, to battling the inner critic around content creation, I share the exact mindset shifts and “reps” that helped me build real confidence.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking it, this one’s for you.

By the end, you’ll know:

  • ​Why imposter syndrome hits ambitious people the hardest
  • ​How to reframe it as a sign of growth, not weakness
  • ​The simple practice of “reps” that rewires your confidence
  • ​Why faking it isn’t fraud—it’s fuel

Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you don’t belong. It means you’re in the right arena, and you deserve to be there!!

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Content provided by Meg Kuang. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Meg Kuang or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Ever feel like you don’t deserve the job, title, paycheck, or platform you’ve worked your ass off for? It's that nagging voice that whispers “you’re a fraud” — aka, imposter syndrome. And spoiler: it’s not proof you don’t belong, it’s proof you’ve levelled up.

In this episode, I take you on a walk with me (literally) to unpack the psychology behind imposter syndrome — why your brain freaks out when your achievements outpace your self-image, how comparison traps and perfectionism fuel the fraud feeling, and what I’ve personally done to shut it down. From being the youngest in the room in my career, to stepping into leadership roles I didn’t think I deserved, to battling the inner critic around content creation, I share the exact mindset shifts and “reps” that helped me build real confidence.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re faking it, this one’s for you.

By the end, you’ll know:

  • ​Why imposter syndrome hits ambitious people the hardest
  • ​How to reframe it as a sign of growth, not weakness
  • ​The simple practice of “reps” that rewires your confidence
  • ​Why faking it isn’t fraud—it’s fuel

Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you don’t belong. It means you’re in the right arena, and you deserve to be there!!

---

⊹ LINKS ⊹

---

♡ SUPPORT ♡

  continue reading

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