Why Do I Feel Like An Imposter?! Why Am I Like This?! podcast

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We explore imposter syndrome and why so many people feel like frauds despite evidence of their competence and capabilities.
• Defining imposter syndrome as feeling like you don't deserve your position or achievements
• How childhood experiences of conditional approval or criticism create adult insecurity
• Understanding "parts work" and how child parts of ourselves can feel triggered in adult settings
• The connection between imposter syndrome and perfectionism
• Time orientation exercises to reconnect with your adult competence
• Finding and embodying "mastery resources" from times you felt confident
• How clarifying personal values helps build authentic self-trust
• Recognizing that even experts don't have all the answers
• Using affirmations to gradually rebuild confidence and self-belief
• The power of projecting confidence even when you don't fully feel it
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Benavieri Counseling & Coaching
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Chapters

1. Podcast Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Defining Imposter Syndrome (00:00:59)

3. Childhood Origins of Feeling Like a Fraud (00:07:00)

4. Understanding Parts Work (00:13:48)

5. Finding Your Values (00:19:20)

6. Building Self-Confidence (00:26:15)

7. Conclusion and Affirmations (00:30:44)

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