Episode 116: Medium Lady Unfiltered - Imposter Syndrome Is the Worst

Medium Lady Talks

Hello, hi! Today’s episode is another behind the scenes episode of content creation and podcast production. For my monthly plan this September I decided to focus my awareness on imposter syndrome, and paying attention to where that shows up in my life and how hesitation and self-doubt affect my actions. This episode is for you if you’ve ever heard that tiny , nagging voice ask “Who are you to have the nerve?”

Episode Summary

• Check in: I struggled to find my footing in the month of September due to preconceived notions that everything was “stable”. As a mom I’ve found myself on a learning curve that I didn’t anticipate!
• I’ll share a window into this September’s monthly plan and how thinking more about Imposter Syndrome has even got me thinking about how often self-doubt creeps into podcast creation.
• What are the specifics of Imposter syndrome? Persistent self-doubt, despite previous success and an ongoing fear of being “found out” attributing your success to luck or diminishing your accomplishments. Check, check, check.
• Imposter syndrome is worth paying attention to and being conscious of because it inhibits our desire to try new things and grow. It holds us back! Not only that but this hesitation creeps into our relationship and shapes our interactions with others.
• What stops the cycle? First off: self-awareness. Train your brain to look for imposter syndrome by calling it out and looking for it.
• Other ways you can move past imposter syndrome:
  • Reframe your mindset to focus on the evidence of your accomplishments: start by saying “I’m so proud that I ________”
  • Let others around you help you gain perspective, not to seek validation and approval but to course correct your self-doubt
  • Practice your self-compassion: What if you could come and give you a big hug? Or high five you during the small day to day wins?
  • You can capture a more realistic picture of what’s working well using my daily planner strategy
  • Accept that your growth will be associated with not getting things right on the first try - this doesn’t mean you have to doubt your entire existence - you might just need time to learn that new thing.
• I share a bit more of my own thoughts about why I’ve been feeling imposter syndrome as a podcaster lately, that goes back even farther to my doubts about “Medium Lady” being the right brand name.

A Moment of Gratitude:

• Are you packing up any summer clothes? What did you experience wearing those clothes this season? What did you enjoy wearing? What will you be excited to see again next year?

Other Episodes you might like:

Episode 109: Medium Lady Unfiltered - Three Truths about Motherhood Content on Instagram and TikTok

Episode 107: From Anxiety to Action - How to reclaim your mental headspace with guest and coach Madeline Farquharson

Episode 108: From Self-Neglect to Self-Care - Prioritizing your Needs with guest and coach Madeline Farquarson

Medium Lady Reads Episode 27 - Escape and Put Your Face in a Book

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