1. The Psychology of Imposter Syndrome - why do you feel like such a fraud??

This podcast episode explores the concept of imposter syndrome, its origins, and its impact on individuals' professional lives and psychology. It discusses the cycle of imposter syndrome proposed by Pauline Clance and its stages, including anxiety, the need to be the best, overworking, fear of failure, denial of competence, and fear and guilt about success. The section also highlights the association between imposter syndrome and perfectionism, as well as the connection to personality traits such as neuroticism. The episode delves into the influence of family and cultural context on imposter syndrome, as well as the role of societal pressures and social media platforms in amplifying feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy. It also sheds light on the prevalence of imposter syndrome among women and the historical biases that contribute to it. Lastly, the episode briefly introduces the Weber Searwood Pellet Grill and Nature's Way Alive Women's Multivitamin Gummies.