Episode 155

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25th Nov 2024

Imposter Syndrome: Why You Feel Like a Fraud (And How to Overcome It)

In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent dives deep into the concept of imposter syndrome. She explores why so many of us, despite our achievements, feel like we don't belong and are on the verge of being "found out." Dr. Trent breaks down the psychological roots of imposter syndrome, how it manifests, and offers practical strategies to help you overcome these feelings. Whether you're an aspiring psychologist or navigating self-doubt in your career or personal life, this episode provides tools to reclaim your confidence and start celebrating your successes.

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Key Takeaways:

  1. • What imposter syndrome is and why it affects even high achievers.
  2. • Common signs of imposter syndrome and how it manifests in different areas of life.
  3. • Practical strategies for reframing thoughts and reducing negative self-talk.
  4. • The importance of developing a growth mindset and celebrating your successes.

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Highlights:

  • 00:00 - Introduction to Imposter Syndrome and Episode Overview
  • 00:45 - What Is Imposter Syndrome and Why Does It Happen?
  • 02:12 - The Impact of Imposter Syndrome Across Careers and Life Stages
  • 03:49 - Childhood Experiences and How They Shape Imposter Syndrome
  • 05:34 - Cultural and Societal Influences on Feeling Like an Imposter
  • 06:57 - Recognizing Self-Doubt and Negative Self-Talk
  • 08:32 - Signs of Imposter Syndrome: Undervaluing Accomplishments
  • 10:15 - Reframing Thoughts and Celebrating Small Wins
  • 11:14 - Developing a Growth Mindset and Learning from Mistakes
  • 12:05 - Building Confidence: Owning Your Successes and Mistakes
  • 13:00 - Actionable Advice: Write Down Three Recent Successes

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Welcome to The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast with me, Dr Marianne Trent.

What you'll get by subscribing to this podcast is access to free tips and tricks to get yourself feeling more confident about building the right skills and experiences to help you in your career as an a Aspiring Psychologist.

Hosted by me... Dr Marianne Trent, a qualified Clinical Psychologist in private practice and lead author of The Clinical Psychologist Collective & The Aspiring psychologist Collective and Creator of The Aspiring Psychologist Membership. Within this podcast it is my aim to provide you with the kind of show I would have wanted to listen to when I was in your position! I was striving for ‘relevant’ experience, wanting to get the most out of my paid work and developing the right skills to help me to keep on track for my goals of becoming a qualified psychologist! Regardless of what flavour of Psychology you aspire to: Clinical, Counselling, Health, Forensic, Occupational or Educational there will be plenty of key points to pique your interest and get you thinking. There's also super relevant content for anyone who is already a qualified psychologist too!

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Dr Marianne Trent is a qualified clinical psychologist and trauma and grief specialist. She also specialises in supporting aspiring psychologists and in writing compassionately for the media.