For some of us, imposter syndrome is an anxiety generator. 

It goes to the heart of feeling worthy, being competent or having the right to be in a particular space.
 
Doing this episode made me feel like an imposter. I can hear slurred words, tangents and howlers of editing. 
 
But here is the thing.  I don't allow it to keep me from trying and doing. Sure, I could not do the show. Or hire and editor. Or let a freaking non-human try to emulate my speech patterns. 
 
I need to do this in order to get better. And it might take another eight years for that to happen. I have the time. 
 

If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.

Resources Mentioned: 

There is a short TED-X explainer video called What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?

 
National Public Radio has a 2021 Life Kit piece on 5 Steps to Shake Imposter Syndrome.
 
 
A Guide to Impostor Syndrome—and Overcoming It from McLean Hospital Essentials page
 
Kim Menninger has a podcast called The Impostor Syndrome Files. You can find it on Apple podcast or almost any other podcast directory.
 
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