[ISBW] Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome

ISBW 22.21

It's time to talk about Imposter Syndrome, where it comes from, and how to handle it. If we can. I'm not sure I'm qualified. 

In other news I have a new logo, leaning into the age of the podcast and the shiny new fountain pen crow friend designed by NumbersNinja! 

(Yeah i'm gonna have merch soon)

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September 30, 2026 | ISBW 22.21 | murverse.com
"Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome" by Mur Lafferty is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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