Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts Episode 125: Imposter Syndrome
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Sep 13, 2023 The podcast explores imposter syndrome and its connection to the ASIF personality from a Jungian perspective. It also discusses recognizing love and romance in after midlife, the significance of going through the door, the concept of self in Jungian psychology, transference in the analyst-analysis relationship, and introduces a dream recording app.
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As If Personality Defined
- The "as if" personality, a term from Helena Deutsch, describes individuals who adopt a fraudulent persona early in life.
- Hester Solomon argued that this personality type is analyzable and capable of growth through inner work.
Imposter Syndrome: A Jungian Perspective
- The term "imposter syndrome" is a pop psychology term, not originally used by Jung, but related to narcissism.
- Dr. Schwartz aims to deepen the pop psychology understanding of imposter syndrome through a Jungian lens.
Aging and Invisibility
- Dr. Schwartz highlights the societal pressure on aging, especially for women, to deny or hide their age.
- She advocates for honoring the entire arc of life and embracing visibility and authenticity at any age.