10% Happier with Dan Harris Do You Feel Like an Imposter? | Dr. Valerie Young (Co-Interviewed by Dan’s Wife, Bianca!)
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Mar 15, 2023 
Dr. Valerie Young, a leading expert on imposter syndrome, shared insights into this pervasive feeling of fraudulence experienced by many, not just women. She discusses how societal pressures and family dynamics contribute to these feelings of inadequacy. Alongside her co-host, Dr. Bianca Harris, they explore practical strategies to shift from self-doubt to a more balanced self-perception. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reframing competence and understanding the identities that shape our experiences.
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Imposter Syndrome Defined
- Imposter syndrome is the belief that you're not as competent as others think, despite evidence of success.
- This leads to a fear of being exposed as a fraud.
Valerie Young's Imposter Syndrome Realization
- Valerie Young realized she had imposter syndrome as a doctoral student when a paper about it resonated with her and her peers.
- Even though she knew her peers were capable, she still felt like the only real imposter.
Self-Doubt vs. Imposter Syndrome
- Imposter syndrome is often conflated with self-doubt, but they aren't the same.
- Self-doubt is normal, while imposter syndrome is a more pervasive feeling of being a fraud.
