Mind If We Talk? How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
May 22, 2025
Jane Marie, a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist, shares her journey with self-doubt despite her accolades. She reflects on how childhood experiences shaped her inner critic and discusses how therapy and motherhood help her navigate these feelings. Valerie Young, an expert on imposter syndrome, delves into its origins and offers practical strategies to combat it. They address the impact of perfectionism, cultural dynamics, and the importance of fostering resilience and belonging in overcoming feelings of inadequacy.
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Jane's Early Imposter Experience
- Jane Marie felt like an outsider transitioning from a rural working-class background to elite media circles.
- She feared being exposed as a fraud due to her unconventional educational path and background.
Proving Through Overworking
- Jane coped by working excessively hard and volunteering to pick up slack to prove her worth.
- She carried a notebook to learn everything and aimed to be indispensable through effort.
Childhood Roots of Self-Doubt
- Jane's upbringing involved perfectionist father and parentified oldest child roles amid family upheaval.
- She dropped out of multiple high schools and often felt lonely and unsupported as a young teen.