The Marie Forleo Podcast 185 - Feel Like a Fraud? Here’s How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
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Nov 29, 2019 
Marie Forleo, a renowned expert on overcoming impostor syndrome, shares her insights on a common struggle affecting 70% of people. She discusses how feelings of inadequacy can seriously impact happiness and careers. With a mix of personal anecdotes and research, Marie presents six empowering strategies to combat these feelings. She emphasizes the importance of sharing shame to diminish its power and encourages listeners to recognize their self-worth and build genuine confidence.
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Celebrities' Imposter Stories
- Famous individuals like Jennifer Lopez, Jodie Foster, and Maya Angelou all felt like frauds despite their massive successes.
- These anecdotes highlight how imposter syndrome affects even highly accomplished people.
Impostor Syndrome Hits Women Hardest
- Impostor syndrome hits women hardest due to societal conditioning to self-deprecate and feelings of not belonging.
- This syndrome causes smaller careers and bank accounts, not just emotional pain.
Share Shame to Shrink It
- Share your feelings of fraud openly to shrink shame; create a 'fraud squad' of trusted people to call.
- Return the favor by uplifting others when they struggle with imposter feelings.