Everyone is an Imposter! - Imposter Syndrome and Self-image.

Published: Nov. 24, 2021, 9 p.m.

If you've ever been in a good position you felt undeserving of, or that you are incapable of a responsibility entrusted to you, or unworthy of the positive praise and acknowledgement of others towards you, then you might be experiencing 'imposter syndrome.'

Tune in to this episode where we discuss imposter syndrome and self-image. We talk about what it is, why so many of us experience it, and what we can do to combat feeling like an imposter.

Creators:  Maisa Lacevic and Madhu Ashwin.
With credits to Farah Abdulrahman for editing and publishing.

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