Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts

Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.

Friday Fix: Episode 162

Imposter syndrome is that uncomfortable feeling you experience when you think you’re unqualified and incompetent. You might look around and assume everyone knows what they’re doing except you. 

And if you achieve something good, you’ll chalk your accomplishments up to “good luck.” 

Almost everyone experiences imposter syndrome at one point or another. For some people, it’s a small problem. For others though, it can be debilitating.

Imposter syndrome isn’t just something that happens at work. You might struggle with it in your personal life too if you feel like an ineffective parent or you think you aren’t a good partner.  

If you have imposter syndrome, you might worry that someone is going to discover how inept you really are. You might cope by becoming an overachiever. Or, you might stop trying to reach your potential so you don’t disappoint anyone.

Fortunately, imposter syndrome doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your life. On today’s episode of The Verywell Mind Podcast, I share my favorite science-backed strategy for overcoming imposter syndrome so you can live your best life–and feel effective while you’re doing it.

More About the Podcast

The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too.

If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes:

Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. Thank you.

For media or public speaking inquiries, contact Amy here.

Download the Transcript

Links and Resources

  • Follow Amy Morin on Instagram.

  • Check out Amy’s books on mental strength.

  • How to Find the Courage to Be Yourself With TV Personality Craig Conover

  • Friday Fix: How to Respond to Unhelpful Thoughts

  • How to Survive a Toxic Workplace With Bestselling Author Heather Monahan