How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome And Start Living Your Best Life with Dr. Valerie Young




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Summary: My guest today is Dr. Valerie Young, one of the world’s leading experts on imposter syndrome and the founder of the <a href="https://impostorsyndrome.com/">Imposter Syndrome Institute</a>. She’s the author of the best-selling book, <a href="https://amzn.to/3NulwJW">The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer from Impostor Syndrome</a>.<br> <br> * what imposter syndrome actually is and how to know if you have it<br> * the hidden causes of imposter syndrome<br> * the types of people who are more vulnerable to imposter syndrome<br> * exactly how to get over the fear of people thinking you're stupid or not liking you<br> * how to deal with criticism in a healthy way<br> * the REAL thing that holds us back from going after our dreams more than money or time<br> * how to get over fear of failure and actually take a big, scary leap in your life<br> * why perfectionism is not serving you and pragmatic tips to let go of it<br> * why your imposter syndrome is leading to procrastination (and how to stop!)<br> * one simple thing everyone can do to build confidence right now<br> * the one big mistake people make when trying to decide if a risk is worth taking<br> <br> This episode is sponsored by Seed. You can get 15% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01 Daily Synbiotic by going to https://seed.com/daily-synbiotic and using the code LIZMOODY.<br> <br> This episode is sponsored by Paleovalley. Head over to <a href="https://paleovalley.com/offers/turmeric-complex-promo/pvfriend15?oid=6&amp;affid=818">paleovalley.com</a> and use the code LIZM for 15% off.<br> <br> This episode is sponsored by Wild Health. Get 20% off with code LIZ at <a href="http://wildhealth.com/liz">wildhealth.com/liz</a>.<br> <br> Healthier Together cover art by Zack. Healthier Together music by <a href="http://www.alexruimy.com/">Alex Ruimy.</a>