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 so ... Show More
Nov 2023
276 - Ask Minaa Anything: Creating and Navigating Healthy Friendships
You sent Minaa your most pressing questions, and in today's episode she provides her insight and advice to those questions. You asked about how to handle a friendship you may have outgrown, how to develop healthy two-sided friendships, and when to forgive a friend that betrayed y ... Show More
32m 25s
Nov 2023
275 – How to Build Your Sisterhood With These Small Steps from Dr. Joy
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist. She’s also a speaker and the Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, and host of its wildly popular mental health podcast, which received a Webby award in 2023. In this episode, Dr. Joy sits down with Minaa to discuss her new ... Show More
43m 36s
Feb 2025
Imposter Syndrome: Why You Have It & How To Beat It
Do you ever feel like you don’t deserve your success? Like any moment now, someone’s going to find out you’re not as capable as they think? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome affects even the most successful people, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode, we break ... Show More
13m 55s
Sep 2025
How to beat impostor syndrome
Up to 80% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives—a feeling of inadequacy and anxiety about perceived flaws. In this episode, Anne and Frances break down exactly what impostor syndrome is, why we tell ourselves stories that distort reality, and how to ... Show More
40m 14s
Apr 2021
276 // Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Hello and welcome to episode 276 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, but before you tune in, make sure you check out the previous episode, 275: Signs of Imposter Syndrome. The tips for overcoming imposter syndrome includ ... Show More
10m 59s
<p>Here are 6 tips:</p><ol><li><strong>Recognize the thoughts and feelings as separate from facts.</strong> When you catch yourself thinking "I don't belong here" or "I'm going to be found out," pause and remind yourself that these are anxious thoughts, not objective truths. Just ... Show More
