Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
262: Imposter Syndrome
262: Imposter Syndrome
262: Imposter Syndrome
Wednesday 17th April 2024
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers discuss how imposter syndrome impacts sobriety and offer practical advice to combat these destructive thoughts.
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44 minutes
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Imposter syndrome can undermine your confidence and sobriety.
- It involves feeling like a fraud despite clear success.
- Cognitive distortions play a significant role in its manifestation.
- Societal factors like class and gender can exacerbate these feelings.
- Recognising and combating these thoughts can help you value your achievements.
Don't judge your insides by other people's outsides.
Feeling like a fraud even when you're excelling? In this episode of Soberful, Veronica Valli and Chip Somers tackle the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome. They dive into how this sneaky mindset can undermine your confidence and sobriety. Defined by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, imposter syndrome is the feeling of being a phony despite evident success. This episode explores how it manifests in various aspects of life, particularly for those in recovery from alcohol dependency.
Chip shares his own experiences, including moments where he felt out of place in professional settings, despite his vast expertise. Veronica and Chip discuss the cognitive distortions that fuel imposter syndrome, like judging our insides by others' outsides. They highlight how these feelings can lead to self-sabotage and undervaluing one's achievements. The conversation also touches on societal factors, such as class and gender, that can exacerbate these feelings.
Whether you're struggling with imposter syndrome in your career, personal life, or recovery journey, this episode offers relatable anecdotes and practical advice to help you recognise and combat these destructive thoughts. By the end, you'll feel more equipped to acknowledge your worth and achievements without letting imposter syndrome hold you back. So why not give it a listen and see if you can relate?