Ep 165: Imposter Syndrome

Ep 165: Imposter Syndrome

From Bloom Your Mind by Marie McDonald

March 13, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the prevalence and impact of imposter syndrome among high-achievers and leaders.

We’ve all felt some version of it at some moment in our lives; some more than others. Often, the people who experience it most intensely are the people you would least expect. Imposter syndrome can come for leaders. Founders. Experts. High-achievers who are objectively doing incredible work. And yet privately they’re thinking things like: I don’t belong here.They might see through me.I don’t know enough.I’m not at the caliber of the people around me.I’m not okay with this, but I can’t say it ...

People in this episode

Host: Marie McDonald

Topics covered

  • imposter syndrome
  • mental health
  • self-doubt
  • high-achievers
  • leadership

Keywords

  • imposter syndrome
  • self improvement
  • mental health
  • leadership
  • self-doubt

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