How Imposter Syndrome Drives Avoidance

How Imposter Syndrome Drives Avoidance

From Simply Human by Karen Lee Lynskey, Christina Caro

August 30, 2025 · 28 min · Season 2 · Episode 16

About this episode

This episode explores how imposter syndrome may lead to avoidance behaviors and the importance of self-awareness in addressing these issues.

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Have you ever considered that imposter syndrome may be triggering avoidance behaviors without realizing it? In this episode we revisit imposter syndrome and how to bring awareness to how IS might be causing you to avoid and shrinking your world in subtle ways. 📖 Explore More: *SIMPLY HUMAN Imposter Syndrome Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3lbIOBUhkXk5zG1g-TrVW6FWAmxsBv&si=iihoapeDlK2s7jyX * Russ Harris "The Choice Point" Vide...

People in this episode

Hosts: Karen Lee Lynskey, Christina Caro

Topics covered

  • imposter syndrome
  • avoidance behaviors
  • self-awareness
  • personal growth
  • mental health

Keywords

  • imposter syndrome
  • avoidance
  • self-awareness
  • personal development
  • mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Choice Point

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