Dr. Paul Conti: Why High Achievers Still Feel “Not Enough”
About this episode
Dr. Paul Conti discusses why high achievers often feel inadequate despite their success and offers insights on building a healthier self-relationship.
Grab Dr Conti's book right here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/paul-conti/whats-going-right/9781538776049/ Why do so many successful, driven professionals still carry the quiet belief that they’re not enough? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Paul Conti, MD — renowned psychiatrist, bestselling author, and President of Pacific Premier Group — to explore the hidden wounds that high performers carry beneath the surface. From self-doubt and imposter syndrome to emotional suppression and overachievement, we unpack why external success doesn’t automatically heal internal insecurity — and what it actually takes to build a healthy relationship with yourself. If you’ve ever achieved more… but still felt behind… this episode is for you. In this episode, we discuss: Why success doesn’t fix self-worth The “hidden wounds” many high achievers carry How childhood patterns shape adult performance The difference between achievement and emotional health How to build a stronger, healthier relationship with yourself Practical steps toward healing and mental resilience Dr. Conti shares insights from decades of psychiatric experience working with individuals, families, and…
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