Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing & Perfectionism with Dr Lee David
About this episode
The episode discusses Imposter Syndrome and its connection to people pleasing and perfectionism with Dr Lee David, a mental health expert.
Today we’re spilling the tea on Imposter Syndrome, or Imposter feelings, with someone whose work we think so many of you are going to connect with instantly. Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist and author with over 20 years of experience supporting people with their mental health. She is the founder of 10 Minute CBT, bringing brief, practical mental health tools into real-life settings. Lee is known for making psychological ideas genuinely accessible, warm, and sometimes even a little bit funny when that’s what’s needed. Lee works with health professionals through NHS Practitioner Health, speaks at national events, offers one-to-one therapy for adults, and hosts her own podcast The Choice Space. In this episode we explore why so many women experience imposter syndrome and how it often overlaps with people pleasing and perfectionism. We also talk about: • Whether imposter syndrome is more common in women • Why people pleasing can be damaging but can also have a positive spin if dealt with correctly • How these traits show up for late diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent women • Practical CBT tools for those moments when the “I’m…
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