Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of PRETTYSMART, she reveals:
The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in
The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome
Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism?
How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt
Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome?
Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show
The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage
How it impacts our personal lives and relationships
Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest
Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all

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Do you have imposter syndrome? You're not alone—70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point, and today, Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is here to help us break free. As a psychologist, imposter syndrome expert, and bestselling author of Own Your Greatness and Your Unstoppable Greatness, Dr. Orbé-Austin dives deep into how imposter syndrome shows up in our lives—and, most importantly, how we can overcome it. In this episode of PRETTYSMART, she reveals: <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3">The subtle signs that imposter syndrome is creeping in</li> <li class="li3">The powerful link between self-worth and imposter syndrome</li> <li class="li3">Is there a link between imposter syndrome and perfectionism?</li> <li class="li3">How your upbringing shapes those feelings of self-doubt</li> <li class="li3">Are women especially vulnerable to imposter syndrome?</li> <li class="li3">Her personal experience battling imposter syndrome—even on the Today Show</li> <li class="li3">The two main cycles of imposter syndrome: overwork and self-sabotage</li> <li class="li3">How it impacts our personal lives and relationships</li> <li class="li3">Why marginalized groups are hit the hardest</li> <li class="li3">Simple steps to start loving yourself through it all</li> </ul> Follow Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drorbeaustin/?hl=en">here</a> Check out her latest book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZZHY1Z8?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_SQSQ1B7WT2JKY2GP6E3T"> here</a> Book Rec: The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

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Imposter Syndrome & Rewriting The Stories We Tell Ourselves: Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin

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