42 | When Your Imposter Syndrome Is Really a Five-Year-Old Trying to Keep You Safe: A Hypnocoaching Session with Erika

This week’s hypnocoaching session is with Erika, a former corporate leader who walked away from the safety of a steady career to build her own leadership and team culture coaching business.On paper, she’s exactly the kind of person you’d trust to walk into a room and lead it. Years of experience. A track record of growing teams. People who’ve worked for her are still reaching out to say how much she changed their lives.But behind the scenes, every time she starts to gain momentum in her business, something tightens in her shoulders, and a familiar chorus kicks in:“Who am I to do this?” “Other people are more qualified.” “What if this doesn’t work and everyone sees me fail?”Opportunities arrive… and instead of feeling excited, her nervous system goes into a state of resistance.In hypnosis, we go inside to meet the part of her that created imposter syndrome and self-doubt.Instead of fighting that part, we listen to it. We thank it. We let it tell the truth about how long it’s been working and how exhausted it is, and then something shifts.This episode is a powerful look at what happens when you realize your imposter syndrome isn’t proof you’re a fraud, it’s proof a younger you has been trying to keep you safe for a very long time, and what becomes possible when you let that part finally rest.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeHow Erika’s shift from corporate leader to entrepreneur amplified her imposter syndromeThe role of family dynamics, “out of sight, out of mind,” and perfectionism in her self-doubtHow a childhood experience that was never spoken about shaped her beliefs about visibility and safetyMeeting the part of her that lives in her shoulders and runs imposter syndrome as a protection planWhy your nervous system sometimes shuts down opportunities you consciously wantHow hypnosis allows us to dialogue with protective parts instead of trying to bulldoze over themA reparenting process where Erika brings her five-year-old self into her current, safer lifePractical ways Erika will support herself moving forward when that “who am I to do this?” voice shows up againResources and LinksWant to work together 1:1? Click here to book your Connection CallApply to be coached on the podcast: shiftyourstorypodcast.comHang out with me on Instagram and FacebookYour Next StepsIf this episode resonated, subscribe, rate, and leave a review.🎙️ The Shift Your Story Podcast© 2026 Ally Rose | All Rights Reserved💌 Contact: [email protected]✨ Want to be coached on the podcast? Apply here🫶🏾 Let’s connect:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteDisclaimer:The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, nor does it constitute a therapeutic relationship. All views expressed are my own. You should always consult with your own medical, mental health, legal, and financial professionals before making any decisions.