Ep.244 'Imposter Syndrome' - Reflection with Rebecca Stone

In the tenth of our 'Reflection Series', host Matt Phillips is joined by Sports Therapist Rebecca Stone of glos-sportstherapy.co.uk, who reflects on Ep.2 'Imposter Syndrome’, recorded June 2nd 2020 with special guest Jack Chew of the Physio Matters Team. Imposter Syndrome, the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills, is something that many soft tissue therapists suffer one time or another, exacerbated by self-comparison to allied health professionals like Physiotherapists, Osteopaths or Chiropractors. In this episode, Rebecca, known by friends as colleagues as Becky, shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt in the field of Sports Therapy, and how listening to Jack Chew's comments in Ep.2 from 2020 helped her understand that many practitioners from all types of healthcare professions can suffer from imposter syndrome, especially when working solo, and how important collaboration and conversation with other therapists can be in building confidence.  With anecdotes from her own career, Rebecca highlights how embracing evidence-based practice and fostering professional relationships can help therapists tackle imposter syndrome effectively. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of working as a therapist. Useful Links Ep.2 'Imposter Syndrome' with Jack Chew Rebecca Stone Sports Therapy Website Rebecca Stone Sports Therapy on Facebook The Hands On Hub & STA Conference The STA South West Conference is taking place on September 20th & 21st in Exmouth, in collaboration with The ST School’s Hands On Hub. Tickets are now on sale at The ST School Website.   This will be a brand new style of CPD Conference, designed to kickstart the future of Healthcare Education. There’s a full day of presentations, workshops and practical sessions on the Saturday, a social buffet on the Saturday night, then a half day on Sunday including opportunities to reflect in groups on what you have learnt, plan together how the content will actually you’re your practice evolve.  There’s an Early Bird ticket til the end of June AND a discount code for STA members which can be found on the STA Members page.  Would YOU like to be a 'Reflection' guest on the podcast? If you would like to come on the show to chat about a past episode of the podcast, contact host Matt Phillips on social media, or email [email protected]. You will l need a pc or laptop (not your phone), with a quality internet connection (ethernet cable plugged directly into modem is best), and obviously webcam and mic.  Questions? Email: [email protected]