How Imposter Syndrome Makes You Rehearse Conversations and How to Stop

In this episode, Lucas and Luna tackle a specific manifestation of imposter syndrome: the compulsive rehearsal of conversations before they happen. Drawing on psychological research from Dr. Valerie Young on impostor syndrome subtypes and a 2022 study from the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology on anticipatory anxiety, they explain why rehearsing backfires and offer a practical two-step technique — 'anchor and release' — to break the loop. Lucas shares how he used this method before a high-stakes interview, and Luna brings data on how over-rehearsal reduces conversational adaptability. By the end, you'll have a concrete tool to replace mental script-writing with presence. #ImposterSyndrome #ConversationRehearsal #CareerConfidence #AnxietyManagement #DrValerieYoung #AnticipatoryAnxiety #AnchorAndRelease #JournalOfExperimentalSocialPsychology #ProfessionalGrowth #SelfPromotion #WorkplaceWellness #MentalScripts #PresenceOverPerfection #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #SelfDevelopment Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo