Identity Crisis: Uncovering the Truth About Impostor Syndrome

This week, Skylar and Talitha dive deep into the daunting world of impostor syndrome, joined by Dr. Negar Golbar, PharmD, shedding light on its prevalence and impact. The episode starts with a glimpse into the She’s Here Mentorship Program co-founded by Skylar and Talitha, where Dr. Golbar completed her research with mentee Darby Graham-Rowe.Impostor syndrome, coined in 1978, revolves around doubting one's abilities and feeling like a fraud, especially prevalent among accomplished women. Despite strides in education and professional success, women often struggle with confidence, attributing their achievements to luck or oversight rather than merit. This phenomenon isn't just an individual struggle but a reflection of systemic issues in workplaces perpetuated by biases, discriminatory practices, and unequal treatment.Dr. Golbar shares insights from her mentorship project, focusing on gender and life stage as variables, aiming to underline the prevalence of impostor syndrome among women and non-male individuals. She discusses data collection and analysis challenges and the anticipated contributions to the broader conversation on gender disparities.__Follow us on Instagram @raiseherco and @scaries.podcast and on TikTok @raisehercoFor those eager to dive deeper, visit www.raiseherco.com/the-scaries/ for all the resources. You can find more information on the She's Here Mentorship Program and review Negar and Darby's presentation here.