Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing & Perfectionism with Dr Lee David

Today we’re spilling the tea on Imposter Syndrome, or Imposter feelings,  with someone whose work we think so many of you are going to connect with instantly.Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist and author with over 20 years of experience supporting people with their mental health. She is the founder of 10 Minute CBT, bringing brief, practical mental health tools into real-life settings. Lee is known for making psychological ideas genuinely accessible, warm, and sometimes even a little bit funny when that’s what’s needed.Lee works with health professionals through NHS Practitioner Health, speaks at national events, offers one-to-one therapy for adults, and hosts her own podcast The Choice Space.In this episode we explore why so many women experience imposter syndrome and how it often overlaps with people pleasing and perfectionism.We also talk about:• Whether imposter syndrome is more common in women• Why people pleasing can be damaging but can also have a positive spin if dealt with correctly • How these traits show up for late diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent women• Practical CBT tools for those moments when the “I’m a fraud” thought appears• What Dr Lee wishes every woman truly understood about self-worthWe also chat about going to the hygienist, how are your gums? And as always, stay until the end for some beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt like you had to prove your worth, or wondered why success can still feel uncomfortable, this conversation will resonate deeply. Dr Lee David:Website: www.thechoicespace.co.ukPodcast: The Choice Space with Dr Lee DavidInstagram: @dr.lee.david. @thechoicespaceBooks: • Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care. Lee David. Scion Publishing Ltd. 2020• Using CBT in General Practice. The 10 Minute CBT Handbook. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2013• 10 Minutes to better Mental Health. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2022• Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing. 10 minute steps for stressed healthcare professionals using CBT and mindfulness. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2023• 10 Minutes to Beat Anxiety and Panic. A Step by Step Guide for teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025• 10 Minutes to Boost Your Mood. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025 ☕ SUBSCRIBE for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.💛 Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast💬 We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty & Lou @ [email protected]👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&utm_source=qr🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3And all your favourite Podcast PlatformsThank you for Listening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.