Imposter Syndrome: Why Do I Feel Like This?

Imposter syndrome is a widely used term nowadays, and it is a very real challenge. In this episode I discuss the origin of the term, the controversy of the term usage, why it is so prominent in your 20s, the connection to diagnosable mental disorders, and how to cope. Please read these articles that discuss the controversial nature of the term in the context of capitalism, racial privilege, and systemic discrimination: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/02/13/the-dubious-rise-of-impostor-syndrome