🎙️ Aunty Treacle - Episode 2: Am I Enough? Tackling Imposter Syndrome
In this heartfelt episode, Anna, Stuart, and guest David Filshie take on a listener’s powerful question:
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"Even though I’ve been working in my profession for a while, I’m often crippled by imposter syndrome. How do I move forward?"
Together they explore what imposter syndrome really is, why it's so common, and how it can actually signal that you care deeply about your work. They share practical tools to reflect, reframe, and take action, even when self-doubt creeps in. This conversation offers a supportive, practical path for anyone wrestling with the question: Am I enough? (Spoiler: You are.) Key Topics Covered:
- What imposter syndrome really is and what it isn’t
- Why feelings of "not enough" often arise when we’re visible, different, or doing something new
- The myth of being "ready" and why confidence follows action
- The power of reflection, feedback, and building self-awareness
- How to find your people and create a supportive tribe
- Strategies for navigating discomfort and reframing failure
- How to bring your authentic self into every space, from shop floor to boardroom
 🔗 Resources and Mentions:- Emma Reed Turrell - Best Friend Therapy podcast – Episodes on Imposters Syndrome and Transactional Analysis
- Jessamy Hibbard - The Imposter Cure book
- Simple self-reflection frameworks ("What went well, what didn’t, what next?")
- Building confidence through feedback and small wins
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Next Episode Teaser:
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Credit Without Arrogance — how to own your achievements without losing your humility.
