Dr. Heather Walker and licensed therapist Athina Danilo dive into the topic of imposter syndrome in this episode of the Lead with Levity podcast. They discuss how many people suffer in silence with this issue and how it can cause individuals to feel like nothing they do is good enough, constantly striving to achieve more and tie their worth to their achievements.
Dr. Heather and Athina explore how societal and cultural messages reinforce the idea that our worth is tied to our work and accomplishments, and how this can make it difficult to shift our mindset and embrace the idea that we are worthy just as we are. The conversation gets deep and psychological as they talk about how to recognize and combat negative self-talk and rediscover the different pieces of ourselves beyond what we do for work. If you’re someone who feels like you’re always putting others before yourself, constantly striving for perfection, or feeling like you’re not enough, this episode is for you.
Tune in for some helpful insights and tips to help combat imposter syndrome and find your worth beyond your accomplishments.
About Athina Danilo
Hello, My name is Athina Danilo and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT#124847) who’s passionate about working with culturally diverse millennials seeking to break free from the cycle of perfectionism, self-doubt, and burnout. Using a blend of Relational Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Culturally Sensitive Therapy, I help clients cultivate a greater sense of self-worth and confidence in themselves, and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
I’m also a published author of the Imposter Syndrome Workbook: Exercises to Boost Your Confidence, Own Your Success, and Embrace Your Brilliance. This workbook provide a source of support and guidance to help readers embrace themselves more fully as they gain greater insight into their own imposter syndrome struggles and build greater confidence and trust in themselves.
Find out more about Athina here: https://www.athinadanilo.com/