{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/660030ee8d6ad80016ba0381/69b823021b5a7dfbdf5f770f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Imposter Syndrome, People Pleasing & Perfectionism with Dr Lee David","description":"<p>Today we’re spilling the tea on&nbsp;Imposter Syndrome, or Imposter feelings, &nbsp;with someone whose work we think so many of you are going to connect with instantly.</p><p>Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist and author with over 20 years of experience supporting people with their mental health. </p><p>She is the founder of&nbsp;10 Minute CBT, bringing brief, practical mental health tools into real-life settings. </p><p>Lee is known for making psychological ideas genuinely accessible, warm, and sometimes even a little bit funny when that’s what’s needed.</p><p>Lee works with health professionals through&nbsp;NHS Practitioner Health, speaks at national events, offers one-to-one therapy for adults, and hosts her own podcast&nbsp;The Choice Space.</p><p>In this episode we explore why so many women experience imposter syndrome and how it often overlaps with&nbsp;people pleasing and perfectionism.</p><p>We also talk about:</p><p>• Whether imposter syndrome is more common in women</p><p>• Why people pleasing can be damaging&nbsp;but can also have a positive spin if dealt with correctly </p><p>• How these traits show up for&nbsp;late diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent women</p><p>• Practical&nbsp;CBT tools&nbsp;for those moments when the “I’m a fraud” thought appears</p><p>• What Dr Lee wishes every woman truly understood about self-worth</p><p>We also chat about going to the&nbsp;hygienist,&nbsp;how are your gums?&nbsp;And as always, stay until the end for some&nbsp;beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.</p><p>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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dr Lee David:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"http://www.thechoicespace.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.thechoicespace.co.uk</strong></a></p><p><strong>Podcast: The Choice Space with Dr Lee David</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: @dr.lee.david.&nbsp;@thechoicespace</strong></p><p><strong>Books:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care. Lee David.&nbsp;Scion Publishing Ltd. 2020</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;Using CBT in General Practice. The 10 Minute CBT Handbook. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2013</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;10 Minutes to better Mental Health. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2022</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing. 10 minute steps for stressed healthcare professionals using CBT and mindfulness. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2023</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;10 Minutes to Beat Anxiety and Panic. A Step by Step Guide for teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;10 Minutes to Boost Your Mood. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness.&nbsp;Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Jinty Sheerin and Lou Hockings-Thompson"}