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Imposter Syndrome in High Achievers

Season 2, Ep. 146

This episode is a part of our series on Mental Health for High Achievers with Psychologists and today we are exploring - The What, Why, and How to Navigate Impostor Syndrome with Millin Sangha Gujral.


In this episode we explore:

- Pivotal points of self-transformation from Millin's journey

- Exploring impostor phenomenon - what is it? is it real?

- Why is it more common in high achievers?

- #SelfDoubt v/s #ImpostorSyndrome - How are they different?

- Ways to navigate Impostor Syndrome


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