154 | Imposter Syndrome in Medicine: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Prevent Burnout

18/04/2025 18 min
154 | Imposter Syndrome in Medicine: How to Spot It, Stop It, and Prevent Burnout

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If you’ve ever questioned whether you really belong in medicine — even with the credentials, experience, and evidence to prove it — this episode is for you. Imposter syndrome shows up quietly but powerfully in medicine, often pushing high-achieving providers to overwork, downplay their success, and silently burn out. Today, we're unpacking what imposter syndrome really is, how it shows up throughout your career, and the five types that Dr. Valerie Young identified (yes, you'll probably see yourself in more than one).
 
We’ll also explore how imposter syndrome affects your financial wellness — from undercharging and overworking to avoiding financial decisions altogether. Because feeling like a fraud doesn’t just drain your energy — it can impact your income, your burnout level, and your future freedom.
 
Grab your free Guide to Fight Imposter Syndrome in Medicine to reflect on your own experiences and take practical steps to start believing in your worth again. You are not an imposter — you're a human being in a high-stakes job doing amazing, life-changing work. Let's talk about it.
 
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