In this powerful episode of The PhD Mentor, Manousos Klados opens up about his personal experience with impostor syndrome during his postdoc at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences—a time when, despite outward success, self-doubt quietly ruled his inner world.Join Manousos as he unpacks the real nature of impostor syndrome: what it is, why it’s so common among PhD students and academics, and how it can silently erode confidence in even the most accomplished researchers. Drawing from both lived experience and his work as a PhD coach, he offers practical, compassionate strategies to manage impostor thoughts, reframe feedback, and build lasting self-trust.If you’ve ever questioned your worth in academia, felt like an outsider, or worried you’ve “fooled” your way into your program—this episode is for you.Listen now and discover how to reclaim your confidence, reconnect with your purpose, and remember: you belong here.

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