Ep. 132 Eliminate Imposter Syndrome Forever with These 3 Coping Skills
02/24/25 • 17 min
Have you ever stepped into a new—whether at work, in your community, or in your personal life—only to feel like an imposter?
Don’t let "imposter syndrome" take over and crush this great opportunity.
In this episode you’ll discover:
1. Why the term “imposter syndrome” is outdated and how it may be holding you back.
2. Three proven coping skills to reduce anxiety and step into new roles with confidence.
3. How a simple growth map can transform self-doubt into structured learning and professional success.
Hit play now to learn how to replace imposter syndrome with a mindset that fosters confidence, resilience, and growth in midlife so you can enjoy your new opportunity!
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
Have you ever stepped into a new—whether at work, in your community, or in your personal life—only to feel like an imposter?
Don’t let "imposter syndrome" take over and crush this great opportunity.
In this episode you’ll discover:
1. Why the term “imposter syndrome” is outdated and how it may be holding you back.
2. Three proven coping skills to reduce anxiety and step into new roles with confidence.
3. How a simple growth map can transform self-doubt into structured learning and professional success.
Hit play now to learn how to replace imposter syndrome with a mindset that fosters confidence, resilience, and growth in midlife so you can enjoy your new opportunity!
****
About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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Ep.131 5 Simple Words That Will Transform Chaos Into Calm, To Make Better Midlife Decisions
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety?
Discover five powerful words that can help you move from chaos to calm and help you make better decisions in your daily life.
In this episode, you’ll discover
1. How to recognize and shift from mental chaos or rigidity to a state of calm flow.
2. Discover actionable steps to re-regulate your body and observe your mind for better emotional control and decision making.
3. Hear real-life examples of how the FACES framework transforms anxious reactions into actions aligned with your desires and values.
Press play now to learn how to regain clarity, avoid regrets, and stay aligned with your values using the FACES model.
Check out this awesome one pager that summarizes this episode:
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
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Ep. 133 4 Coping Skills to Handle a Critical Boss & Transform Midlife Self-Doubt into Self-Assurance
Is your boss constantly demanding more while offering little support or recognition?
If their negativity is draining your confidence, it’s time to shift the way you respond.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
1. How to stop taking your boss’s behavior personally—because it’s not about you.
2. A mindset shift that frees up your mental energy and puts you back in control.
3. Practical tools to build self-validation and confidence, no matter who’s in charge.
Press play now to learn how to reclaim your confidence and career growth—even if your boss never changes!
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About the Host:
MJ Murray Vachon LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 48,000 hours of therapy sessions and 31 years of experience teaching her Mental Wellness curriculum, Inner Challenge. Four years ago she overcame her fear of technology to create a podcast that integrated her vast clinical experience and practical wisdom of cultivating mental wellness using the latest information from neuroscience. MJ was Social Worker of the Year in 2011 for Region 2/IN.
Creating Midlife Calm is a podcast designed to guide you through the challenges of midlife, tackling issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling unworthy, procrastination, and isolation, while offering strategies for improving relationships, family support, emotional wellbeing, mental wellness, and parenting, with a focus on mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, and personal growth to stop rumination, overthinking, and increase confidence through self-care, emotional healing, and mental health support.
Creating Midlife Calm: Coping Skills for Stress & Anxiety in Family, Work & Relationships - Ep. 132 Eliminate Imposter Syndrome Forever with These 3 Coping Skills
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In this episode, you'll discover the surprisingly simple way to eliminate imposter syndrome forever.
M.J. Murray Vachon LCSWWelcome to Creating Midlife Calm, a podcast dedicated to empowering midlife minds to overcome anxiety, stop feeling like crap and become more present with your family, all while achieving greater success at work. I'm MJ Murray Vachon, a licensed clinical social worke
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