135. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Neurodivergents with Patrick Casale

Imposter syndrome is something that impacts nearly every entrepreneur I know. But it’s not just about feeling like you’re not worthy to be called an expert in your field. Imposter syndrome shows up in so many different ways.

This week on the podcast, imposter syndrome expert Patrick Casale and I are talking about imposter syndrome for neurodivergent folks, being in alignment with authenticity, how to let go of some of the negative messaging we hold onto, and creating movement to remain in creativity.

Patrick is right there with us in the neurodivergent world, so of course when I called him an expert at the start of this episode, I could feel him cringe. This is something we all work on, forever, and it’s about having the right tools in your toolbox to take back your power and get out of your own head.

Whether you think you have imposter syndrome or not, I encourage you to listen in this week. Because we all have stories we tell ourselves and it’s time to let them go.

About Patrick Casale:

Patrick Casale is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health and Addictions Therapist. He is the owner of All Things Private Practice. He is a Private Practice Coach and Strategist. He is a Group Practice Owner, Motivational Speaker, and Podcast Host. He has been featured on Private Practice Startup, Abundance Practice Building, Therapy Reimagined, Not Your Typical Psychotherapist, Selling The Couch, and Modern Therapists. Patrick is a passionate advocate, reducing the shame and stigma of mental health, as well as impostor syndrome. Patrick helps mental health entrepreneurs break the mold, work through their fears and insecurities, and to embrace their Authenticity. Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn and follow him on Instagram.

Links and Resources:

• All Things Private Practice podcast
• All Things Private Practice

Time Stamps:

• [1:05] - What happens when you build sustainable systems
• [3:35] - About Patrick
• [4:33] - Imposter syndrome is something we all go through as entrepreneurs
• [5:23] - Perfectionism is a big part of imposter syndrome
• [8:23] - Neurodivergents will be hypervigilant about what you’re putting out there
• [9:24] - How attachment trauma and messaging we receive as kids factor in
• [11:45] - Put it out into the world anyway
• [12:48] - When we start out, the people who see our stuff is really connected to us and they’re very supportive
• [13:40] - If someone takes time out of their day to tell you negative feedback, it says more about them
• [15:40] - We’re out of alignment with being authentic
• [18:45] - What’s helpful for some is offensive to others...and who cares
• [19:30] - “Why would anyone hire me”
• [20:24] - Be a contributor, not a guru
• [23:25] - Don’t get propped up by good feedback or pulled down by negative feedback
• [24:18] - Give yourself permission to fail
• [27:00] - Have fun with your imposter syndrome
• [29:25] - There’s a time you need a cocoon and other times you need to get out of the house
• 30:08 - Don’t resist the flow state; go with it
• [31:48] - Two additional considerations
• [32:45] - Build the plane as you fly it - you don’t need to have every piece of the puzzle put together before you put it out to the world
• [34:12] - With external accountability, there’s enough pressure to finish the thing