19. Self-compassion for Imposter Syndrome

In this episode, host Petra Agthe and guest Katie Ford are looking at a previously covered topic from a specific perspective: The skill of self-compassion and how this can help us to navigate imposterism or imposter feelings (more commonly known as imposter syndrome, which is why we stuck to it in the title). In the conversation, Katie shares her own experiences and helpful insights. We are also touching on some previous themes such as shame, identity, courage and confidence, so it may be worth to listen back to these as well!
Time stamps:
00:57 Introduction to episode
03:01Introduction to Katie
03:58 About our partners VIN Europe
04:44 Welcoming Katie
05:50 Clarifying terminology
08:19 Definitions of imposterism and self-compassion
14:15 Common causes of imposterism
18:28 Imposterism and shame
28:05 The three components of shame and self-compassion
30:29 How can we cultivate self-compassion
32:07 How Katie has applied self-compassion in her life
41:07 When anxiety may be there for a good reason
44:26 Some other tools to help with imposter experience
48:49 Pitfalls and stumbling blocks
52:35 Katie's most favourite resources
55:10 More about Katie's work
56:48 Goodby
Where to find more information about Katie and her work:
On Instagram
On LinkedIn
Katie's website: https://www.katiefordvet.com
Katie's own podcast Inspired and Authentic
Vet Empowered website: https://www.vetempowered.com/
Also mentioned in this episode: The Veterinary Human Factors Conference
Previous Vet Mind Works Podcast episodes relating to this topic:
Courage
Shame
Confidence
Identity

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