Feb 16
In Episode 79 of ADHD for Smart Ass Women, Tracy talks about imposter syndrome, where the term comes from, what it is and why so many women with ADHD have it. She shares: How Reward Deficiency Syndrome contributes to imposter syndrome Why we rarely feel as we’ve accomplished enough Why we might not trust our success and believe we can recreate it How being hyper-critical of ourselves contributes to imposter syndrome What inverse imposter syndrome is What you can do to combat imposter syndrome How to deal with shame Why community and interest are so important to our ADHD brains.
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Quotes:
"I think ADHD causes imposter syndrome. And I wonder if most of the people who have impostor syndrome aren't just ADHD."
- Tracy Otsuka
"If I get distracted in a meeting, I make a joke of it. I talk about my ADHD."
- Tracy Otsuka
"For every ADHD weakness, there is a huge ADHD strength."
- Tracy Otsuka
"I think ADHD causes imposter syndrome. And I wonder if most of the people who have impostor syndrome aren't just ADHD."
- Tracy Otsuka
"If I get distracted in a meeting, I make a joke of it. I talk about my ADHD."
- Tracy Otsuka
"For every ADHD weakness, there is a huge ADHD strength."
- Tracy Otsuka
[00:00 - 06:47] Impostor Syndrome in High-Achieving Women with ADHD
[06:47 - 10:30] ADHD and Impostor Syndrome
[10:30 - 14:21] ADHD, Impostor Syndrome, and Finding Strengths
- Tracy discusses impostor syndrome with a focus on a high-achieving woman who downplays her accomplishments.
- Tracy suggests that ADHD can lead to imposter syndrome, where successful women hide their struggles and feel like frauds.
- ADHD brains may struggle with impostor syndrome due to reward deficiency and lack of self-celebration.
[06:47 - 10:30] ADHD and Impostor Syndrome
- Tracy discusses impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and comparison to others in the workplace.
- Tracy reflects on her experiences with ADHD, feeling like she's "slid by" in life without putting in much effort, despite being smart.
- Tracy suggests coping with impostor syndrome by acknowledging and addressing shame, following Brene Brown's advice on authenticity and vulnerability.
[10:30 - 14:21] ADHD, Impostor Syndrome, and Finding Strengths
- Tracy discusses mindfulness, meditation coaching, and cognitive behavioral therapy as ways to control attention and thoughts for individuals with ADHD.
- Tracy emphasizes the importance of finding work that aligns with one's interests and strengths to overcome imposter syndrome.
- Tracy encourages listeners to focus on building their strengths and contracting out their weaknesses to others who excel in those areas.
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EPISODE #79
