We’ve all heard the term Imposter Syndrome—but what if the way we talk about it is incomplete?
In this episode, I’m unpacking the roots of that familiar fraud feeling and why the advice you’ve probably heard (“just fake it till you make it”) doesn’t actually solve the problem.
I’ll take you back to the original research, share how the coaching world watered it down, and break apart the different roots that create the same feeling—perfectionism, identity lag, nervous system overload, conditioning, borrowed behaviors, and even Human Design factors like an open G center.
And, because I believe in putting myself on the table too, I use my own stops and starts with this very podcast as the case study.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ The real origins of Imposter Syndrome—and why it’s not just insecurity.
✨ The difference between classic Imposter Syndrome (after success) and the modern version (before success).
✨ Why common coaching advice can actually make you feel more like a fraud.
✨ How perfectionism, identity gaps, nervous system stress, and borrowed behaviors all drive the same feeling—for different reasons.
✨ What to ask yourself to uncover your real root and stop looping in the label.
By the end, you’ll see why “Imposter Syndrome” isn’t one thing—it’s a cluster of patterns. And once you know which one is yours, you actually have something you can work on.
Resources & Links:
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Human Design Course for Coaches — 44 lessons, self-paced ($749)
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Come hang with me on Instagram: @amanda_dumouchelle_
- My Website
If this episode resonated, share it with a friend or client who’s been calling it “Imposter Syndrome” without realizing what’s actually underneath.