What if the key to breaking through imposter syndrome isn't pushing harder - but going deeper? Dr. Erin Bowe, clinical psychologist and EMDR specialist, shares why traditional "just do it" advice often fails, how to feel safe in your own body, and why hula hooping might be the answer to burnout.

IN THIS EPISODE:

Why imposter syndrome might never fully disappear (and why that's actually okay)
How EMDR works to clear emotional blocks that talk therapy can't touch
The difference between visualization techniques and what to do if your brain doesn't work that way
Why women overthink more than men (hint: it's not just in your head, it's cultural and biological)
Moving from hustle culture to slow living without guilt
The surprising power of prioritizing fun and rediscovering what you loved as a child

TIMESTAMPS:

02:45 - Understanding imposter syndrome and why it might never fully go away
05:13 - When surface-level techniques don't work: Recognizing deeper blocks
08:20 - What is EMDR and how does it work?
12:00 - The lemon test: Are you a visual learner or not?
15:10 - Tailoring coaching to different learning styles
17:35 - Why women overthink more than men
19:58 - Positioning yourself as a thought leader when you don't feel safe
24:37 - Overcoming the fear of showing up on camera
27:01 - When passion isn't enough: Getting to the root of visibility blocks
32:05 - Maternal preoccupation: Why mums are wired to constantly check on everything
34:05 - Hustle culture vs. slow living
36:29 - Getting out of fight-or-flight mode: Simple practices to calm your nervous system
38:19 - The legacy of your work and writing books in the chaos of motherhood
39:04 - What to do when you don't know what you want in life (start with fun!)

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