Imposter Syndrome. Comparisonitis. Self Doubt. Whatever we call it the fact is all writers and creatives suffer from it.
In this episode host Pamela Cook delves into her personal struggles with imposter syndrome and discusses insights from previous podcast guests, including Eliza Henry Jones, Nikki Gammel, Sophie Green, Cassie Hamer, Natasha Lester, Holly Ringland, and Megan Della Camina, on managing self-doubt and fostering creativity.
Join Pam as she digs deep into her own battle with imposter syndrome and finds answers in the wisdom of her fellow writers.
00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements
00:44 Technical Difficulties and Personal Updates
03:43 Substack Updates and New Initiatives
07:10 Exploring Imposter Syndrome
11:13 Insights from Eliza Henry Jones
13:42 Nikki Gammel on Male Confidence
17:16 Sophie Green's Perspective
21:08 Cassie Hamer's Inner Critic
24:28 Natasha Lester on Editorial Feedback
28:04 Holly Ringland on the Blank Page
34:35 Megan Della Camina's Inner Critic Work
37:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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