S1.E9 - I’m Not an Imposter, I’m Just a Work in Progress

In this week’s episode of My Brain Está Spicy, Melisa and Christy talk about how imposter syndrome shows up in their lives and how it impacts their mental health and well-being. Whether it’s questioning their abilities in their careers, feeling like they're not Latina enough, or doubting their worth, the feeling of not being enough is something we've all struggled with at some point in our lives.

The episode touches on the societal pressures that fuel these feelings, especially for BIPOC women, and how the pressure to be “perfect” can create burnout and frustration. Their conversation is all about acknowledging those feelings without letting them define us. It’s a reminder to cut ourselves some slack, embrace progress over perfection, and stop letting imposter syndrome steal our peace.

Join the conversation about how we’re fighting back against imposter syndrome, one step at a time.

Information Links for Today's Show:

• Is Impostor Syndrome Holding You Back From Living Your Best Life? by Arlin Cunic, MA
• It’s Time to Reconceptualize What “Imposter Syndrome” Means for People of Color - by Kevin Cokley
• Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome - by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey

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