49. The Truth About Imposter Syndrome (Backed by Psychology + Neuroscience)

The Authentic Path with Dr. Vanessa Calderón · Mar 22, 2026 · 24m · transcript

Imposter syndrome is one of the most common labels high-achieving women use to explain why they feel uncomfortable stepping into bigger roles, visibility, and leadership.But what if most of the time, it’s not actually imposter syndrome?In this episode, I challenge the way we talk about imposter syndrome and explore why the label may be keeping so many brilliant women stuck. We unpack what is really happening psychologically and socially, and why naming the real issue is the first step to moving forward.In this episode, we cover:Why imposter syndrome is often misunderstood or overusedThe…