11 | Imposter Syndrome: When You Think You’re a Terrible IBCLC

Have you ever wondered when everyone around you is going to realize that you’re the worst lactation consultant on the planet? 

Well, we have! It’s called imposter syndrome, and we’re pretty sure this is going to be a terrible episode on the topic where you figure out we have no idea what we’re talking about.

“Reflecting on our wins in the past is way more helpful than trying to push yourself into an unknown future”

 

In this episode, we will cover:

• What is imposter syndrome?
• How does it affect your work? By sharing it, we can fix it.
• Okay, what’s next? Annie and Leah share tricks and tips for how to
• cope with it

 

This episode is sponsored by Spruce. Mention Lactation Business Coaching when signing up for Spruce and get a free month!

 

Links and Resources

• Spruce
• Marie Forleo
• Marie Forleo Imposter Syndrome Video
• Subscribe to the Deeper Dive Membership: https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/subscription/deeper-dive-membership
• Have an idea for a podcast episode or a Deeper Dive? Let us know! https://learn.paperlesslactation.com/form/collaborate

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About Us

Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas.

Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit.

Many thanks to Stephanie Granade for her production assistance, and to Silas Wade for creating our theme music.

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