The Reclamation

Episode 21: Imposter Syndrome: A Signal to Rise

Paula Collins Episode 21

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong… even when your heart knows you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be? That’s imposter syndrome—and it can stop us in our tracks.

In this episode of The Reclamation, Paula Collins shares her own recent experience with imposter syndrome, exploring what it really is, why it shows up, and how to transform it into a powerful signal for growth.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • The truth about what imposter syndrome really is
  • Why it often shows up during times of expansion and visibility
  • How to pause, reflect, and ask if the voice of doubt is really yours
  • Simple practices to reframe imposter syndrome and step forward with courage

This episode is an invitation to see imposter syndrome not as a roadblock, but as a sacred nudge calling you into deeper self-trust.

✨ Journal Prompts to Heal Imposter Syndrome

  1. When I feel like an imposter, what exact thoughts or stories are playing in my mind? Whose voice might they belong to?
  2. What evidence do I have that proves I am capable, worthy, and aligned with the work I’m doing?
  3. How do I define “success” in my life—and is that definition truly mine, or shaped by others?
  4. Where in my body do I feel imposter syndrome show up, and what message might that sensation be giving me?
  5. What fears arise if I fully stepped into my authentic power without apology?
  6. Who am I comparing myself to when these feelings surface—and what qualities in them do I already possess within myself?
  7. If imposter syndrome is actually an invitation to grow, what is it asking me to look at right now?
  8. What affirmation or mantra can I create to ground myself when the voice of “not enough” shows up?
  9. Imagine your highest self speaking to you—what would she say to you in this moment of doubt?
  10. How can I begin to celebrate myself today, even in small ways, to remind me of my worth and gifts?

How to find me:

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