In this bonus episode, we dive deep into the topic of imposter syndrome and share our own fears and anxieties surrounding it. Oh boy, do we know how tough it can be for lactation consultants!  The expectations and pressures can be sky-high. And let's not forget about the impact imposter syndrome can have on our professional growth and confidence. It's a real bummer, but don't worry, we've got some great advice coming your way. “When you're connected and things are flowing out of you, that is your true self, that is you showing up as who you authentically are.” In this episode, we will cover: What exactly is imposter syndrome (2:55) How your gender and race also impact imposter syndrome (7:45) The high expectations we put on ourselves (20:33) The pressure to prove your value (25:37) Each month we host a live Deeper Dive so you can connect with us, our special guests, and each other + get lifetime access to the recording! Links and Resources 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 If you like what you heard today, please follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 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. Thanks to our monthly supporters Tiffany Gillies Alexandra Luning Pam Mallory Pam Mallory Jessica gardiner Jessica gardiner Meredith Kramer Meredith Kramer Katherine Leigh Heister Katherine Leigh Heister Gina Pepe Gina Pepe Sara Huddleston Sara Huddleston Allison Walsh Allison Walsh Rebecca Leese Rebecca Leese Nadine Sherry Nadine Sherry Celia Clark-Randall Celia Clark-Randall Chanelle Andrews Lyra Ng Lyra Ng Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Nurse Nikki Nurse Nikki Mary Muse Mary Muse JOC Team JOC Team Heather Bell Heather Bell Nicole Letizia Nicole Letizia Cathleen Walker Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Sarah Shapiro, IBCLC Lisa Meyer-Jones Lisa Meyer-Jones Theresa Hardy Heather Martin Heather Martin Susan Johnson Susan Johnson Maggie Rezende Maggie Rezende Elizabeth Stapleton Elizabeth Stapleton Heather Mastro Heather Mastro Melanie Tarr Melanie Tarr Molly McMillion Molly McMillion Morenike Tyehimba Morenike Tyehimba Margot Hodes Margot Hodes Denise McDonald Denise McDonald Audrey Thompson Audrey Thompson Beth Brownstein Beth Brownstein Zee Ifan Zee Ifan Maria o Sullivan Maria o Sullivan Bryna Sampey Bryna Sampey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★