Have you ever achieved something amazing… and still felt like a fraud? In this powerful episode of Unlock Your Blocks, trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith unpacks imposter syndrome from a nervous system perspective. She explains how feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy are not simply mindset issues—they’re deeply rooted survival mechanisms shaped by early life experiences. Elyssa reveals how childhood conditioning, societal expectations, and gender differences contribute to imposter feelings, and why visibility can feel unsafe for high achievers. She also shares compassionate, practical strategies to quiet your inner critic, rewrite the “I don’t belong” story, and build confidence that feels safe in your body. ✅ What You’ll Learn: Why imposter syndrome is actually a trauma response, not just a mindset issue How early experiences of approval and achievement shape your sense of worth The link between visibility, fear, and nervous system dysregulation How men and women experience imposter syndrome differently The Dunning-Kruger effect and what it teaches about confidence gaps Practical steps to reframe imposter thoughts in real time The role of self-compassion in building genuine confidence How to use body awareness to interrupt self-doubt loops 🕒 Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Understanding Imposter Syndrome 02:45 – The Origins of Self-Doubt 05:35 – The Impact of Childhood Experiences 08:19 – Navigating Adult Challenges 11:30 – Gender Differences in Self-Perception 14:11 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 17:17 – Reframing Your Mindset 🎁 Get a Free Call with Elyssa: Book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks focus call to uncover what’s keeping you from your next level of growth and clarity. 👉 Book here 📌 Follow Elyssa for More: 📸 Instagram: @elyssacsmith 📘 Facebook Group – The Stressless Lounge