3-Minute Theory: You’re Not an Imposter, You’re Just Growing

This episode cracked open a truth many of us carry in silence:

“I’m not good enough. I don’t belong here. I’m a fraud.”

Whether it’s starting a new job, launching a podcast, moving cities, or just trying to do better, imposter syndrome sneaks in and tells us we’re not ready.

But what if that voice isn’t the truth?

What if it’s just fear, disguised as logic?

MIND – Think

"Feeling like a fraud doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re evolving."

This episode reminded us that imposter syndrome often hits right when we’re leveling up, because our brain hasn’t caught up with our growth.

We talked about:

• How childhood wounds (not feeling enough, being ridiculed) shape adult self-doubt

• How perfectionism and productivity culture make us feel behind

• And how even “successful” people often carry the same internal doubts

The truth?
You don’t need to be perfect to belong.
You just need to be present.

BODY – Do

Try This: The “I Belong Here” Protocol (Daily Rewire Practice)

1. Write down 3 things you've done well in the last 7 days

2. List 3 characteristics that describe who you are, not what you have

3. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and say:
   “I am not my fear. I’m my evidence.”

Example:

“I recorded a podcast, I helped a friend, I showed up to train. I’m kind. I’m curious. I’m growing.”

Over time, this rewires your identity to match who you actually are, not who fear tells you you’re not.

HEART – Feel

Ask yourself:

“Would I speak to a friend the way I speak to myself?”

We carry this internal dictator, always moving the finish line.
Always saying: “You could’ve done better.”

But growth doesn’t come from shame.
It comes from compassion.

As one of you said:

“Be your best friend, not your harshest critic.”

You’re not broken.
You’re just used to being too hard on yourself.

A Piece of Us

Rupert: “A week of discovering my true potential! I’ve started to expand my mind and step into a higher version of myself. I finally feel capable of holding my space, even in uncertain times. Right now, I’m filled with excitement, closing one chapter and stepping boldly into the next. Who would’ve thought? After ten years of grinding, I’m finally emerging from my shell.

It feels incredible to look out at the hills, far away from the UK, and just be.

New beginnings are unfolding, and I’m ready for them.”

Konrad: “Recently, I’ve been very consistent with my training. After the back injury, I feel so grateful to be back in the gym, doing Jiu-Jitsu, lifting, and simply doing what I love. I’ve also noticed an interesting pattern: the harder I train, the more I’m able to do. I was talking with my friend yesterday, and he said that’s probably due to the brain expanding and contracting. The exact area is called the anterior midcingulate cortex, which totally makes sense. From now on, I’ll prioritise training and make sure I train as hard as possible, because it seems to be the catalyst for my growth as a person.”

Also, you might like the full episode. 😊 

Have a lovely week!