Episode Details

Have you ever felt like an imposter, doubting your abilities and comparing yourself to others? In this empowering episode of the Mindful Life Changes podcast (formerly known as the Mindful Career Change podcast), host Valerie Mekki, a career change counselor and guide, tackles imposter syndrome head-on with a powerful affirmation for courage: 'I Am No Longer Playing It Small and I Am Stepping Into My Power.' To help ignite your bravery, courage, confidence, and worthiness 

Discover why imposter syndrome affects us all, regardless of background or status, and uncover the antidotes to this common experience. Learn how to combat self-doubt with acts of courage, no matter how big or small, and find out how self-love is the key to overcoming feelings of unworthiness. Learn invaluable insights on how to reframe your self-worth and embrace your true value.

If you've ever questioned your abilities or felt like you're not enough, this episode is your beacon of empowerment. It's time to deactivate imposter syndrome and activate your inner strength. Tune in now and transform your mid-career journey.

Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:36] Intro

[00:01:12] The first thing you need to know about imposter syndrome

[00:02:31] What are the antidotes and causes of imposter syndrome? 

[00:03:39] The second culprit of imposter syndrome- unworthiness

[00:05:01] Start affirmation with a body scan

[00:05:30] Memorize this affirmation

[00:06:02] Say the affirmation out loud

[00:06:35] Visualize your affirmation 

[00:07:51] Make your affirmations sticky

[00:08:38] Celebration for episode 20

We talk about our inner critic in this episode and if you’re curious to learn more about this, check out episode 12, to learn how to co-exist in a healthier way with your inner critic.

Curious to learn how to make your affirmations sticky? Listen to episode 1 and I’ll walk you through how to make your affirmation practice a more effective and transformative tool for your career-changing journey. 

You’re listening to the right show, formerly known as the Mindful Life Changes or Mindful Career Change. We’ve pivoted through the years, but finally landed on the right path: content for moms in the ‘Sandwich Generation’, because midlife disruption doesn't have to break you. 

New episodes drop on:

• Sundays: 20-min episodes addressing common midlife challenges with practical strategies plus a mindfulness practice (affirmations, mantras, or meditations)
• Wednesdays: Bite-sized episodes to reinforce Sunday's mindfulness technique & reset your week

More from The Mindful Midlife Mom:

Discover Valerie's articles on ohhellomidlife.com or watch her videos on YouTube @ohhellomidlife

This podcast explores patience, meditation, confidence, presence, and overcoming resentment while cultivating calm, peace, mindfulness, clarity, mantras, and addressing loneliness and burn out; it covers boundaries, caregiving, guilt, affirmations, working moms, self-care, midlife crisis, empty nesters, empowerment, people pleasing, compassion fatigue, family caregiving, stress relief, self-worth, stress management, and how to shift from reactive to centered when feeling short tempered, offering tools for self acceptance, easing mental exhaustion, building emotional resilience, harnessing inner strength, and preventing caregiver fatigue for those in the sandwich generation through expert advice on boundaries setting.