The Impodsters™

What if the term "imposter syndrome" itself is part of the problem—and the solution? In this landmark episode of The Impodsters Podcast, Johnny welcomes Dr. Valerie Young, a pioneering researcher and author who has shaped the global conversation on imposter syndrome for decades. With clarity and conviction, Dr. Young dismantles misconceptions, defends the utility of the term "syndrome," and offers...

What if the fear of being "found out" is the very thing keeping you from the visibility and impact you deserve? In this profound episode of The Impodsters Podcast, Johnny sits down with Kim Meninger, a certified leadership coach and host of  The Imposter Syndrome Files  podcast. With over 250 conversations on the topic, Kim dismantles the myth that we must check our humanity at the office door. Sh...

What if the very act of hiding your work to feel "safe" is the single biggest risk to your career? In this eye-opening episode of The Impodsters Podcast, Johnny has a transformative conversation with Susan M. Barber, a former Fortune 500 IT Director turned executive coach and author. Susan shares the pivotal moment she was given shocking feedback: despite being a top talent, she was seen as sittin...

What if your imposter syndrome isn't a flaw to be fixed, but a powerful energy to be harnessed? In this profound episode of The Impodsters Podcast, Johnny sits down with one of the world's leading anxiety experts, Dr. David Rosmarin. Together, they dismantle the exhausting goal of "conquering" self-doubt and instead explore a more transformative path: leveraging the momentum of imposter syndrome a...

What if the key to silencing your "imposter" isn't more knowledge, but a different kind of intelligence? In this compelling episode of  The Impodsters Podcast , hosts Johnny and Jeff sit down with distinguished C-suite executive and leadership coach Bill Tingle. Together, they unpack how imposter syndrome manifests not as a lack of skill, but as a critical gap in emotional intelligence—and how clo...

What if the feeling of being an "imposter" isn't a personal flaw, but a story you were taught to believe? In this deeply insightful episode of The Impodsters, host Johnny ventures to Hobart, Australia for a conversation with Dr. Terri Simpkin—an academic, consultant, and global expert who reframes how we understand the imposter experience. Moving beyond simple self-doubt, they explore the powerful...

What if your drive for meaning and purpose isn't just ambition… but a response to imposter syndrome? In this episode of The Impodsters Podcast, host Johnny sits down with Nashville powerhouse and legacy leader Janet Miller to unpack the hidden layers of imposter syndrome that often live beneath success, ambition, and purpose-driven work. Together, they explore the unique pressures that come with b...

What if imposter syndrome isn't a disorder at all? In this powerful episode, psychologist and author Dr. Jill Stoddard joins The Imposters to break down why "imposterism" affects so many of us — and why that might not be such a bad thing. From perfectionism to parenting, from evolution to acceptance, this is a deep, real, and even funny look at how we talk to ourselves and what we believe about ou...

What if what you're feeling isn't just self-doubt, but something deeper and more persistent? In this episode of The Impodsters Podcast, hosts John, Jeff, and Kyle dive into one of the most misunderstood aspects of imposter syndrome: the often blurry boundary between everyday self-doubt and the deeper, more chronic experience of imposter syndrome. The hosts explore what makes imposter syndrome so u...

What if imposter syndrome isn't just a feeling of self-doubt but a side effect of success? In this episode of The Impodsters Podcast, the hosts sit down with Kris Kelso, a thought leader on imposter syndrome, keynote speaker, and author of Overcoming the Imposter. With over 70,000 views on his TED talk about the topic, Kris shares his expertise on understanding and overcoming imposter syndrome, es...