Fraudulent Feeling Ep.5: Imposter Origin

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In this episode, Shannon joins host Fatima Nash to break down the root causes of imposter syndrome, why it disproportionately affects first-generation leaders and women of color, and how to reframe those fake ass feelings.

Shannon brings clinical expertise, real-life insight, and straight-up truth to a topic so many of us struggle with silently.

Through her practice, Focused Behavioral Intervention, LLC, Shannon empowers high achievers to stop minimizing their success and start owning their worth, without apology.

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HOT TOPICS:

What Imposter Syndrome Really Is

Why High Achievers Are Most Affected

Childhood Roots of Imposter Syndrome

Fatima’s Personal Story with Math Anxiety & Shame

Women of Color & First-Gens in Corporate Spaces

DEI Programs vs. True Belonging

The Impact of Social Media on Imposter Syndrome

The Healing Power of Validation & Self-Compassion

Entrepreneurship as a Path to Freedom

"You vs. You" – Winning the Internal Battle

Meet Shannon

Shannon Paige is a licensed psychotherapist and mental health advocate committed to helping individuals reclaim their power, manage their emotions, and rewrite their internal narratives. She is licensed in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, and Maine, and brings a compassionate, no-nonsense approach to supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups.

With extensive training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Shannon specializes in treating imposter syndrome, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and communication challenges. She provides her clients with the tools they need to speak up, show up, and stop shrinking in spaces where they belong.