The Digital Her Podcast

Imposter Syndrome (And Is It Real?)

September 27, 2023 Manchester Digital Season 1 Episode 2
Imposter Syndrome (And Is It Real?)
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The Digital Her Podcast
Imposter Syndrome (And Is It Real?)
Sep 27, 2023 Season 1 Episode 2
Manchester Digital

In this episode we bring together a group of women working in tech to explore the concept of Imposter Syndrome, how it impacts the lives of women in the tech sector, and whether calling it a ‘syndrome’ is doing us a disservice.

Kirsten is joined in the Studio by Heather Leonard from Auto Trader UK, and Alex Graham and Seyi Asa from Atkins.


If you're dealing with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, there is help out. 

Here are some resources if you're dealing with anxiety:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/useful-contacts
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/mental-health/support/anxiety
https://giveusashout.org/

If you're dealing with depression, here are some resources:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/cope-with-depression/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/

Show Notes

In this episode we bring together a group of women working in tech to explore the concept of Imposter Syndrome, how it impacts the lives of women in the tech sector, and whether calling it a ‘syndrome’ is doing us a disservice.

Kirsten is joined in the Studio by Heather Leonard from Auto Trader UK, and Alex Graham and Seyi Asa from Atkins.


If you're dealing with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, there is help out. 

Here are some resources if you're dealing with anxiety:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/anxiety-and-panic-attacks/useful-contacts
https://www.bupa.co.uk/health/health-insurance/mental-health/support/anxiety
https://giveusashout.org/

If you're dealing with depression, here are some resources:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/cope-with-depression/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/depression/