15/11/2025
Did you know nearly 70% of us experience imposter syndrome at some point in our lives?
So if you’ve ever felt like you’re just one question away from being “found out,” you’re not alone — and it’s definitely not your fault.
It’s neuroscience.
When we step into something new, our amygdala fires like we’re under threat, not just under pressure.
Our prefrontal cortex starts predicting all the ways we might fail.
That’s imposter syndrome — our brain mistaking growth for danger.
Even Albert Einstein felt it.
After receiving the Nobel Prize, he admitted: “The exaggerated esteem in which my life work is held makes me very ill at ease. I feel compelled to think of myself as an involuntary swindler.”
He made mistakes — often.
But he also understood something powerful:
“The only person who never makes a mistake is someone who does nothing.”
Einstein didn’t fight imposter thoughts with perfection —he replaced fear with curiosity.
Curiosity activates dopamine and re-engages the prefrontal cortex, turning anxiety into fascination — and self-doubt into discovery.
We can rewire our brains the same way:
Interrupt the circuit — one slow exhale calms the vagus nerve.
Reward the effort — say out loud: “That was me showing up.”
Reflect with others — oxytocin to build self-trust faster than logic ever can.
Confidence isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about teaching our nervous system that courage is safe.
Get on the waitlist and download my free Neuro Guide —it will help you share your journey, your mistakes, and through that, build real belief in you.