<p>Today we’re spilling the tea on&nbsp;Imposter Syndrome, or Imposter feelings, &nbsp;with someone whose work we think so many of you are going to connect with instantly.</p><p>Dr Lee David is a GP, CBT therapist and author with over 20 years of experience supporting people with their mental health. </p><p>She is the founder of&nbsp;10 Minute CBT, bringing brief, practical mental health tools into real-life settings. </p><p>Lee is known for making psychological ideas genuinely accessible, warm, and sometimes even a little bit funny when that’s what’s needed.</p><p>Lee works with health professionals through&nbsp;NHS Practitioner Health, speaks at national events, offers one-to-one therapy for adults, and hosts her own podcast&nbsp;The Choice Space.</p><p>In this episode we explore why so many women experience imposter syndrome and how it often overlaps with&nbsp;people pleasing and perfectionism.</p><p>We also talk about:</p><p>• Whether imposter syndrome is more common in women</p><p>• Why people pleasing can be damaging&nbsp;but can also have a positive spin if dealt with correctly </p><p>• How these traits show up for&nbsp;late diagnosed autistic and neurodivergent women</p><p>• Practical&nbsp;CBT tools&nbsp;for those moments when the “I’m a fraud” thought appears</p><p>• What Dr Lee wishes every woman truly understood about self-worth</p><p>We also chat about going to the&nbsp;hygienist,&nbsp;how are your gums?&nbsp;And as always, stay until the end for some&nbsp;beautiful inspiration to carry you through the week.</p><p>If you’ve ever doubted yourself, felt like you had to prove your worth, or wondered why success can still feel uncomfortable, this conversation will resonate deeply.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Dr Lee David:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.thechoicespace.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thechoicespace.co.uk</strong></a></p><p><strong>Podcast: The Choice Space with Dr Lee David</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: @dr.lee.david.&nbsp;@thechoicespace</strong></p><p><strong>Books:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care. Lee David.&nbsp;Scion Publishing Ltd. 2020</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;Using CBT in General Practice. The 10 Minute CBT Handbook. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2013</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;10 Minutes to better Mental Health. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2022</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;Boosting Your Mental Wellbeing. 10 minute steps for stressed healthcare professionals using CBT and mindfulness. Lee David. Scion Publishing. 2023</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;10 Minutes to Beat Anxiety and Panic. A Step by Step Guide for teens Using CBT and Mindfulness. Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025</strong></p><p><strong>•&nbsp;10 Minutes to Boost Your Mood. A Step by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness.&nbsp;Lee David. Jessica Kingsley Publishing. 2025</strong></p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>☕&nbsp;<strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong>&nbsp;for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood &amp; smashing the patriarchy, one cuppa at a time.</p><p>💛&nbsp;Enjoying the podcast? Please share, leave us a review or comment!</p><p>If you would like to you can Buy us a coffee at Ko-Fi:&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast</a></p><p>💬&nbsp;We love hearing from you, email us your ideas here Jinty &amp; Lou @ [email protected]</p><p>👀 Join us on instagram here https://www.instagram.com/womenkindcollective?igsh=ZmxmbGs2d3BjcXA1&amp;utm_source=qr</p><p>🎧&nbsp;Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/womenkind-collective/id1557937820</p><p>🎧 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/42KniEtc5WGQhNvREsN1WP?si=e14a83c93a304bb3</p><p>And all your favourite Podcast Platforms</p><p>Thank you for Listening</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>