111. A Brutally Honest Guide For People Who Feel Like They're Faking It

Self Care IRL

Ty Alexander

Education, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2024

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, you and I will discuss what it really feels like to look "successful" on the outside while battling imposter syndrome and anxiety on the inside. Through vulnerable conversations and ten practical strategies, we'll explore how to manage the weight of success when your brain keeps telling you you're a fraud. This isn't another toxic positivity pep talk – it's real talk about mental health, success, and learning to trust your journey, even when you're not sure you deserve to be here. RESOURCES: Make It Happen Journal - https://tyalexander.co/downloads/p/make-it-happen-journal 5 Day Gratitude Challenge - https://tyalx.com/gratitude-challenge My debut book, Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom Died, is available in bookstores everywhere - https://amzn.to/3M7BZ8h CONNECT WITH US: Join in on my intimate writings on Substack - https://tyalexander.substack.com/ Also. Consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber only audio experience. You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, ad free episodes, and monthly guided meditations. FOLLOW US: Self Care IRL on IG: https://tyalx.com/selfcareirl-ig Ty Alexander on IG: https://tyalx.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:37.5	What's up, loves?
0:49.2	Welcome to Self Care in Real Life, a podcast where I am completely addicted to giving you the tools that you need to choose happiness and create more joyful moments.
0:54.8	I am your host, bestselling author, OG influencer, and DJ, Ty Alexander.
0:56.7	And I'm basically your new wellness hype girl.
0:58.4	So welcome to the party.
1:03.7	Before we take a deep dive into today's episode, I want to remind you to please be sure to rate, review, and follow us on Instagram.
1:07.2	We've included lots of helpful links for you in the show's description.
1:11.4	And if you've enjoyed the podcast so far, please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts to unlock our besties subscriber-only audio experience.
1:20.3	You'll get exclusive audio, interviews, add free episodes, and monthly guided meditations.
1:26.3	So let's get right into today's episode, shall we?
1:30.4	I know for lots of people looking at my life from the outside, it can seem like I have it
1:35.5	all together, but I am here to tell you that I am completely falling apart almost every
1:41.5	second of the day. But somehow I managed to smile through it all like a dodo bird.
1:48.3	It feels like that classic social media versus reality moment, you know, where Instagram shows you
1:55.3	where I'm at the DJ gig at Essence Festival or Barbie. But what it doesn't show you is the moments before when I'm sitting in my car and having a
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