I had no idea that Imposter Syndrome was rooted in a trauma response.

I just thought I needed more confidence, a better mindset, or another qualification.

I was doing all the things — personal development, vision boards, affirmations, yet, the fear of being “found out” would creep in every time I upleveled.

And here’s the thing…

That dread you may feel before you present your work, raise your prices, or step into a new role

That anxiety in your chest before you post, speak, or lead
That isn’t just a mindset issue, 
It’s your nervous system in survival mode.

Imposter syndrome isn’t a personal flaw — it’s a protective response stored deep in your body.

Seriously I know how you feel, I remember it well.

It doesn’t whisper. It roars.

It tells you to overwork, over-deliver, and over-prove — just in case someone sees through you.
Just in case someone realises you're not as good as they think.
Just in case that old, buried belief — “I’m not good enough” — turns out to be true.

It’s...