103 Imposter Syndrome: The Secret That’s Keeping You Stuck (And How to Overcome It)
Release Date: 12/19/2024
124. How I Went from Capable (But Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life
The Alchemy Lab
In this special episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m sharing something really close to my heart—a live webinar I hosted called How I Went from Capable (but Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life. This one is for every woman who’s ever said “It’s fine, I’ve got it” while secretly running on empty. I open up about my personal journey from burnout and hustle culture to redefining success on my own terms. If you've ever felt stuck in the loop of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chasing a version of success that doesn’t feel like your own, this episode is your permission...
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123. Just Because You’re Capable Doesn’t Mean You Have to Do It All
The Alchemy Lab
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of breaking free from the "capable one" trap. I’m sharing my own journey of learning that just because I can do it all doesn’t mean I should. This shift has been transformational in my personal and professional life, and I know it can be for you too. If you're someone who's always been praised for being the one who "does it all," it’s time to redefine what success and productivity mean. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being the “capable one” can be a trap – I share my personal experience of feeling overwhelmed despite...
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122. Living Two Lives: How to Balance a 9-5 and Build Your Dream Business
The Alchemy Lab
In today’s episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m share what it’s like to live two different lives—working a full-time job while building my dream business. If you're juggling your 9-5 job and a side hustle (or trying to grow your business while being a mom), this episode is for you. I’ll share my personal journey, the challenges I face, and how I’m managing to stay aligned with my vision for my business, even while working a full-time job. I talk about how I sometimes feel like two different people, trying to balance my professional self with my entrepreneurial self, and how I’m trying...
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121. How to Live More Intentionally: Shifting from Autopilot to a Life You Love
The Alchemy Lab
In today's episode, we're diving into the importance of living more intentionally. I’m going to share my journey of breaking free from living on autopilot and how you can start taking control of your life, too. We’re talking about how to make decisions based on what you want—not just what you think you should do. In this episode, I’m walking you through how I shifted from being stuck in the hustle to living a life that aligns with my goals and values. I’ll give you actionable steps to help you start living intentionally, including how to recognize autopilot habits, audit your...
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120. 5 Productivity Rules I Had to Burn to Feel Free
The Alchemy Lab
In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the productivity rules that I had to burn in order to truly feel free and build a life that aligns with my values. I’m sharing my personal journey of how I moved away from hustle culture and redefined what success and productivity really mean for me. As a former productivity and time management coach, I spent years caught in the trap of doing more and more, believing that the only way to succeed was to hustle nonstop. But let me tell you — that mindset led me to burnout, and I knew something had to change. So today, I’m sharing the 5...
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119. The Grief of Becoming Someone New
The Alchemy Lab
Welcome back to another episode of The Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, I’m opening up about my own journey and how it led to the creation of this new space — The Alchemy Lab. I’m diving into how my own shift from hustle culture to something more sustainable and aligned with my true desires is now a guiding force behind my work with women like you. What started as a productivity-focused business evolved into a mission to help women break free from the “do it all” mindset, and finally redefine success on their terms. In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind The Alchemy Lab,...
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118. How to Ask for Help and Why You Suck at It
The Alchemy Lab
Welcome back to another episode of The Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, I’m tackling a topic that I know a lot of us can relate to — hyper independence and why asking for help is so hard. If you’re the type of person who feels like you have to do it all alone, even when you're drowning in tasks, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal struggle with hyper independence and how it was quietly sabotaging my success, happiness, and health. More importantly, I’m diving into how we can break this habit, embrace support, and redefine what success looks like when we start asking...
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117. What if Success Didn’t Require Self-Sacrifice?
The Alchemy Lab
Welcome back to The Alchemy Lab, formerly known as From Overwhelmed to Under Control! In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that has been on my mind for quite a while — why success doesn’t have to require self-sacrifice. As women, especially as moms juggling all the things, we’re often taught that to be “successful” we have to do everything ourselves. But what if we could redefine success without the burnout? In this episode, I’m going to share why it’s time to start embracing self-compassion, setting boundaries, and focusing on our own definition of success —...
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116. Why We Tie Our Worth to Our Work (and How to Stop)
The Alchemy Lab
Welcome to the newly rebranded Alchemy Lab! In today’s episode, we dive deep into a topic that hits close to home for many of us – why doing it all isn't the flex we think it is. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to manage everything perfectly, juggle multiple responsibilities, and still feel like you're not doing enough, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal journey of realizing that strength isn’t about handling everything alone, and how redefining strength and success can completely change how we show up in the world. In this episode, you’ll learn: Redefining...
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115. Redefining Strong: Why Doing It All Isn’t the Flex You Think It Is
The Alchemy Lab
In this episode, I’m getting real about the struggle of being the “strong one” and why doing everything on your own isn’t the true flex. From solo parenting to managing a business and a full life, I share my personal journey of learning that real strength comes from knowing when to ask for help, embrace rest, and let go of perfection. Key Takeaways: Redefining Strength: I talk about how strength isn’t about doing everything alone, but about knowing when to set boundaries, ask for help, and be vulnerable. The Struggle is Real: I share my experience of feeling guilty asking for...
info_outlineIn this episode of From Overwhelmed to Under Control, I’m opening up about something that I’m currently dealing with—imposter syndrome. Whether you're just starting your business or you've been at it for a while, that pesky voice telling you that you're not good enough or you're faking it can be incredibly overwhelming. I’m here to tell you that you are NOT alone and that you can overcome it. I’ll share the tools I use to silence that voice and help you own your skills, experience, and passion as you build the business of your dreams.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What imposter syndrome really is: I’ll break down what imposter syndrome looks like and why it’s something most entrepreneurs, especially moms, experience at some point.
- Six signs that you might be struggling with imposter syndrome: From self-doubt to perfectionism, I’ll share the key signs that might indicate you’re facing imposter syndrome, so you can identify it before it holds you back.
- Strategies to overcome imposter syndrome: I’ll walk you through four actionable strategies to break free from that feeling of being a fraud and start embracing the success you’ve worked hard for.
- How to get the support you need to succeed: Learn how leaning into support systems—whether through a mentor, community, or coach—can be the game changer when it comes to overcoming imposter syndrome and staying motivated in your business.
Plus, if you’re ready to take the leap and start your own business without the overwhelm, I’ve got a special invitation to my new group coaching program, The Exit Strategy for Corporate Moms. This program is designed for busy working moms like you who want to start and grow their business while maintaining balance with their family and full-time job.
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Happy holidays, and I’ll catch you in the next episode!
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The Exit Strategy for Corporate Moms: https://chelseynewmyer.com/
Doors are open, and the program starts on January 6!
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