Ep 52: Understanding Imposter Syndrome

You know that nagging feeling of not being good enough, even if you’ve had years of experience under your belt? Mike and Scott have been there and they have a drink to go along with it. They discuss this feeling of phoniness as it relates to their many accomplishments from 20+ years of veterinary practice to stand-up comedy. They share the different branches of imposter syndrome they relate to such as being paralyzed by perfection, and the unrealistic need to be self-sufficient by not asking for help. 

The vets will help you uncover the imposter in you through conversation and cocktails, whether you’re in the mood for something tropical and fruity, or you’re looking for a twist on the classic Bloody Mary. So get your shakers out and tune in to this episode as the vets expose the roots of understanding imposter syndrome, how it affects us all, and finding your confidence as a new grad.

A Closer Look at the Episode:

[1:09] Meet the Imposter cocktail

[2:09] Mike’s experience with imposter syndrome in stand-up comedy

[3:05] The idea that imposter syndrome is more prevalent in underrepresented communities

[5:45] Exploring different types of imposter syndrome

[7:16] Is there a difference between imposter syndrome across different generations?

[9:58] Coming to terms with the fact that there’s always more to learn

[11:14] Finding confidence in vet school or as a new grad

[13:40] How seasoned vets can help boost the confidence of new grads

[17:11] Why new grads shouldn’t be afraid of asking for help

Episode Cocktail: Imposter

• Fill a sling glass to the top with ice cubes

• Pour 0.35 oz of lime juice, 2 oz of pineapple juice, 0.35 oz of sugar syrup, 0.75 oz of apricot liqueur, 0.75 oz of gold rum and 1 oz of white rum into a shaker

• Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake

• Strain into the sling glass

• Add 0.5 oz of dark rum

• Garnish with a mint sprig