Imposter Syndrome in Creativity: Why You Feel Like a Fraud | The Healing Practice

The Healing Practice: Confidence, habits & self-improvement · Sep 13, 2026 · 7m

In this episode of The Healing Practice, host Mariah Hardy explores the pervasive and often paralyzing nature of imposter syndrome in creative work. This conversation is designed for artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has ever felt like a fraud despite their efforts or skills. We dismantle the myth that confidence is a prerequisite for creation, revealing instead that it is often the reward that comes after taking action. If you have ever scrolled through social media and compared your messy behind-the-scenes reality to someone else’s polished highlight reel, this episode offers…