Do you ever wonder why you doubt yourself even when you're clearly crushing it?

Join host Mallory Dickinson with Jenn, Julia, and Erin for a hilarious, honest, deeply relatable dive into imposter syndrome in vet med. From perfectionism and people-pleasing to skill doubt and comparison traps, this episode breaks down the mental battles techs face daily — with humor, vulnerability, and zero sugar-coating.

Packed with real stories, emotional truth, and light-bulb moments, this one hits home for anyone who's ever thought, “Should I even be here?”

🎧 What you'll discover:

– The 5 types of imposter syndrome every vet tech encounters

– Why perfectionism & overpreparing fuel burnout

– Skill doubt, confidence crashes & the “super-tech myth”

– How environment, culture & mentorship shape self-trust

– Practical, encouraging ways to reframe your inner critic

🐾 Who will love this episode:

– Veterinary technicians & assistants

– Animal lovers & pet owners

– Veterinary students & recent graduates

– Vet med professionals seeking humor & community

– Anyone battling imposter syndrome or burnout

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Being brave: confidence as an action, not a feeling

00:42 – Welcome back: drinks, chaos & today’s topic — imposter syndrome

04:02 – The 5 types: perfectionist, expert, soloist, superhero, natural genius

10:17 – Burnout patterns: overworking, overdoing & unrealistic expectations

13:09 – Skill doubt, second-guessing & the anxiety–competence loop

17:20 – Comparison traps: “super techs,” memory wizards & muscle-memory skills

24:03 – Clinical gaps, specialty jumps & when your brain lies to you

31:08 – Growth vs. discomfort & learning to thrive in the gray

40:02 – Why culture matters: training, mentorship & psychological safety

53:11 – Fighting imposter syndrome: reframing, receipts, small wins & community

1:13:56 – Final thoughts: you're not a fraud — you're a badass vet professional

🔔 Stay Connected:

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Welcome to the Nerd Party. We're not okay – and that's totally okay.

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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