Chapter
Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
53:16 - 57:48 (04:32)
The speaker discusses her personal experience with imposter syndrome and how it can affect one's confidence and self-esteem in professional as well as personal life.
Clips
The speaker shares their personal experience of trying to testify at the Human Rights Council and protesting against the government's plan to remove children from families, which resulted in them being beaten up in broad daylight while the police watched.
53:16 - 53:59 (00:43)
Summary
The speaker shares their personal experience of trying to testify at the Human Rights Council and protesting against the government's plan to remove children from families, which resulted in them being beaten up in broad daylight while the police watched.
ChapterDealing with Imposter Syndrome
Episode792: When to Leave
PodcastThis American Life
The passing of laws that restrict adoption by those in same-sex relationships and ban same-sex marriage has caused LGBTQ individuals to question whether it is possible to live in Russia.
53:59 - 56:11 (02:12)
Summary
The passing of laws that restrict adoption by those in same-sex relationships and ban same-sex marriage has caused LGBTQ individuals to question whether it is possible to live in Russia. Talking to friends who have left the country has provided some relief but also highlights the ongoing discrimination.
ChapterDealing with Imposter Syndrome
Episode792: When to Leave
PodcastThis American Life
In this episode, Masha Gessen talks about how people have told them that they appeared to be “overreacting” to events earlier on.
56:11 - 57:48 (01:37)
Summary
In this episode, Masha Gessen talks about how people have told them that they appeared to be “overreacting” to events earlier on. Masha discusses the feeling of wanting to be wrong, their thoughts about leaving the country and more.