You Belong Here: Ditch Doubt, Show Up Fully

Written By Wendy Rimmelspacher

Welcome!

Have you ever walked into a room—or onto a stage, into a meeting, or onto a golf course—and suddenly questioned whether you belong?

Even if you’re skilled, prepared, and passionate… imposter syndrome can sneak in fast.

In this episode of Dim to Daring, we’re talking about what happens when self-doubt makes you shrink in spaces you’ve actually earned a seat at. And how to stop editing yourself to match someone else’s version of “good enough.”

I’m sharing a real, humbling moment from a recent golf tournament—where intimidation and admiration collided—and how I nearly abandoned my zone of genius to try and keep up with someone else’s game.

Let this be your reminder: You belong. Right where you are. And your confidence isn’t something you have to prove—it’s something you return to.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • How imposter syndrome shows up in real-time—and how to disarm its lies

  • Why admiration can trigger self-doubt (and how to stay grounded in your worth)

  • What it really feels like to overperform instead of showing up authentically

  • The cost of over-managing how you’re perceived (and how to stop doing it)

  • A mindset shift that helps you return to your strengths—even under pressure

✨ If you've ever felt the urge to shrink in powerful rooms or downplay your magic to keep the peace—this episode is your invitation to stop second-guessing and start showing up fully.

Timestamps:

[01:10] – Welcome! What does “belonging” really feel like when doubt creeps in?

[03:20] – The golf course story: when intimidation hijacks your inner confidence

[04:30] – How admiration led to shrinking—and the first-hole unraveling

[07:27] – What impostor syndrome sounds like in real-time

[08:16] – When you’re too busy managing perception, you’re no longer accessing your true competence

[09:26] – The midnight mind spiral—when sleep evades you

[11:07] – High-Functioning Doesn't Mean Thriving

[12:10] – The exhausting trap of self-protection (and why it doesn’t work)


[12:44] – My “come home to yourself” moment on hole three

[15:06] – Trusting your ‘Zone of Genius’

[17:00] – Your Turn: Journal prompts + an authenticity reset for your next big moment


[18:12] – The shift from performance to presence—and how my game changed


[19:39] – Final reminder: You don’t have to audition for your own life

Key Points:

  • Doubt Isn’t Proof — Feeling intimidated doesn’t mean you don’t belong.

  • You Earned It — Your experience, preparation, and presence are enough.

  • No Stage Needed — Trust your real confidence. It’s more magnetic anyway.

  • Confidence Comes from Connection — The more you return to yourself, the more magnetic you become.

Episode Summary:

This episode explores how easy it is to abandon your strengths in the presence of someone you admire—and what it takes to stop the spiral. Through the lens of a recent golf tournament, I get candid about self-doubt, identity, and the moment I finally came home to myself mid-game.

Whether you’re stepping into a new role, a high-stakes meeting, or simply showing up in your life more fully—this is your call to trust your zone of genius and take up space, just as you are.

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Wendy Rimmelspacher
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