Learning to listen to our inner voices, and why imposter syndrome disproportionately impacts minorities Listen 26 min MORE Most of us experience tension between our inner and outer selves — but that can be a good thing. Our inner self balances our outer self and keeps us mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy. KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with Professor Richard Schwartz, Founder of Internal Family Systems, about how our inner voices protect our authentic selves. Professor Richard Schwartz says our inner self balances our outer self to keep us mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy. Photo courtesy of Richard Schwartz We also explore the challenge of belonging and being accepted, and how imposter syndrome disproportionately impacts minorities and women of color. KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian talks with Andrea Salazar-Nuñez, psychologist at the University of Washington Counselling Center in Seattle and the owner of Mariposa Counselling and Consultation Services.