Roby Rambles Season 1 Episode 2

Who am I to do THIS?

outdoorsy chats about life w/Alauna Roby

Welcome to episode 2 of Roby Rambles, a podcast where I, Alauna Roby, Ramble about the deeper parts of life while Rambling in nature. Today we are still in Sedona, Arizona, I just recorded my first ever podcast episode which has left me feeling - who am i to do this?

Personally I believe everyone has had an encounter with impostor syndrome in their lifetime, no matter how big or small. We see other people doing the things that we want to be doing in our own life, and instead of believing in ourselves that we can do it too, we start to doubt ourselves.

impostor syndrome is defined as the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills.

Who am i to give life advice when i am just the girl who went viral for living in her car? on the reverse, i see a lot of comments saying “i wish i could go car camping but inset excuse here” aka who am i to go car camping when i have never done it before?

So there are lots of ways that impostor syndrome can lead you to self sabotage thought your life.

But what we often fail to remember is that its our thoughts quite literally shape our reality, so if you really want something but are constantly doubting yourself and telling yourself that you aren’t good enough, that you can’t do it because of X, Y, Z reasons, then you will never actually achieve what you desire.

However, if you just decide to start taking small, conscious actions towards the life you want to live, you can get there a whole hell of a lot faster.

Example 1: Car Camping

So let’s go back to the example of “i wish i could go car camping but inset excuse here.” If the excuse is “i don’t have a car” then buy a cheap tent and have a friend/family member/taxi drive you to the campsite with food and water for a few days and arrange with them when to come back. If the excuse is “but I don’t have a van I won’t be comfortable” well 1. remember that discomfort isn’t always a bad thing but 2. if I can do it in a Honda Accord, you can figure out a set up that could work for the weekend in your vehicle. Remember it doesn’t have to be perfect on the first trip. Throw a mattress, blankets, ice chest, camp stove and water jug in the car, open iOverlander and find a spot! You can learn as you go, as long as you are willing to take those first small steps of conscious action towards the goal: car camping.

Example 2: A New Job

Another more common example of impostor syndrome is starting a new job and feeling like you don’t deserve it—despite your qualifications and past achievements.

For instance, imagine you land a great job at a well-respected company. On your first day, you look around and think, Wow, everyone here is so smart. How did I get hired? Did they make a mistake? Even though you passed the interviews, have the skills, and were chosen for a reason, you constantly feel like you’re just "faking it" and that, sooner or later, someone will figure out that you don’t actually belong.

Meanwhile, your colleagues likely think you’re doing fine—but in your head, every small mistake or uncertainty feels like proof that you're not good enough. Sound familiar?

Example 3: Starting a Podcast

Or what about my personal example of wanting to start a podcast, but who am I to give life advice? If podcasting is truly a style of content that you want to get into, and i do, you’ve got to remind yourself that all of the podcasts you currently listen to yourself are created by other people, who are, at the end of the day, just, people. And if by sharing your life experiences you can help inspire and motivate others, even if it’s just one person then your voice is worth sharing.

So, what's my take away for you today?

The next time you desire something, sit with it. Is it something that you, at your soul’s core, truly desire for your lifetime? If it is, that doesn’t mean impostor syndrome wont arise for you, it just means that you need to aware when impostor syndrome comes knocking, and remind it that you are in fact NOT an impostor and you are in charge of your thoughts and actions, so just continue taking things one step at a time.

Okay, that is all the rambling I have for you today, thank you so much for listening or watching this new creative project of mine, I am so happy you are here, if you made it all the way to the end of the episode leave a comment down below - where do you feel like an impostor in your life and how can you begin taking steps towards what you truly desire in life? If you enjoyed this episode please consider liking and sharing it with someone you know who might resonate with it, share it to your Instagram story even and tag @alaunaroby, I would love to connect with you all over there, and I will see you all in the next episode! bye