Sept. 27, 2025
The Impostor Syndrome of the DM (a.k.a. The Matt Mercer Effect)
Do you ever feel like you’re “not good enough” to be a Dungeon Master?
That pressure to run the perfect game…
That voice in your head saying, “I’m a fraud”?
This week on The Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology Podcast, we dive into the psychology of impostor syndrome, why so many DMs struggle with it, and how to build real confidence in your storytelling.
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Podcast Art by Kyle Baerlocher
