• 109: 9 Simple Ways to Improve Your Life
    Dec 25 2024

    In this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing 9 simple yet transformative ways to improve your life—practices you can start right now to create balance, inspiration, and a sense of well-being.

    If you're listening on Christmas Day, you might be working or missing your kiddos. If you have them with you, perhaps you’re catching up later. Either way, these tips are designed for you—the woman juggling a million roles yet still striving for a fulfilling, meaningful life. Start 2025 off right with actionable advice you can implement one step at a time.

    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


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    16 mins
  • 108: From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Designing Your Dream Life This Holiday
    Dec 19 2024

    In this episode of the Single Mom MD podcast, Dr. Gail Clifford, THE single mom physician. helps women physicians and executives take control of their lives during the chaotic holiday season. Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your career, family, and holiday obligations? This episode offers a refreshing perspective on how to escape the holiday stress and get clear on what you truly want.

    We’ll explore the common traps women fall into when chasing career advancement or societal ideals and why these strategies often leave you unfulfilled. Dr. Clifford will guide you in identifying your own unique version of success—both in your medical career and personal life—and show you how to take small, meaningful steps toward creating your dream life.

    Whether you're navigating hospital shifts or boardroom deadlines, this episode offers actionable tips and empowering advice for finding balance, reclaiming your time, and living your best life, even during the busiest time of year.

    Key Takeaways:

    • How to break free from holiday overwhelm and create space for what really matters.
    • Recognizing when you're chasing someone else’s dream instead of your own.
    • Practical steps to build your ideal life—one holiday season at a time.
    • Empowering advice to help you balance your medical career with personal fulfillment.

    Tune in for hope, support, and strategies to overcome the overwhelm and start living the life you truly want.

    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


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    8 mins
  • 107: Cultivating an Abundant Money Mindset
    Dec 12 2024

    In this episode of Single Mom MD, we dive into the world of money, mindset, and abundance, offering actionable insights for busy physician and executive moms. Dr. Clifford shares her personal journey from financial struggle to cultivating an abundant mindset, highlighting key moments that transformed her relationship with money. She also draws on expert advice from women leaders in the field, including tips on setting realistic financial goals, incorporating self-care, and developing flexibility in financial planning.

    Listeners will walk away with three practical steps to shift their mindset toward abundance and improve their financial health. Whether you're battling debt or simply want to make better financial decisions, this episode will provide the guidance and encouragement you need to foster a healthier, more prosperous relationship with money.

    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


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    9 mins
  • 106: Leadership Pitfalls to Avoid
    Dec 5 2024

    In this episode, we explore the critical leadership mistakes that busy physician and executive moms should avoid to ensure success both at work and at home. Drawing from examples of poor leadership, we identify ten common pitfalls that can hold you back from being an effective leader in all areas of life. These include thinking you know it all, avoiding conflict, not taking responsibility, failing to listen, lacking a clear strategy, poor communication, refusing to learn from mistakes, showing a lack of empathy, lacking integrity, and resisting change.

    By learning what not to do, you can build stronger teams, create healthier family dynamics, and find a better work-life balance. Whether you're leading a medical team or managing your household, these insights will help you become the leader your team and family need.

    Tune in for actionable tips and real-life examples that will empower you to avoid these leadership mistakes and thrive in every aspect of your life as a physician or executive mom.

    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


    Join the Single Mom MD community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's talk more for personalized attention to your specific questions. We look forward to welcoming you.


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    9 mins
  • 105: How Busy Physician and Executive Moms Can Overcome Overwhelm and Thrive This Thanksgiving
    Nov 28 2024

    In this special Thanksgiving episode, Dr. Gail Clifford—THE single mom physician—shares practical tips to help busy physician and executive moms overcome the feeling of overwhelm and truly thrive. Discover how to manage your time, reduce financial stress, and build the support systems you need to balance your career and family life.

    Dr. Clifford also reflects on the power of gratitude during turbulent times and expresses heartfelt thanks to her listeners for their support over the past two years. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration to help you not just survive, but thrive, this holiday season and beyond.

    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


    Join the Single Mom MD community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's talk more for personalized attention to your specific questions. We look forward to welcoming you.


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    7 mins
  • 104: Break Free from Negativity: Empowering Single Mom Physicians to Overcome Setbacks and Thrive
    Nov 21 2024

    Feeling overwhelmed as a single mom physician? In this episode of Single Mom MD, we dive deep into breaking free from the negativity that holds you back. Discover how to overcome setbacks, push past routines, and take control of your life with actionable steps designed to help you thrive—both at home and in your medical career.


    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


    Join the Single Mom MD community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's talk more for personalized attention to your specific questions. We look forward to welcoming you.


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    13 mins
  • 107: Building an Intentional Financial Life for Physician and Executive Moms
    Nov 14 2024

    In this episode, we explore how to build a fulfilling and stress-free life by creating an intentional financial plan. Learn the importance of aligning your financial goals with your values, setting SMART goals, and maintaining regular communication to stay on track. We’ll dive into practical steps for budgeting, accountability, and reflection, helping you move toward financial freedom and peace of mind. Join us as we discuss how to design a life that supports both your career and personal ambitions.


    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


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    6 mins
  • 102: From Impulse to Intentional How Single Mom Physicians Can Stop Sabotaging Their Success
    Nov 7 2024

    In this episode of Single Mom MD, we dive into the daily struggles of impulse decisions—those moments when stress and fatigue lead you to grab fast food, make unnecessary purchases, or procrastinate on important tasks. As a single mom physician, your time and energy are limited, and every impulse choice can pull you further away from your long-term goals.

    Join us as we explores why these impulses happen and, more importantly, how to outsmart them. Learn practical strategies to regain control, create systems that support healthier decisions, and turn impulsive actions into intentional choices that align with your career, health, and family life.

    If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start living more deliberately, this episode is packed with actionable tips just for you.


    And you can get started with some Genius Tips for how to set yourself up for a great work week. ⁠⁠Here⁠⁠ are things to schedule on whatever you consider your "Sunday" to do just ⁠⁠⁠⁠that⁠⁠⁠⁠!


    Join the Single Mom MD community ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and let's talk more for personalized attention to your specific questions. We look forward to welcoming you.


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    16 mins