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Dr. Gail Clifford, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FHM
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Single Mom Physicians need a little extra support. With medical practice, family life, paying off student loans and trying to have a minute for self care, joining community will help you get there faster. In this podcast, we'll concentrate on mindset, time and money saving ways to accomplish your goals, and ways to find fun and joy in every day so that you're that much closer to true life-work balance.

  1. VOR 4 TAGEN

    179: The Purpose of Others

    If you’ve ever felt confused, frustrated, or behind because you “should know your purpose by now,” this episode is for you. Purpose isn’t something you force into existence through introspection alone. Often, it reveals itself through the lives, stories, and struggles of others. In this episode, we explore how studying other people’s paths—both those you admire and those you don’t—can help clarify your own purpose without pressure or perfection. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why purpose is often misunderstood as a job or titleHow other people’s stories act as mirrors, not modelsWhat neuroscience and psychology say about meaning-makingWhy studying both idols and opposites expands clarityHow to use others’ lives as guidance, not comparisonKey takeaway:Purpose is discovered through resonance, not declaration. Reflection question:Whose story consistently holds your attention—and why?

    6 Min.

  2. 26. MÄRZ

    178: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Producing What Matters

    Perfectionism feels responsible — but it quietly kills momentum. In this episode, we introduce the Progress Protocol, a practical framework for moving forward without waiting for confidence, readiness, or perfect conditions. You’ll learn:– Why preparation often disguises fear– The difference between high standards and perfectionism– Why “good enough” accelerates growth– How momentum replaces motivation– A simple framework for consistent progress Reflection questions:– Where am I waiting to feel ready?– What project could I finish at 80%?– What would progress look like this week? 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. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    8 Min.

  3. 19. MÄRZ

    177: How to Build Daily Freedom

    Personal freedom isn’t a someday dream. It’s a set of daily choices that expand your options over time. In this episode, we cover:– How to define personal freedom in a way that fits your real life– Why freedom changes as you grow and your season changes– The core types of freedom: time, choice, finances, and freedom from fear– Practical ways to organize your life so freedom increases (without blowing up everything) Reflection questions:– When do I feel most free right now?– What would I miss most if I lost a freedom I take for granted?– Which category of freedom would change my life fastest this month? 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. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    13 Min.

  4. 12. MÄRZ

    176: Finding Your Purpose Matters

    Many women assume purpose is a luxury—something you think about once life gets calmer. But neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience tell a different story. Purpose isn’t extra. It’s protective. In this episode, we explore why purpose matters so deeply, how it reduces stress and comparison, and why living without it is far more exhausting than living with it—even in hard seasons. In this episode, we cover: Why purpose fuels motivation and energyHow purpose stabilizes decisions under pressureWhy purpose strengthens relationshipsHow purpose reduces stress and comparisonWhat happens when high-achieving women live without meaningKey takeaway:Purpose doesn’t remove hardship—but it makes hardship survivable. Reflection question:What keeps pulling you forward when everything else feels heavy?

    6 Min.

  5. 5. MÄRZ

    175: Perfectly Imperfect

    Perfection is an illusion — and chasing it costs you joy, confidence, and connection. In this episode, we explore how embracing imperfection can make you more authentic, strengthen relationships, and build sustainable self-confidence. We also introduce Wabi Sabi, the Japanese philosophy that finds beauty in the imperfect, incomplete, and impermanent. You’ll learn:– Why perfection is unattainable (and exhausting)– How imperfection creates authenticity and trust– How laughter and mistakes strengthen relationships over time– Wabi Sabi: redefining beauty in real life– Daily practices that build confidence without pretending you’re flawless Reflection questions:– Where am I performing “perfect” instead of living “real”?– What mistake am I still punishing myself for?– What would change if I treated imperfections as evidence of growth? 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. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    10 Min.

  6. 26. FEB.

    174: The Quiet Advantage: How Early Risers Get More Done Without Burning Out

    Early mornings aren’t about grinding harder or forcing discipline. They’re about creating space before the world makes demands on you. In this episode, we explore why waking up earlier — even by 20–30 minutes — can restore focus, clarity, and a sense of ownership over your day. You’ll learn how to work with your body instead of fighting it, why routine matters more than willpower, and how to design mornings you actually want to wake up for. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why early mornings feel calmer and more productive How decision fatigue sabotages late-day creativity The science behind consistent wake times Why motivation fails and environment succeeds How to design a morning that feels nourishing, not punishing Real-life examples of using mornings for creative work, planning, and calm Key Takeaway: Early mornings aren’t about doing more — they’re about doing what matters before the noise begins. Listener Reflection Question: If you had one uninterrupted hour that belonged only to you, how would you want to spend it? 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. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    8 Min.

  7. 19. FEB.

    173: Stop Dreading Feedback!

    Most people say they want feedback — until it actually challenges them. In this episode, we explore why feedback feels uncomfortable, how your brain is wired to resist it, and how learning to receive it well can dramatically accelerate growth. You’ll learn: – Why defensiveness is normal (and not a failure) – How survival wiring interferes with growth – Why confident women still resist advice – Two practical strategies to receive feedback productively – How action turns feedback into transformation Reflection questions: – What kind of feedback do I tend to avoid? – What goal made me seek guidance in the first place? – What’s one piece of feedback I could act on this week? 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. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    7 Min.

  8. 12. FEB.

    172: Three Attributes of Integrity That Sustain High Achieving Women

    Integrity isn’t something you can fake — and it’s something you feel when it’s missing. In this episode, we build on earlier conversations about integrity by exploring three core attributes found in people who live it naturally: probity, honesty, and contentment. You’ll learn: – Why probity matters in medicine and leadership – How honesty goes beyond telling the truth – Why contentment protects integrity under pressure – How these traits reduce burnout and inner conflict Reflection questions: – Where do I feel most internally aligned? – Which attribute needs strengthening right now? – What would integrity look like in this season of my life? 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. When you think of additional topics you’d like covered on this podcast, contact me through the chat below and via social media @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

    7 Min.
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Single Mom Physicians need a little extra support. With medical practice, family life, paying off student loans and trying to have a minute for self care, joining community will help you get there faster. In this podcast, we'll concentrate on mindset, time and money saving ways to accomplish your goals, and ways to find fun and joy in every day so that you're that much closer to true life-work balance.

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  • Erstellt von
    Dr. Gail Clifford, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FHM
  • Jahre aktiv
    2023 - 2026
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