Single Mom MD
by Dr. Gail Clifford, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FHM
Latest episode
184: How to Strengthen Your Integrity When Things Are Hard
184: How to Strengthen Your Integrity When Things Are Hard
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 187 episodes
- 184: How to Strengthen Your Integrity When Things Are Hard · 7 min · Season 5 Episode 184Integrity is easy to talk about — and hard to practice when time is short, pressure is high, and no one seems to be watching. In this episode, we explore what integrity really…
- 183: Embrace The Moment ... There Is No "Future" · 5 min · Season 4 Episode 183What if the future you’re worrying about… doesn’t actually exist? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gail Clifford challenges one of the most deeply ingrained habits among…
- 182: 3 Ways to Ensure Better Sleep · 5 min · Season 5 Episode 182If you’re exhausted but wired, falling asleep late and waking up tired, this episode is for you. Sleep isn’t just about rest — it’s the foundation for focus, emotional…
- 181: Friendship Grief is Real · 14 min · Season 5 Episode 181Adult friendship breakups can hurt as much as romantic ones, but we rarely talk about them openly. In this episode, we normalize friendship grief and walk through a path to…
- 180: How to Break the Right Rules Without Burning Bridges · 11 min · Season 4 Episode 180Breaking the rules doesn’t mean breaking the law. It means questioning outdated social scripts that no longer serve your life, career, or family. In this episode, we explore: –…
- 179: The Purpose of Others · 6 min · Season 5 Episode 179If 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…
- 178: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Start Producing What Matters · 8 min · Season 4 Episode 178Perfectionism feels responsible — but it quietly kills momentum. In this episode, we introduce the Progress Protocol, a practical framework for moving forward without waiting for…
- 177: How to Build Daily Freedom · 13 min · Season 4 Episode 177Personal 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…
- 176: Finding Your Purpose Matters · 6 min · Season 5 Episode 176Many 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…
- 175: Perfectly Imperfect · 10 min · Season 4 Episode 175Perfection 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…
- 174: The Quiet Advantage: How Early Risers Get More Done Without Burning Out · 8 min · Season 4 Episode 174Early 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…
- 173: Stop Dreading Feedback! · 7 min · Season 4 Episode 173Most 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…
- 172: Three Attributes of Integrity That Sustain High Achieving Women · 7 min · Season 4 Episode 172Integrity 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…
- 171: Resilience for Working Moms: 5 Skills You Can Build Today · 8 min · Season 4 Episode 171In this episode of Single Mom MD, Dr. Gail Clifford unpacks five research-backed traits that make resilient women thrive. From emotional regulation to problem-solving to building…
- 170: From Invisible to Irresistable: Close the Gap Between Your True Value and Your Role · 13 min · Season 4 Episode 170Anti-imposter syndrome isn’t self-doubt—it’s self-knowledge. In this episode, Dr. Gail shares a compassionate, practical playbook to help Single Moms and Executive Moms translate…
- 169: Ask Like a Leader: Scripts for Moms · 18 min · Season 4 Episode 169You don’t need more hustle to change your life—you need cleaner requests. In this episode, Dr. Gail shares a pocket playbook for asking like a leader at work and at home. You’ll…
- 168: Gentle Productivity: How to Work With Your Energy Instead of Against It · 9 min · Season 4 Episode 168If your new year started strong and suddenly hit a wall, you’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Gail Clifford shares how to embrace the natural cycles of energy, rest…
- 167: Stronger Every Day: 7 Ways Self-Reflection Builds Real Resilience · 8 min · Season 4 Episode 167In this empowering episode of Single Mom MD, Dr. Gail Clifford explores how self-reflection helps physician and executive moms develop the resilience they need to navigate life’s…
- 166: Ditch Resolutions: Tiny, Seasonal Goals for Physician Moms · 17 min · Season 4 Episode 166In this New Year episode, we trade brittle resolutions for sustainable, seasonal goals—with the playful courage of the Fool’s Journey. You’ll learn five beginner-friendly…
- 165: A Mother's Christmas: Love, Loss, and Grace · 11 min · Season 3 Episode 165In this heartfelt Christmas episode of the Single Mom MD Podcast, Dr. Gail Clifford reflects on the meaning of the season through the lens of parenthood, sacrifice, gratitude…
