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Single Mom MD

Dr. Gail Clifford, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FHM

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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175: Perfectly Imperfect

Single Mom MD ·

2026/03/05

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

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00:08:25

174: The Quiet Advantage: How Early Risers Get More...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/02/26

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

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00:06:34

173: Stop Dreading Feedback!

Single Mom MD ·

2026/02/19

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

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00:06:43

172: Three Attributes of Integrity That Sustain High...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/02/12

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 conflictReflection questions:– Where do I

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00:08:16

171: Resilience for Working Moms: 5 Skills You Can...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/02/04

In 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 a support network, this episode gives busy moms real-life tips to grow stronger through whatever chaos life delivers. Get ready to bounce back faster, stress less, and own your power.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

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00:12:37

170: From Invisible to Irresistable: Close the Gap...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/01/29

Anti-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 true value into visibility, opportunity, and compensation—without burnout.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

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00:18:26

169: Ask Like a Leader: Scripts for Moms

Single Mom MD ·

2026/01/22

You 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 learn a four-beat pattern (Clarity, Belief, Resilience, Communication) plus simple scripts that tie your ask to mission, metrics, and a review date—so your yes rate goes up and your stress goes down.Key takeawaysLeaders don’t plead; they propose. Link your ask to mission, back it with metrics, lower the risk with a pilot,

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00:08:44

168: Gentle Productivity: How to Work With Your...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/01/15

If 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, and renewal that define us as humans — not machines. You’ll learn how to work with your body’s rhythms instead of against them and rediscover the art of gentle productivity.You’ll Learn:Why energy and motivation fluctuate naturallyHow to recognize when you’re in a “winter cycle”The difference between stovetop and microwave

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00:08:24

167: Stronger Every Day: 7 Ways Self-Reflection...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/01/08

In 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 chaos with confidence. Learn seven powerful benefits of self-reflection—and get real-life tips to practice it, even in the middle of your busy day. Whether you’re handling hospital politics, parenting pressures, or personal growth, this episode will help you reclaim your strength from the inside out.And you can get started

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00:16:48

166: Ditch Resolutions: Tiny, Seasonal Goals for...

Single Mom MD ·

2026/01/01

In 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 practices (start tiny, bundle habits, focus on “during,” fuel with excitement, and pack lightly), a nervous-system-first toolkit (Doorway Breathing, Triple B, 90-second Thankful Pause), and a simple seasonal map for 2025. Stories include Jenny’s balcony, charting sprints, a pantry win, and a 6-minute lantern loop with kids. We

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00:10:36

165: A Mother's Christmas: Love, Loss, and Grace

Single Mom MD ·

2025/12/25

In 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, and loss. Christmas celebrates the birth of a child—and the profound love and courage of the parents who made that miracle possible. Today, we explore what that story teaches modern mothers, especially those carrying more than their share.Dr. Clifford shares the recent loss of her 38-year-old stepdaughter, the grief that

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00:13:53

164: Turn One Dream into a Doable New Year Plan (in...

Single Mom MD ·

2025/12/18

Dreams are fuel; plans move the car. In this episode, Dr. Gail guides single mom physicians and executive moms through a 90-minute sprint to turn one dream into a Q1 plan you can keep—even during call weeks. You’ll choose a “Big Three” focus, map 12-week milestones, design Base/Standard/Stretch habits, and add If–Then scripts so progress survives real life.What You’ll LearnHow to run a 10-minute reality check that actually changes your planPick ONE high-leverage focus (Money, Time, or Support) for

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00:06:17

163: From Sour Grapes to Sweet Success: A Holiday Reset

Single Mom MD ·

2025/12/11

Key TopicsThe real moral behind The Fox and the GrapesWhy physicians rationalize disappointmentPractical ways to build emotional intelligenceHow to push through end-of-year fatigueQuick physiological resets for procrastinationTakeaway:Don’t label missed goals as “sour grapes.” Recognize resistance, reframe failure, and finish the year with grace and gratitude.Call to Action:Subscribe to Single Mom MD wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review to help other physician moms find calm amid the

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00:09:58

162: Design Your December: 15 Minute Habits for...

Single Mom MD ·

2025/12/04

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

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00:16:20

161: Thanksgiving 2025: Name - Notice - Nurture

Single Mom MD ·

2025/11/27

A warm, story-driven Thanksgiving reflection for physician moms—grounding breathwork, gratitude that doesn’t ignore pain, tiny rituals that build connection, and gentle ways to serve (and receive) without burning out. We borrow steadiness from Sir William Osler’s “equanimity,” remember Dr. King’s call to everyday service, and close with a 2-minute guided Thankful Pause you can do in a kitchen, car, or call room.Listen forAn ER story where a 45-second pause changed an entire shift“Gratitude as

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00:20:33

160: Work Less, Feel More: Thanksgiving Strategies...

Single Mom MD ·

2025/11/20

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

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00:20:33

160: Work Less, Feel More: Thanksgiving Strategies...

Single Mom MD ·

2025/11/20

This episode invites physician and executive moms to trade busy-ness for presence with a “Thankful Pause.” Dr. Gail reframes the issue as a mind habit—not a time deficit—and shares two stories: a 90-second ER (Emergency Room) pause that changed a shift, and “Tammy’s Balcony,” where 15 quiet minutes created more productivity, not less. You’ll learn the P.A.U.S.E. protocol (Permission, Anchor, Unhook, Scan, Exit with intention) and the THANKS plan (Triage traditions, Hand off early, Appointments with

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00:15:13

159: Gratitude, But Early: A Pre-Holiday Reset for Moms

Single Mom MD ·

2025/11/13

In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, we reframe gratitude from “frosting” to fuel. Dr. Gail shares a hallway fork story where a 90-second Thankful Micro-Audit changed an entire conversation, then offers concrete tools: a Lights-Me-Up Inventory to anchor energy, a three-ring Support Map to ask for help without guilt, an ALIGN filter to protect November priorities, the 3×3 Gratitude pattern (clinic, home, self), the Brave Five daily check-in, and a guided one-minute practice you can do in a call room or

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00:07:59

158: You Smile More When You Choose to See Problems...

Single Mom MD ·

2025/11/06

In this episode of Single Mom MD, Dr. Gail Clifford shares how to reframe life’s challenges as opportunities for growth and happiness. Learn actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert insights to help you face problems with confidence and turn setbacks into stepping stones. Don’t miss this uplifting and empowering episode!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

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00:11:40

157: 7 Ways to Build Real Resilience

Single Mom MD ·

2025/10/30

Resilience is one of those words we’ve all heard — especially as physicians and mothers — but what does it reallymean when life knocks you down? In this episode of Single Mom MD, Dr. Gail Clifford shares her personal journey with resilience: from being handed a massage chair during the pandemic as “support” while dealing with moral injury, to learning what it actually takes to survive and thrive as a single mom in medicine. You’ll hear 7 practical ways to build resilience, plus stories from Dr

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