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What's Your Success Archetype? Redefining Ambition for Women in Midlife with Kusum Basavaraju
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, join Dr. Christine Li and special guest Kusum Basavaraju, an identity and leadership coach for ambitious working moms, as they dive deep into redefining success and ambition for women in midlife. Kusum Basavaraju shares her powerful journey from India to Wall Street, her struggles with self-confidence and societal expectations, and how she learned to listen to her own intuition. Togeth...
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Sept. 23, 2026
What's Your Success Archetype? Redefining Ambition for Women in Midlife with Kusum Basavaraju
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, join Dr. Christine Li and special guest Kusum Basavaraju, an identity and leadership coach for ambitious working moms, as they dive deep into redefining success and ambition for women in midlife. Kusum Basavaraju shares her powerful journey from India to Wall Street, her struggles with self-confidence and societal expectations, and how she learned to listen to her own intuition. Togeth...
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Sept. 16, 2026
Do It Scared: How to Grow When Comfort Is Holding You Back with Megan Blacksmith
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes transformation leader Megan Blacksmith to discuss the power of "doing it scared" when growth feels daunting and comfort is holding you back. Together, they explore why waiting for the “right time” is often a trap, the ways our subconscious beliefs keep us stuck, and how to proactively choose transformation before circumstances force your hand. Megan Blacksmith...
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Sept. 9, 2026
How to Reset and Reconnect: A Quick Meditation for Daily Clarity
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this special 300th episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through a gentle, hope-filled meditation designed for daily clarity, reset, and reconnection. Celebrate new beginnings, learn how to release stress, and harness the power of intentional choices to shape your reality. Take a deep breath, open yourself to possibilities, and make time for success—one mind...
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Sept. 2, 2026
The Clutter-Guilt Cycle (Part 2): Decluttering Without the Shame Spiral
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this uplifting second part of a 2-part series, Dr. Christine Li guides listeners through strategies for breaking the cycle of clutter and guilt. Learn how to declutter your space—and your mind—while releasing shame and embracing joy along the way. Discover practical tips to protect your energy, stay focused on your goals, and celebrate every small victory as you transform your home and your habits. ...
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Aug. 26, 2026
The Clutter-Guilt Cycle (Part 1): How Your Stuff Becomes a Source of Shame
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. In this episode, Dr. Christine Li kicks off a two-part series exploring our complicated relationship with clutter. She delves into why clutter is so toxic in our lives, examining how our upbringing trains us to accumulate and attach meaning to our possessions. Dr. Christine Li unpacks the emotional toll clutter takes, from feelings of loss, guilt, and shame, to the depletion of our energy and coping ab...
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Aug. 19, 2026
Setting Yourself Up for Success: Preparation Tips for Overwhelming Tasks
Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks. This episode is all about conquering overwhelming tasks by setting yourself up for success. Dr. Christine Li shares seven actionable preparation strategies—including clearing mental and physical clutter, becoming your own biggest supporter, enlisting friends for accountability, using time wisely with deadlines and time limits, setting a positive philosophy, and reconnecting with your “why.” These pract...
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April 24, 2025
Break Free from Procrastination: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Have you ever found yourself caught in the cycle of procrastination? It’s a sneaky habit that impacts us all, making our to-do lists feel like daunting, unbearable challenges. In today’s blog post, I’m excited to share five common mistakes that keep…
Feb. 26, 2025
How to Get Unstuck: Practical Steps to Overcome Procrastination
by Dr. Christine Li Welcome to today’s blog post about overcoming procrastination! If you’re like many of my clients and podcast listeners, you might be wondering how to start moving forward, especially when procrastination and overwhelm are holdin…
Jan. 6, 2025
Embracing Abundance: A Journey to Shift Your Mindset
What Does Embracing Abundance Look Like? An abundance mindset is the belief that you are connected to the endless opportunities and energy of the universe. Embracing abundance is about seeing the good, the possibilities, and the value in every expe…