Episodes

Send us a text In this week's empowering episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, host Dr. Christine Li delves into a common yet often misunderstood challenge: the difficulty of getting started. Drawing from her own recent experience with procrastination, Dr. Li provides a relatable and candid story about how a minor business task took an unnecessarily long two and a half weeks to tackle, despite ultimately requiring less than 10 minutes of her time. This real-life example sets the stage ...

Send us a text In the latest episode of "Make Time for Success," Dr. Christine Li explores a refreshing perspective on self care that goes beyond the conventional methods we often hear about. Rather than just focusing on massages, candles, or moments of solitude, Dr. Li dives into what she calls the nontraditional version of self care, emphasizing the importance of internal calm and self-trust while addressing elements like safety, personal value, and embracing challenges as opportunities for gr...

Send us a text In Episode 203 of the Make Time for Success Podcast, host Dr. Christine Li delves into the empowering concept of a life upgrade. Drawing from her experiences and client coaching sessions, she explores how simple, intentional changes can significantly enhance our well-being and productivity. Dr. Li discusses the negativity bias that often holds us back and introduces the small wins theory to highlight how minor improvements can lead to substantial, positive transformations. Tune in...

Send us a text In this engaging episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li tackles the pervasive issue of procrastination by identifying the five key mistakes that keep people stuck in a cycle of delay. Drawing from her own experiences and clinical expertise, Dr. Li humorously and insightfully dismantles these mistakes, offering actionable strategies to transform fear, pressure, and false beliefs about productivity and self-worth into a more relaxed, flow-oriented approach to...

Send us a text In this episode of "Make Time For Success,” Dr. Christine Li welcomes Sarah Aspinall, founder of Breaking Ballet, an innovative program designed to prioritize health and movement for midlife women. Sarah shares her inspiring journey from a high-powered career in law to rediscovering her passion for ballet and fitness, following traumatic personal experiences. The duo delves into the holistic approach of Sarah's "Backstage" membership, which integrates movement, healthy eating, and...

Send us a text In the milestone episode #200 of the MAKE TIME FOR SUCCESS Podcast, Dr. Christine Li continues her insightful series on speeding up your productivity with seven new powerful tips. Building on episode #199, Dr. Li delves into practical strategies such as focusing on one task at a time, identifying your motivational "carrot," doubling your movements, managing triggers, maintaining a positive perspective, and more. She emphasizes the importance of using time as a friend rather than a...

Send us a text In Episode 199 of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Dr. Christine Li kicks off a transformative two-part series aimed at helping you speed up your life when you feel stuck or sluggish. Drawing from her recent live coaching session during the Re-Energize Your Home 5-Day Decluttering Challenge, Dr. Li shares six powerful tips to reclaim your focus and energy. From managing external and internal stressors to creating a high-focus environment and embracing the right soundtrack, the...

Send us a text In this engaging episode of "Make Time For Success," Dr. Christine Li hosts Holly Bertone, a skilled public speaker and health advocate, to delve into the empowering journey of self-improvement and lasting health. Drawing from her own experience overcoming breast cancer and autoimmune disease, Holly explains the importance of embracing one's inherent "awesomeness" and creating a ripple effect through personal transformation. The conversation highlights the pitfalls of the diet ind...

Send us a text In this insightful episode of the Make Time For Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li delves into the power of routines, sharing her personal morning and evening rituals that have transformed her productivity and well-being. Drawing from her recent interview on the Mother Plus podcast, Dr. Li explains how structured habits can instill a sense of control and calm, paving the way for a more intentional and fulfilling day. She provides practical tips on creating flexible, supportive rout...

Send us a text In this fun episode, co-hosts Rita Black and Dr. Christine Li delve into the intricate relationship between aging and the accumulation of clutter. As Rita approaches her 60th birthday, she shares her personal experiences and struggles with decluttering sentimental items, from her mother’s outdated cookbooks to old tax receipts. Dr. Christine Li offers psychological insights into the emotional and cognitive burdens clutter imposes, particularly on older adults. She introduces a tra...

Send us a text In Episode 195 of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Dr. Christine Li, a seasoned procrastination coach and psychologist, dives into the universal struggle of procrastination. She shares personal anecdotes and professional insights on how to tackle the inner conflict of wanting to complete tasks but also feeling resistant to starting them. Dr. Li provides actionable strategies to embrace discomfort, understand emotional barriers, commit to decisions, practice self-patience, conf...

Send us a text In Episode 194 of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li exposes the truths about productivity by debunking five prevalent myths that often sabotage our efforts to achieve our goals. In this insightful episode, Dr. Li unpacks misconceptions such as the need to force yourself to work, tying your self-worth to your output, the notion that stress boosts performance, and the dangers of believing that perfection is the ultimate aim. By challenging these beliefs, Dr. Li pro...

Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Christine Li explores the fundamental concept of self boundaries and their significant impact on time management and personal well-being. Drawing from her own experiences, Christine underscores the importance of understanding and respecting your own limits to prevent overcommitting and feeling overwhelmed. She elaborates on how a solid practice of setting and maintaining boundaries can lead to better ene...

Send us a Text Message. Join us in this engaging episode of the Make Time For Success podcast, where Dr. Christine Li welcomes back the multi-talented Nick Demos, an award-winning filmmaker, producer, author, podcaster, and speaker. Together, they delve into the art of impactful storytelling and public speaking. Nick shares his personal journey from overcoming his struggles as a public speaker to becoming a mentor who helps others shine on stage. They discuss the power of vulnerability, the impo...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode titled "Shaking Up Routines: Breaking Free from Stressful Habits," Dr. Christine Li shares insightful strategies inspired by her recent trip to Pittsburgh. She delves into practical tips for managing stress, such as the importance of morning self-check-ins, practicing gratitude and self-assurance, reframing challenging situations, approaching tasks pragmatically, and seeking help when needed. Dr. Li emphasizes the power of maintaining a positive mindset an...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to a special meditation episode of the Make Time For Success podcast! Join host Christine Li, as she guides you through a powerful meditation designed to help you embrace patience, trust yourself, and up-level your entire operating system. This meditation will focus on quieting the mind, regulating your emotions, and making empowered decisions. Drawing inspiration from insightful quotes by Jon Kabat-Zinn, David Lynch, and Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati, Christine emphasiz...

Send us a Text Message. In Episode 189 of the Make Time for Success Podcast, Dr. Christine Li delves into the concept of an abundant mindset. Drawing from her experience with clients and personal reflections, Dr. Li shares practical tips on how to shift your thinking from scarcity to abundance. Learn how subtle changes in language, focus, and self-treatment can open up a world of possibilities. Embrace the positive energy around you, manifest your desires, and discover that abundance is all arou...

Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, join Dr. Christine Li as she delves into the topic of preparing for big life changes. Whether you're looking to make a significant shift in your own habits or navigating changes imposed by external circumstances, Dr. Li offers a wealth of strategies to help you stay grounded and empowered. From creating a compelling vision for your future to turning fear into love, she provides actionable tips to ensure ...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, Dr. Christine Li hosts Kim Kelley Thompson, a dynamic speaker, author, business coach, and business owner whose expertise lies in helping people transition from overthinking to taking action. Kim's approach blends inspiration with practicality, both of which are crucial for lasting transformation. Throughout the episode, Kim discusses her journey from managing a multimillion-dollar event company and raising four chi...

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Episode 186 of the Make Time for Success podcast, where we delve deep into the art of communication with the incredible Heather Sager! Heather, the dynamic host of the "Hint of Hustle" podcast, joins Dr. Christine Li to uncover the secrets behind using our voices more effectively. With over 23 years of professional speaking experience, Heather shares her journey from struggling with stage presence to mastering the art of storytelling and creating meaningful imp...

Send us a Text Message. Episode 185 of the "Make Time For Success" podcast addresses a listener's query about feeling overlooked, particularly in the workplace, and offers strategies for overcoming this challenge. In her response, host Dr. Christine Li, a psychologist, provides practical advice on changing one's mindset and behavior to become more visible and recognized. Dr. Li suggests that individuals often experience being overlooked due to ingrained beliefs and expectations. She emphasizes ...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of "Make Time For Success," Dr. Christine Li delves into the transformative concept of the BE-DO-HAVE model, sparked by a thought-provoking question from a listener and client. Exploring why we often buy items with the hope of adopting new habits and identities, Dr. Li contrasts the traditional HAVE-DO-BE approach with the more effective BE-DO-HAVE framework. By encouraging listeners to first embody the identity they aspire to achieve, she offers actionabl...

Today we're diving into the world of social confidence with our special guest, Susan Callender. As a social confidence coach, Susan has a wealth of wisdom that helps individuals overcome limiting beliefs, anxiety, and the fear of public speaking. In today's episode, Susan shares her personal journey from childhood shyness and social anxiety, to becoming an expert in social transformation. She sheds light on the importance of self-awareness, the power of visualizing success, and offers practical ...

In this episode of the Make Time for Success podcast, Dr. Christine Li delves into the transformative power of minimizing self-doubt to unlock creativity and achieve success. Drawing from her own experiences and a recent reunion panel on creativity in entrepreneurship, Dr. Li shares actionable insights on the importance of self-belief, the impact of positive feedback, and the necessity of thinking beyond conventional limits. The episode explores the detrimental effects of self-doubt on creative ...