Episodes

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 ...

In this episode, we're diving deep into seven powerful strategies to help you overcome that feeling of being stuck. Before we get into the tactics, we'll explore why we often find ourselves in these paralyzing moments, thanks to the workings of our nervous system and various life disruptions. We'll kick off with the importance of setting clear intentions and using affirmations to rewire our brain for positivity. Then, we'll delve into cultivating gratitude, practicing mindfulness, and boostin...

In this heartfelt and insightful episode of the "Make Time for Success" podcast, host Dr. Christine Li shares three accidental yet impactful lessons she's learned over the past two days. These lessons revolve around the broader theme of gaining clarity in our lives. Dr. Li recounts her own eye-opening experiences—from realizing the true nature of clutter during a coaching call, to discovering the importance of managing energy levels in an exercise class, to learning from a chaotic scheduling mis...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of "Make Time for Success." Today, our host, Dr. Christine Li, bravely dives into the complexities of embracing discomfort as a portal to growth and success. Throughout this episode Dr. Li shares her personal experiences with overthinking and feeling stuck, both in life and business. She recounts a transformative retreat which helped her reassess her situation and emerge with renewed clarity and drive. Drawing from these experiences, she'll guide us thr...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Dr. Katie Rose, a fertility coach and recovering perfectionist. Tune in as Dr. Rose explains how perfectionism affects the mind, body and spirit… particularly in the context of fertility struggles. Stay tuned as Katie shares her personal experiences with perfectionism, burnout, and finding holistic approaches to health, highlighting the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional well-being in fertility issues. Stick around as they also delve ...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Rachel Coons to discuss empowerment and her journey from substantial debt to dramatically reducing her family's grocery expenses by $500 a month without compromising health or convenience. Listen in as Rachel shares her signature method for taking control of grocery spending and the ripple effect it has had on thousands of families. Stay tuned as she offers insights into her approach to saving money on groceries and invites listeners to join her journey...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li focuses on decluttering schedules to achieve better balance and productivity. Tune in to hear her discuss two scenarios: Scenario A, where individuals have overwhelming schedules, and Scenario B, where there is excessive unstructured time. Listen closely as she provides practical tips for managing each scenario, emphasizing the importance of planning, focusing on one task at a time, limiting distractions, and fostering social connections. Her goal for the episod...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li focuses on strategies for dealing with mental clutter, which is defined as anything that obstructs the flow of energy, thoughts, feelings, or actions. Tune in as Dr. Li shares personal strategies to manage your mental clutter, highlighting the importance of reorienting thoughts and beliefs towards success. Listen closely as she discusses the detrimental effects of mental clutter, such as procrastination and self-doubt, and offers practical tips for overc...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li introduces a new mini-series called "Declutter Your Life." Listen in as Dr. Li discusses the physical clutter in our space that can be a big impediment in our lives and as she provides practical tips for tackling it effectively. Stay tuned as she shares the power of mindset shifts, energy management, and support systems in overcoming clutter challenges. And be sure to stick around to the end of the segment, Christine is also offering insights from a recent declu...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li discusses the power of affirmations for productivity, focusing on uplifting and empowering statements to foster a positive mindset. Listen in as Dr. Li introduces affirmations as a psychological tool to align oneself with success and overcome negativity. Stay tuned as she leads listeners through a series of affirmations designed to cultivate confidence, motivation, resilience, and clarity. Christine concludes the episode by encouraging the incorporation ...

In this episode, Dr. Li discusses strategies for overcoming resistance and conserving energy. Tune in as she emphasizes the importance of tapping into one's higher self to navigate through feelings of procrastination and fear. Stay tuned as Dr. Li offers a set of five questions aimed at helping you identify your goals, envision success, explore simpler approaches, recognize limiting beliefs, and restore a sense of calm and safety. By reframing attitudes and implementing practical techniques, Chr...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li speaks about the habit of pre-worrying and its impact on mental resilience. Listen in as Dr. Li discusses personal experiences and professional insights as a psychologist, and as she offers pragmatic strategies to combat pre-worry, emphasizing the importance of setting earlier deadlines, breaking down tasks into manageable sections, and incorporating small victory celebrations into the workday. Stay tuned as she shares the strategy of reframing perspecti...

In the final episode of the "Believe, Achieve, Succeed" series, Dr. Christine Li discusses essential techniques for mastering time and preventing energy drain. Tune in as she emphasizes the importance of developing a winning mindset, focusing on your own path without comparing to others, using intuition to overcome hurdles, and practicing readiness to boost confidence. Listen as she encourages listeners to avoid expecting obstacles, anticipate their own success, and find joy in their endeavors. ...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li explores the critical importance of building unshakable trust within oneself. This episode is part of her solo content experiment, focusing on self-trust as a fundamental component of success. Listen in as Dr. Li discusses strategies to avoid the temptation to quit, cope with intense emotions and lack of self-confidence, and stay committed to personal growth. Stay tuned as she shares the value of patience, focus, emotional resilience, and performing despite inte...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Christine Li delves into the "Believe, Achieve, and Succeed" series, focusing on the second part: "Identifying and Connecting with Your Unique Talents." Tune in as Dr. Li emphasizes the importance of understanding your strengths and weaknesses, providing personal insights into her own journey. Stay tuned as she encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities, offering exercises to recognize disconnection and reconnect with one's authentic self. Stick around to...

In this episode, Dr. Christine Li kicks off a new solo series on developing self-leadership. This segment focuses on dismantling obstacles to support peak performance in various aspects of our lives. Listen in as Christine shares strategies such as connecting with nature for a mental refresh, examining self-limiting thoughts to enhance creativity, deepening self-trust, making tasks easier by eliminating unnecessary stress, and practicing patience with oneself during the learning and growth journ...

This podcast episode highlights the transformative power of well-designed spaces on emotions and productivity. In this segment, Dr. Christine Li welcomes Sally Soricelli, a residential interior designer, real estate investor, and host of the Design Your Home podcast. Listen in as Sally discusses the importance of having a well-organized and designed space for calmness, a good mood, and increased productivity. Stay tuned as she shares insights into the significance of a cohesive color palette, s...

In this episode, Christine invited Diana Sofia, a subconscious mindset coach, on the show to discuss her journey from wellness coaching to focusing on the subconscious mind. Listen in as Diana discusses rewiring the subconscious for goal alignment, the importance of teams and mentorship, and the subconscious mind's role in behavior. Stay tuned! Diana shares her rewiring methodology which involves tapping, hypnosis, and addressing hidden memories for personal transformation. Diana Sofia is a hea...

In this episode, Dr. Li unveils seven habits to maximize your day, starting with the importance of focusing on one thing at a time to enhance concentration and productivity. Listen in as Christine advises breaking tasks into smaller parts to make them more manageable, emphasizes the value of learning to say no to avoid overwhelming commitments, and encourages the skill of delegation for efficient task management. Be sure to stay tuned! She includes tips on anticipating and planning for future ch...