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Mar 5, 2026 10 min

175: Perfectly Imperfect

from Single Mom MD Hosted by Dr. Gail Clifford, MD, MMM, CPE, FACP, FHM

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 relationships over time – Wabi Sabi: redefining beauty in real life – Daily practices that build confidence without pretending you’re flawless Reflection questions: – Where am I performing “perfect” instead of living “real”? – What mistake am I still punishing myself for? – What would change if I treated imperfections as evidence of growth? 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 @SingleMomMD. Follow us at Single Mom MD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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