The Beth Effect with Beth Clifford
Welcome to The Beth Effect, where career and business, beauty and health optimization, family, lifestyle, and current events converge to inspire impactful change. Hosted by Beth Clifford—a seasoned entrepreneur, mother of three, and wife with over a decade of leadership experience in building businesses, mentoring teams, and driving success in the medical aesthetics industry, this podcast delivers actionable insights and empowering stories. Whether you’re scaling your business, optimizing your life, or raising future leaders, The Beth Effect will help you make your mark.New episodes every Monday—let’s start the week strong!
How Great Leaders Let Top Talent Go
What do you do when your best employee wants to leave?
In this episode of The Beth Effect, Beth Clifford unpacks the mindset and strategy behind leading top performers through career transitions—not resisting them. You’ll learn how to:
•Spot early signs of restlessness in high achievers
•Start honest conversations about career goals
•Support internal mobility and mentorship
•Build a leadership brand known for growth
•Ask the one question that reveals team loyalty
This is leadership at the highest level: not managing people, but multiplying th...
The Secret to Emotional Intelligence Revealed
This week on The Beth Effect, Beth sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Sam Skidmore to dive deep into the hidden truth about adult emotions.
Why do so many adults suppress their feelings—or worse, throw emotional tantrums? Beth and Sam reveal the RULER method for emotional intelligence, explain why suppressing feelings can backfire, and give you simple tools to manage anger, anxiety, and sadness in a healthier way.
Whether it's work stress, relationship struggles, or personal growth, understanding your emotions is the secret to unlocking gr...
How One Small Change Improved My Whole Life
I never imagined one simple change could dramatically transform my life—until I experienced it firsthand. In this powerful episode of *The Beth Effect Podcast*, I reveal the exact strategy that completely shifted my mindset, upgraded my daily routines, and skyrocketed my productivity.
If you're tired of feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this is your sign to make a change. Trust me, you'll wish you'd started sooner! Tune in now for real, actionable advice you can implement immediately.
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The Most Unfiltered Rant You’ll Hear All Week
🎙️ This week, I just needed to vent. So I showed up at Kenna’s house and we hit record. No lessons, no takeaways—just all the little things that have been driving us crazy lately. From backhanded compliments and bad manners to obnoxious emails and cringe car culture, nothing was off-limits.
If you’ve ever been bothered by the smallest things (and felt kinda bad about it), you’re not alone. Let’s laugh through the chaos together.
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Letting Go of Control Saved My Sanity
This episode hit different… because it’s my story.
From enduring surgeries to navigating a deeply personal and painful experience involving harassment, I share how I unintentionally fell into a victim mindset—even after years of priding myself on growth and resilience. What shifted my perspective was unexpected: a conversation about Scar and Mufasa from The Lion King.
Yep, that Lion King.
In this raw, honest episode, I unpack how trauma, mindset, and our response to injustice can either keep us bitter or make us better. This isn’t just a pep talk—this is a...
The Brutally Honest Truth About Our Marriage
After 15 years of marriage—including getting married, divorced, and remarried—I wanted to have a brutally honest conversation with my husband Brad about what we’ve *actually* gotten right (and wrong). We’re not therapists, and we’re not here to tell you how to run your relationship—but we are here to be real.
From learning how to over-communicate, set boundaries, and deal with unrealistic expectations to figuring out how to handle conflict without losing love or loyalty—we’re laying it all out.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by trying to "get it right" in y...
Why I Left My 9–5 for Freedom
In this episode, I sit down with my sister to share my journey of leaving corporate life to start my own business. From the fears that held me back to the moment I knew it was time to take the leap, we’re covering it all. If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job but felt paralyzed by doubt, this video is for you.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- The challenges of leaving a stable job
- How I built the confidence to take the leap
- The biggest lessons from my entrepreneur...
The Focus Formula: How to Eliminate Distractions & Reclaim Your Time
Why do we wear multitasking like a badge of honor—when in reality, it’s ruining our focus and productivity? In this episode, host Beth Clifford gets real about her personal battle with distractions, overstimulation, and the struggle to stay present.
We dive into:
✅ The wake-up call that made Beth realize she was living life on autopilot
✅ The surprising truth about why multitasking isn’t a superpower—it’s a major productivity killer
✅ Simple but powerful strategies to create a distraction-free environment (hint: it starts with your phone settings)
✅ How to train your brain l...
The Leadership Playbook: How to Build a Winning Company Culture That Lasts
Why do some teams thrive while others struggle with high turnover and disengagement? In this episode, we sit down with Todd Reed, former SVP of Sales and Training at Allergan, to uncover the real keys to building a high-performance culture. With over 37 years of leadership experience, Todd shares his journey from a young, struggling manager to leading one of the most successful divisions in medical aesthetics.
We dive into:
✅ The #1 mistake leaders make that destroys trust—and how to fix it
✅ Why micromanagement is killing your team’s potential (and what to do instead)
✅ How to balanc...
Master the Hire: Proven Techniques to Recruit and Retain Superstar Talent
Why do some teams thrive while others collapse under pressure? In this revealing episode of The Beth Effect, host Beth Clifford uncovers the real reason people quit their jobs—and why it all comes down to leadership and culture. Drawing on 15+ years of corporate experience (and over 2,500 interviews), Beth breaks down the difference between motivating and inspiring teams, explains why “people don’t leave companies, they leave managers,” and highlights the crucial role radical candor plays in creating an unbreakable workplace bond.
Beth also shares an unexpected lesson she learned while applying for U.S. citizenship—and how this l...
The Secret to Building Winning Teams: Leadership, Culture & Why People Really Quit
Ever wonder why some teams thrive while others crumble? In this game-changing episode of The Beth Effect, host Beth Clifford unveils the real reason people quit their jobs—and why it all comes down to leadership and culture. Drawing on 15+ years of corporate experience (and over 2,500 interviews), Beth breaks down the difference between motivating and inspiring teams, why “people don’t leave companies, they leave managers,” and the crucial role radical candor plays in creating an unbreakable workplace bond.
Beth also shares an unexpected lesson learned while applying for U.S. citizens...
Why I Wrote a Romance Novel About My Divorce: The Invisible String & Second Chances
Get ready for a raw, unfiltered deep dive into love, heartbreak, and reinvention! In this riveting episode of The Beth Effect, host Beth Clifford lifts the veil on her most personal project yet: writing a romance novel inspired by her real-life divorce, remarriage, and the wild twists in between. Discover how she channeled heartbreak into creative inspiration, why fictionalizing true events in The Invisible String was both liberating and challenging, and the unexpected insights she gained by viewing her love story through her husband’s eyes. Along the way, Beth reveals how rewriting her own life narrative sparked newfound em...
Skincare Secrets Revealed: Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Tips
In this highly anticipated episode of The Beth Effect, Beth Clifford pulls back the curtain on the world of skincare, medical aesthetics, and anti-aging treatments. With over a decade in the industry, Beth shares her tried-and-true secrets—from must-have skincare ingredients to the real impact of procedures like, lasers, and peels. She also breaks down the myths surrounding over-the-counter skincare products and reveals why medical-grade products make all the difference.
Beth answers top listener questions, offering expert insights on red light therapy, the best skincare brands, and the right way to approach injectables for a natural, youthful lo...
Tijuana Tummy Tucks and Utah’s Plastic Surgery Obsession: Unpacking Viral Scandals with Kenna Gifford
In this jaw-dropping episode of The Beth Effect, Beth Clifford and special guest Kenna Gifford dive headfirst into the bizarre and unsettling story of women traveling to Tijuana for tummy tucks—only to return with missing kidneys. From the dark underbelly of international plastic surgery to the jaw-dropping role of the cartel, this confirmed viral tale is nothing short of wild.
The conversation then shifts to Utah's unique obsession with perfection, unpacking the culture of plastic surgery, reality TV's grip on the state, and the phenomenon of “post-baby hot girl summers.” Kenna, a reality TV aficionado, dishes on the...
From Burnout to Balance: Redefining Health and Longevity with Beth and Brad Clifford
In this week’s episode of The Beth Effect, Beth is joined by her first-ever guest and husband, Brad Clifford, CEO and founder of Elevation Health. With over 15 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and health optimization, Brad sheds light on the profound connection between hormones, nutrition, sleep, and long-term health.
Beth shares her deeply personal journey—from struggling with postpartum hormone imbalances to regaining control of her health through comprehensive diagnostics and sustainable habits. Together, they discuss the pitfalls of quick fixes like vending-machine clinics and fad diets, emphasizing the importance of personalized health strategies.
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Do You Know the Names of Those in Your Home? A Life-Changing Lesson in Connection and Quality
In this episode of The Beth Effect, Beth shares an unforgettable story of a transformative experience at a vineyard in Italy that highlights the power of intentionality, connection, and respect in our interactions. From a seemingly strict but impressively attentive host, Giovanni, to a life-changing realization about the quality of our personal and professional relationships, Beth delves into the importance of knowing and appreciating those we invite into our lives.
She also reflects on how distractions and obligations can prevent us from truly valuing our interactions, urging listeners to take inventory of their "homes"—whether that’s thei...
Unfiltered and Untamed: How a Year of Grief Transformed My Perspective on Life
In the premiere episode of The Beth Effect, Beth Clifford returns with a deeply personal and transformative discussion. After a seven-month hiatus, she reflects on the loss of her grandmother and its profound impact on her outlook. Beth shares stories of self-discovery, unfiltered honesty, and embracing her true self despite societal expectations and personal struggles.
This episode delves into:
▫️The powerful lessons learned from her grandmother's life and legacy.
▫️How moments of grief can inspire clarity and a renewed focus on living authentically.
▫️Beth’s personal journey toward shedding societal and corporate constraints to...
