Episodes
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Feeling ashamed of being ourselves is instilled in us by society. But it doesnât have to be that way. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers the shame sheâs felt throughout her life and what we can do to not let shame get to us. Hear the many ways we feel ashamed as healthcare providers and parents, the importance of asking for help, how to handle impostor syndrome, how to navigate shame around your children and family, and why we need to recognize how shame affects our wellness and mental health. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, can cause serious eye diseases and permanent vision loss. More than 50% of parents are unaware of the eye health complications related to myopia. It is estimated by the year 2050, at least 50% of the world will be myopic. Fortunately, we can do something about it. Our guest, Dr. Kate Gifford, is the Co-Founder of Myopia Profile - the world's leading educational platform for childhood myopia management. Hear what causes myopia, how to identify and treat pre-myopia and myopia, when myopia becomes a concern, and the most effective ways to manage myopia. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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We need to take control over our blood sugar levels. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers why blood sugar is so important and the impact it has on many aspects of our lives. Hear why we as patients and healthcare providers should take our blood sugar levels more seriously, the science behind blood sugar, how blood sugar is tied to stress and mental health, the importance of sleep when it comes to blood sugar, and how often you should exercise. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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As a woman in the healthcare field, Iâve felt unheard and unseen on many levels. The healthcare industry has come a long way, but thereâs still so much room to improve. Which is why Iâm so excited to welcome our guest, Dr. Ukti Vora. Ukti is a fellow optometrist and podcaster - her fantastic show is Nerdy Optometrist. She also has her MBA and is a Product Marketing Manager at Topcon Healthcare. Hear how to succeed in a field thatâs dominated by males, Uktiâs journey coming from India to the States to get her MBA, why Ukti and Meenal got into podcasting, why technology is the present and future, and the pros and cons of telehealth and AI in healthcare. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Screen time is affecting everyone - including adults and children. Itâs taking over our entire lives. When is enough enough? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her perspective on screen time, including examples from the heavy screen usage she sees with her patients. Hear the startling stats about screen time and social media usage, the effects screens have on our physical and mental health, the impact screen time has on productivity and work-life balance, the best time of the day to be screen-free and do a Digital Detox, and Dr. Meenalâs recommendations for managing screen time in a healthy way. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Many of us have either had a concussion or know someone who has suffered one. But what exactly is a concussion, which healthcare professionals should you seek help from, and how can we treat them? Our guests, Dr. Patrick Quaid and Dr. Bruce Lidkea, are Optometrists with Fellowships in Neuro-Rehab. Hear the symptoms of a concussion, how concussions affect our mental health and cause depression, how concussions impact vision, how a concussion can affect your childâs performance in school, and what to do if you suspect you have a concussion. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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We are the sandwich generation. And weâre struggling caring for our aging parents AND growing children - not to mention work and everything else in life. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her everyday life in the sandwich generation, and how sheâs working to manage stress for her mental health. Hear why the sandwich generation is so stressed, how to identify your stressors, how to take care of yourself, why our children model our behavior, and how to be âsqueezedâ in a healthier way. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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We need to normalize educating and talking about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Itâs widespread and the most common cause of infertility. It affects a womanâs entire life and predisposes women to insulin resistance, obesity, and cardiovascular problems. Eventually, the stress of dealing with physical and hormonal changes can lead to mental health issues. But, why donât all healthcare providers talk about it? Our guest, Dr. Anne Hussain, is a naturopathic doctor and author of âThe Period Literacy Handbook.â Hear what PCOS is, the symptoms, how you get it, how itâs diagnosed, what you can control, and the best ways to track your periods. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Is kindness on its way out? Kindness is all about being generous and considerate. Lack of kindness can lead to an entitled generation - and this is happening in the healthcare industry, too. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers the startling lack of kindness we see every day - in the healthcare profession, with our kids at school, and beyond. Hear how you can demonstrate kindness to your children, why children need to see the consequences of not being kind, how we can improve the healthcare industry by being kind patients and kind healthcare professionals, why we need a kindness call to change for our wellbeing and mental health, and Dr. Meenalâs run-ins with kindness (or lack of kindness) on vacation, at her daughterâs school, and in the healthcare world. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Medications, vitamins, and supplements. How do you know what to take, when to take it, and how much to take? Our guest, Serina Hanlon, is a Compounding Pharmacist and Owner of The Pharmacy Lab in Toronto, which focuses on wellness. Hear how to know which supplements are the best, the benefits of key vitamins, your options if you have trouble taking pills, what Serina takes for vitamins and supplements, and how Ozempic and Metformin work. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Itâs 2024. Why are women still struggling to achieve the same status, positions, and treatment as men? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her experience achieving success, but still facing the challenges women have run into for years. Hear why women tend to be treated differently in a professional setting, the characteristics that helped Dr. Meenal achieve what she wanted, the lesson she learned from a major CEO, why you shouldnât think twice when hiring a woman, and how to find your confidence and be proud of the woman you are. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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The skin around your eyes is some of the most delicate skin in your entire body. Be careful what products you expose it to. Our guest, Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo, is an ophthalmologist in New Jersey. After spending decades treating female patients struggling with dry eye and other painful conditions caused by makeup and beauty treatments, she developed her own brand of eye-friendly formulas, twenty/twenty beauty. Hear the ingredients she didnât want in her products, why womenâs hygiene isnât stressed enough, why certain products can accelerate aging, and what you can do about under-eye circles. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Is it bad to take your health into your own hands? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers why itâs okay to do so - and why itâs even okay to rely on Dr. Google sometimes. Hear the times we need to take our health into our own hands, what to do when there are huge lines at the doctor, what health topics are okay to google, stories from Dr. Meenalâs life where she took her health into her own hands, and the importance of getting frequent check-ups with your healthcare providers. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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At some point, pain seems to take over our lives, our wellbeing, and eventually our mental health. There are so many different types of pain. Where does it all come from? Our guest, Dr. Pawan Sabharwal, is a Chiropractor in Toronto and Owner of My Chiro Mobility. Heâs devoted his professional career to improve the quality of life in his patients through chiropractic wellness care, proper nutrition, and exercise. Hear how back pain restricts us in our daily lives, why lower back pain is so common, how healthcare workers can alleviate their own pain, how to sleep better, and the impact of our diet on our pains. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Rejection is something we've all faced our entire lives. It happens all the time. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her own journey with rejection and how she's learning to flip it on its head. Hear why rejection can be such a motivator, why it gets so ingrained in us, how to find a positive interpretation of rejection, how to focus your energy on what makes you happy and your wellbeing, and how podcasting has become an outlet for Dr. Meenal. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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A lot of our achievements come later in life than we might expect. Why is that? Does it have to do with the sacrifices we make earlier in life? Our guest, Dr. Rana Taji, is the Owner of Toronto Medical Eye Associates. She is a lecturer, consultant, and a supervisor for student doctors. Hear why we make so many advancements in our 40s vs. 20s, the career pressure we felt from our parents, whether midlife crises still exist, how to balance all the aspects of your life, and the importance of goals. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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You never know what âinvisibleâ mental health considerations a stranger might have. They might even be going through the same things you are. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her recent flight - the first flight sheâs taken by herself in 8 years. As you can imagine, the nerves and stress level were pretty high. But you never know who may be sitting in your row, and the connection you can make with a stranger. Letâs remember to be there for each other, uplift each other, and say hi to your neighbor. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Skin is the largest organ in our body. It protects our wellbeing. And we should protect it. Our guest, Dr. Malika Ladha, is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained dermatologist. She practices medical and aesthetic dermatology in Toronto, and has an interest in skin of colour. Hear some best practices for skin care, the importance of sunscreen, the most common skin conditions, how to lower your chance of skin damage with aging, and her personal skincare routine. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Guilt is one of the biggest things that hits us as healthcare providers and parents. It can affect your mental health and wellbeing. If youâre not careful, it can consume your life. But should guilt really carry that much weight? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her own journey with guilt, including feelings of guilt at her practice, at home, and beyond. Hear the times sheâs felt the most guilty, whether it was actually warranted, how to manage guilt, why we shouldnât feel guilty about the maybes, and how to let go of the guilt. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
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Cancer is one of the scariest words in the world. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with it, you surely have endless questions and emotions about what the future will look like. Our guest, Shelyna Khalfan, is a breast cancer thriver, Certified Cancer Journey Coach, and a Registered Occupational Therapist. She works with cancer patients and their families to maximize their wellbeing and cancer journey at her practice, A Mindful Path. Hear how to get through each day, how to manage and embrace your emotions, how to gain the confidence to open up about your cancer journey, and why cancer is a call to change. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwa
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