Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Dr. Meenal Agarwal

You never know what “invisible” 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 she’s 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. Let’s 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

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

Guilt is one of the biggest things that hits us as healthcare providers and parents. It can affect your mental health and wellbeing. If you’re 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 she’s felt the most guilty, whether it was actually warranted, how to manage guilt, why we shouldn’t 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

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

Your name is your identity. It’s what you write down on every form. It’s what your family, friends, co-workers, patients, and even strangers call you. But what should you do when people mispronounce your name or you feel you have to change your name? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her own journey, when her name was mispronounced. That gave her a sense of validation, but ultimately affected her wellbeing and confidence. As a healthcare provider, she shares how to find the courage to correct others and urges parents to ensure their children’s names are pronounced correctly. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

Self-esteem, wellbeing, and body image are things we all struggle with. For me, it was those Coke bottle glasses and being called “four eyes.” Our guest, Dr. Rhonda Kerzner, is an Optometric Director at a Laser Eye Center in Toronto who helped me with my LASIK journey. Hear the reasons to consider LASIK surgery, why you might not be a candidate, why technology matters, and why considering mental health and setting realistic expectations with patients is important. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal