Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Dr. Meenal Agarwal

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

Anxiety is something most of us feel but don't recognize. In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her own struggle with anxiety and what her anxiety attack felt like. She shares the Top 3 ways that helped her manage her wellbeing. Hear how to set boundaries, remove toxic people from your life, practice self-compassion, and why you can’t forget about your own physical health and mental health as a healthcare professional. We are quick to diagnose others but not ourselves. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

Are you tired of trying to eat healthy and it’s just not working? You’re still exhausted, unable to sleep, not achieving your weight loss goals, and on top of that, your blood sugars are high. Our guest, Anar Allidina, is a Registered Dietician who specializes in helping people struggling with insulin resistance - including prediabetes and Type II diabetes - and helps to better manage symptoms of PCOS. She knows how to balance blood sugar, boost energy and mood, and decrease cravings - without giving up your favourite foods. You have to listen to this for your wellness, mental health, and physical health! Connect with Anar at AnarAllidina.com and on Instagram @Anar_Dietitian

Join me and Dr. Nina Mafrici, a well-known Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder of Toronto Psychology & Wellness Group (TPWG), as we take a dive into how behaviours have changed post-pandemic and are at their worst now. Let’s uncover why patients and doctors are frustrated, angry, and feel entitled. Is this affecting our healthcare system, our mental health, and our wellness? As an Optometrist, it’s definitely affecting my workplace culture, patient care, and - most of all - my work-life balance. Let’s figure this out and be “real.” Connect with Dr. Mafrici at TPWG.CA and on Instagram @TorontoPsychologyWellnessGroup

Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes! In this intro solo episode, hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal uncover her journey to being an Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, and Mom of 3. You’ll hear the story behind the podcast, what to expect in future episodes, and why being a healthcare professional isn’t always easy. Join us as we uncover health, wellbeing, self-improvement, and eyes - while keeping it real! Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal