Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health And Wellness

Dr. Meenal Agarwal
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Uncover Your Eyes is a Top 3 Medicine Podcast hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, exploring the hidden systems shaping mental health, physical health, nervous system regulation, brain health, and modern healthcare. Designed for people who feel unheard, dismissed, or confused by today's healthcare system, this podcast breaks down what medicine often overlooks, from prevention and self-advocacy to the eye–brain connection, chronic disease, digital overload, women's health, and childhood development. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with physicians, researchers, wellness experts, and thought leaders challenging outdated medical models and exposing the root causes behind burnout, anxiety, chronic illness, and declining health. Dr. Agarwal translates complex science into clear, actionable insights that empower listeners to understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and make informed health decisions. Topics include: ➜Mental health & nervous system regulation ➜Eye–brain health, cognition & perception ➜Self-advocacy in healthcare ➜Women's health, hormones & metabolism ➜Children's health, screens & development ➜Chronic disease prevention & longevity ➜Nutrition, lifestyle medicine & wellness ➜Healthcare innovation & systems change Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, patient, or wellness-minded individual, Uncover Your Eyes helps you see beyond symptoms and understand the systems driving your health. Healthcare doesn't fail because people aren't trying hard enough — it fails when education is missing. This podcast exists to change that. 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. About the Host: Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a Canadian optometrist, entrepreneur, and healthcare educator with three clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. She is a recognized voice in eye–brain health, nervous system science, and preventive care, and has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, TIME, Men's Health, and Fox News. As a doctor, founder, podcast host, and mother of three, Dr. Agarwal bridges clinical expertise with lived experience — advocating for clarity, compassion, and self-advocacy in modern healthcare. You can listen to Dr. Agarwal's Podcast on any podcast platform and follow her on social media IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meenalagarwal LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-meenal-agarwal-9732a260

  1. Why Kids Are Getting "Adult" Diseases — And Why 80% Are Preventable with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma

    2D AGO

    Why Kids Are Getting "Adult" Diseases — And Why 80% Are Preventable with Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma

    Chronic diseases now affect nearly 6 in 10 adults — and they're no longer just adult diseases. Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, and inflammatory conditions are rising in children. Yet research suggests that up to 80% of common chronic diseases are preventable, and many are even reversible, when we address root causes instead of just symptoms. So why are we seeing them earlier than ever? After more than 20 years in emergency medicine, Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma began noticing a troubling pattern: preventable diseases were filling hospital beds — and showing up younger and younger. In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Saluja-Sharma, double board-certified physician trained in Lifestyle Medicine, to unpack why this is happening. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why chronic diseases are increasing in children ✅ Which diseases are actually preventable or reversible ✅ How late is too late to reverse damage ✅ The #1 principle she teaches about food and nutrition ✅ How to help kids build a healthy relationship with food ✅ The 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine ✅ The biggest driver of long-term health and longevity   If you've ever wondered: "Why are adult diseases showing up in kids?" "Is it really reversible?" "Is it too late for me?" This conversation will challenge what you've been told about chronic illness, food, prevention, and personal responsibility. Because what if chronic disease isn't inevitable — but environmental? At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovation, longevity science, mental health, and self-advocacy, so you can understand the hidden systems shaping how you feel, move, and heal. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Ritu Saluja-Sharma and check out her program and books at HeadHeartHandsMD.com and on Instagram @Head_Heart_HandsMD Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    37 min
  2. Why Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases Are Exploding (Especially in Women) with Dr. Kara Wada

    FEB 10

    Why Allergies & Autoimmune Diseases Are Exploding (Especially in Women) with Dr. Kara Wada

    Autoimmune diseases and allergies are no longer rare, they're becoming alarmingly common. Over the past few decades: Autoimmune diseases have increased by over 300% 1 in 3 people worldwide now live with allergies Childhood allergy rates have tripled in a single generation 90% of Sjögren's disease patients are women What used to be seasonal or mild reactions are now triggered by foods, fragrances, stress, heat, light, and everyday environments. So what changed? In this episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Kara Wada, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, to unpack why the immune system is reacting more aggressively to a world it once tolerated — and why women are being disproportionately affected. This conversation takes a deeper look at allergies, autoimmune disease, and Sjögren's syndrome, one of the most underdiagnosed systemic autoimmune conditions, often dismissed as "just dry eyes" or "dry mouth." 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The perfect storm driving rising immune dysfunction ✅ Why women and children are at higher risk ✅ The top contact allergens we're exposed to today ✅ Why Sjögren's disease is so often missed ✅ The two most common symptoms Sjögren's patients present with ✅ The most useful lab work and diagnostic tests to request ✅ Environmental and lifestyle risk factors we underestimate ✅ Protective strategies that reduce immune burden long-term ✅ Practical swaps to lower daily immune triggers We also explore how immune dysfunction connects to nervous system regulation, mental health, self-advocacy, and whole-body wellness — not just isolated symptoms. Whether you're a healthcare provider, wellness or nutrition professional, patient, parent, or someone curious about how allergies & autoimmune diseases work, this episode will help you see your health and your body more clearly. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovation, longevity science, mental health, and self-advocacy, so you can understand the hidden systems shaping how you feel, move, and heal. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Kara Wada at DrKaraWada.com, on YouTube @DrKaraWada, and on Instagram @ImmuneConfidentMD Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    43 min
  3. Eyes On – Ocular Stroke Warning: Sudden Vision Loss Is a Medical Emergency (Act FAST)

    FEB 3

    Eyes On – Ocular Stroke Warning: Sudden Vision Loss Is a Medical Emergency (Act FAST)

    Sudden vision loss is not normal — and it's not something to "wait and see." If you've ever experienced a dark curtain, shadow, blur, or sudden vision change, this episode could be life-saving. In this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal breaks down one of the most missed medical emergencies she sees in clinical practice: ocular stroke, a critical warning sign of serious vascular disease and future stroke risk. An ocular stroke is often the first red flag before a larger, more devastating neurological event. And yet, many people are told it's "just stress," "eye strain," or something that will pass. 🎯 In this episode, you'll uncover: ✅ What an ocular stroke actually is (and how it differs from other vision changes) ✅ The early warning signs most people ignore ✅ Why sudden vision loss is a medical emergency ✅ What to do immediately if symptoms occur ✅ How ocular strokes connect to brain health, cardiovascular risk, and future stroke ✅ Why routine eye exams can uncover life-threatening conditions early This episode is essential listening for healthcare providers, anyone experiencing unexplained vision changes, or anyone who wants to protect their long-term brain and vascular health. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the powerful eye–brain connection, revealing how vision, neuroscience, mental health, and preventive care intersect, and why learning to read your body's early signals can change (or save) your life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    11 min
  4. Mitophagy: The Missing Link Behind Aging, Chronic Disease, And Mitochondrial Health With Dr. Anurag Singh

    JAN 27

    Mitophagy: The Missing Link Behind Aging, Chronic Disease, And Mitochondrial Health With Dr. Anurag Singh

    The average person now spends the last 16 years of life battling at least one chronic disease. That's not healthspan, that's survival. In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Anurag Singh, Chief Medical Officer of Timeline and a leading expert in mitochondrial health, mitophagy, and longevity science, recorded live at the Eudēmonia Summit. Dr. Singh explains why mounting scientific evidence points to mitochondrial dysfunction, specifically impaired mitophagy, as a central driver of aging and chronic disease. Mitophagy is the critical cellular process of clearing out damaged mitochondria so healthier ones can function efficiently. When this process slows, cellular "trash" accumulates, energy production declines, and disease risk rises. In this episode, we explore how supporting the mitophagy phase of mitochondrial health may influence inflammation, neurodegeneration, metabolic disease, and overall resilience as we age. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How the mitochondrial lifecycle works and the three key phases that matter for health ✅ Why mitophagy declines with age and what that means for energy, pain, and inflammation ✅ How impaired mitophagy is linked to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other diseases of aging ✅ The role and sources of Urolithin A and who may benefit from it ✅ Why menopause can accelerate mitochondrial decline ✅ How athletes stress, and support, their mitochondria differently ✅ The #1 evidence-backed biohack to support mitochondrial health This episode bridges longevity science, preventive medicine, and patient advocacy, offering a clearer understanding of why symptoms matter and what your cells may be trying to tell you. Whether you're a healthcare provider, wellness or nutrition professional, athlete, patient, parent, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this conversation will change how you think about aging, disease, and healing. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the hidden biological systems shaping how we feel, move, think, and heal, empowering listeners with science, clarity, and self-advocacy. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Anurag Singh and Timeline's supplement, Mitopure at Timeline.com. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    38 min
  5. Are Aging, Pain, and Inflammation Inevitable? Biologics, PRP & the Future of Healing with Dr. Chris Renna

    JAN 19

    Are Aging, Pain, and Inflammation Inevitable? Biologics, PRP & the Future of Healing with Dr. Chris Renna

    Are aging, chronic pain, and inflammation truly inevitable or have we been approaching them the wrong way? What if the future of medicine isn't about stronger medications, repeated steroid injections, or masking symptoms, but about removing inflammation, restoring biological signaling, and helping the body relearn how to heal? In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Chris Renna, founder of LifeSpan Medicine, and one of the world's leading voices in longevity and regenerative medicine. Over the last decade, elite athletes from Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods to professional soccer and NFL players have quietly sought out treatments most people have never heard of, including Regenokine, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and advanced biologic therapies. Many traveled overseas after being told their pain, inflammation, or decline was simply "part of aging." In this conversation, we ask a different question: What if it doesn't have to be? 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The real pros and cons of steroids in pain management and why they may impair long-term healing ✅ How biologic therapies like PRP and Regenokine actually work inside the body ✅ Why inflammation is often a signal problem, not just a wear-and-tear issue ✅ Powerful patient recovery stories that challenge conventional timelines of aging ✅ Why elite athletes seek regenerative approaches long before the general public ✅ How AI and precision medicine may transform the future of pain and longevity care This episode blends healthcare education, physical health, mental health, self-advocacy, and wellness, offering a deeper understanding of the biology driving pain, inflammation, and aging, and why listening to symptoms matters. Whether you're a healthcare provider, wellness or nutrition professional, patient, parent, or someone curious about the future of medicine, this episode will help you see your health and your body more clearly. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovation, longevity science, mental health, and self-advocacy, so you can understand the hidden systems shaping how you feel, move, and heal. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Chris Renna at LifeSpanMedicine.com Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    40 min
  6. Eyes On – Eye Contact Isn't What You Think: Power, Bias, and the Signals Shaping How We're Treated

    JAN 12

    Eyes On – Eye Contact Isn't What You Think: Power, Bias, and the Signals Shaping How We're Treated

    Is eye contact really as powerful as we've been taught, or is there more happening beneath the surface? In this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the neuroscience, psychology, and perception behind eye contact and other unconscious behaviors that shape confidence, authority, and how we're treated, especially in healthcare settings. Through the lens of healthcare education, mental health, physical health, and self-advocacy, Dr. Meenal unpacks how subtle visual and behavioral cues influence patient visits, leadership presence, and professional interactions. 🎯 In this episode, you'll uncover: ✅ What eye contact actually communicates in conversation ✅ Why eye contact matters in healthcare — for providers and patients ✅ What to do when your authority is questioned or dismissed ✅ The unconscious habits that undermine confidence ✅ How to train your visual system to see and show up more clearly This episode is essential listening for healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, leaders, women in medicine, and anyone who has ever felt underestimated, unheard, or invisible. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal challenges the invisible systems shaping how we see, think, and navigate the world, blending neuroscience, eye–brain health, wellness, mental health, and healthcare innovation to empower clarity, confidence, and agency. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    8 min
  7. The Vagus Nerve: The Missing Link Behind Chronic Disease, Anxiety, and Immune Dysfunction with Dr. Navaz Habib

    JAN 6

    The Vagus Nerve: The Missing Link Behind Chronic Disease, Anxiety, and Immune Dysfunction with Dr. Navaz Habib

    Up to 90% of people today show signs of chronic nervous system dysregulation and most have no idea why. Poor vagus nerve function has been linked to anxiety, depression, digestive issues, autoimmune disease, inflammation, high blood pressure, and even increased mortality. Yet in modern healthcare, the vagus nerve, the primary communication pathway between the brain, gut, immune system, and heart, is rarely evaluated. In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Navaz Habib, The Vagus Nerve Doc, to unpack why vagus nerve health is foundational to mental health, physical health, and long-term wellness, and why it's still missing from most healthcare conversations. Together, they explore how nervous system dysregulation develops, how it affects the immune system and inflammation, and what practical steps people can take to support regulation and healing. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why the vagus nerve is central to cognitive health, metabolic health, and immune regulation ✅ How vagus nerve dysfunction contributes to anxiety, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness ✅ What causes chronic nervous system dysregulation in modern life ✅ How to measure vagus nerve function using HRV (heart rate variability) and what your numbers actually mean ✅ The best wearable devices for tracking nervous system health and vagal tone ✅ Practical lifestyle hacks that help stimulate the vagus nerve and improve regulation ✅ Dr. Navaz Habib's vagus nerve protocol ✅ The #1 most effective (and overlooked) hack to support vagus nerve function and nervous system balance This conversation blends healthcare education, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness, offering listeners a deeper understanding of their biology and the systems driving their symptoms. Whether you're a healthcare provider, wellness or nutrition professional, patient, parent, or someone interested in healthcare innovations, this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast with Dr. Meenal Agarwal will help you see your health, and your nervous system, more clearly. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovations, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Navaz Habib on Instagram @DrNavazHabib, at Health Upgraded, and check out his books, Activate Your Vagus Nerve & Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    49 min
  8. Eyes On - Why We Shrink in Rooms: The Neuroscience of Confidence, Perception & Presence

    12/29/2025

    Eyes On - Why We Shrink in Rooms: The Neuroscience of Confidence, Perception & Presence

    Why do so many intelligent, capable people walk into rooms and suddenly feel small? In this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the real reason we shrink and why it has far less to do with confidence or imposter syndrome than we've been led to believe. Drawing from neuroscience, visual perception, spatial awareness, and nervous system regulation, Dr. Agarwal explains how "shrinking" is often a biological and spatial response, not a personal flaw. When the nervous system perceives threat — social, cultural, or hierarchical — the body automatically contracts, vision narrows, posture collapses, and confidence drops. 🎯 In this episode, you'll uncover: ✅ Why shrinking is a neurological and spatial response, not weakness ✅ How vision and spatial awareness influence confidence and presence ✅ The role of the nervous system in boardrooms, clinics, panels, and social spaces ✅ Why women, healthcare providers, and people from marginalized backgrounds experience this more intensely ✅ Dr. Meenal's top 3 reframes to stop shrinking and take up space ✅ What to do before you enter a room to reset perception and authority This episode is essential listening for healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, leaders, women in medicine, and anyone who has ever felt dismissed, underestimated, or invisible in professional or social spaces. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal challenges the invisible systems shaping how we see, think, and show up — blending neuroscience, eye–brain health, mental health, and self-advocacy to help you navigate the world with clarity, confidence, and agency. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

    9 min
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Uncover Your Eyes is a Top 3 Medicine Podcast hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, exploring the hidden systems shaping mental health, physical health, nervous system regulation, brain health, and modern healthcare. Designed for people who feel unheard, dismissed, or confused by today's healthcare system, this podcast breaks down what medicine often overlooks, from prevention and self-advocacy to the eye–brain connection, chronic disease, digital overload, women's health, and childhood development. Each episode features unfiltered conversations with physicians, researchers, wellness experts, and thought leaders challenging outdated medical models and exposing the root causes behind burnout, anxiety, chronic illness, and declining health. Dr. Agarwal translates complex science into clear, actionable insights that empower listeners to understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and make informed health decisions. Topics include: ➜Mental health & nervous system regulation ➜Eye–brain health, cognition & perception ➜Self-advocacy in healthcare ➜Women's health, hormones & metabolism ➜Children's health, screens & development ➜Chronic disease prevention & longevity ➜Nutrition, lifestyle medicine & wellness ➜Healthcare innovation & systems change Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, patient, or wellness-minded individual, Uncover Your Eyes helps you see beyond symptoms and understand the systems driving your health. Healthcare doesn't fail because people aren't trying hard enough — it fails when education is missing. This podcast exists to change that. 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. About the Host: Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a Canadian optometrist, entrepreneur, and healthcare educator with three clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. She is a recognized voice in eye–brain health, nervous system science, and preventive care, and has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, TIME, Men's Health, and Fox News. As a doctor, founder, podcast host, and mother of three, Dr. Agarwal bridges clinical expertise with lived experience — advocating for clarity, compassion, and self-advocacy in modern healthcare. You can listen to Dr. Agarwal's Podcast on any podcast platform and follow her on social media IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meenalagarwal LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-meenal-agarwal-9732a260

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