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