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It's vacation time! But if a part of you is overwhelmed and stressed at the prospect of your upcoming vacation, then know that you're not alone. Taking time off is so essential for rejuvenation and even maximizes your productivity and creativity, but getting to that point can feel like an uphill battle. If you sometimes feel like you need a vacation from your vacation planning then this episode is...

Do you struggle to make nutritious food choices for yourself and your family? Do you wish you could make healthy meals quickly and part of your weekly routines but feel consumed by the meal planning process? As a busy working mom of 3 kids, I get this all too well.   In this episode, I’m joined by business leader, endurance athlete, mom, and cookbook author, Candes Gentry. We’ll talk about the tra...

I know hard you're working to get all the things done. So today we're diving into a really essential part of achieving work life balance. If you feel like your life is chaotic and reactionary instead of intentional and strategic then this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll be discussing the secret to work life balance - SYSTEMS! When you begin insitituting systems into your home and work, y...

Want to know the best thing I’ve ever done to maximize my productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness (all while decreasing my burnout?). The answer is simple! I hired a virtual assistant.   This single thing is the biggest productivity tip and time management leson that I can give.   As a working professional, mom of 3 and small business owner for the past 14 years, I’ve basically white knuckled...

Ever worry if you are short changing your child by working? I love my 3 kids, but I also love being a physician and serving my patients in such a unique way. Balancing work, motherhood and life can feel overwhelming and daunting. In this episode, I interview my 8 year old daughter, Arya. She offers insight into what it's like to be the child of 2 working parents. I'll be honest, I was surprised by...

Want to really start maximizing social media for your business but just don't feel like you have the time? I'm sharing how I grew my social media following on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube, all while working full time and managing 3 kids. I'm a physician, mom of 3 and private practice owner and I've found time to educate and produce social media content and it's not as time intensive as you might...

Let's face it - life transitions can be stressful - whether moving, beginning a new job, getting married, starting a new school or a family. But that stress doesn't mean you've made a wrong decision. In this episode, host, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by psychologist, Dr. Alexandra Laifer discuss how to handle the "eustress" that comes from positive life changes. Listen in.... Show highlights include:...

Can you believe it? I have officially published 50 episode and I am sho thrilled you are here celebrating with us. Today, I'm answering your questions that all seem to have a similar pattern - topics of work-life balance, negotiating as a woman, and being heard as a professional working woman. I share details about my own personal struggles that I knkow you can relate to! Tune in to get all the de...

Are you a woman with ADHD? Do you alternate between periods of hyper fous and complete lack of attention? Or are you sometimes capable of multitasking, but others times are unable to finish them? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by board certified psychiatrist and ADHD expert Dr. Sasha Hamdani in this special episode (both of whom have ADHD!) In this episode, they discuss: Signs and symptoms of ADHD...

Always running through an endless mental To Do list? Feel like it's so hard to get a moment to just think, never mind finding time to meditate? In this episode, host, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by Dr. Lori Atkins, physician and 1200 hour certified yoga instructor. They discuss 3 easy things you can implement in your daily life that won't take up much time. 1. How to drop into to yourself. 2. How to r...

You've heard of the "Forty Under 40" Lists, but what about the "Forty Over 40"? When is it too late to change careers, start a side hustle or reenter the work force after time with the kids? In this episode, host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses that it never is too late. She uses these famous examples to illustrate Vera Wang was 40 when she opened her first bridal salon in New York Julia Child wrote her...

The work day will never be done. There will always be more that you can cram in. One extra email to answer. One project to tie up.   The one thing we can do to stop overworking is to create a 'Work Shut Down Routine'. Host and working mom, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses why it's important for high achieving women to create and implement an end of work routine in order to erect boundaries to allow for res...

Negotiating your first job contract out of medical school, dental school or graduate school can be overwhelming and scary. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by contract attorney, Elizabeth Lemoine in this must listen episode to anyone considering signing a job contract, purchase agreement or partnership buy-in. In thie episode, we dive deep into: Protecting your intellectual property Understanding non...

Does guilt about being a professional working mom seem to overwhelm you at times? Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong, physician and mom of 3 kids as she talks about 4 scenarios that trigger mom guilt for us as working parents and what we can do to combat them. She draws from her own personal experience and lists actionable strategies to change your mindset the next time that guilty feeling rears its ugly he...

As professional working moms who are busy, we all sacrifice sleep in order to get more things done. Many of us battle with how to get quality sleep. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong, physician and working mom to 3 kids is joined by sleep specialist Dr. Shelby Harris in this week's episode. They discuss: What consitutes good sleep health and why it matters Indicators that you aren't getting enough sleep How sle...

Physician and mom of 3, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses 3 strategies she employs to disconnect and unplug from devices and phones to create intentional space (and set a good example for her kids).     This episode is a must listen for every person, whether you're a professional working mom or a single adult, who feels too tied to their phones and would like tips to limit their personal connectivity at hom...

Host Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by guest, psychiatrist, Dr. Vania Manipod as they discuss  burnount in high achieveing women. In this episode, we dive deep into: Causes for burnout for women in medicine Microagressions Gender pay disparity Gender biases in the workplace We also dicuss 4 actionable strategies for learning how to prioritize yourself to prevent burnout. 1. Be patient with yourself as yo...

Wonder which direction you should take with your career? Should you choose a path associated with a "better lifestyle" or one you feel passionately about? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses how she chose her specialty of ophthalmology and questions to consider when choosing your own direction. This episode is for those who are in the early stages of career planning and for those contemplating a career...

Are you in health care and considering going concierge? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by Dr. Lisa Wong, endocrinologist in practice for 20 years who made the pivot to concierge medicine 4 years ago. In this episode, we explore the driving force behind her decision to switch her practice to a concierge model, shifts she needed to make in her mindset along the way. the nitty gritty of how she made t...

Ever noticed how tough it is to make friends as a working woman? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses why that is - she reviews the 3 conditions that many sociologists indicate is important in the development and maintenance of friendships: 1. Proximity 2. Repeated, unplanned interactions 3. Authentic sharing   She also shares her personal struggles when she moved from Boston to Hawaii 14 years ago and 4...

Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong and guest, Dr. Arghavan Salles, a fellowship trained minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon from Stanford as they discuss the gender bias that still exists in medicine.   In addition to being a skilled surgeon, Dr. Salles also has her PhD in education from Stanford. Her research focuses on gender equity, diversity, inclusion and well being. She has written and spoken abo...

In this episode, physician, business owner and working mom to 3 kids, host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses her ADHD journey and the systems she implemented through college and medical school to achieve academic success. If you have ADHD, you may remember that feeling of being unable to sustain focus or attention during college or graduate school. Or always losing things. Or being so overwhlmed with a com...

Welcome to Friday mornings with Dr. Rupa. Each month, I'll answer your questions about navigating work-life balance, handling 3 kids, being a boss or whatever else is on your mind. To leave a message call 919-228-8330 and I may answer your question for a future episode. Today's episode is about leaving a toxic work employed position and opting to become an independent contractor for another physic...

In this episode, host Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by entrepreneur (and ophthalmologist) Dr. Anika Goodwin. Dr. Goodwin founded OpulenceMD, a now multi-million dollar lashes company, while still practicing medicine and being a single mom to 2 daughters. She was also on Shark Tank (she got an investment!) this past year and in this episode she shares: Why she still practices medicine Perserverance past...

Physician, business owner and working mom to 3 kids, host, Dr. Rupa Wong, discusses how she is able to "do it all" by not actually doing it all. In this episode she shares ways to oursource your household tasks so that she can find more time for herself and her family. In this episode, we dive deep: The biggest mindset shift when outsourcing is the recognition that time is your most valuable resou...