In Focus

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...

You don't need to have a major psychiatric disorder like clinical depression or anxiwty to see a therapist. In this episode, host Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by psychiatrist Dr. Nichelle Haynes. We discuss misconceptions about therapy why it's always good to work on ourselves and the importance of starting therapy before you reach a crisis point. Dr. Haynes is a perinatal psychiatrist which means she...

Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong, as she discusses the secret to staying motivated and shares how she lost motivation with the holidays. In this episode, we dive deep: Habits precede motivation. Setting routines and developing habits, help keep you motivated, so you aren't dependent on the "feeling motivated" to exercise or complete tasks Setting implementation intentions helps to create a plan that encou...

Welcome to Friday mornings with Dr. Rupa. Each week, 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 finding a mentor and difference between a mentor and sponsor. Tune in to hear me share my experiences and...

In this episode, host Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by physician, Dr. Amy Shah, author of the "I'm So Effing Tired' an expert on circadian rhythms, intermittent fasting and nutrition.  Because many of us can't even begin to think about the concept of work-life balance until we begin managing our energy levels.   We dive deep into: The science behind intermittent fasting Is intermittent fasting safe for...

Instead of setting a New Year’s Resolution, consider setting an implementation intention. In this episode, host, Dr. Rupa Wong, discusses: The feelings that can be associated with not meeting your 2021 goals (to perform your year end review, grab my free downloadable workbook here: www.drrupawong.com/review How stating an intention to implement a certain behavior makes you 2-3 times more likely to...

When we hear 'year end review' we automatically think of the type when you either give or receive feedback regarding job performance - strengths and areas to improve upon. But, a personal year end review gives us a chance to gain insight from our accomplishments and our missed opportunities over the past 12 months. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses 5 questions to ask yourself when performing your year...

Taking vacation when you are a small business owner can be challenging. Not only do you have to worry about finances and operations of a private practice when no income is being generated, but also ensuring that your patients are being well cared for in your absence. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong, discusses how you CAN take vacation even as a solo practice owner and the tips and strategies to do so. In this...

The dreaded to do list. Do you get get overwhelmed and stressed just looking at it? Is yours filled with 25 action items? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong, discusses why our brains like to do lists AND how to remove the overwhelm associated with them (especially during the holiday season!) while still being productive and effective. In summary: 1. Follow the 1,3,5 rule to force prioritization 2. Use the Eisenh...

The path in medicine isn't always straight. And, if you're considering a transition to private practice ownership (or any life transition for that matter), then learning to pivot while maintaining sight of your core values is essential. Join host Dr. Rupa Wong as she talks with Dr. Natalie Crawford about her private practice journey.   Dr. Crawford is a successful reproductive endocrinologist and...

In medicine (as in many competitive fields), we are taught that resources are limited - there are a finite number of medical school seats, residency spots or patients available. We are graded on a curve and forced to compete with one another. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong, shares how she was entrenched in a scarcity mindset when she was setting up her practice and examines why this mindset doesn't serve us...

The hundreds of decisions we make daily can take their toll on our mental energy and will power. We are faced with a myriad of choices and that burden can lead to overwhelm. Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong as she explains her 5 strategies for reducing decision fatigue. How To Utilize A Virtual Assistant Free Resource: www.drrupawong.com/virtual-assistant   Thoughts on future topics for episodes? Email us...

Saying no gracefully is hard. At times, we say yes to requests for our time thoughtlessly because we don't have a system in place to handle this decision making process efficiently . Host, Dr. Rupa Wong explains how to systemize saying no, with 4 simple questions to ask yourself each time a request is made of you. Get the free 'Saying No' guide here: www.drrupawong.com/say-no   Thoughts on future...

Many of us pride ourselves in our ability to multi-task. It's like our super power. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong, discusses how letting go of her  multi-tasking nature at the office and home, has improved her effectiveness and efficiency.  Instead, she employs serial tasking and she reviews 4 tips for making that switch to boost your productivity. Want to figure out your time management archetype? Take thi...

Can working women really have it all? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong is joined by guest, Ruby Gadelrab, CEO of MDisrupt and Former VP of Commercial Marketing at 23andme, as they examine this question. Ruby opens up about her difficult pregnancy and complicated course her newborn had in the NICU, while still juggling a high power position at 23andme. She shares her tips for making the conscious choices and sa...

Failure has such a negative connotation for high achieving women. Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong, as she discusses why we need to stop avoiding failure and why we should embrace it instead. She opens up about her own educational and entrepreneurial failures and 4 questions to ask yourself when tackling failure so that you can use it as a foundation for future success.   Want to start tackling your daily...

Have trouble living in the moment? As busy, working moms, many of us struggle with living an intentional life while also staying present. Host, Dr. Rupa Wong interviews guest Dr. Faryal Michaud, a palliative care physician, who draws from her experiences of caring for patients at the end of their lives to embolden us to make the most of ours. Listen to Dr. Faryal Michaud's Podcast 'Write Your Last...

Many of us who start our own private practices, whether in medicine, psychology, accounting, dentistry, etc, do not have MBAs or prior training in being a business owner and a boss.  In this episode, host Dr. Rupa Wong, physician and Managing Partner  of her 3 doctor ophthalmology practice shares her top 3 list - what she found intensely gratifying in being the boss and the most difficult aspects...