Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health And Wellness

In this thought-provoking episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal addresses a crucial but often overlooked topic: the diminishing presence of kindness in healthcare. Reflecting on personal experiences, Dr. Agarwal highlights how entitlement and lack of compassion are negatively shaping both patient-provider interactions and future generations. She emphasizes the importance of modeling kin...

In this informative episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal speaks with Serina Hanlon, a compounding pharmacist and wellness expert, about the complex world of medications, vitamins, and supplements. They discuss the difference between big-chain pharmacies and independent compounding pharmacies, how to identify quality supplements, and why absorption matters. Serina explains common defici...

In this empowering episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal tackles the persistent issue of gender bias in the workplace. Despite the strides made toward equality, Dr. Agarwal highlights the reality women still face—having to work twice as hard to prove their worth, balance family responsibilities, and overcome systemic prejudices. Drawing from personal experiences and powerful anecdotes,...

In this eye-opening episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal talks with ophthalmologist and founder of the eye-friendly beauty brand, Twenty/Twenty, Dr. Diane Hilal-Campo. They discuss why the skin around your eyes needs special care and how common makeup products could lead to painful eye conditions such as dry eyes, blepharitis, and eyelid inflammation. Dr. Hilal-Campo reveals which ingr...

In this impactful episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal discusses the critical importance of advocating for your own health. She explores why many people are feeling compelled to rely on online searches ("Dr. Google") due to limited access to healthcare professionals. Dr. Agarwal shares compelling personal and patient stories, highlighting the risks of delayed care and emphasizing the n...

In this essential episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal welcomes chiropractor Dr. Pawan Sabharwal to discuss how small, mindful changes can significantly reduce chronic pain. Dr. Sabharwal reveals why everyday habits, poor ergonomics, and stress are the leading contributors to common issues like back pain, neck stiffness, and muscle tension. He explains the strong connection between men...

In this vulnerable and powerful episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal dives deep into the emotion we all try to avoid: rejection. From missed job opportunities to unanswered texts and childhood memories of exclusion, Dr. Meenal shares how rejection has shaped her life—and surprisingly, how it's also fueled her success. But when is rejection a motivator, and when is it just baggage? She...

In this inspiring episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal speaks with powerhouse optometrist and entrepreneur Dr. Rana Taji about what work-life balance really means—and why it might not exist in the way we've been told. Dr. Taji shares her journey of building a thriving eye care practice while raising a family, making career shifts in her 40s, and finally embracing a definition of succes...

In this heartfelt solo episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares a deeply personal and surprising story about an anxious plane ride that turned into a moment of mutual healing with a complete stranger. What began as a solo work trip riddled with worry turned into a powerful connection between two women quietly battling anxiety in the same row. This episode explores invisible mental h...

In this powerhouse episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is joined by dermatologist Dr. Malika Ladha to break down the myths, trends, and science behind skincare. From tinted sunscreens and skin of color considerations to tween skincare overload, this episode covers it all. Learn why the SPF habit is your skin's best defense, how over-exfoliation is harming your glow, and what three pro...

In this heartfelt episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal opens up about a feeling most of us live with daily—guilt. Whether it's being late to work, missing out on parenting moments, or trying to juggle too many roles, guilt has a way of creeping in and weighing us down. Through a relatable personal story involving her son's birthday party and a forgotten soccer jersey, Dr. Meenal unpack...

In this deeply personal episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Shelyna Khalfan, a Certified Cancer Journey Coach and Registered Occupational Therapist, to discuss the emotional, mental, and physical challenges of navigating a cancer diagnosis. Shelyna shares her own powerful story of loss, survival, and resilience, from losing her father to prostate cancer, to caring for h...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares a vulnerable story about her name—and how she spent decades identifying with a version of it that wasn't hers. From childhood classrooms to medical school to professional life, Dr. Meenal opens up about how cultural mispronunciations, assimilation, and silent acceptance shaped her relationship with identit...

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode of Uncover Your Eyes, host Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares her own struggles with self-esteem growing up wearing thick glasses, and how LASIK changed her life—personally and professionally. Joining her is the woman who helped guide her through the process: Dr. Rhonda Kerzner, Optometric Director at TLC Laser Eye Centers in Toronto. Together, they explore h...

In this deeply personal solo episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares how a terrifying health scare—what she thought was a heart attack—turned out to be her first experience with anxiety. As a healthcare provider and mom constantly juggling work, patients, and family, Dr. Meenal opens up about the silent weight of anxiety and how she's learned to manage it. She walks listeners throu...

In this eye-opening episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shares her personal struggle with blood sugar imbalances, low energy, and failed diets—until she found registered dietitian Anar Allidina. Together, they break down how stress, poor eating habits, and even "healthy" choices can sabotage your health. Anar explains why eating less isn't the answer, how to balance your meals for sta...

In this unfiltered and deeply honest episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Nina Mafrici to explore why patients are more frustrated, entitled, and emotionally reactive than ever before. They unpack the mental health ripple effects of COVID, the rising burnout among healthcare workers, and why better boundaries, communication, and emotional regulati...

In this raw and honest episode of Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal gets personal about the often invisible emotional toll of being a healthcare professional. She opens up about the unrealistic expectations placed on doctors—to be perfect, always available, endlessly kind, and never human. Through her own story as an optometrist, entrepreneur, and mom of three, she reflects on how the constant...