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In Focus

In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you"re navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually

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26:50

Live In Your Zone Of Genius: Why You Need A Virtual...

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2022/07/05

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 my way through all the admin tasks. I just figured I can do something - so why pay someone else to do

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18:46

Are Kids Of 2 Working Parent Households Neglected?

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2022/06/29

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 some of her answers - I didn't review them with her at all beforehand! And if you want to catch her

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19:50

3 Tips for Batching Social Media Content Creation

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2022/06/21

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 think. So, if you're reading this, know that you CAN do it. In this episode, I’ll be sharing 3 tips for

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33:46

Navigating Life Transitions with Dr. Alexandra Laifer

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2022/06/14

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: Eustress and how stress can come from things that are positive (03:03) How stress represents a

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22:52

50th Episode Q&A : Work-Life Balance to Negotiating...

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2022/06/07

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 details. Question #1: Omg - you do so much! You have 3 kids, you work, you seem to be doing so many

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38:24

ADHD In Women With Dr. Sasha Hamdani

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2022/05/31

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 in women Why women maybe underdiagnosed or even misdiagnosed when it comes to ADHD How societal

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40:48

Maintaining Mindfulness As A Working Woman

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2022/05/24

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 remain intentional with your mindfuless as a working woman 3. How to let go of the endless To Do list

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23:06

Changing Jobs Mid Life

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2022/05/17

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 first cookbook at the age of 50 Tina Turner achieved her first and only #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at

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24:27

Stop Overworking By Doing This One Thing

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2022/05/03

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 rest and rejuvenation. This system will ultimately maximize your productivity by helping you initiate a

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42:35

Negotiating Your Job Contract With Attorney Elizabeth...

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2022/04/26

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-competes What to look for in a partnership agreement How to value a practice if you're considering

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27:42

4 Cures for Working Mom Guilt

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2022/04/19

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 head. Let's Connect: Have an idea for topic? Email us at hello@drrupawong.com Instagram: @drrupawong

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36:53

How To Sleep Better With Sleep Expert Dr. Shelby Harris

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2022/04/12

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 sleep and poor sleep habits affect women Methods for treating sleep problems Things you can do each day to

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26:59

Disconnect and Unplug from Phones

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2022/04/06

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 home. Disconnecting from your phone allows you better work-life balance and the eventual realization that

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35:33

Preventing Burnout in High Achieving Women with...

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2022/03/29

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 you learn to take time for yourself. 2. Schedule your self care into your To Do list. 3. Say no (get my

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20:19

Choose What You Love

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2022/03/22

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 shift as well. Regard your choice as a journey, not a destination Examine the types of things that

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31:14

Concierge Medicine with Dr. Lisa Wong

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2022/03/15

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 this pivot and how it impacted her work-life balance. Topics for future podcasts? We'd love to hear them

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27:57

Making Friends As An Adult

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2022/03/08

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 tips for finding and maintaining friendships. 1. Staying Open to Being Connected 2. Learning to

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53:20

Gender Bias in Medicine with Dr. Arghavan Salles

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2022/03/01

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 about her experiences being a COVID frontline worker with Newsweek, NBC and CBS. She has numerous

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24:31

My ADHD Tips For Studying, Productivity & Motherhood

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2022/02/22

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 complete lack of organization. It is possible to suceed with ADHD and Dr. Wong hopes to encourage those

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11:41

FRIDAY MORNINGS WITH DR. RUPA: Becoming An...

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2022/02/18

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 physician. There are so many ways to practice medicine, but it's important to do your due diligence so that

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