How bad is screen time really for your kids? And, how much screen time should they have? As a pediatric ophthalmologist, this is the #1 question I get from my patients and from you all online. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the studies of screen time and nearsightedness, the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmologists and American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation for children's screen time and what I personally do in my house of 3 screen addicted kids. -Dr. Rupa Learn how to p...
Oct 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Ever feel weighed down by the never ending daily decisions you have to make? Productivity coach and former professional organizer, Mridu Parikh shares how we can all minimize decision fatigue through simple strategies of organization. She tackles the best way to approach your never ending To Do list, your calendar and even your closet by prioritizing what's important to you, allowing you to let go of the rest. In this episode, Mridu shares one simple question to ask yourself at the end of the da...
Oct 11, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Wouldn't you love time time to deep think? To focus on crafing your vision for yourself and your businesses without being interrupted by text/email, in person by colleagues, staff or your family or by your own desire to fold the laundry? In this episode, I'm talking about why it's so important to carve out time to define your goals and strategic vision for yourself personally and for your businesses so that you're always moving forward. I'll also share actionable tips for how to design your solo...
Oct 04, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Have you ever really looked at who is in your inner circle? Like who are the friends you turn to in crisis? Who you are surrounding yourself with? I’m a reformed people pleaser and I used to befriend people b/c they liked me. And it took me until my 20’s to realize that my inner circle was so vital to how I was functioning, dreaming, and achieving and that place shouldn’t just go to anyone. I had to be more thoughtful about the people I was allowing into my mental space. In this episode, I am go...
Sep 27, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Lie in bed anxiously trying to fall asleep as a billion thoughts race through your head? Maybe it’s your to do list for tomorrow, or the email you forgot to send you colleague. Or the text you need to send your sitter so she knows where to pick up your kids. And every minute you lie awake, you think about how much less sleep you’re getting? In this episode, I'm sharing my simple nighttime routine to set yourself up for better quality sleep. Because to be the most effective during the day, you HA...
Sep 20, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Do you feel like your day lacks consistent goal setting and prioritization? Do you ever wonder if you’re spending enough time with your loved ones? In this episode we’re getting into all of the details and how we all need to start managing our time like we do our money. I want you to let go of the mom guilt that might be occurring because you don’t have a large quantity of time to spend with your kids or partner. Emily and I talk all about intentionality and quality vs quantity of time with love...
Sep 14, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 64
It's hard to admit when you need help - without feeling that it somehow means you aren't enough. But, accepting the fact that we aren't SuperWoman is a start. I'm going to share with you the 4 obstacles I have uncovered that seem to impede professional women from asking for and acccepting help. In fact, I found myself almost falling prey to one of these obstacles during my recovery from my hysterectomy this past week! I'm also telling you the 4 things you can do to overcome these obstacles to st...
Sep 06, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Do you answer the question "How are you?" with "Busy!". That's not an answer to that question! Maybe you are caught in a cycle of busyness that might actually be of your own making? Imagine for just a moment a day which isn't crammed full of things, on in which you aren't ashamed if you AREN'T busy. One in which you are productive and effective with your time. In this episode, I'm diving into 4 tips to help you break the cycle of busy. Busyness doesn't need to be a badge of honor. Let's make bei...
Aug 30, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Life in Hawaii seems like a year round vacation right? Here are all the things I wish I had known before moving to Oahu 14 years ago. You will not find a more welcoming community, nor a more beautiful place to live. Yet it's not all sunshine and rainbows. So, if you're contemplating moving out here - listen to this episode first! Want to have more time to do have better work-life balance? Then you have to learn to say no! Get my free 'Saying No' checklist right here: https://courses.drrupawong.c...
Aug 23, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In this episode, we're talking about discovering and scheduling time for your non-negotiables to harmonize work and life. If you're feeling like something feels off, that you're anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, unhappy, disorganized, unsettled and that you are doing ALL the things for everyone, then you need to reprioritize what allows you to be your best self - the best version of yourself at work, partner, spouse, parent, friend, colleague. Today I'm going to teach you to identify your non-nego...
Aug 16, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Feel like you’re spinning your wheels, working super hard, but at the end of the day feel like like you’ve wasted time? Or that you’re not doing enough? Radomly checking off things from your planner? It is absolutely possible for to feel satisfied with everything you’ve accomplished in your day. Today I'm sharing 5 quick tips for becoming more effective (not just efficient) so that you don't feel like you're all over the place - doing all the things, yet not sure what you've accomplished at th...
Aug 09, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Today I'm joined by my close friend Dr. Danielle Jones aka Mama Doctor Jones. If you're wondering how to juggle it all - work, life, family and side hustles - then this is the episode for you. We're getting real and authentic about how we both sometimes feel like we're barely hanging on BUT it's not the snapshot moments that matter. It's how we intentionally spend our time over the long run. In today's episode, we discuss when is the right time to start a family as a professional woman (Dr. Jone...
Aug 02, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 for you. In this episode, I'll be discussing 4 tips for your pre-vacation planning and then 2 MUST ...
Jul 26, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 transformational journey that many of us have to go through to begin prioritizing the types of foods we p...
Jul 19, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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, you will automatically reduce the chaos and disorganization. I realized that the concept of systems t...
Jul 12, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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 it...
Jul 05, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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...
Jun 29, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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 ...
Jun 21, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 mind-...
Jun 14, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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 th...
Jun 07, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 expe...
May 31, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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...
May 24, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 48
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 ...
May 17, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 47
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 h...
May 03, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 46
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 ...
Apr 26, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 45
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 [email protected] Instagram: @drrupawong Y...
Apr 19, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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...
Apr 12, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 t...
Apr 06, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 42
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...
Mar 29, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 41
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 b...
Mar 22, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
