Did you know there's a FREE, proven treatment to slow your child's nearsightedness? Outdoor time! As a pediatric ophthalmologist, and mom to 3 kids, this one lifestyle change can slow nearsightedness by as much as 23-50%! In the episode, I'll review The science behind the protective benefit of outdoor time for all kids How much time your child should be spending outdoors What type of activities they should be doing outside for MAXIMUM benefit 3 actionable steps to implement into your family rout...
Feb 06, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Why do we often find ourselves pushing for longer working hours? Is it the pursuit of success, or are there deeper societal and personal expectations at play? And think about this - why is there a sense of guilt associated with working less? Are we equating our self-worth with the amount of time we invest in our work? Join me as I examine these questions together and explore how redefining our work ethic can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling life. I'll discuss obstacles that are our in our ...
Jan 30, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 128
By 2050, 50% of the global population is predicted to be nearsighted. Join host, fellowhsip trained pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong, as she discusses how to slow your child's nearsightedness and why this is important. She discusses the potentially blinding consequences of being nearsighted and why this issue should be top of mind for parents. Questions? We'd love to answer them on an upcoming podcast. Email us at [email protected] Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a ...
Jan 23, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Before the New Year's Resolutions and the annual goal setting, we must first eliminate waste and inefficiencies in our lives. In today's episode, we delve into the Japanese concepts of muda, mura and muri and how to apply it to our own lives. These concepts are the cornerstone of Toyota Production System and taught in business schools and corporate boardrooms around the world - and they can benefit us as well. We'll see how these concepts can revamp our personal and professional lives, making us...
Jan 09, 2024•22 min•Season 1Ep. 126
Quick wins and overnight success are glamorized in our society. And, it can lead to you feeling that you aren't quite where you should be on your goals. But, what if instead of chasing overnight success, you really dig into the work of creating lasting success? I'll share 5 steps for how to do so in this week's episode. Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the word to other working professional women like you! Let's Connect! Instagram: ht...
Nov 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 125
Holiday time - it’s a whirlwind of family, cooking, parties and it continues for a month. You’re told you’re supposed to be feeling gratitude, happiness and togetherness but sometimes the holiday season can be anything but that. It can be fraught with difficult family dynamics, an attempt to balance work and the season’s activities and perhaps even your own perfectionism in attempting to create a Pinterest worthy Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. If any of this sounds familiar to you and you're ...
Nov 21, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 124
What's the difference between a sponsor and a mentor? It's the difference between advising versus advocating and both are essential for career development, though they serve different functions. And to truly advance, you need a sponsor, not just a mentor. Today, I'll share with you 3 tips of how to find a sponsor. Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the word to other working professional women like you! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://...
Nov 14, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 123
Does self-advocacy feel uncomfortable? Do you find yourself hesitating to promote your achievements, worried that it might come across as bragging? I'm diving into the crucial discussion of self-promotion and why it's a game-changer for your career. In this episode, I share why we might have difficulty with self-advocacy and self-promotion, the research studies behind it and 4 tips to overcome it. Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the ...
Nov 07, 2023•22 min
Everyone says something different - should you say no all the time to protect your time and boundaries? Or do you say yes to everything that comes your way? I would say a little of both. In this episode I discuss 3 tips for understanding WHEN you should say yes. Grab my Saying No Guide (yes I know it seems counterintuitive): www.drrupawong.com/say-no
Nov 01, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 121
October is breast cancer awareness month. My sister-in-law passed this year at the age of 45 from breast cancer and my guest today, Dr. Elenora Teplinsky was someone I personally reached out to for guidance and referrals during my sister-in-law’s treatment. We can't prevent breast cancer, but we can lower our risk. In this episode, Dr. Teplinksy discusses breast cancer screening, risk assessment, myths and misconceptions, general treatment for breast cancer , importance of topics such as mental ...
Oct 24, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Exhaustion - physical, mental or emotional - we are used to pushing past it to get it all done. But that often leaves us feeling incredibly depleted. What if there was another way to work through exhaustion without further emptying your energy resources? Take a listen to my 4 steps for maintaining productivity despite exhaustion as a working professional woman. Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the word to other working professional wo...
Oct 17, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 119
What's the point of creating routines for your day when NOTHING ever seems to go as planned? My guest, Amber De La Garza, explains how reframing this mindset can help put you in the driver's seat for your day, giving you a framework, but still allowing for flexibility. She recommends the following 4 routines: Morning Personal Routine Morning Professional Routine Evening Professional Routine Evening Personal Routine Learn how to create stucture to work towards your personal, professional and fami...
Oct 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 118
These books are ESSENTIAL for personal and professional growth as a working mom, SAHM, or whoever you are. They occupy a permanent place on my bookshelf and they are dog eared, highlighted andd marked over the past 15 years. Growth mindset, fixed mindset, habit loops, win-win strategies, abundance mindset, connectors, stickiness factor, the 1% rule - I'll dive deep into all of these in this episode. Want to know what are my top 5? Take a listen! Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes...
Oct 03, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 117
Never have enough time? There's one way I've been able to stop feeling so rushed and harried throughout my day and week and it' s not what you think! In this episode, I review: Time famine Time gluttony Time affluence And it's one where you have homework! I'll help step you through how to be more present in your day. Sound good? Let's go! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/drrupawong Website: www.drrupawong.com...
Sep 27, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 116
18-25% of women suffer from migraines. It's one of the most debilitating conditions that affect women globally and yet, we are still grappling with effective treatment strategies. As a migraine sufferer for over 30 years, I know how much migraines can affect productivity and time with family. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Rani Banik, neuro-ophthalmologist and featured on Good Morning America, CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Fox, amongst many others. We discuss wh...
Sep 19, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 115
Is it possible to have it all? Or is this even something that professional working women should be chasing? We're often bombarded with the message that if we just manage our time, systemize and increase our productivity and efficiency that we CAN do it all. But, I've learned that's not quite true and that chasing this impossible standard is simply a set up for burnout and unhappiness. Learn my 3 steps for what we should be doing instead of trying to have it all. Like the podcast? Leave us a revi...
Sep 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Is pitching just about trying to get investors to buy something you’re selling? Nope! That’s what I thought too before this interview. But, pitching is about captivating. It’s something we all do daily, we just may not realize it, in the words of 13 times pitch champion, Precious Williams. So we'd better get good at it! In today's episode, I'm joined by Precious Williams - elevator pitch champion,four time best selling author, and featured on Shark Tank, CNN, The Wall Street journal and black en...
Sep 05, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Back to school time can be stressful, chaotic and overwhelming. Transition points can be challenging for kids and adults alike. In this episode, I'll cover my 3 simple steps to ensure a smooth transition to back to school. Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and really helps us spread the word to other working professional women like you! Let's Connect! Instagram: https://instagram.com/drrupawong Website: www.drrupawong.com
Aug 29, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Stepping into a new leadership role can be scary. And, at times we don't feel well equipped for it. But this is a skill set that can be learned and as are most things - is rooted in the proper mindset. In this episode, I am joined by Meilan Akaka Manfre, a certified professional co-active coach who has coached hundreds of clients- helping leaders at all level improve their performance and fulfillment through deepening self-awareness, understanding, impact and defining concrete actions. Meilan Ak...
Aug 23, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 111
You're in the zone, fully engrossed in your work, making incredible progress on that important project. But suddenly, your phone rings, breaking your focus like a sledgehammer through glass. You answer, and before you know it, minutes turn into an hour of scattered attention and frustration. Interruptions have a tremendous cost to our productivty. In this episode, I'll share the cost of task switching and context switching and the 3 steps I employ to help prevent work flow interruptions. Ep 107:...
Aug 15, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Do only companies need mission statements? I used to think that, but I discovered that was a big mistake. Personal and family mission statements are truly integral for guiding pivotal decision making professionally as well as personally. In this episode, I discuss why personal and family mission statements are important as guideposts and a simple system for creating your mission statement so that every decision you make is guided by what YOU truly value (and not what others believe). Like the po...
Aug 09, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Ever feel like you have a lot of time to get something done, but you still can't complete it? That's because time management is not the only resource to manage. Energy management is crucial as well. When our energy dips, our productivity diminishes, as does our efficiency and effectiveness. There are 4 pillars for energy renewal. And energy, unlike time, can be replenished: Emotional Mental Spiritual Physical Listen in for how to address each pillar and why it's so important FREE RESOURCES: FILL...
Aug 01, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Do you have trouble getting deep work done during your work day? Always putting out fires or simply have difficulty knowing how to schedule your day or your week? Time blocking allows us to be more effective with our time by div iding the day into specific blocks of time dedicated to specific activities. In this episode I'll review my 5 steps for time blocking: Prioritizie Block Chunk Ritualize Buffer To get on the systems emai list: www.drrupawong.com/systems Ep 73: 3 Strategies To Systemize Yo...
Jul 25, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Is work life balance even possible? I would encourage us to think of it as work life fit, harmony or integration instead. Because I don't believe we can achieve a perfect equilibrium between wok and life. But I do think by examining the conflicts which keep us from attaining the integration of work and life we want, that we can achieve something even better. 3 types of conflicts (Greenhaus and Beutell - pioneering work life balance research) Time conflict Strain based conflict Behavior based con...
Jul 18, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 106
It's inevitable - despite the best organization - you will fall behind. And, then the monumental task of catching up seems overwhelming. In this episode, I'll share my system for how to get caught up with your personal and professional tasks to make progress and increase clarity. Let's Dive In! FREE FILLABLE GUIDE: Not sure what tasks need to be done by you and which ones to delegate? Get your guide right here: www.drrupawong.com/matrix Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple...
Jul 11, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Does the concept of working out in the morning make a lot of sense, but you just can't seem to make it happen? In the episode, I share my system for incorporating morning exercise into your daily routine. And, it starts by identifying your obstacles - what is it that derails you from success. From there, I discuss 6 steps to creating a system that you can actually implement. Tag me in your morning routine on IG - @drrupawong Like the podcast? Leave us a review! It just takes a couple minutes and...
Jul 04, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Does the thought of coming home from vacation fill you with a little bit of stress and anxiety? What if we stopped stockpiling all of our restoration and rejuvenation for vacation time and started incorporating it into our daily lives? I 'll review 5 tips packed with actionable strategies of how to do so. Take a listen! Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot on Instagram of your review & tag me so I can thank you personally! Let's Connect: Inst...
Jun 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Does asking for a promotion or raise or anything related to your career fill with you dread and cause to hesitate? You're not alone. This is so common for women and in this episode I'm going to break down the 3 obstacles that prevent us from doing so AND a system for asking for what you want. Take a listen Episode referenced: Ep 92: Negotating Tips for Professional Women with Attorney Hope Bennett https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-good-to-see-you/id1569697237?i=1000608507634 Get on my SY...
Jun 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 102
It's my 101st episode which is meaningful in Indian culture, so I asked my favorite guests to tell me their secrets to work life balance, work life harmony, and work life integration, whatever your preferred phrase is. It's all right here - from seasoned litigators who are partners in their law firms to doctor moms and CEOs - it's all in one spot! Guests: Mridu Parikh: Episode 68: Minimizing Decision Fatigue With Mridhu Parikh https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/minimizing-decision-fatigue-wit...
Jun 13, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Do you have a never ending To Do list that fills you with overwhelm, anxiety and dread every time you look at it? You are NOT alone. This is the #1 thing I'm asked about and I'm going to break down the 5 reasons your To Do list isn't working for you and introduce you to my 5 S frame work instead. So, if you want to get all of your tasks accomplished and not feel that sense of failure at an uncompleted list, then make sure to listen in. FREE EISENHOWER MATRIX GUIDE: www.drrupawong.com/matrix Like...
Jun 06, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 100
