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Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health And Wellness
Uncover Your Eyes: The Truth About Health And Wellness
Author: Dr. Meenal Agarwal
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Uncover Your Eyes is a Top 3 Medicine Podcast hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, exploring the hidden systems shaping mental health, physical health, nervous system regulation, brain health, and modern healthcare.
Designed for people who feel unheard, dismissed, or confused by today's healthcare system, this podcast breaks down what medicine often overlooks, from prevention and self-advocacy to the eye–brain connection, chronic disease, digital overload, women's health, and childhood development.
Each episode features unfiltered conversations with physicians, researchers, wellness experts, and thought leaders challenging outdated medical models and exposing the root causes behind burnout, anxiety, chronic illness, and declining health. Dr. Agarwal translates complex science into clear, actionable insights that empower listeners to understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and make informed health decisions.
Topics include:
➜Mental health & nervous system regulation
➜Eye–brain health, cognition & perception
➜Self-advocacy in healthcare
➜Women's health, hormones & metabolism
➜Children's health, screens & development
➜Chronic disease prevention & longevity
➜Nutrition, lifestyle medicine & wellness
➜Healthcare innovation & systems change
Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, patient, or wellness-minded individual, Uncover Your Eyes helps you see beyond symptoms and understand the systems driving your health.
Healthcare doesn't fail because people aren't trying hard enough — it fails when education is missing.
This podcast exists to change that.
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.
About the Host: Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a Canadian optometrist, entrepreneur, and healthcare educator with three clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. She is a recognized voice in eye–brain health, nervous system science, and preventive care, and has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, TIME, Men's Health, and Fox News.
As a doctor, founder, podcast host, and mother of three, Dr. Agarwal bridges clinical expertise with lived experience — advocating for clarity, compassion, and self-advocacy in modern healthcare. You can listen to Dr. Agarwal's Podcast on any podcast platform and follow her on social media
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meenalagarwal
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-meenal-agarwal-9732a260
Designed for people who feel unheard, dismissed, or confused by today's healthcare system, this podcast breaks down what medicine often overlooks, from prevention and self-advocacy to the eye–brain connection, chronic disease, digital overload, women's health, and childhood development.
Each episode features unfiltered conversations with physicians, researchers, wellness experts, and thought leaders challenging outdated medical models and exposing the root causes behind burnout, anxiety, chronic illness, and declining health. Dr. Agarwal translates complex science into clear, actionable insights that empower listeners to understand their bodies, advocate for themselves, and make informed health decisions.
Topics include:
➜Mental health & nervous system regulation
➜Eye–brain health, cognition & perception
➜Self-advocacy in healthcare
➜Women's health, hormones & metabolism
➜Children's health, screens & development
➜Chronic disease prevention & longevity
➜Nutrition, lifestyle medicine & wellness
➜Healthcare innovation & systems change
Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, patient, or wellness-minded individual, Uncover Your Eyes helps you see beyond symptoms and understand the systems driving your health.
Healthcare doesn't fail because people aren't trying hard enough — it fails when education is missing.
This podcast exists to change that.
🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.
About the Host: Dr. Meenal Agarwal is a Canadian optometrist, entrepreneur, and healthcare educator with three clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. She is a recognized voice in eye–brain health, nervous system science, and preventive care, and has been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, TIME, Men's Health, and Fox News.
As a doctor, founder, podcast host, and mother of three, Dr. Agarwal bridges clinical expertise with lived experience — advocating for clarity, compassion, and self-advocacy in modern healthcare. You can listen to Dr. Agarwal's Podcast on any podcast platform and follow her on social media
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.meenalagarwal
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-meenal-agarwal-9732a260
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Up to 90% of people today show signs of chronic nervous system dysregulation and most have no idea why. Poor vagus nerve function has been linked to anxiety, depression, digestive issues, autoimmune disease, inflammation, high blood pressure, and even increased mortality. Yet in modern healthcare, the vagus nerve, the primary communication pathway between the brain, gut, immune system, and heart, is rarely evaluated. In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Navaz Habib, The Vagus Nerve Doc, to unpack why vagus nerve health is foundational to mental health, physical health, and long-term wellness, and why it's still missing from most healthcare conversations. Together, they explore how nervous system dysregulation develops, how it affects the immune system and inflammation, and what practical steps people can take to support regulation and healing. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why the vagus nerve is central to cognitive health, metabolic health, and immune regulation ✅ How vagus nerve dysfunction contributes to anxiety, inflammation, autoimmune conditions, and chronic illness ✅ What causes chronic nervous system dysregulation in modern life ✅ How to measure vagus nerve function using HRV (heart rate variability) and what your numbers actually mean ✅ The best wearable devices for tracking nervous system health and vagal tone ✅ Practical lifestyle hacks that help stimulate the vagus nerve and improve regulation ✅ Dr. Navaz Habib's vagus nerve protocol ✅ The #1 most effective (and overlooked) hack to support vagus nerve function and nervous system balance This conversation blends healthcare education, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness, offering listeners a deeper understanding of their biology and the systems driving their symptoms. Whether you're a healthcare provider, wellness or nutrition professional, patient, parent, or someone interested in healthcare innovations, this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast with Dr. Meenal Agarwal will help you see your health, and your nervous system, more clearly. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovations, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Navaz Habib on Instagram @DrNavazHabib, at Health Upgraded, and check out his books, Activate Your Vagus Nerve & Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
Why do so many intelligent, capable people walk into rooms and suddenly feel small? In this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the real reason we shrink and why it has far less to do with confidence or imposter syndrome than we've been led to believe. Drawing from neuroscience, visual perception, spatial awareness, and nervous system regulation, Dr. Agarwal explains how "shrinking" is often a biological and spatial response, not a personal flaw. When the nervous system perceives threat — social, cultural, or hierarchical — the body automatically contracts, vision narrows, posture collapses, and confidence drops. 🎯 In this episode, you'll uncover: ✅ Why shrinking is a neurological and spatial response, not weakness ✅ How vision and spatial awareness influence confidence and presence ✅ The role of the nervous system in boardrooms, clinics, panels, and social spaces ✅ Why women, healthcare providers, and people from marginalized backgrounds experience this more intensely ✅ Dr. Meenal's top 3 reframes to stop shrinking and take up space ✅ What to do before you enter a room to reset perception and authority This episode is essential listening for healthcare providers, entrepreneurs, leaders, women in medicine, and anyone who has ever felt dismissed, underestimated, or invisible in professional or social spaces. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal challenges the invisible systems shaping how we see, think, and show up — blending neuroscience, eye–brain health, mental health, and self-advocacy to help you navigate the world with clarity, confidence, and agency. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
We are living through the steepest decline in health ever recorded — and the numbers are impossible to ignore. • Chronic inflammation now impacts 3 in 5 adults • Autoimmune diseases have tripled • Anxiety, depression, and burnout are hitting people younger every year • Hormonal and metabolic disorders now appear 10–15 years earlier than past generations Yet the healthcare system is still built to treat symptoms, not repair the body. In this forward-thinking episode of Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, we explore one of today's most exciting areas in healthcare innovations: peptides and bioregulator peptides — emerging tools that may hold the key to better longevity, mental health, physical health, and overall wellness. Dr. Meenal sits down with Nathalie Niddam, Longevity Educator and leading voice in peptide science, for one of the most practical, eye-opening conversations of the year. Together, they break down what peptides actually are, how they work, and how they may help the body restore itself at a cellular level. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How peptides work inside the body ✅ The most commonly used peptides and what they're used for ✅ The difference between peptides & bioregulators (and why it matters) ✅ How peptides influence gut health, mental health, and inflammation ✅ Nathalie's real-world recommendations and her go-to peptides This episode blends healthcare education, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness with the newest insights in longevity research and peptides — making it essential listening for anyone trying to understand their own biology. Whether you're a healthcare provider, nutrition expert, patient, parent, or simply someone who wants to support your long-term health, this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast will help you see the systems behind your wellbeing more clearly. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovations, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Nathalie Niddam at NatNiddam.com, on her LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam podcast, and on Instagram @NathalieNiddam Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
90% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy — which means their weight-health hormones are working against them, not for them. If you're stuck in the loop of "weight vs health," this episode is your reset. In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff, Founder of The Better Nutrition Program and Author of Your Best Shot, to unpack what weight health really means in modern healthcare and wellness. Together, they explore why traditional "clean eating" culture, diet rules, and shame-based wellness messaging are failing us and what truly science-backed, compassionate healthcare education can look like instead. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why eating disorders and disordered eating are so common in our current wellness culture ✅ The "diet-isms" we need to break up with for good ✅ How weight-health hormones like leptin and ghrelin actually work ✅ The connection between deliciousness, satisfaction, and feeling full ✅ Ashley's top lifestyle and nutrition hacks to support metabolic and hormonal health ✅ When GLP-1 medications may make sense and when they don't ✅ How self-judgment, shame, and trauma impact weight and emotional health ✅ The 4 pillars of nutrition Ashley uses with patients ✅ How self-advocacy in healthcare can change your weight-health journey This episode blends healthcare, mental health, physical health, wellness, trauma-awareness, and real-world tools to help you reclaim your relationship with food, your body, and your health. Whether you're a healthcare provider, nutrition professional, patient, parent, or simply someone trying to understand your own weight-health story, this conversation will help you see beyond the scale and into the deeper systems that shape your wellbeing. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings you conversations at the intersection of healthcare innovations, mental health, physical health, self-advocacy, and wellness, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding — and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Ashley Koff and her book at TheBetterNutritionProgram.com and on Instagram @AshleyKoffApproved Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
If you feel fried, unfocused, or unmotivated, there's a reason — and it has nothing to do with laziness. In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal breaks down the real cause: eye–brain overstimulation. Our visual system was never designed for constant scrolling, notifications, and near-work. The result? A brain stuck in micro-stimulation loops, a nervous system in threat mode, and eyes that never truly rest. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How central vision, rods & cones, and the visual cortex actually work ✅ Why overstimulation mimics addiction pathways ✅ What triggers the brain's threat response ✅ How screen-driven burnout harms mental & physical health ✅ Simple tools to reset your eyes, brain, and nervous system today This is essential listening for anyone in healthcare, wellness, mental health, self-advocacy, or anyone who wants to protect their brain and vision in a screen-heavy world. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
Research shows that people who chronically suppress their emotions have a 47% higher risk of premature death. Emotional suppression isn't just a mental health issue, it's a silent healthcare crisis. In this mind-shifting episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Author & Transformation Coach Keith Crossley, a mentor to celebrities, high performers, and leaders seeking to transform pain into power. Together, they expose the hidden dangers of self-abandonment and how to break cycles of guilt, gaslighting, anxiety, and ego. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why "put your oxygen mask on first" is more scientifically true than you think ✅ The generational gap in emotional expression and emotional suppression ✅ How to tell the difference between normal relationship conflict and true gaslighting ✅ What ego actually is — and what ego death means ✅ How the body stores grief and how to release it safely ✅ The #1 problem driving today's mental health crisis ✅ Two simple skills that can transform your emotional life forever ✅ The daily boundary that protects Keith Crossley's wellbeing This episode blends healthcare education, psychology, trauma-awareness, mind-body wellness, and practical tools for reclaiming emotional agency. Whether you're a healthcare provider, parent, patient advocate, or someone carrying an invisible backpack of pain, this conversation will help you finally choose yourself. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Keith Crossley and his book at KeithCrossley.com and on Instagram @KeithAlanCrossley Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
By your 50s, your body releases 80% fewer stem cells than it did in your 20s. That drop affects everything from your mental health, physical health, energy, inflammation, recovery, aging, to how your brain repairs itself. In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with pioneering stem cell scientist Christian Drapeau to explore how stem cells function as the body's natural repair system and what you can do to support them. This is a must-listen for anyone in healthcare, wellness, and especially those focused on self-advocacy, longevity, and optimizing their health. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How stem cells can become almost any cell — neurons, muscle, heart tissue, and more ✅ Why stem cell release slows dramatically with age ✅ Why people with chronic conditions have 50% fewer stem cells ✅ How stem cells influence mental health, physical health, and whole-body wellness ✅ Whether you can measure your stem cell levels ✅ Lifestyle factors that boost (or harm) your stem cell count ✅ The real pros & cons of long-term stem-cell activation protocols If you're a healthcare provider, parent, patient advocate, or simply curious about cutting-edge healthcare innovations, this conversation gives you practical tools to better understand your body and advocate for your health with confidence. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Christian Drapeau at STEMREGEN.co and on Instagram & TikTok @StemCellChristian Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores one of the most urgent healthcare topics of our time — the hidden toxic overload impacting our children's mental and physical health. Rates of autism, ADHD, and speech delays have surged nearly 300% since the 2000s, but what if this isn't just a diagnostic trend? What if we're witnessing a developmental crisis? To uncover the root causes, Dr. Meenal sits down with Chelsea Juels, a nationally recognized holistic healthcare practitioner. Together, they discuss how everyday toxins, processed foods, antibiotics, and environmental exposures may be silently reshaping childhood development, and what parents and professionals can do about it. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How antibiotics and medications during pregnancy can influence a child's neurology ✅ What's truly toxic to our kids and why it's affecting their behavior and development ✅ Ways to support children who are nonverbal or diagnosed with autism ✅ The hidden roles of glutamate, yeast, and cerebral folate deficiency ✅ Why healing the gut–brain connection is essential for mental and physical wellness ✅ Healthier "clean-snack" swaps for popular brands like Made Good and Goldfish ✅ Chelsea's 3-Step Detox Framework every family can start today Whether you're a healthcare professional, parent, or advocate for better healthcare education, this conversation offers practical tools to protect your child's mental health, physical health, and overall wellness. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Chelsea Juels on Instagram & TikTok @The_Holistic_ShoolPsych Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
In this highly requested episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal, breaks down one of the most confusing topics in healthcare, wellness, and mental health today: blue light. Blue light is everywhere — our phones, laptops, tablets, LED lighting, and even the sun. But what is it actually doing to our eyes, brain, hormones, and metabolism? Are blue-light glasses worth it? And is "digital stress" harming your physical and mental health more than you realize? Dr. Meenal gives a clear, science-backed explanation to help healthcare professionals, parents, and wellness-minded listeners understand what really matters when it comes to daily screen use and eye health. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How blue light regulates circadian rhythm, sleep quality, and mood ✅ How blue light impacts hormones, cortisol, melatonin, and metabolism ✅ Healthy habits you should start doing to protect your eye and brain health ✅ The truth about blue light glasses – do they actually work? ✅ The relationship between doomscrolling, stress, and nighttime alertness ✅ How to build healthier digital habits for long-term wellness Whether you're a healthcare professional, parent, or simply someone who wants to take care of your eyes & wellness as much as possible, this episode will give you clarity & key action steps when it comes to blue light. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
What if the fatigue, brain fog, or anxiety you've been feeling isn't "all in your head," but in your home? In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dr. Jill Carnahan, leading expert in mold toxicity and environmental medicine, to expose how hidden mold, contaminated water, and modern construction are quietly eroding our health. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why over 50% of U.S. homes have detectable mold and how it affects mental health and physical health. ✅ The genetic variants (1 in 4 people) that make you more vulnerable to mold-related illness. ✅ The early warning signs you're surrounded by mold (including subtle symptoms most doctors overlook). ✅The worst-case scenarios if mold exposure goes unchecked and how to test and recover. ✅ The top 3 things you can do today to protect yourself — easy, at-home steps. ✅Why healthcare education and self-advocacy are your best defense against misdiagnosis. Whether you're a healthcare professional, parent, or simply someone who wants to feel well in both body and mind, this conversation will help you recognize the unseen risks around you and take empowered action. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Jill Carnahan at JillCarnahan.com, on Instagram @DrJillCarnahan, and check out her book, Unexpected. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
In this mindblowing episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal dives into the future of personalized health with the Biohacker Babes Co-Hosts Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro. When it comes to nutrition, hormones, detoxing, or even hydration, a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Dr. Meenal and the Biohacker Babes are here to get your health regimen more personalized than ever. Together, they uncover how healthcare innovations are shifting the way we think about mental health, physical health, and self-advocacy in a world of data-driven, bio-individual healing. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The new "Food Pyramid" concept and how to personalize nutrition ✅ Why blood panels reveal the missing links in your health journey ✅ How to rethink cholesterol — good vs. bad vs. essential ✅ If red light therapy is worth the hype for energy and health ✅ Why you should stop throwing out the egg yolk Whether you're a clinician, parent, or curious listener seeking real tools for better wellness, this episode will help you see health in a whole new way and give you the confidence to advocate for your own care. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about the Biohacker Babes Renee Belz & Lauren Sambataro at TheBiohackerBabes.com and on Instagram @Biohacker_Babes Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Child Psychiatrist Dr. Zee (Dr. Zabina Bhasin) to explore one of today's most urgent healthcare challenges: how to support your child's mental health in a digital, high-pressure world. From social media addiction to identity struggles and emotional overwhelm, this conversation dives deep into what every parent, teacher, and healthcare provider needs to know about the modern mental health crisis in children and teens. Rates of anxiety, depression, and behavioral struggles in kids and teens have skyrocketed over the past decade and many families feel lost on where to start. Together, Dr. Meenal and Dr. Zee uncover practical, science-backed strategies to help you guide your child toward better mental health, stronger communication, and emotional resilience. They emphasize that adults are here to create a world with children, not for them, a mindset shift that can transform communication, trust, and daily routines for the next generation. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How to bridge the communication gap between adults and children ✅ Why teachers are a key part of your child's mental health support team ✅ The hidden dangers of screen addiction and how ignoring it can lead to aggressive behaviors ✅ How to create technology "laws" in your home ✅ How to build trust and connection with your child ✅ What the next generation will look like and how to guide them ✅ The most important tools you need as a parent to get your child on track ✅ The power of the adult in shaping behavior, mindset, and wellbeing This episode is for you if you've ever asked: ❓"How do I support my child's mental health in this new digital world?" ❓"Why does my child spend so much time online and how do I help them disconnect?" ❓"How come my child doesn't seem like themself?" At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Zee aka Dr. Zabina Bhasin on Instagram & TikTok @DrZee_MD Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
On this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, host Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with physician and author Dr. Molly Maloof to explore the groundbreaking world of mitochondria, biohacking, healthspan, and healthcare innovations that can help you live not just longer, but better. 💡 Did you know? 👉 85% of disease risk comes from your metabolic and mitochondrial health, something most doctors never explain. We also explore why health isn't just about biology or medicine—it's about connection. As humans, we're wired to live in tribes and supportive communities, and the modern breakdown of these bonds is quietly harming both our mental and physical health. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The science of mitochondria and how they shape your mental and physical health ✅ How mitochondria are linked to metabolic health and disease risk ✅ The difference between healthspan vs. lifespan, and why it matters more than you think ✅ The most important biomarkers ✅ Why not all stress is bad: understanding hormetic vs. allostatic stress ✅ The role of connection, sex, and boundaries in true wellness ✅ Simple lifestyle changes that extend healthspan, without expensive fads or tools This episode is for you if you've ever asked: ❓"What can I do every day to improve my health?" ❓"How can I support my kids' long-term wellness?" ❓"As a healthcare professional, how can I better understand my patients?" At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations on healthcare, mental health, wellness, and self-advocacy, helping you see the hidden truths that matter most for living a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Molly Maloof at DrMolly.co, LivingAdamo.com, on Instagram @DrMolly.co, X @MollyMaloofMD, LinkedIn, and check out her book The Spark Factor. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
On this episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, host Dr. Meenal Agarwal dives deep into the fascinating world of empaths with world-renowned psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Judith Orloff. ✨ Did you know? 🔹 15–20% of people are highly sensitive, but only 1–2% are true empaths. 🔹 An empath has the remarkable ability to read the room. 🔹 Empaths literally absorb emotions, changing how they experience relationships, health, and even the workplace. Together, Dr. Meenal and Dr. Orloff explore how empaths are reshaping conversations around healthcare, mental health, physical health, and wellness. From raising highly sensitive children to protecting your own energy as a healthcare provider, this episode blends healthcare education, self-advocacy, and healthcare innovations with actionable strategies you can use today. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The difference between empaths and highly sensitive people ✅ Why sensitive children are often misdiagnosed, misunderstood, and criticized ✅ Parenting tips for raising and supporting empath kids ✅ Why empaths are prey to narcissists ✅ Practical ways to protect your energy & set boundaries as an empath ✅ How empathy connects to self-advocacy and resilience in healthcare ✅ Why highly sensitive children will save the world If you've ever wondered, "Am I an empath?", are raising a sensitive child, or work in healthcare and want to understand patients (and yourself) more deeply, this is a must-listen. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings powerful conversations that shine a light on hidden struggles in healthcare, mental health, and wellness, helping you uncover truths, advocate for yourself, and live a healthier, more connected life. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Judith Orloff on Instagram @Judith.Orloff.MD, at DrJudithOrloff.com, and check out her books. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
Up to 50% of women in midlife reported a decline in sexual satisfaction, yet so many of us suffer in silence. Nearly 1 in 2 women experience changes in intimacy and desire during perimenopause that affect relationships, confidence, and mental health. In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with therapist, sexuality educator, and author of A New Position On Sex, Dr. Juliana Hauser, to unpack a topic we don't walk about enough: why intimacy shifts during perimenopause and what women can do to reclaim sexual agency, connection, and pleasure. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How to recognize the sexual changes tied to perimenopause & menopause ✅ The 5 steps of sexual agency and how to apply them in real life ✅ The 9 pillars of sexuality every woman should know ✅ How outside forces shape our beliefs and silence our voices ✅ Why self-advocacy is essential for intimacy, relationships, and sexual satisfaction Whether you're in the middle of perimenopause, noticing changes in your intimacy, or supporting a partner through this transition, this is a must-listen conversation that blends healthcare education, mental health, and wellness with real, practical insights. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shines a light on the hidden struggles of healthcare—bringing powerful conversations around self-advocacy, healthcare education, mental health, wellness, and healthcare innovations that help us live longer, fuller lives. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Juliana Hauser on social media @DrJulianaHauser, at Dr-Juliana.com, and check out her book A New Position on Sex Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
Is it a coincidence that autism rates began to rise around the year 2000—the same time the digital age was exploding into our homes? Could too much digital exposure actually rewire children's brains? In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with autism researcher Andreina Rosales to unpack a groundbreaking theory: Screen-Induced Neuroenvironmental Attachment Disorder (SINAD). 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ How the SINAD theory was developed and why it matters for kids today ✅ The shocking truth about the worst TV shows for kids, the ones most parents allow every day ✅ The surprising similarities between children with autism and kids with high screen exposure ✅ Passive vs. active screen time and which one impacts mental health most ✅ The evolution of children's TV shows and the dangers of overstimulation ✅ The role of video games in SINAD ✅ Practical screen detox strategies (and whether it's "too late" if your child is over 5) This is a conversation every parent, healthcare provider, and educator needs to hear. Whether you're navigating autism, concerned about your child's mental health, or passionate about healthcare education and innovation, this episode offers fresh insights that could change the way we think about wellness in the digital age. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shines a light on the hidden struggles of healthcare—bringing powerful conversations around self-advocacy, healthcare education, mental health, wellness, and healthcare innovations that help us live longer, fuller lives. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Andreina Rosales on Instagram @ToddlerTVTrap Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
Over 60% of physicians report emotional exhaustion and nearly 1 in 4 medical residents meet the criteria for major depression. Our fields were designed to shape compassionate healers, yet too often they strip away the very person who first entered medicine with hope and purpose. In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author of How Do You Feel?, Dr. Jessi Gold, to unpack the emotional survival skills every healthcare provider and patient needs to know. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ Why medical students & healthcare providers feel judged in the healthcare culture ✅ The hidden value of self-disclosure in medicine ✅ What "I'm fine" really means for burned-out providers ✅ How toxic workplace norms undermine vulnerability & wellness ✅ The search for humanity in medicine Whether you're a healthcare professional, patient, or advocate, this episode offers essential insight into the mental health crisis in healthcare, and how prioritizing wellness, self-advocacy, and compassion can help us build a more sustainable system. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shines a light on the hidden struggles of healthcare—bringing powerful conversations around self-advocacy, healthcare education, mental health, wellness, and innovations in healthcare that help us live longer, fuller lives. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Jessi Gold at DrJessiGold.com, on Instagram @DrJessiGold, and check out her book How Do You Feel? Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
We're told to trust our instincts—but what happens when doctors dismiss them? In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes Podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal exposes the hidden crisis of medical gaslighting in today's healthcare system. Drawing from personal stories, patient experiences, and the latest research, Dr. Meenal uncovers: ✅ The origins of the term gaslighting and how it shows up in medicine ✅ Eye-opening statistics on the prevalence of medical gaslighting ✅ Real patient stories of being dismissed by healthcare providers ✅ The warning signs you're being gaslit in a medical setting ✅ How to advocate for your mental health and physical health when you feel unheard Whether you're a patient, healthcare provider, or advocate, this episode will empower you with tools for self-advocacy and inspire you to trust your voice in the exam room. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings conversations that challenge the status quo in healthcare, wellness, and healthcare education—spotlighting innovations, mental health awareness, and practical strategies to help us all live healthier, more connected lives. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
🍬Is sugar just a sweet treat—or a substance as addictive as drugs or alcohol that we are handing our kids daily? In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal dives deep into the science of sugar addiction with Dr. Nicole Avena, neuroscientist, health psychology professor, and author of Sugarless.Together, we explore the truth behind why sugar hijacks the brain, and Dr. Avena shares her proven 7-Step Plan to break free from sugar addiction. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The process of sugar addiction—and why your brain reacts like it's on drugs ✅ The role of neurotransmitters and brain chemicals ✅ What sugars your brain can handle ✅ How sugar impacts mental health ✅ Why GLP-1 drugs aren't the magic fix for obesity or cravings ✅ How food companies target your kids (and why parents are unknowingly getting trapped) North America leads the world in obesity, and 1 in 3 children are affected. Sugar is silently shaping mental health, physical health, and even our self-advocacy in healthcare. Whether you're a parent, a healthcare provider, or someone struggling with sugar cravings, this episode gives you the tools, science, and empowerment to take control. This episode isn't just about sugar—it's about validation and empowerment in a healthcare system that too often overlooks what sugar is truly doing to our bodies. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shines a light on the hidden struggles of healthcare—bringing powerful conversations around self-advocacy, healthcare education, mental health, wellness, and innovations in healthcare that help us live longer, fuller lives. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Nicole Avena at DrNicoleAvena.com, on Instagram @DrNicoleAvena, and check out her book Sugarless. Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
What if your DNA could hold the answers to your migraines, mental health struggles, or even your future risk of disease? 💡 Did you know? Over 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with a genetic condition that doesn't run in their family. 88% of rare diseases have a genetic root—yet many go misdiagnosed for years. In this eye-opening episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal sits down with Dena Goldberg, nationally recognized & board-certified Genetic Counselor, to reveal how healthcare innovations in genetic testing are saving lives—and why you might need one even if no one in your family has the condition. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ When to consider genetic testing (and which kind to get) ✅ How your BRCA genes drive 15% of cancers ✅ Lynch syndrome and how it increases your risk of developing certain cancers ✅ Why early detection in newborns changes everything ✅ How genes impact your mental health, physical health, and wellness ✅ Whether adults can really "alter" their genes Whether you're a healthcare provider, wellness advocate, or simply looking for peace of mind with your own genes, this episode is packed with practical, science-backed tips to help you understand how genetic testing works—even how it relates to mental health to physical vitality. At Uncover Your Eyes, Dr. Meenal Agarwal shines a light on the hidden struggles of healthcare—bringing powerful conversations around self-advocacy, healthcare education, mental health, wellness, and innovations in healthcare that help us live longer, fuller lives. This episode isn't just about genetics—it's about validation and empowerment in a healthcare system that too often overlooks what's going on in our bodies at the microscopic level. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dena Goldberg on Instagram @Dena.DNA, on TikTok & YouTube @DenaDNA, and at MalibuGenetics.com Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal























