93. Thriving, Not Just Surviving: A Mental Health Check-In for New Grads ft. Dr. Meenal Agarwal

2025-07-21

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In this refreshingly honest episode, we chat with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, an Optometrist and private practice owner, about the mental health challenges that often come with life after optometry school.Geared toward students and new grads, this conversation covers: What burnout really feels like and when to hit reset How to build a sustainable work/life balance by aligning yourself Setting boundaries with staff, patients, and even yourself Why it’s okay to not have it all figure...

In this refreshingly honest episode, we chat with Dr. Meenal Agarwal, an Optometrist and private practice owner, about the mental health challenges that often come with life after optometry school.
Geared toward students and new grads, this conversation covers:

What burnout really feels like and when to hit reset
How to build a sustainable work/life balance by aligning yourself
Setting boundaries with staff, patients, and even yourself
Why it’s okay to not have it all figured out

Dr. Agarwal shares her own story, red flags to watch for, and her best advice for navigating your early years in practice with compassion and perspective.

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Learn more about Dr. Agarwal by listening to her podcast, Uncover Your Eyes:

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