In Focus

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 expectations play into the manifestations of ADHD
• Challeges an benefits of being an ADHD mother of a child with ADHD.

Dr. Hamdani is a board certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist. She has a special interest in all facets of women’s mental health and self- care as well as anything that promotes and encourages focus. She is currently working full time in private practice.  In addition, she also has a robust social media following on Instagram and Tiktok under the @thepsychdoctormd. She is also well versed public speaker who enjoys providing uplifting educational and motivational programs to academic, professional and charitable entities.

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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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Instagram: www.instagram.com/fenomlaw

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qdzthXIdOufv5yvTzEkVA

 

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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 the age of 45 (It was "What's Love Got to Do with It")

3 reasons why women are perfectly poised to make these transitions later in life:

1. Connections and networking

2. Life experience and a thorough knowledge of who we are and our core values

3. Transferrable skills

 

She also discusses the 3 things you should make sure to do if contemplating making a career transition mid life.

1. Recognize Impostor Syndrome is real

2. Find a mentor

3. Have a contingency plan

 

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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 hard stop to your work day.

In this episode, she discusses the:

• The power of habit in building a routine
• The habit loop - cue -> routine --> reward
• How habits reduce decision fatigue
• The productivity hacks and strategies she uses: Trello and Full Focus Planner

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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 purchasing a private practice

This high yield podcast could potentially save you from making costly mistakes later. Elizabeth Lemoine specializes in assisting women doctors negotiate their contracts to  get what they need.

To connect with Elizabeth Lemoine:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.Wickphillips.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lemoinehealthlaw

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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.

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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 optimize the sleep you are getting
• Getting rid of the stigma for seeking help for sleep

Dr. Shelby Harris is a clinical psychologist in private practice in NYC and is board certified in behavioral sleep medicine. She treats a wide variety of sleep, anxiety and depression issues using evidence-based, non-medication treatment. Before going Tinto private practice, she was the longstanding director of the Behavioral Sleep medicine Program at the Sleep-Wake disorders center at montefiore medical center. Dr. Harris has been an invited columnist for the New York Times and is frequently quoted in the media including The New Yorker and Washington Post, as well as appearing on the Today show, good morning America and CBS Mornings.

Dr. Harris is on:

Instagram: @SleepDocShelby

www.drshelbyharris.com

Get her book: "The Women's Guide to Overcoming Insomnia: Get a Good Night's Sleep Without Relying on Medication"

2 sleep apps discussed in the episode:

SleepiO

CBTiO Coach

 

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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 things don't fall apart if you simply don't answer that text!

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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 say no checklist here: www.drrupawong.com/say-no) and tolerate the associated feelings that arise with saying no

4. Recognize that taking breaks makes you more productive in the long run (if it feels self indulgent).

 

Positive psychology studies have shown that these 3 things lead to happiness:

1. Do something you're skilled at

2. Have meaningful relationships.

3. Perform activities you enjoy.

Which of these 3 buckets needs attention? That's how you should practice your self care to prevent burnout

Harvard Business Review article we discuss in the episode: Why So Many Women Physicians Are Quitting?

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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 bring you joy in your leisure time so that your career choice will align with your personality and passions
• Whatever you chose, make sure that you enjoy the most mundane aspect of it as well (and not just the flashy stuff)
• It's never too late to pivot, you can always change paths

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