In Focus

In Focus

By Dr. Rupa WongMedicineHealth & FitnessParentingKids & Family
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In Focus episodes

  • Story of an Immigrant Doctor Mom with Dr. Banu Krishnamurthy

    Host, Dr. Rupa Wong, interviews her mother, physician, Dr. Banu Krishnamurthy who immigrated to the U.S. in 1974.  They discuss her struggles as an immigrant physician and working mom, and how much has changed in the last 50 years for working women. She looks back on her career and personal choices and gives advice to her younger self.

     

     

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    56 min
  • Dealing With Burnout

    You might be experiencing burnout and not even realize it. Host Dr. Rupa Wong shares her experience, as a physician and practice owner, with the compassion fatigue that accompanies burnout. She also discusses 4 actionable strategies to take to help prevent you from reaching your emotional, physical and mental limits.

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    28 min
  • Work Life Imbalance with Dr. Ruth Williams

    Join host Dr. Rupa Wong as she interviews Dr. Ruth Williams, past President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and practicing physician for over 30 years.  They discuss recent statements made in the medical community that women physicians all want to prioritize family over work, leading to a doctor shortage. Work-life balance (or imbalance), the need to overexplain ourselves and whether working part time is feasible are addressed.

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    43 min
  • Closing My Clinic Doors

    Practice owner, Dr. Rupa Wong, discusses closing her clinic back in March/April 2020 and the challenges and the unexpected joys she encountered during that time. 

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    21 min
  • Female Competitiveness

    Dr. Rupa Wong, examines the narrative of female competitiveness. Is it always true? She discusses the ways that high achieving women can lift each other up, instead of feeling threatened by another woman's success.

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    25 min
  • The Biggest Mistake I Almost Made

    Practice owner, Dr Rupa Wong discusses the biggest business and personal mistake she almost made by not clarifying her mission and vision statements and utilizing them for decision making. 

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    23 min
  • Confessions Of A Micromanager

    Many of us are in professions in which we are taught to be detail oriented and meticulous.  But, how do you translate those skills - those that make you a good doctor, therapist, accountant or attorney into being a good boss? Dr. Rupa Wong discusses how to resist the temptation to micromanage and why it's important to do so.

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    25 min
  • Busyness As A Badge Of Honor

    All too often, we pride ourselves on how much we can accomplish in a day.  How busy we are and how many things we have still left to do on our task list. It's a cult of busy, as we rush from appointment to appointment, activity to activity.  Dr. Wong discusses if this is really necessary and if there are alternatives to constant busyness, while still remaining productive.

     

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    25 min
  • All Work Is Not Created Equal

    In this episode, Dr. Wong discusses the Eisenhower Matrix and how it can apply to your personal and professional life.  Distinguishing that not all tasks are important for you to complete will free up more time for yourself to pursue those things that will help you make forward progress.

     

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    21 min
  • Taking a Leap of Faith in Yourself

    The scariest decisions are ones in which you have to truly trust in yourself to get something done - but they also have the potential to be the most rewarding. Join host, Dr. Rupa Wong as she discusses her big move 13 years ago, leaving behind a prestigious salaried job to move 6000 miles away to start her own private practice.  She reviews actionable strategies to combat the obstacles holding you back from taking this leap of faith in yourself.

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    28 min

About In Focus

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In Focus: Vision, Clarity, and Eye Health for the Whole Family with Dr. Rupa Wong is your trusted resource for smart, straightforward conversations about eye health, parenting, and living with clarity—hosted by physician, clinic owner, and mom of three, Dr. Rupa Wong. Each week, Dr. Wong puts everything into focus, from children’s vision and screen time to LASIK, eye makeup safety, floaters, and more. Whether you're navigating your child’s first eye exam or wondering if blue light glasses actually work, this show gives you the expert answers you need—without the medical jargon. Designed for modern parents who want real information and real solutions, In Focus helps you care for your kids’ eyes—and your own—with confidence. Because when you can see clearly, you can live fully.