This is Episode #11 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal interview Dr. Rana Taji. Watch the video episode on YouTube and listen to the audio episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast spots – follow and leave a 5-star review if you’re enjoying the show!
Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #11: 40s Is the New Career Age with Dr. Rana Taji
A lot of our achievements come later in life than we might expect. Why is that? Does it have to do with the sacrifices we make earlier in life? Our guest, Dr. Rana Taji, is the Owner of Toronto Medical Eye Associates. She is a lecturer, consultant, and a supervisor for student doctors. Hear why we make so many advancements in our 40s vs. 20s, the career pressure we felt from our parents, whether midlife crises still exist, how to balance all the aspects of your life, and the importance of goals. This episode covers everything from work-life balance to goal setting. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- How did Rana get to where she is today?
- Why do career advancements happen in your 40s?
- Do midlife crises still exist?
- Why is there career pressure from parents?
- How does Rana balance all the aspects of her life?
- Is it ever too late to dream or have goals?
- What can we learn from Shonda Rhimes and Reese Witherspoon?
- Is Rana’s team supportive of each other?
Show Notes
- 40s Is the New Career Age with Dr. Rana Taji
- [0:16] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [1:15] Work-Life Balance
- [1:43] Dr. Rana Taji
- [2:20] How did Rana get to where she is today?
- [3:33] Why do career advancements happen in your 40s?
- [7:27] Self-Care
- [8:52] Why is there career pressure from parents?
- [11:14] Wellbeing, Mental Health
- [11:38] Do midlife crises still exist?
- [16:22] How does Rana balance all the aspects of her life?
- [17:31] “Shonda Rhimes '91 Delivers Dartmouth's Commencement Speech”
- [21:10] Social Media
- [22:19] Is it ever too late to dream or have goals?
- [26:01] Reese Witherspoon
- [29:32] Self-Compassion
- [31:18] Is Rana’s team supportive of each other?
- [34:08] Connect with Rana on Instagram @EyeDrTaji
- [35:02] Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal
- Theme Song: “Upbeat Motivational Pop Rock” by Alexey Anisimov
- Transcript