This is Episode #6 and you’ll hear Host Dr. Meenal Agarwal uncover her own journey, when her name was mispronounced. 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 #6: Eyes On - Your Name
Your name is your identity. It’s what you write down on every form. It’s what your family, friends, co-workers, patients, and even strangers call you. But what should you do when people mispronounce your name or you feel you have to change your name? In this solo episode, Dr. Meenal uncovers her own journey, when her name was mispronounced. That gave her a sense of validation, but ultimately affected her wellbeing and confidence. As a healthcare provider, she shares how to find the courage to correct others and urges parents to ensure their children’s names are pronounced correctly. This episode covers everything from names to confidence. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- What’s in a name?
- Why did Dr. Meenal’s name get changed?
- What does she go by professionally?
- Why is she trying to change her name?
- How does she let her children pronounce their names?
- Should you correct others if they pronounce your name wrong?
- Why is it important for others to pronounce your name correctly?
- Who reminded Dr. Meenal she should correct others when they pronounce her name wrong?
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Show Notes
- Eyes On - Your Name
- [0:14] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [0:25] What’s in a name?
- [1:07] Why did Dr. Meenal’s name get changed?
- [2:40] Optometry School
- [3:02] What does Dr. Meenal go by professionally?
- [3:38] Social Media, Podcast
- [5:41] Why is Dr. Meenal trying to change her name?
- [6:45] How does she let her children pronounce their names?
- [7:38] 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