Eyes On - Rebuilding Spatial Awareness: What Healthcare, Mental Health & GPS Are Getting Wrong
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This is Episode 67, where Dr. Meenal explores how modern life is shrinking our ability to process space, movement, and environment. 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!
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Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal Episode #67: Eyes On - Rebuilding Spatial Awareness: What Healthcare, Mental Health & GPS Are Getting Wrong
Is spatial awareness becoming a lost skill? On this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal breaks down why spatial awareness is declining in both kids and adults—and what that means for your mental health, physical health, and overall wellness.
🧠 From the overuse of GPS to screen time, Dr. Meenal explores how modern life is shrinking our ability to process space, movement, and environment—and why this matters deeply for healthcare education, child development, and even self-confidence.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- The top 4 reasons spatial awareness is on the decline
- How bike riding boosts your child’s brain and confidence
- Why more teens are afraid to drive—and how to help
- How the overuse of GPS is harming our spatial memory
- Simple, actionable steps to rebuild spatial awareness
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Show Notes
- Eyes On - Rebuilding Spatial Awareness: What Healthcare, Mental Health & GPS Are Getting Wrong
- [0:45] Welcome to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal
- [1:11] Spatial awareness creates a crucial part in life
- [1:49] The 4 main blocks for spatial awareness
- [3:25] Why aren't children biking anymore?
- [4:25] What deters children from learning new skills?
- [5:48] Why aren't teens driving anymore?
- [8:14] How GPS transforms our spatial awareness?
- [11:01] Practical tips to work on for our children
- [11:48] Address the root level of fear
- [12:18] Encourage internal navigation-building activities
- [13:02] Gradual exposure
- [14:08] It’s not about being able to afford a car
- [14:44] Create a safe space for practice
- [16:33] Promote problem-solving skills
- [17:10] Limit screen dependence
- [18:06] 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
What is Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal?
Thanks for listening to Uncover Your Eyes with Dr. Meenal. Being an eye doctor makes life easy, right? Not so fast. Join us as we uncover our lives as healthcare professionals. In each episode, you will face reality and vulnerability. You’ll hear how to manage your wellbeing, culture, and physical and mental health. You’ll also navigate self-improvement and professional development, all while uncovering innovation in patient care from experts in our healthcare system. Let’s do this while keeping it “real” and authentic. Hosted by Dr. Meenal Agarwal, Expert Optometrist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Mom of 3.
Who is Dr. Meenal Agarwal?
With three clinics in Toronto and sought-after experience, Dr. Meenal Agarwal is an expert in vision and eyecare innovation. She is a leading voice on patient care, technology, professional development, and wellness in the healthcare industry.