Dry Eye Girlfriend Podcast
Hosted by Angela Jenkins: ophthalmology VP, nutritionist, and beauty-meets-science enthusiast, this show is your go-to space for all things dry eye and beyond. From expert interviews and surprising research to everyday tips on skincare, makeup, screen time, hormones, and hydration, nothing is off the table.
Whether you’re living with dry eye or simply curious about how your eyes reflect your overall health, you’ll walk away informed, empowered, and maybe even entertained.
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Dry Eye Girlfriend Podcast
Episode 3: Self Care in Dry Eye Care with Lisa Pisano
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In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with yoga and barre instructor, friend, and dry eye girlfriend, Lisa Pisano. Together, they dive into Lisa’s dry eye journey - from what her doctor prescribed her early on, to quality-of-life considerations and tips for dry eye girlfriends everywhere. Self-care practices like reducing stress, yoga, meditation and journaling are so important on your dry eye healing journey - so make sure to tune in to listen to a self-care practitioner talk personal dry eye care!
Welcome to Dry Eye Girlfriend.
Lisa Pisano has a background in fitness and is also certified as a barre instructor. She offers online classes, workshops, corporate yoga, yoga for athletes and offers private sessions. She is known for her attention to detail and helping her students develop and maintain alignment in their bodies. She has an ability to clearly cue her students through movement without making things feel complicated or overly challenging, while at the same time, pushing you beyond your self-created boundaries. Lisa also hosts yoga and wellness retreats across the world as the co-founder of Soulfull Yoga and Wellness Retreats.
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Show Notes
0:49 - Angela introduces today’s special guest: Lisa Pisano!
2:50 - Lisa recounts where her dry eye journey began, and what her doctor prescribed her in her early dry eye journey
7:50 - Lisa shares how her dry eye is, and how picky she is with makeup these days
15:59 - Angela and Lisa discuss dry eye and genetics and the effect screens have on the future of dry eye
20:51 - Lisa and Angela address quality-of-life considerations when it comes to dry eye (including some helpful tips!)
28:15 - Angela inquires about how to reduce stress during these times (perimenopause, older kids, hormone changes, etc)
38:36 - Lisa shares the most important element for a reset
40:05 - Angela and Lisa discuss why its so important to talk openly about dry eye
44:34 - Angela wraps up the episode!