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.
New episodes drop every two weeks. Hit follow, your eyes will thank you.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 12: From Chronic Dry Eye to Creating Blinkjoy: A Patient-Led Innovation Story
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with industry insider and founder and CEO of Blinkjoy, Justin Mendelson. Justin shares his personal journey with chronic dry eye, frustrations in finding effect...
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Episode 11: Dry Eye Through a Nutritional Lens with Dr. Rudrani Banik
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Rudrani Banik, to discuss her journey from traditional ophthalmology to integrative medicine, as well as the intricate relations...
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Episode 10: Empathy in Action - Building “Eye Really Care” and Advocating for Dry Eye Patients
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Dr. Rana Taji, an optometrist with a strong focus on dry eye and patient advocacy, as well as founder of the non-profit, “Eye Really Care”. In this episode...
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Episode 9: Feeling Seen - Ashley’s Dry Eye Journey, Mental Health, and Finding Community
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Ashley Noonan, psychotherapist, yoga instructor, dry eye patient, and friend, to talk about her dry eye journey. From diagnosis to IPL, and every treatment...
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Episode 8: Inside the World of Ocular Hygiene: RF, IPL, and the Beauty Side of Dry Eye with Andrea Marczenko
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Andrea Maczenko, owner and certified technician at medical aesthetics company, Your Perfect Skin Inc, to discuss the growing issue of dry eye and the role ...
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Episode 7: Dr. Dana Cohen Reveals The Truth About Hydration - Plain Water Isn’t Enough
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with renowned integrative and functional medicine physician, Dr. Dana Cohen. She discusses what piqued her interest about hydration, debunks common hydration my...
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Episode 6: Beyond the Drops - How the Dry Eye Foundation is Changing Patient Care with Aidan Moore
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, Angela sits down with Executive Director of the Dry Eye Foundation, Aidan Moore. Aidan recounts the story of the Dry Eye Foundation, busting myths and sharing resources along the way. Togeth...
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Episode 5: From Beauty to Health - Samantha's Ocular Aesthetics Journey
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Educator and Ocular Hygienist Samantha Walters, to talk all about how to maintain a beauty/lash routine that is also hygienic for your eyes! Together, they...
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Episode 4: The Gut-Eye Connection with Dr. Mila Ioussifova
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with Dr. Mila Ioussifova, OD, CNS, FAAO, all about the gut-eye connection when it comes to your health. Together, they discuss Mila’s journey into eye health wi...
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Episode 3: Self Care in Dry Eye Care with Lisa Pisano
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 h...
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Episode 2: Dry Eye 101 with Dr. Richard Maharaj
In today’s episode of the Dry Eye Girlfriend podcast, host Angela Jenkins sits down with her go-to doctor for all questions related to dry eye: Dr. Richard Maharaj! Together, they dive into the subject of dry eye, covering symptoms, coexisting ...
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