From life experiences that have taken her from burnout to rediscovering and reconnecting to her joy, Dr. Meena considers it a great blessing and privilege to share what she has learned with audiences all over the U.S. and beyond. She has had the honor of traveling from coast to coast and internationally for author visits at schools, libraries, children’s hospitals, and children’s museums, and to speak to students, teachers, and parents at elementary schools all the way to medical schools, to health care professionals in hospitals and at national and international conferences, to nonprofits and corporations, on documentary, podcast and TV interviews, as well as at a TEDx event.
For speaking and workshop inquiries, contact Dr. Meena at [email protected] for more information about booking her for a visit!
Dr. Meena Julapalli
Dr. Meena Julapalli
From life experiences that have taken her from burnout to rediscovering and reconnecting to her joy, Dr. Meena considers it a great blessing and privilege to share what she has learned with audiences all over the U.S. and beyond. She has had the honor of traveling from coast to coast and internationally for author visits at schools, libraries, children’s hospitals, and children’s museums, and to speak to students, teachers, and parents at elementary schools all the way to medical schools, to health care professionals in hospitals and at national and international conferences, to nonprofits and corporations, on documentary, podcast and TV interviews, as well as at a TEDx event.
For speaking and workshop inquiries, contact Dr. Meena at [email protected] for more information about booking her for a visit!
“It was a true joy to have Dr. Julapalli as part of the Mind-Skin Medicine conference. She embodies her mission of cultivating joy through her own lived experiences, message and her practical and actionable tips and strategies she offers to the audience. From kids to adults, she has a knack for taking otherwise difficult and uncomfortable challenges of living with chronic skin issues and life’s challenges in general and shining a light to guide others towards their joyful path and cultivate resilience.”
“Learning how to tap into the transformative power of joy with Dr. Meena Julapalli is like learning how to paint with Claude Monet or learning how to throw a football with Tom Brady. The only difference being that Claude or Tom can’t back their teachings with the amount of science, love, and fun that Meena can. Meena teaches with the perfect combination of art, soul, and science.”
During Meena’s talk on cultivating joy at the 2024 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, it was amazing not only to soak in her message and passion, but also to look around the room and be a part of the group experience of reconnecting with joy in practicing dermatology. Meena reminded us to think about our true purpose in patient care, alleviating suffering and helping patients to enjoy the gift of life, which is truly the cure for burnout. Meena spread her amazing message with enthusiasm and joy, and the entire room was completely engaged for every second of the talk. It was truly a high point of the meeting and an experience I’ll carry with me forever. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to connect and share her happiness.
“We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Meena Julapalli for not only taking the time to travel and attend the Pediatric DPC Mastermind conference but for generously volunteering her expertise and wisdom. Her presentation on finding joy in medicine was truly inspiring and a breath of fresh air. She reminded us of the importance of well-being in our profession and how, through compassion and mindfulness, we can cultivate joy for ourselves and our patients. Her willingness to share her experience and insights with her colleagues was both humbling and motivating. Thank you, Dr. Julapalli, for your dedication, kindness, and uplifting presence at this event. You have left a lasting impact on all of us.”
“I just wanted to follow up and thank you again for taking the time to speak with me and for being such a shining light in the community! You were the most impactful figure from my experience at the symposium and have given me such clarity on how I can incorporate my core principles to my current and future career goals.”
“You are such an incredible, thoughtful, and joyful role model and you’ve inspired me to keep growing and reach further to share my message and music.”
“IDS is my favorite conference of the year and I learn so many pearls I take back to my patients. I particularly loved Dr. Julapalli’s talk on joy. It is something that my soul needed.”
“Meena is extraordinary and provides such a safe space for laughter and joy to grow and connect. I loved her energy, and I enjoyed learning something totally new! I appreciated the
knowledge with all of the interaction!”
“Meena’s passion is infectious! I could feel the joy and happiness emanating out of Meena! This workshop gave me much to take home and bring joy into my every day, throughout the day. Ready to care better for myself to help all the children I work with everyday. Thank you for sharing your stories! I am leaving having shed tears, with a smile on my face, and being enough.”
Topics for Talks and Workshops
Dr. Meena has also visited schools, libraries, book fairs, and children’s museums around the country to share her children’s books and their messages and her experience as a writer and publisher.
Dr. Meena visited our kindergarten class to share her book “Listen To The Song In My Heart.” We were wowed by her energy and passion! We are a dual language class. She went above and beyond to translate and read her book to us in both English AND Spanish. The kids loved singing and dancing along with Dr. Meena. She is warm, engaging and fun! 10/10 would recommend having Dr. Meena visit your school.
“Dr. Julapalli was a thoughtful and very engaging presenter for the littles at our school! She talked to our PK-1st graders about listening to what their hearts and minds are telling them. She talked to the kids about what brings them joy. Her broader life lessons were carefully and flawlessly crafted into her presentation, and they were well received by the students. She sang her books to the kids and they sang along with her. It was very touching to see.
I would recommend Dr. Julapalli to come and speak at any school. I had the pleasure of getting to know her more through an impromptu faculty meet-and-greet where she stayed for lunch at our school after the student presentations so she could host a Q&A session with interested faculty. Dr. Julapalli would also be a great speaker for intermediate and middle school grade levels with her talks on the power of positive thinking. With her background in pediatric medicine and her holistic approach to wellness, she would be the perfect speaker on more delicate subject matters such as self-esteem, body image, and mental health. Again, I cannot recommend her enough!”
As the Literacy Specialist at The Woodlands Children’s Museum, I schedule children’s book authors and illustrators to visit and share their books with our families. Dr. Meena was one of those very special guests who opened up her book, her heart, and her joy-filled spirit to engage young children and their families in feeling the power of books and connecting with what brings them joy in life. Dr. Meena read Listen to the Song in My Heart and invited the audience to sing the book with her. She truly exudes a love for children and encourages them to experience the world around them through their curiosity and wonderment. I love that she is a self-proclaimed “joyologist”! Her emphasis on nourishing a child’s mind, body, and soul is so crucial in these times of overdosing on screens and so much negativity in the world.
For speaking and workshop inquiries, contact Dr. Meena at [email protected] for more information about booking her for a visit!
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