Dr Olivia Lee Ong -The Heart-Centered Doctor

17/09/2026

17/09/2026

On Saturday 26 September, I will be at Book Bar in Singapore to talk about the accident, recovery, medicine, self compassion and the moment I knew the story needed to be written.

Not only is this soooooo exciting, to be taking my book, Back On My Feet, to another country. But to be taking it back to my country - where I grew up - is so humbling and exciting for me. I feel so proud.

If you are in Singapore, I would LOVE for you to join. For more information on the event, send me a DM or visit my website (link in bio).

16/09/2026

The last few months have been wonderfully full. They have also reminded me that the body does not sort stress into neat folders labelled good and bad - a packed room, a delayed flight and a joyful launch can all require energy and recovery.

Research describes constant communication between the nervous, hormonal and immune systems. The duration and intensity of stress both matter, which is why I am planning the pauses with the same care as the events.

Swipe through to see how I protect my nervous system during extra busy times. And if, in less than 2 weeks time, you are in Singapore, I would LOVE for you to join me on the next leg of my book tour. For more details, send me a DM or visit my website today (link in bio).

15/09/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go until I'll be at Book Bar in Singapore!

I'm counting down the days until an afternoon of great conversation, books, and meeting so many of you in person. If you haven't RSVPed yet, there's still time. I would love to see you there.

📍 Book Bar, Duxton Road
🗓 Saturday, 26 September
⏰ 2:00 to 3:00 PM

See you soon, Singapore! 🇸🇬📖

15/09/2026

Decompressing at the end of a busy and successful speaking day…..life of a StayArmy 🐥🐷 💜⏱️ JIMIN Stray Kids

14/09/2026

What do people already ask you about? What do they thank you for? What can you help them understand or do?

For years, I assumed good work would speak for itself. The problem is that good work speaks very softly, usually to the people already in the room.

My professional life changed when I could explain the thread connecting my clinical work, spinal cord injury, self compassion, writing and speaking. The sentence became clearer, so other people could remember it and share it.

So, if you're unsure about your personal brand, start here 👉

And if you would like to delve deeper, check out my Power Hour sessions - this is exactly what they're for (link in bio to book).

11/09/2026

Happy 32nd Birthday RM 💜 RM

11/09/2026

I had the pleasure of speaking on the Case Reviews panel at the Epworth Endometriosis Centre Symposium alongside some wonderful colleagues in the endometriosis and pelvic pain space.

The panel brought together different perspectives to discuss complex cases and the realities of multidisciplinary care — always such a valuable opportunity to learn from each other and share ideas.

One of my favourite moments was when Dr Sam Mooney Sam Mooney asked me about something that lights me up…

Naturally, I chose BTS 😂💜

Because apparently, when asked what inspires me, my brain immediately goes to seven Korean men dancing in coordinated outfits. 😂

In all seriousness, I loved being part of a conversation focused on bringing different disciplines together to improve care for people living with endometriosis and pelvic pain.

Thank you to Sam and the team for inviting me to be part of such a thoughtful and engaging panel, and to my fellow panellists Kristen Moore, Anna Price-Smith and Dr Madeleine Ward for a fantastic discussion.

And yes… BTS absolutely lights me up. 💜😂

BTS

11/09/2026

What happens when the doctor becomes the patient?

I’m looking forward to speaking at the upcoming Faculty of Pain Medicine NSW Evening Meeting, where I’ll be presenting:

Back on My Feet: What Becoming the Patient Taught Me About Pain, Recovery and Hope

In 2008, I went from being a rehabilitation registrar helping patients rebuild their lives after catastrophic injury to becoming a patient myself following a spinal cord injury.

That experience profoundly changed how I understand recovery, hope, and the relationship between healthcare professionals and the people we care for.

I’ll be sharing what being on both sides of the healthcare system taught me about communicating prognosis, preserving hope without creating false hope, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, and supporting patients towards self-management without making them feel abandoned.

The evening is open to pain specialists, pain management allied health professionals, and healthcare professionals from other specialties.

I’d love to see some familiar faces there! 💜

🔗 Register here:
https://www.anzca.edu.au/events-and-courses/fpm-nsw-evening-meeting

10/09/2026

This one feels a little special. 💜

Next Tuesday, I’ll be returning to the University of Melbourne, where I studied medicine from 1999 to 2004, but this time in a very different capacity.

I’ll be delivering my keynote, Resilience from Within: The Science of Sustainable Strength, at the University of Melbourne Professional Staff Conference 2026.

So much has happened since I first walked through those university doors as a medical student.

I became a doctor. I became a patient. I was told I might never walk again. I rebuilt my life, returned to medicine, became a mother, an author and, eventually, a professional speaker.

Now I get to return and share some of what that journey has taught me about resilience, hope, recovery and what it means to keep moving forward without losing ourselves along the way.

It feels a little like coming full circle.

I’m really looking forward to this one. 💜

https://staffconference.unimelb.edu.au/