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New Beginnings

New Beginnings

Written by: Aarush Gupta
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 New Beginnings is a podcast where we shine a light on the people and stories driving health equity and empowerment in immigrant communities. This podcast provides accessible healthcare education for refugee and immigrant communities and creates a space for important conversations around the healthcare challenges they often face. Through real stories and community voices, we aim to inform, inspire, and advocate for change.Aarush Gupta Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Living Between Two Worlds: Refugee Youth and Mental Health

    Living Between Two Worlds: Refugee Youth and Mental Health
    Sep 18 2025

    In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush speaks with Dr. Rochelle Frounfelker, assistant professor in the College of Health at Lehigh University. They discuss her research on refugee young adults navigating life between “two worlds,” the barriers they face in accessing mental healthcare, and strategies to create more inclusive and culturally sensitive systems of support.
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    14 mins
  • Depression and Mental Health in Refugee Communities

    Depression and Mental Health in Refugee Communities
    Aug 29 2025

    In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush speaks with Lila Chamlagai, a doctoral student at Brown University whose research focuses on mental health in refugee communities. They discuss his personal journey, the challenges refugees face with depression, and the importance of culturally sensitive approaches to support mental well-being.
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    17 mins
  • Pap Smears and Preventive Women’s Health

    Pap Smears and Preventive Women’s Health
    Aug 14 2025

    In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush speaks with medical student Rachel Pomeranets about the importance of Pap smears in preventing cervical cancer. They discuss who should get screened, how often, and the role of community education in making women’s healthcare more accessible.
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    10 mins
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