Asian Women For Health first launched its podcast series “Pathways from Resilience to Radiance,” in January of 2019. This program continues to amplify the voices of Asian women as they boldly share their lived experiences and health journeys, and serve as a source of insight, inspiration, and empowerment for others.
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ABOUT THE HOST
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Audrey Paek is Co-Founder of Visionary Steps Charitable Foundation (VSCF), a nonprofit that provides scholarship funding and resources for amateur dancesport athletes. Earlier in her career, Audrey worked in board relations at WGBH, Boston’s public broadcasting station, and volunteered as on-air fundraising talent.
She has been actively engaged with Asian Women For Health as past co-chair and planning committee member of the Asian American Mental Health Forum, a wellness coach for the Achieving Whole Health program, and as emcee for Asian Women For Health’s signature fundraising benefit, CelebrAsians. As host of this podcast series, Audrey encourages Asian women to share their personal health journeys as a way to inform and inspire collective healing and to help dispel stigma around mental health within Asian communities. She is a passionate advocate of women's empowerment, community health, and nonprofit leadership, and a proud alumna of Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. |
PODCAST GUEST SPOTLIGHT at Asian women for Health's Monthly Social
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As we recognize Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month in May, let's celebrate the ways in which we creatively express ourselves.
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Mary Wu’s Interview on Asian Women For Health’s Podcast
Mary Wu’s Interview on Asian Women For Health’s Podcast
RECENT PODCASTS
PODCAST EPISODE #26
Raising the Voices of Lived Experience
Raising the Voices of Lived Experience
May recognizes both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month. And as we navigate our way through COVID, each of us faces challenges that impact our mental health. Many have experienced personal loss and changes at work and in our caregiving responsibilities. The need for community support and healing grows every day.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Pata Suyemoto returns as our special guest (link to earlier interview/Episode 4). Pata has long been a champion of health and racial equity as a feminist scholar, writer, educator, and mental health activist.
As the Training/Program Director for the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) and the Director of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Empowerment Network (NAAPIEN), Pata is reshaping the community conversations around mental wellness by engaging more people with lived experiences to share their stories.
Pata has spoken about being a suicide attempt survivor and her struggles with chronic depression and PTSD. She believes there is tremendous value in claiming and sharing one’s lived experiences, knowledge, and perspectives to help with one another’s healing and to inform health practice and policy.
Learn more about these efforts and upcoming events. Connect and get involved!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*May 18-19, 2022*
21st Annual MA Suicide Prevention Conference
https://web.cvent.com/event/765b74af-2164-4644-a87a-247b7dcf9e89/summary
July 30, 2022
13th Annual Asian American Mental Health Forum
Building Resilience: Healing Trauma Across Generations
https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/asian-american-mental-health-forum.html
Resource Links:
- NAAPIMHA
https://www.naapimha.org
- NAAPIEN Network / Email: pata@naapimha.org
- Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention Toolkit Resource
https://masspreventssuicide.org/widening-the-lens-exploring-the-role-of-social-justice-and-racial-equity-in-suicide-prevention
- Greater Boston Regional Suicide Prevention
https://www.greaterbostonpreventssuicide.org/
- Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
More About Dr. Pata Suyemoto
Pata Suyemoto is the Co-Chair for the Greater Boston Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Founder and Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) Alliance for Equity.
She is also a master trainer for NAAPIMHA’s Achieving Whole Health Program, a curriculum developer, and a diversity trainer. She earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and did her research on anti-racist education and issues of race and racism.
Pata is one of the authors of Widening the Lens: Exploring the Role of Social Justice in Suicide Prevention – A Racial Equity Toolkit. She is a Co-Founder of The Breaking Silences Project, which is an artistic endeavor that educates about the high rates of depression and suicide among Asian American young women. Pata is also a member of several boards and committees including the MCSP’s Executive Committee, the planning committee for the annual Asian American Mental Health Forum, and the board of directors for the American Association of Suicidology. Her claim to fame is that she rode her bicycle across the country in the summer of 2012.
* For More Podcast Episodes, visit Asian Women For Health*
https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/current-podcasts.html
DISCLAIMER:
The information on this page is not intended or implied to be a substitute for individualized mental health care, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content in this podcast is for general information purposes only.
** If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health or suicide ideation, resources are available through the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (mass.gov), the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (namimass.org), or the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (masspreventsuicide.org).
In this podcast episode, Dr. Pata Suyemoto returns as our special guest (link to earlier interview/Episode 4). Pata has long been a champion of health and racial equity as a feminist scholar, writer, educator, and mental health activist.
As the Training/Program Director for the National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA) and the Director of the National Asian American Pacific Islander Empowerment Network (NAAPIEN), Pata is reshaping the community conversations around mental wellness by engaging more people with lived experiences to share their stories.
Pata has spoken about being a suicide attempt survivor and her struggles with chronic depression and PTSD. She believes there is tremendous value in claiming and sharing one’s lived experiences, knowledge, and perspectives to help with one another’s healing and to inform health practice and policy.
Learn more about these efforts and upcoming events. Connect and get involved!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
*May 18-19, 2022*
21st Annual MA Suicide Prevention Conference
https://web.cvent.com/event/765b74af-2164-4644-a87a-247b7dcf9e89/summary
July 30, 2022
13th Annual Asian American Mental Health Forum
Building Resilience: Healing Trauma Across Generations
https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/asian-american-mental-health-forum.html
Resource Links:
- NAAPIMHA
https://www.naapimha.org
- NAAPIEN Network / Email: pata@naapimha.org
- Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention Toolkit Resource
https://masspreventssuicide.org/widening-the-lens-exploring-the-role-of-social-justice-and-racial-equity-in-suicide-prevention
- Greater Boston Regional Suicide Prevention
https://www.greaterbostonpreventssuicide.org/
- Suicide Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
More About Dr. Pata Suyemoto
Pata Suyemoto is the Co-Chair for the Greater Boston Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Founder and Co-Chair of the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (MCSP) Alliance for Equity.
She is also a master trainer for NAAPIMHA’s Achieving Whole Health Program, a curriculum developer, and a diversity trainer. She earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and did her research on anti-racist education and issues of race and racism.
Pata is one of the authors of Widening the Lens: Exploring the Role of Social Justice in Suicide Prevention – A Racial Equity Toolkit. She is a Co-Founder of The Breaking Silences Project, which is an artistic endeavor that educates about the high rates of depression and suicide among Asian American young women. Pata is also a member of several boards and committees including the MCSP’s Executive Committee, the planning committee for the annual Asian American Mental Health Forum, and the board of directors for the American Association of Suicidology. Her claim to fame is that she rode her bicycle across the country in the summer of 2012.
* For More Podcast Episodes, visit Asian Women For Health*
https://www.asianwomenforhealth.org/current-podcasts.html
DISCLAIMER:
The information on this page is not intended or implied to be a substitute for individualized mental health care, professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content in this podcast is for general information purposes only.
** If you or a loved one are struggling with mental health or suicide ideation, resources are available through the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (mass.gov), the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts (namimass.org), or the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention (masspreventsuicide.org).
EPISODE #25
Telehealth Talk: Healing in a Virtual World *ATTENTION* This episode delves into some difficult subjects including self-harm, trauma, and racism. If these are sensitive subjects for you, please keep that in mind before you listen. Sandra Myounga Kim, LMHC, is a mental health clinician and founder of a telehealth-based, wellness & life coaching service called Talk Therapy Tuebingen, which supports the mental health and well-being of international students and professionals. Sandra’s firsthand experience as an ex-pat and her background in education, ministry, the arts, and fitness, have informed her understanding and compassion for people’s vulnerabilities and health struggles. In practice and in spirit, Sandra is the consummate advocate of healthy living and a whole health approach to wellness. In this episode, we discuss the weight of imposter syndrome, suicide loss, and the non-linear path to healing. Be sure to check out Sandra’s list of links and resources! |
EPISODE #24
An Ode to Healing: The Power of Self-Expression Photo Credit: Zhiyan Xu of OwlsomePhoto.com Amy Manion is a Boston-born, Chinese American, singer/songwriter and spoken word artist. Her journey is one that truly embodies resilience. As a suicide attempt survivor, Amy uses performance art to share her authentic voice and raw struggles with mental health, racism, and trauma. In this episode, we feature two powerful pieces of her spoken word: “Found” and “Ode to Creation”. Amy channels her creative expression to be an advocate for change toward greater justice and healing. Words have their own energy, so enjoy this opportunity to listen and embrace the power of the spoken word and its ability to heal and inspire humanity. |
* DISCLAIMER:
The information presented in these podcasts is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is for general informational purposes only.
* DISCLAIMER:
The information presented in these podcasts is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is for general informational purposes only.