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 GBH, 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/planning committee member of the Asian American Mental Health Forum and as the emcee for Asian Women For Health’s signature fundraising benefit, CelebrAsians. She is also a wellness coach for Achieving Whole Health, a peer-based program that offers a whole health approach towards healthier lifestyles and outcomes. As producer and 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
Nayonika Chatterjee
Nayonika Chatterjee
RECENT PODCASTS
PODCAST EPISODE #27
Healing Work: Defining Survivorship after Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Healing Work: Defining Survivorship after Hodgkin's Lymphoma
A cancer survivor’s journey extends well beyond the period of medical treatment. In this episode, we talk to our special guest, Nayonika Chatterjee, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 14. She received treatment while living with her family in India and has been in remission for over a decade. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is among the most common types of cancers that affect teens and their lymphatic systems.
Nayonika reflects on her own healing as a lifelong process of adaptation, struggle, and transition, but a journey that continues to lead her to greater self-awareness, resilience, and hope. She recognizes healing as a non-linear path, where survivors can choose how they share their personal stories.
Some people may speak openly about their cancer journeys as health advocates, while others may prefer to stand in solidarity with fellow survivors or seek counseling and mental health resources for support.
As a graduate student at Brandeis University, Nayonika plans to research how individuals of South Asian descent uniquely experience their cancer journeys and engage in survivor discourse. Her goal is to elevate people’s voices to show the humanity behind their lived experiences and to explore how culture and language intersect and influence their well-being. If you are interested in learning more about Nayonika’s research, send her an email at nchatterjee@brandeis.edu.
Resource Links:
Nayonika’s Social Media
- Instagram: chatterjeenayonika (https://www.instagram.com/chatterjeenayonika/)
- Facebook: Nayonika Chatterjee (https://www.facebook.com/nayonika.chatterjee)
For Reference: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkin-lymphoma.html
More About Nayonika Chatterjee
Nayonika Chatterjee is an international student from India pursuing a MA in Anthropology at Brandeis University. Her experience with Hodgkin’s lymphoma inspires her research that lies at the intersection of medicine and anthropology, specifically narratives of individuals struck by cancer. Additionally, she is interested in exploring how South Asian socio-cultural and linguistic practices affect the health and well-being of individuals within this community. Outside of academia, she operates as a caffeine enthusiast and finds joy in evocative Japanese animations and graphic novels.
* 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).
Nayonika reflects on her own healing as a lifelong process of adaptation, struggle, and transition, but a journey that continues to lead her to greater self-awareness, resilience, and hope. She recognizes healing as a non-linear path, where survivors can choose how they share their personal stories.
Some people may speak openly about their cancer journeys as health advocates, while others may prefer to stand in solidarity with fellow survivors or seek counseling and mental health resources for support.
As a graduate student at Brandeis University, Nayonika plans to research how individuals of South Asian descent uniquely experience their cancer journeys and engage in survivor discourse. Her goal is to elevate people’s voices to show the humanity behind their lived experiences and to explore how culture and language intersect and influence their well-being. If you are interested in learning more about Nayonika’s research, send her an email at nchatterjee@brandeis.edu.
Resource Links:
Nayonika’s Social Media
- Instagram: chatterjeenayonika (https://www.instagram.com/chatterjeenayonika/)
- Facebook: Nayonika Chatterjee (https://www.facebook.com/nayonika.chatterjee)
For Reference: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/hodgkin-lymphoma.html
More About Nayonika Chatterjee
Nayonika Chatterjee is an international student from India pursuing a MA in Anthropology at Brandeis University. Her experience with Hodgkin’s lymphoma inspires her research that lies at the intersection of medicine and anthropology, specifically narratives of individuals struck by cancer. Additionally, she is interested in exploring how South Asian socio-cultural and linguistic practices affect the health and well-being of individuals within this community. Outside of academia, she operates as a caffeine enthusiast and finds joy in evocative Japanese animations and graphic novels.
* 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 #26
Raising the Voices of Lived Experience 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. |
EPISODE #25
Telehealth Talk: Healing in a Virtual World 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! *ATTENTION* This episode delves into some difficult subjects including self-harm, trauma, and racism. If these are sensitive subjects for you, please keep thatin mind before you listen. |
* 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.