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New Beginnings
by Aarush Gupta
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.
Episodes
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From Patient to Discovery: The Physician-Scientist’s Journey
In this episode of the New Beginnings Podcast, Aarush Gupta speaks with Dr. George Deepe, Professor of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, about infectious disease, immunology, and what it means to build a career as a physician-scientist. Dr. Deepe shares his unexpected...
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From Poverty to Policy: Rethinking Health Equity
In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush speaks with Dr. Harsha Thirumurthy, professor at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Director for Global Health at Penn’s Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics. Drawing on his work across the United States, Africa, and South Asia,...
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Listening Before Leading: Building Sustainable Global Health Partnerships
In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush Gupta speaks with Dr. Doug Stockman, a family physician and educator whose career has spanned refugee care in Rochester and community-based health work in Honduras. Dr. Stockman reflects on how surviving Liberia’s civil war deepened his understanding of...
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Preparing Today for the Outbreaks of Tomorrow
In this episode of the New Beginnings Podcast, Aarush Gupta speaks with Dr. Desiree LaBeaud, Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Dean of Global Health at Stanford University, about the growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases and what the world must do to prepare for future outbreaks. Dr....
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Beyond the Disease: Building Better Health Systems
In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush sits down with Dr. David Dowdy, physician, epidemiologist, and professor at Johns Hopkins University. They discuss tuberculosis, healthcare access, disease prevention, and the role of public health in improving lives around the world. Dr. Dowdy shares...
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Global Health Equity, Policy, and Systemic Reform
In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush speaks with Dr. Abid, a professor at Brown University and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. He is a specialist in global health and health policy. They discuss the deep-seated inequities in healthcare access across different populations, the role of…
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Living Between Two Worlds: Refugee Youth and Mental Health
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...
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Depression and Mental Health in Refugee Communities
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...
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Pap Smears and Preventive Women’s Health
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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Prevention Starts Here: Colon Cancer and Community Health
In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush sits down with Minseo Kim, a pre-med student at The Ohio State University and active member of BCCO and the RIHA Clinic. They discuss the importance of colon cancer awareness, who should get screened, and how simple lifestyle changes can reduce risk....
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Healing the Mind: Refugee Mental Health and the NAYMH Conference
In this episode of New Beginnings, Aarush speaks with Shristhi, a medical student at Ohio State University and an advocate for mental health in refugee communities. They discuss the stigma surrounding mental health, why open conversations are vital, and how the NAYMH Conference is working to…
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From Resettlement to Resilience: Healthcare in Immigrant Communities
In the very first episode of New Beginnings, host Aarush Gupta sits down with Sudarshan Pyakurel, founder of the Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio (BCCO). Together, they explore the challenges refugee and immigrant communities face when accessing healthcare—and how community-led efforts like…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Aarush Gupta
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