Migrants with Migraines

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On Episode 27, host Angie is joined by guests Anthonette and Melissa to discuss the transformative power of joy. They delve into what joy is and how, as busy college students, they can continue to do what makes them feel the happiest. From spending time with friends to indulging in cultural cuisines or enjoying simple walks in the park, joy is highly subjective and an obligation we all have to ensure we obtain a constant dosage of! Join us for an episode filled with inspiration, insights, and powerful stories that will remind you of the joy that's within your reach.

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Importance of Prioritizing Joy 

Welcome back, Migrants with Migraines!

On Episode 25, hosts Karla and Alley, alongside guest Audrey Fisch, dive into the dizzying world of FAFSA, sharing laughs, struggles, and anecdotes about the absurdities of student loans and the quest for financial aid, providing tips on overcoming higher education's financial hurdles. It's an engaging conversation of advice, solidarity, and a few "you won't believe this" moments!

In Episode 22, Marlene, Angie, and Kyle, our very own Youth Advocates discuss how to best transition to a productive college student. Listen to them as they offer advice and insights on how to succeed in college.

In Episode 19, Alley Lopez guides us through an insightful exploration of the financial challenges immigrant communities face. Join Alley and guests Albaraa, Antoinette, and Manal as they delve into the complexities of financial literacy and discuss its vital role in improving the lives of immigrant families by fostering financial awareness.

In this episode, the dynamic duo, Albaraa and Marlene, reflect on their experience and mishaps being raised in an immigrant family. They discuss their treatment by society and their fears of raising the next generation because of the lack of support they experienced as children. Both offer insight and practical advice on overcoming these worries to start a family!

In Episode 16, Diana interviews her mother about her experience immigrating to the United States. Diana then goes into an in-depth analysis, translating and explaining her mother's experiences, thoughts, and feelings, then talks about immigrants' experiences with TPS. In honor of the holidays, Diana ends the episode by reflecting on seeing the good in the bad and expressing the importance of being thankful for what one has. 

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On this episode, the team discusses the effects social media has on mental health. They talk about the pros and cons of being online. 

In our valentine's day special episode, we don't only talk about our romantic relationships, but also about dear friendships that we can celebrate on valentine's day. The conversation digs deep into sticking with your own culture or exploring outside, what that looks like, and the challenges that come with that. We also talk about setting boundaries with parents about respecting your choices when it comes to your relationships. 

In this episode, a group of high school students, including our team member, Albaraa, discuss different mental health illnesses that they've suffered from and how their mental health was affected by the coronavirus pandemic. 

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In this episode, Sherouk, Diana, and Sergio share experiences with health insurance and coverage. After laughing through their struggles, they share information about how to enroll for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Listen till the end for a bonus skit!! 

On this episode, the team discusses the struggles of being the first generation in a new country. Struggles including culture clashes, identity crises, experiences being the first gen and first born, family pressure to succeed, lack of belonging, assimilatory experiences, struggles going through academia as a first gen/first born, the flipping of child/parental roles and how all this relates to mental health and well being. Enjoy!

On this episode, the podcast team discusses different parental expectations that immigrant parents have for their children and how these expectations affect the mental health of these children. 

In this episode, we introduce ourselves so you guys get to know our team, share our audience analytics, and talk about our next step and why we created this podcast.  

In episode 4 of Migrants with Migraines podcast, Brittany (Senior Policy Analyst from the New Jersey Policy Perspective) and Sergio have a conversation about the "Cover All Kids" bill, what it is, what happens next now that it has been signed by the Governor, and what it will take it for children to begin signing up for coverage next July. Also, Sergio and Jazmin reflect on their experience giving a testimony, in front of the New Jersey Senate, in favor of the bill. Who we are: We are a group of immigrant youth from New Jersey that advocates for de-stigmatizing mental health in immigrant households. We created this podcast/channel to raise awareness about the issues that affect the mental health of immigrants including stigma around mental health in our communities and other issues that we deal with at home and outside. What we have in common is that we are all immigrants or from immigrant families, and that we are passionate about the topic. 

-------This episode was recorded during PRIDE month-------  

In this episode, our very own, Diana, and our two guests, Dom and Angie, discuss what the LGBTQ+ community deals with and share their own struggles. We hope everyone enjoys this episode     

Who we are: We are a group of immigrant youth from New Jersey that advocates for de-stigmatizing mental health in immigrant households. We created this podcast/channel to raise awareness about the issues that affect the mental health of immigrants including stigma around mental health in our communities and other issues that we deal with at home and outside. What we have in common is that we are all immigrants or from immigrant families, and that we are passionate about the topic.       

-------This episode was recorded during Pride month-------

In this episode, our very own, Diana, and our two guests, Dom and Angie, discuss what the LGBTQ+ community deals with and share their own struggles. We hope everyone enjoys this episode 

Who we are: We are a group of immigrant youth from New Jersey that advocates for de-stigmatizing mental health in immigrant households. We created this podcast/channel to raise awareness about the issues that affect the mental health of immigrants including stigma around mental health in our communities and other issues that we deal with at home and outside. What we have in common is that we are all immigrants or from immigrant families, and that we are passionate about the topic.   

In episode 2 of Migrants with Migraines podcast, Itzel, Albaraa, and Diana share their experiences coping with mental health. They talk about what they notice in their communities and households as unhealthy ways of coping with mental illnesses, personal experience of how, themselves, coped through negative ways, and what they learned from those experiences. 

Who we are: We are a group of immigrant youth from New Jersey that advocates for de-stigmatizing mental health in immigrant households. We created this podcast/channel to raise awareness about the issues that affect the mental health of immigrants including stigma around mental health in our communities and other issues that we deal with at home and outside. What we have in common is that we are all immigrants or from immigrant families, and that we are passionate about the topic.   

In episode 1 of Migrants with Migraines podcast, Sergio, Sherouk, and Itzel, share their experiences dealing with mental health in their immigrant households, how their parents view and communicate mental health issues, and what they would do differently with their future children. 

Who we are: We are a group of immigrant youth from New Jersey that advocates for de-stigmatizing mental health in immigrant households. We created this podcast/channel to raise awareness about the issues that affect the mental health of immigrants including stigma around mental health in our communities and other issues that we deal with at home and outside. What we have in common is that we are all immigrants or from immigrant families, and that we are passionate about the topic.

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