Books Between Sessions Robyn Tamanaha

Joining me on this episode is my guest Amy M. Le. She is a Vietnam War survivor and Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) warrior. She is the founder of Quill Hawk Publishing, a woman-owned, Asian American hybrid publishing company based in Oklahoma. Quill Hawk Publishing is dedicated to amplifying diverse voices through storytelling and helps writers indie publish their books.  Amy grew up in Seattle and had a successful career at Microsoft and T-Mobile before pivoting to become a writer, publisher, and speaker. She is the award-winning author of the Snow Trilogy: Snow in Vietnam, Snow in Seattle, and Snow’s Kitchen. Amy is currently working on the second novel in the phoenix series, showcasing the resiliency of people who’ve survived deep trauma. Amy co-founded The Heart Community Collection, a resource for the CHD community, and sits on the board of the Vietnamese Boat People and Asian Artists for Mental Illness organizations. When she is not writing or volunteering, Amy is experimenting in the kitchen or screaming at the TV while watching NFL games, UFC fights, or Formula 1 events.
In this episode, we discuss:
How writing The Snow Trilogy was a healing journey
Why trauma is important to talk about
What led her to go into writing and publishing
The economics of indie publishing
Amy’s Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymle/ 
https://www.threads.net/@amy_m_le 
https://www.instagram.com/amy_m_le/ 
https://www.facebook.com/authoramymle/ 
Qail Hawk Publishing: https://quillhawkpublishing.com/ 

Joining me today is my guest Dr. Theresa Tan. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who serves children, adults, and families. She received her PsyD from the Wright Institute, her Master’s in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, and her BA in Psychology from Cornell University. Before becoming a psychologist, she was a kindergarten teacher and she got her teaching start via Teach For America. She identifies as Taiwanese American and lives in the SF Bay Area. Creating a children’s picture book has been a dream of hers and “The Yet Pet” is her debut book that she both wrote and illustrated.
In this episode, we discuss: 
How did she got the idea for her book
How the word "yet" played into making this book
How she uses the word "yet" How her book different from other children's perseverance books
How her experience as a kindergarten teacher influenced the creation of her book What led her to go from teaching to psychology The role that books played in her life Theresa's website: https://www.theyetpet.com/
Available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and her website
You can contact Theresa via her email: Theresatanbooks@gmail.com
 
 
 
 

Joining me on this episode is my guest Kathleen Burkinshaw.  Kathleen is a Japanese American author, the daughter of a Hiroshima survivor and resides in Charlotte, NC. She’s a wife, mom, and owns a dog who thinks she’s a kitchen ninja. In 2019 Kathleen spoke about her mother’s experience in Hiroshima at the United Nations (NYC) and on UN virtual events for the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing. She most recently spoke at a Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum virtual event in February. Kathleen has presented to middle/high schools around the world for the past 10 years. She now serves on the Advisory Council at the International Center for Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma.
She also has been a featured guest on NHK World Japan, Asian American Magazines, and on numerous podcasts. Writing gives her an outlet for her daily struggle with chronic pain from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. The Last Cherry Blossom (Distributed by Simon &Schuster and Scholastics,2016/2020), is now a United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Resource for Teachers and Students, nominated for 2019 NC School Library Media Association YA book award, 2019-2020 Volunteer State Book Award (Tennessee), 2018 & 2016 Scholastic WNDB Reading Club selection, and Finalist for NC Sir Walter Raleigh Fiction Award, 2018 Sakura Medal, Japan, and SCBWI Crystal Kite Award (southeast region). The Last Cherry Blossom audiobook (English, Dreamscape Media) released in September 2021.& Holp Shuppan Publishing, will be released the written Japanese Translation of The Last Cherry Blossom in November 2022. The audiobook version of The Last Cherry Blossom (Dreamscape Media) released on September 27, 2021.
In this episode, we discuss:
The book journey involving 3 generations  How and when Kathleen’s mother shared her story Stigma and PTSD from the atomic bombing How the trauma that Kathleen's mother experienced affected the 2nd and 3rd generation of their family  Purchase The Last Cherry Blossom: https://bookshop.org/shop/booksbetweensessions 
Kathleen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenburkinshaw/
Kathleen's Website: https://kathleenburkinshaw.com/
This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Joining me on this episode is Gloria Joy Sherrod. She is the author of the book, Adulting with ADHD. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. In addition to her counseling work, she also provides ADHD coaching services. She is passionate about advocating for equity in education, access to care, and ending mental health stigma. In this episode she discusses:
Intro
How her book, Adulting with ADHD, came about 
What the readers could expect from the book
What is ADHD and the subtypes
What ADHD looks like in adults versus children
Emotion regulation in ADHD
Getting diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood
Misconceptions about ADHD
Careers that are a good fit for ADHD
Can you be successful with ADHD
Positives of having ADHD
ADHD and Myers Briggs Personality Types
Adulting with ADHD documentary
Key things that help completion of tasks
Coaching for ADHD versus Therapy for ADHD
Harnessing the times you do have focus
Exercises to help focus on one thing at a time
CLICK HERE to purchase Adulting with ADHD.
To find out more about Gloria:
Instagram: @Xadultingwithadhdx
FB: https://www.facebook.com/gloriajoysherrod/
This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Joining me on this episode is Ernesto Cisneros. He is a proud parent, proud teacher, and proud author of the book Efren Divided. In Efren Divided, a 12 year old boy's life is turned upside down when his mom is deported and he is left to fend for himself, take care of his siblings, while his dad takes a second job, with the hope that the mother will be able to return. We discussed how one student led to the creation of the book, how readers can feel valued through storytelling, how Ernesto's personal connections influenced the characters in the story, student and faculty mental health, and what it’s like growing up with a sense of disentitlement. Ernesto also gives a brief synopsis of his second book and reveals the cover!
Instagram: @cisne.writes
Twitter:@author.cisneros
https://www.ernestocisneros.com/
Efren Divided is available everywhere you purchase books.
This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.

Joining me on this episode is Kara Bolling, LCSW-C, who authored the book The Therapist’s Guide to Being Pregnant:  A planner, timeline, and guide for therapist parents-to-be. We discuss Kara's personal journey as a mom, therapist, and private practice owner, feeling like you have to do things a certain way as a mom and business owner, how we treat ourselves as our own bosses, and the treatment of pregnant people in America.
Instagram.com/karabollinglcswc 
Facebook.com/karabollinglcswc 
www.karabolling.com
To purchase her book: www.karabolling.com/book
This podcast is not psychotherapy or counseling. If you need to speak with a professional, you should find one local to you and contact them directly. IF THIS IS AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBER OR GO TO YOUR NEAREST EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.