In this first episode of book club pick no. 22, we go through a grounding exercise before talking in depth about invisible trauma, the model minority myth, and the racial position of Asian Americans in the United States.
Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist, executive director of Yellow Chair Collective, and founder of Entwine community. Her unique lens on mental healthcare is driven by her personal experience as a formerly undocumented immigrant.
Linda Yoon, LCSW, is a therapist and social worker with a deep connection to the color yellow, which symbolizes resilience, joy, and hope. This affinity inspired her to name her founding practice Yellow Chair Collective.
You can learn more about their work at YellowChairCollective.com and on Instagram @YellowChairCollective.
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Recommendation of the Week: Kyle Hanagami is a well-rounded choreographer and creative director based in Los Angeles, California. You can learn more about Kyle Hanagami through their YouTube @KyleHanagami.
Hosts: Jamae Ann Sabangan and Steven Park
Music: Drop It by Lunareh