Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press

Welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, an interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today’s independent books.

In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with Salma Habib, PhD, a licensed psychologist and author of Wombless: Letters to My Triplets. Salma shares the story of her three daughters, the letters she began writing to them, and the courage it took to turn those private words into a book. Together, they explore grief, identity, family relationships, and what healing can mean when life changes in ways we never imagined.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The story behind Wombless: Letters to My Triplets
• Why Salma began writing letters to her daughters
• The courage to share a deeply personal story as a psychologist
• Finding your own identity while honoring your family
• Why healing requires acknowledging pain rather than rushing past it
• The audio reflections Salma included in her book to connect with readers
• What Salma hopes people remember about self-care and mental health

This conversation makes room for grief while honoring love, connection, and the many ways people find their way forward.

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Learn more about Gatekeeper Press: https://Gatekeeperpress.com
Learn more about Salma Habib, PhD: https://well-beingpsy.com

Welcome to another episode of Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, an interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today’s independent books.

In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with Shaun Zetlin, author, master personal trainer, and creator of Emotional Fitness. Together, they explore the powerful connection between emotional and physical well-being, the experiences that shaped Shaun’s work, and why lasting transformation begins with understanding the whole person.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The story behind Emotional Fitness
• The connection between emotional and physical health
• Turning personal experience into purpose
• Why self-awareness matters in personal growth
• Building strength from the inside out
• What Shaun hopes readers carry with them beyond the book

Whether you’re an author, reader, or someone interested in personal growth and well-being, this conversation explores what it means to strengthen not only the body, but the person within it.

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Learn more about Gatekeeper Press:
gatekeeperpress.com

Learn more about Shaun Zetlin:
zetlinfitness.com

Every book begins with a story. Every author has one too.

Welcome to the premiere episode of Real Talk with Gatekeeper Press, a new interview series exploring the lives, inspirations, and publishing journeys of the remarkable authors behind today's independent books.

In this episode, Luis Javier sits down with Dhayana Alejandrina, poet, author, founder of The Creative Writing Hour, and recipient of the 2026 Gatekeeper Press Publishing Journeys Grant. Together, they explore the inspiration behind Creative Stillness, the importance of creative community, and why some of our greatest transformations begin when we stop trying to create alone.

• The story behind Creative Stillness
• Why creative community matters
• Identity, healing, and the writing life
• Building meaningful relationships with readers
• Overcoming fear and trusting your creative voice
• What every aspiring author should know before publishing

Whether you're an author, reader, or someone passionate about creativity and storytelling, this conversation offers timeless insights into the human experience behind every book.

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📚 Learn more about Gatekeeper Press: https://gatekeeperpress.com
✨ Learn More about Dhyana: https://dhayana-alejandrina.square.site/the-cwh