Between the Lessons

In this special episode, we record live at the Asian Educators Alliance Conference in Los Angeles, CA. For this episode, we interview Reanne Young, a mental health practitioner and middle school counselor. We talk about some common trends and concerns, and Reanne shares what she’s been seeing working with kids and families today.

In this episode, Susan and Kavan talk about love at 50. They reflect on what love looked like in the families they grew up in, how they navigated love in their adult lives, and what love means to them now in midlife. As they move into this new season of life, they both believe that love is essential to living rich and meaningful lives. Join them as they reflect on their experiences and explore what love looks like for them now.

In this episode, Susan and Kavan celebrate their 10th episode—and their final episode of 2025, the year they both turned 50—by sharing five bucket list items for themselves and five they wish for each other. With each reflection, they talk about why these hopes and experiences matter at this stage of life. Join them for a thoughtful and lighthearted conversation about what feels meaningful, possible, and worth pursuing in midlife.

In this episode, Susan and Kavan talk about grief—and the many ways it can show up in one's life. They explore the pain of losing a marriage, the shifting sense of family, and the deep sorrow that comes from losing someone you love. Through their conversation, both reflect on how they found their way through those dark periods—by learning to love themselves and discovering gratitude on the other side. An honest and uplifting reflection that shines light on the gratitude that can come from profound loss.

On this episode, Susan and Kavan talk all things about relationships. And talking about relationships is different when you're young vs when you're in midlife. What does love mean after divorce? What does marriage mean when you've changed from the person you once were? Listen in as BtL talks love, toxic people, finding love and fulfillment at midlife.

Susan and Kavan reflect on what they’ve observed in schools over the past two to three decades, covering topics from standardized testing and college pressure to student disengagement and navigating the educational system. As seasoned educators, they also share insights on how parent involvement has evolved alongside the changing school landscape. Looking ahead to the 2025–2026 school year, they explore strategies for engaging students in an era shaped by AI.

In this episode, Susan and Kavan share their feelings and perspectives about turning the big 5-0. What has the last 50 years taught them and how do they want to move forward in their next phase of life. Listen along as they candidly share what 50 means to them.

In this introduction episode, Susan and Kavan share who they are, why they started a podcast, and what you can expect in the episodes ahead. As Asian American Gen X educators, Susan and Kavan know all the in-betweens of school life, so they are here to share along in the journey with you. Thanks for joining and coming along for the ride.