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HahnacityMakini Chisolm-StrakerMakini Chisolm-Straker, MD, MPH is a policy-based reparations specialist, with a background in public health and domestic policy. A former White House Fellow and visiting professor of history at Yale University’s Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition, Makini’s work focuses on reparations to Black and Indigenous people in what is now the United States. By centering the populations that are the foundation of the nation's wealth, Makini proposes structural changes that value and bring us toward communal abundance.In high school, Makini played volleyball, basketball, and lacrosse. In undergrad she started play...
2025-06-2559 min
HahnacityCapri RichardsonCapri Richardson has a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She is a licensed professional counselor associate, supervised by Angela Bulls LPC-S. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology and a minor in Dance from the University of Montana, where she excelled as a member of the Women’s Volleyball Team, garnering accolades such as Big-Sky Player of the Week and Second Team All-Big Sky. Following her collegiate and professional volleyball career in Europe, Capri transitioned to coaching travel club volleyball and gained experience in mental health arenas, including work with children on the autism...
2025-06-181h 13
HahnacityMarianna Williamson, Part IIPart II of Marianna Williamson's story. Marianna is a mom, mental health advocate, nonprofit professional, and former elite gymnast whose personal experience led her to her calling of supporting athletes through difficult transitions.Work with Joy Hahn Silva Millora: www.instagram.com/with_joy.hs/Work with Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins, LCSW: lcollinslcsw.com, @theathletepsychotherapistMusic by Pathfire: Nathan Collins and Sean TitoneIntro Edited by Ian LevensteinEpisode Edited by Hahnacity
2025-06-1130 min
HahnacityMarianna Williamson, Part IMarianna Williamson is a mom ,mental health advocate, nonprofit professional, and former elite gymnast who brings both personal experience and professional expertise to supporting athletes through difficult transitions.Starting gymnastics in her hometown of Joplin, Missouri, Marianna's athletic journey took her to the U.S. National Gymnastics Team in the mid-90s, where she proudly represented her country at international competitions including the Goodwill Games in Russia and the Pacific Alliance Games in New Zealand.When injuries in 1995 and 1996 abruptly ended her competitive career and Division I plans, Marianna faced the profound challenges of identity...
2025-06-0454 min
HahnacityBlake Palmquist, Part IIReturning guest, Blake Palmquist, shares his powerful journey from soccer star to mental health advocate.After chasing professional dreams from Bozeman to Valencia, Spain - only to have 22 years of untreated anxiety and depression cut his career short - Blake returned home feeling lost and without identity. He found new purpose creating resources for athletes struggling with mental health challenges.In this compelling conversation, Blake opens up about his personal transformation and mission to ensure no athlete faces these struggles alone. A heartfelt exploration of resilience, vulnerability, and finding strength in sharing your story.
2025-05-2859 min
HahnacityDarlene and Manny CarreraDarlene is a single mom raising her son Manny in New York City. Originally from Northern California, she moved to NYC to pursue a masters in social work at Columbia university and met Laura in school. She is currently a clinical trainer for an evidenced based model supporting adolescents and young adults across New York State and has a mental health and supervisory private practice. On her spare time she loves anything to do with art and will often be busy making greeting cards, signs or decorations for the next event for friends and loved ones....
2025-05-2151 min
HahnacityLisa Schlosberg, Out of the CaveLisa Schlosberg, LMSW, HHC, CPT, RYT is a trauma informed online coach for people struggling with weight loss and overall health. Her first hand experience with the struggles of weight and health, from childhood obesity to extreme under-eating later in life, showed her how badly the diet and weight loss industry needed to be re-examined. After trying every diet and weight loss program in existence, Lisa realized that the fundamental lack in every single one of these programs was a profound ignorance to how emotional needs manifest physically in cravings and addictions. If the biggest problem you have with foo...
2025-05-1449 min
HahnacityLaura Hahn-Segundo CollinsIt's the season 2 finale!
Laura takes a turn to answer Hahnacity community's biggest question, "What happened after your gymnastic career ended?"
Work with Joy: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
Work with Laura: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
Original music, "Best Wishes," used with permission by Pathfire: Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity Spotify playlist.
Episode edited by Hahnacity
2025-01-2243 min
HahnacityJoy Hahn Silva Millora
Joy Hahn Silva is the co-host of Hahnacity the Podcast, a podcast about healing through stories.
She is dedicated personal trainer and nutritionist, who draws on her rich background as a former competitive elite gymnast. With over a decade of raising the next generation of athletes, her passion lies in empowering individuals of all ages.
Her whole-person care philosophy emphasizes authenticity, individualized attention, and a keen eye for the unique needs of every person. Joy thrives on creating sustainable and uplifting community, blending encouragement and fun into health and movement.
She...
2025-01-1552 min
HahnacityAlicia VelezBack in the day, Alicia Velez was a monster center, considered the Shaquille O'Neil of the 5th grade CYO girls basketball team. Soon thereafter, her growth spurt ended and she pivoted to more of a Ray Allen style, hanging out at the 3-point line draining buckets. Despite being vertically challenged, she has competed in organized sports throughout her life including lacrosse, AAU basketball and college rugby, where she earned the nickname "Speedy" for her elusive and crafty footwork. Despite suffering multiple injuries throughout her athletic career, Alicia continues to challenge herself physically by eating mountains for breakfast in her n...
2025-01-0842 min
HahnacitySabrina Mar, Part IISabrina Mar enjoyed many successful years as a competitive gymnast as a member of the US National Team from 1982 to 1988. She won the All-Around title in the 1985 Championships of the USA.
Sabrina was a two-time World Championship Team Member (1985, 1987) and the 1987 Pan American All-Around Champion. An injury prevented her from completing the 1988 Olympic Team Trials. She was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2004.
After gymnastics, Sabrina graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Physiological Science and went on to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. When an unexpected detour led her to the ani...
2024-12-1845 min
HahnacitySabrina Mar, Part ISabrina Mar enjoyed many successful years as a competitive gymnast as a member of the US National Team from 1982 to 1988. She won the All-Around title in the 1985 Championships of the USA.
Sabrina was a two-time World Championship Team Member (1985, 1987) and the 1987 Pan American All-Around Champion. An injury prevented her from completing the 1988 Olympic Team Trials. She was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2004.
After gymnastics, Sabrina graduated from UCLA with a B.S. in Physiological Science and went on to become a Certified Athletic Trainer. When an unexpected detour led her to the...
2024-12-1147 min
HahnacityBlake PalmquistBlake Palmquist is a former collegiate and professional soccer player, whose 22-year career also contained years of anxiety, stress, depression, and other obstacles that would ultimately cause him to shorten his lifelong dream of playing professionally.
Blake then created his own blog, Intra, focusing on mental health in athletics, creating space for him and others to share their stories. He joined Athletes for Hope, a non-profit that supports athletes with guidance and resources to make a difference in their communities. Blake became the co-chair of their newly formed Athlete Mental Health Advisory Committee, furthering his goal to...
2024-12-0445 min
HahnacityShelby CaninoShelby Canino is a wife, sister, mother of two teen boys, friend, and Public Health/Infection Control Nurse for the County of San Diego.
Shelby is a former competitive high school gymnast and coach at Foothill Academy of Gymnastics, where she met Joy and Laura. The rest is history.
Follow Shelby the Cookie Lady on Instagram: @shelbythecookielady
Work with Joy: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
Work with Laura: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
Original music, "Best Wishes," used with permission by Pathfire: Nathan Collins an...
2024-11-2759 min
HahnacityRyan SheehanRyan Sheehan is a seven-time Pan American medalist, and two-time World Championship Team Member for Canada, who came forward publicly regarding his abusive experiences in gymnastics in 2021. Since then, Ryan co-founded Gymnasts for Change Canada, testified at a Parliamentary Committee on SafeSport in Canada, and has since launched his own campaign - the Next Athlete Project. Ryan moved to France in November of 2023 to continue his training, find love for the sport again and pursue advocacy with a greater distance from the Canadian sport system.
Join The Next Athlete Project HERE.
2024-11-2049 min
HahnacityAllie TillinghastAllie Tillinghast is the founder and president of Thriving Not Surviving, Inc., a 501 c 3 nonprofit corporation intended to help sexually assaulted athletes continue to pursue their athletic aspirations after being assaulted. TNS offers advocacy services, can connect individuals to legal resources, and provide monetary grants. Allie is also a former international competitive sailor and collegiate athlete.
For more information on Thriving Not Surviving, check out:
Instagram: @thrivingnotsurvivingsocial
Facebook: Thriving Not Surviving
Work with Joy: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
Work with Laura: https://lcollinslcsw.com/...
2024-11-1355 min
HahnacityRohan PipleRohan Piple is a Behavioral Health Specialist and one of the founders of ASVA, a wellness program dedicated to helping athletes achieve peak performance and personal fulfillment through innovative approaches, focusing on neuromuscular regeneration, re-education, and retention.
A former collegiate basketball player and champion with a masters in Sports Industry Management from Georgetown University, Rohan intimately understands the daily pressures and obstacles that athletes face. He shares his story with us today.
For more information on ASVA, please check out: https://asva.life/
Work with Joy: https://wi...
2024-11-0651 min
HahnacitySpecial Edition: Cara's StoryCara Simkin Koch is a wonderful mom, wife, sister, friend, and nurse leader.
She was also Joy's best friend and teammate at Pozsar's Gymnastics.
30 years later, we have the honor to hear her story.
2024-05-2758 min
HahnacitySpecial Edition: Karina's StoryFeaturing Karina Yan Glaser's full interview from Episode III: Easy Hard Work with Matching Leotards.
Karina Yan Glaser is the New York Times Bestselling author of the acclaimed series, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, and A Duet for Home. She is also a member of our Hahnacity community - we love you, Karina!
For more information about Karina, please check out: https://www.karinaglaser.com/about
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h...
2024-05-2744 min
HahnacityGroup 1, The FinaleJoy and Laura celebrate by going on balance beam for the first time in decades, and reflect on this story-sharing's impact on them and their loved ones.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consultation with Laura - click here: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h?si=9ba1cd6cb84548df
Edited by Hahnaci
2024-05-2744 min
Hahnacity"Yes" Means "No"Joy leaves Pozsar's and follows her coach to Dynamos Gymnastics in Oklahoma. Now even farther away from loved ones, a teen Joy faces an even tougher gym environment alone, culminating in the close of her gymnastics career.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consultation with Laura - click here: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: https://ope...
2024-05-2754 min
HahnacitySibling Left BehindFollowing an Olympic dream requires buy-in by all members of a family, but not all buy-in is necessarily by choice.
Jonathan Hahn Silva is Joy's best friend and younger brother.
As Joy's gymnastics career takes her further into higher level training, 9-year-old Jon not only eventually loses his best friend and older sister, but his parents, brother, and childhood are completely impacted, as well.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consulta...
2024-05-2745 min
HahnacityAtlanta, Here I Come!At almost 12 years old, Joy leaves her family, friends, and beloved coach, Joanne Bockian (Episode 2: Unsung Hero) and moves to Sacramento, CA to train at Pozsar's Gymnastics. As a boarding gymnast, she must create a new life and deal with "harsh" coaching all alone.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consultation with Laura - click here: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured...
2024-05-2738 min
HahnacityPT Pro to Big BroA breeze from South Africa brings Linsey Dicks, who not only becomes Laura's physical therapist at 1960 Sports Medicine Center in Houston, Texas, but a beloved family member, for life.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consultation with Laura - click here: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h?si=9ba1cd6cb...
2024-05-2735 min
HahnacityFarewell, Group 11989-1990. Laura bounces back from injury to victory. However, as her career rises, the influence of total-control coaching gradually brews catastrophe, ultimately forcing her to retire from her beloved sport and Group 1 at a mere 12-years-old.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consultation with Laura - click here: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: https://open...
2024-05-2755 min
HahnacityMVP: Natalie Grace Segundo1987. 19-year-old Natalie Grace Segundo uproots her life in Southern California to become her 9-year-old sister's guardian in Houston, Texas. As a new single parent, she juggles work, school, and the learning curve of cooking and caring for Laura, full-time. As two little fish navigating the waters of a big Karolyi pond, the sisters lean hard on one another, surviving through strength, snuggles, and laughter.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
If you live in the New York Metro area and would like a 15-min consultation with Laura...
2024-05-2746 min
HahnacityMastery PlaygroundIn 1987*, 9-year-old Laura and 19-year-old Natalie leave their family to move to Houston, Texas, where Laura begins training at Karolyis Gymnastics. What starts as a dreamy playground evolves into a harsh reality that starts to change the young child forever.
*Please note: 1987 is the correct year. Within the episode, Laura incorrectly remembered the year as 1988.
To learn more about "With Joy" - click here: https://withjoyhs.wordpress.com/
For a 15-min consultation with Laura - click here: https://lcollinslcsw.com/
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins...
2024-05-2752 min
HahnacityEasy Hard Work with Matching LeotardsIn 1988, Joanne Bockian (Episode II: Unsung Hero) opens her own gym, Foothill Academy of Gymnastics in Southern California, where Joy finds a perfect world for her. Listen in as she and special guest - Karina Yan Glaser - reflect on early gymnastics years, friendship, and matching leotards.
Karina Yan Glaser is the New York Times Bestselling author of the acclaimed series, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, and A Duet for Home. She is also a member of our Hahnacity community - we love you, Karina! For more information about Karina, please check out: https://www.karinaglaser.com...
2024-05-2728 min
HahnacityUnsung Hero: Joanne Bockian"First you have to be a good person, then you have to be a good athlete, and then you can be a good gymnast." - Joanne Bockian
Joanne Bockian is the owner of Stars Athletics Foundation in Southern California, and Laura and Joy's first gymnastics coach.
Walk with them as they stroll down memory lane, squash some long-held worries with love, and share how "good coaching" makes a great impact.
To work "With Joy," click here: withjoyhs.wordpress.com
If you are in the New York City area and would like...
2024-05-271h 00
HahnacityKimchi ClubThe scene: 1980s Southern California. Laura and Joy are 2nd-generation Asian Americans and children of immigrants with an uncontrollable zest for flipping. Perfect for gymnastics.
"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify.
This episode was edited by Ian Levenstein; you can find his other works at http://comicgeekspeak.com and http://comictiming.net, and his Patreon is at http://patreon.com/comictiming
2024-05-2750 min
HahnacityTrailerCousins. Best friends. Old Athletes. Warriors and survivors of 1980s & 1990s gymnastics. This is our story.
SEASON PREMIER - DECEMBER 6
2023-11-1802 min