Episodes

  • Ryan Sheehan
    Nov 20 2024

    Ryan 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.


    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.


    Intro edited by Ian Levenstein; you can find his other works at ⁠http://comictiming.net⁠, and his Patreon is at ⁠http://patreon.com/comictiming⁠


    Episode edited by Hahnacity

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    50 mins
  • Allie Tillinghast
    Nov 13 2024

    Allie 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/⁠


    Original music, "Best Wishes," used with permission by Pathfire: Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity Spotify playlist.

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    Intro edited by Ian Levenstein; you can find his other works at ⁠http://comictiming.net⁠, and his Patreon is at ⁠http://patreon.com/comictiming⁠


    Episode edited by Hahnacity

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    55 mins
  • Rohan Piple
    Nov 6 2024

    Rohan 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://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.


    Intro edited by Ian Levenstein; you can find his other works at ⁠http://comictiming.net⁠, and his Patreon is at ⁠http://patreon.com/comictiming⁠


    Episode edited by Hahnacity

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    52 mins
  • Special Edition: Cara's Story
    May 27 2024
    Cara 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.
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    58 mins
  • Special Edition: Karina's Story
    May 27 2024

    Featuring 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?si=9ba1cd6cb84548df

    Edited by Hahnacity.

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    44 mins
  • Group 1, The Finale
    May 27 2024

    Joy 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 Hahnacity.

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    44 mins
  • "Yes" Means "No"
    May 27 2024

    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://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h?si=9ba1cd6cb84548df⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Edited by Hahnacity.

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    55 mins
  • Sibling Left Behind
    May 27 2024

    Following 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 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 Hahnacity.

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    46 mins