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 on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h?si=9ba1cd6cb84548df⁠⁠⁠

Edited by Hahnacity.

A 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=9ba1cd6cb84548df⁠⁠

Edited by Hahnacity.

1989-1990. 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.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h?si=9ba1cd6cb84548df⁠⁠

Edited by Hahnacity.

1987. 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 - 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.

In 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 and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BvYBculzuzAcPTdaOzB9h?si=9ba1cd6cb84548df⁠

Edited by Hahnacity.

In 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/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.

"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 to work with Laura, click here: lcollinslcsw.com

"Best Wishes" - Original music by Pathfire, courtesy of Nathan Collins and Sean Titone. Featured on the Hahnacity playlist on Spotify.

The 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

Cousins. Best friends. Old Athletes. Warriors and survivors of 1980s & 1990s gymnastics. This is our story.

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