This week Blake and Kino interview Kaiya Lindhart of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to discuss being a bisexual gymnast, training during COVID, and what it's like to compete for a DIII team. Additionally, Blake recaps the last three weeks (January 29th - February 14th) of queer NCAA gymnastics.

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This week we discuss the second and third week of the 2021 NCAA season. We also talk to Denis Vachon (CAN, Dynamo Gymnastics) about being an openly gay trampoline & tumbling athlete, coach, and coaching a trans athlete.

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This week, Blake and Kino discuss the first week of 2021 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Season, including Missouri @ Georgia, Florida @ Auburn, and Arkansas @ LSU.

Every other week this season, we’ll be bringing you a recap of the recent meets featuring LGBTQ+ gymnasts and coaches, as well as any Pride Meets. Plus, interviews every episode with athletes, coaches, and more!

Please send us your recommendations for teams to follow! We are definitely missing some teams with LGBTQ+ coaches, and need help with MAG as well!

Sav’s Routines:
Vault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp3xPkGG6mE
Bars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dLX_wm62SA

Alyssa’s Floor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzp6p47Lnag

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Blake and Kino discuss 2020: the queerest year in gymnastics (so far).

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This week we talk to Victoria, an amazing queer mom, and her transgender, nonbinary, child Augustus (aka Gussy, them/them pronouns) about finding a gym, how they have navigated nonbinary identity in a highly gendered sport, and what Gussy loves most about gymnastics.

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5 Non-Binary People Explain What “Non-Binary” Means to Them
Trans 101: Ep 30 - Non-Binary Identities
Photo of Gussy (shared with permission)

We chat with Talia Brovedani (UW, USA) about what it’s like to be a bisexual gymnast, especially in the heteronormative sport of gymnastics, what she hopes to compete next season, and what it’s like to be an art major when all of your classes are online.

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https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-tia-kiaku-justic-for?_pxhc=1592315236506
https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-colleges-universities-0-have-gymnastics-it-s-time-for-change
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/16-books-about-race-that-every-white-person-should-read_n_565f37e8e4b08e945fedaf49

We talk to Kathy Johnson Clark (USA) about her gymnastics career, work as a commentator, and how we need to strive to make gymnastics a community that is accepting of and safe for everyone--including trans gymnasts.

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https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-colleges-universities-0-have-gymnastics-it-s-time-for-change
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/16-books-about-race-that-every-white-person-should-read_n_565f37e8e4b08e945fedaf49

TW: slurs

Tienna Nguyen (UNC, VNM) talks about competing for Vietnam, doing the gymnastics that best works for her, and what it means to be a biromantic asexual.

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https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-colleges-universities-0-have-gymnastics-it-s-time-for-change
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/16-books-about-race-that-every-white-person-should-read_n_565f37e8e4b08e945fedaf49

This week, we talk to Kalyany Steele about what it's like to be one of the only out bi gymnasts, why she decided to film the "Love, Kalyany" video, and possible upgrades for her upcoming season.

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https://www.change.org/p/honda-100-historically-black-colleges-universities-0-have-gymnastics-it-s-time-for-change
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/16-books-about-race-that-every-white-person-should-read_n_565f37e8e4b08e945fedaf49

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This week, we discuss Alyssa Beckerman’s open letter to Miss Val, the #gymnastalliance movement, provide a spotlight for gymnasts who have bravely shared their stories, and share resources for survivors and anyone aiming to learn more about abuse and prevention.

0:00:00 - 0:00:25 --- Cold Open - “We’re here to listen”, Intro Music
0:00:25 - 0:01:57 --- Introduction: Overview of episode (words used: abuse)
0:01:57 - 0:02:51 --- Content warnings: emotional abuse, manipulation, brief mention of “the ex-doctor” in that wording, abuse in gymnastics broadly, characteristics of abusers, charismatic abusers, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, Safesport, physical abuse, eating disorders, suicide attempt, negative self image/esteem
0:02:51 - 0:07:43 --- Alyssa Beckerman’s Disclosure of Abuse (by Valorie Kondos-FIeld aka “Miss Val”) - (cw: emotional abuse, public shaming, toxic culture)
0:03:18 - 0:03:46 ---mentions of Mary Lee Tracy
0:08:57 - 0:13:08 --- Other issues with Miss Val - racism, cultural appropriation, reports she has not changed, further reflections on Val/Alyssa
0:13:08 - 0:17:28 --- Where we stand RE: survivors and Miss Val and how we plan to discuss coaches moving forward
0:17:28 - 19:36 --- Our relationship with Randy Lane, his apology to Alyssa (cw: injuries)
0:19:36 - 0:32:35 --- Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft (cw: sexual assault, domestic violence, partner violence, charismatic abusers, characteristics of abusers, one mention of the ex-doctor)
0:32:35 - 0:35:00 --- Why Kino has been so quiet during this part of the episode, reflections on the content shared in previous segment
0:35:00 - 0:35:10 --- Break
0:35:10 - 0:45:50 --- Sharing the story of a former Level 10 Gymnast (cw: Kurt Thomas, physical abuse, emotional abuse, verbal abuse, eating disorder, vomiting, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, residential treatment, injuries, abusive coaching)
0:45:50 - 0:55:10 ---Sharing the story of another former gymnast (cw: self hatred, injuries, abusive coaching, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, public humiliation)
0:55:10 - 0:55:28 --- Sharing Resources
0:55:28 - 0:56:34 --- How to file a Safesport Complaint https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/
0:56:34 - 0:57:37 --- What is Verbal Abuse? https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/what-is-verbal-abuse
0:57:37 - 0:58:27 --- Fact Sheet: Emotional Child Abuse http://www.preventchildabuse.org/images/docs/emotionalchildabuse.pdf
0:58:27 - 0:59:50 --- Child Abuse and Neglect Resource Guide https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/guide_2020.pdf
0:59:50 - 1:00:45 --- Positive Coaching Alliance https://positivecoach.org/
1:00:45 - 1:02:27 --- At The Heart of Gold Resource List (cw: childhood sexual abuse, USAG) https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/at-the-heart-of-gold-inside-the-usa-gymnastics-scandal/resources
1:02:27 - 1:04:08 --- Darkness to Light Training (cw: childhood sexual abuse) https://www.d2l.org/
1:04:08 - 1:04:43 --- Athlete Assistance Fund (cw: sexual abuse) https://www.phpaafund.org/#!/
1:04:43 - 1:06:09 ---- The Army of Survivors (cw: sexual abuse) https://www.thearmyofsurvivors.org/
1:06:09 - 1:07:44 --- What to do if you need more resources, you can share with us
1:07:44 - 1:15:22--- Our social media, Patreon, updates on our store, outro music

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