In this episode of Hahnacity the Podcast, we sit down with Denise and Kurt Palmquist, the parents of former professional soccer player Blake Palmquist, who joined us in Seasons 2 and 3.

Denise and Kurt reflect on what it means to support a child chasing a professional dream—while also building a life rooted in creativity, partnership, and resilience. From entrepreneurship and career transitions to family caregiving and long-term commitment, they share the behind-the-scenes moments that shape not just an athlete, but a family.

This conversation explores love, sacrifice, identity, and the quiet work parents do to create stability and belief—long before the spotlight ever shows up. It’s a deeper look at the values, support, and humanity that helped shape Blake’s journey, and the lives Denise and Kurt continue to build together beyond sport.

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

In this episode of Hahnacity the Podcast, we’re joined by Shai Goodman—athlete, coach, scholar, and advocate working to make sport a space where everyone can thrive.

A former four-year NCAA athlete and team captain, Shai holds a Master’s degree from UC Berkeley in the Cultural Studies of Sport and Education, where her research focused on LGBTQIA+ athletes in nature sports. She is a Certified Personal Trainer, a founding board member of Benny’s Club, and the founder of Physically Educated Projects, a consulting and coaching practice centered on inclusive, values-driven approaches to movement.

We talk about identity in sport, building more inclusive spaces, and how movement can be both personal and political. Shai also shares about hosting her own podcast, Physically Educated, where these conversations continue.

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

Bring your favorite beverage!
Come join Laura and Joy, as they talk about integrity, boundaries, evolution, and what is takes to give up people pleasing.
Are you or someone you know a “people pleaser”? If so, what do you (or they) need to let it go?

Work with Joy Hahn Silva Millora: www.instagram.com/with_joy.hs/

Work with Laura Hahn-Segundo Collins, LCSW: lcollinslcsw.com, @theathletepsychotherapist

Music by Pathfire: Nathan Collins and Sean Titone

Intro Edited by Ian Levenstein

Episode Edited by Hahnacity