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Y Be Well
by Y Be Well San Diego
Y Be Well is a podcast dedicated to nurturing our well-being and connection, hosted by Jonathon Collopy, Ph.D., executive director at Ryan Family YMCA. Tune in as we explore mindful living, relationships and healthy communities. Our guests are invited to share their wisdom, insights and valuable resources, and to challenge us to learn and join the movement towards an intentional, vibrant and fulfilling life. New episodes are released every other Wednesday.
Episodes
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Season 3, Episode 10: Navigating the Second Month School Slump
In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Renée Pierce, mental health therapist with YMCA Youth and Family Services, to discuss the challenges families may experience during the second month of the school year. As the excitement of a new school year fades, children…
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Season 3, Episode 9: From Cancer Survivor to Cancer Research Leader
In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Robin Toft, cancer survivor and CEO of Curebound, to discuss her personal journey through a surprise colon cancer diagnosis and how it transformed her approach to health, wellness and life. Robin shares how surviving cancer…
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Season 3, Episode 8: Endurant — From Anthony’s Life to a Movement of Hope
In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Neal Tricarico to discuss the life and legacy of his son Anthony and the hidden mental health challenges many neurodivergent youth face. Neal shares Anthony’s journey with high-functioning autism, the emotional toll of masking...
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Season 3, Episode 7: Building a Kinder World - Inspiring all to unite in kindness
In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Ms. Anami, Secretary General of World Kindness USA, about the importance of kindness in our communities and the global movement to promote it. They discuss the origins of the World Kindness Movement, how to make kindness a...
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Season 3, Episode 6: World Mental Health Day - A Focus on Hope
In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Dr. Willough Jenkins, psychiatrist and global mental health advocate, to explore how our emotional well-being is shaped not only by personal stress but by the world around us. Together they unpack the subtle early signs of...
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Season 3, Episode 5: Grin and Thrive: Oral Health & Whole-Body Wellness with Dr. Brett Parks
On this episode of Y Be Well, host Jonathon Collopy is joined by Dr. Brett Parks, pediatric dentist, Rady Children's Hospital staff member and owner of Parks Pediatric Dentistry in Point Loma. Together they explore how oral health is deeply connected to overall wellness—touching on the science...
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Season 3, Episode 4: Aging with Excellence: Building Community Connections with Jocelyn Protopappas
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon speaks with Jocelyn Protopappas, Manager of Special Projects at the Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity about shifting demographics, CEAL’s initiatives, and how intergenerational connections, education, and caregiver support can foster well-being and...
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Season 3, Episode 3: Mental Health Check Up! with Dr. Ben Maxwell
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon invites back Dr. Ben Maxwell, Rady Children’s Health and Y Board Member. Their discussion highlights May as mental health awareness month along with ways to consider and support the mental health of yourself and others. Find your mental well-being score at:...
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Season 3, Episode 2: Your Child, Your Heart with Debbie Day
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Debbie Day, Board Chair for the American Heart Association. Their discussion highlights healthy heart month as it relates to youth health. To see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org For more information…
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Season 3, Episode 1: New Year, New You with Yolanda Pitchford
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Yolanda Pitchford, Vice President of Membership for the YMCA of San Diego County. Their discussion highlights the new year and all of the opportunities it presents. To see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org...
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Season 2, Episode 10: Mindful Youth with Dr. Brian Alman
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with author, CEO and Founder of True Sage, Dr. Brian Alman. Their discussion highlights Mindful Youth. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org For more information about True Sage and Dr....
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Season 2, Episode 9: Curebound, A World without Cancer with Anne Marbarger
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Curebound CEO, Anne Marbarger. Their discussion highlights Curebound, a San Diego-based 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization that raises and invests strategic funding in translational cancer research and collaborative research projects aimed at...
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Season 2, Episode 8: Welcome to the State Games of America with Natalie Schneck
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Vice President of Marketing at Sports San Diego, Natalie Schneck. Their discussion highlights the impact Sports San Diego is making in the community and the upcoming California State Games in San Diego from July 17-21,204. Run in tandem with the...
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Season 2, Episode 7: Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes with Anthony Rendon
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with California Assemblyman, Anthony Rendon. Their discussion highlights Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Season 2, Episode 6: What Could Be Bad with Benj Gershman
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with O.A.R. Bassist and Musician, Podcast Host of "What Could Be Bad" and Wellness Advocate, Benj Gershman. Their discussion highlights a movement designed to elevate mental health and wellness conversation. For more information and to see previous Y…
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Season 2, Episode 5: Making a Meaningful Difference in Youth Mental Health with Dr. Benjamin Maxwell
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Benjamin Maxwell, MD, Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Rady Children’s Hospital. Their discussion highlights how they are making a meaningful difference in youth mental health. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well...
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Season 2, Episode 4: Community Well-Being and Belonging with Todd Tibbits
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with President and CEO of YMCA of San Diego County, Todd Tibbits. Their discussion highlights the mission and vision for The Y in San Diego and how it's affecting Community Well-Being and Belonging. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well...
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Season 2, Episode 3: Fall Prevention with Paige Colburn-Hargis
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator and Community Outreach Coordinator with Scripps Memorial Hospital, Paige Colburn-Hargis. Their discussion about fall prevention will shed light on understanding how it affects individuals in the community and...
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Season 2, Episode 2: Resounding Joy with Kerri Fox and Rachel Gant
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Executive Director and CEO of Resounding Joy, Kerri Fox and Sr. Director of Programs, Rachel Gant, MT-BC. Their discussion about Resounding Joy, a leading music therapy nonprofit since 2004. Resounding Joy believes in enhancing the human…
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Season 2, Episode 1: Food, Inspiration and Living Intentionally with Top Chef Angelo Sosa
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with "Top Chef" celebrity, Angelo Sosa. Their discussion talks about food, inspiration and living intentionally. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org Follow Angelo Sosa on Instagram at:...
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Episode 14: Self-Compassion
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Erynn Macciomei, PhD. Their discussion talks about the important role of self-compassion. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 14: Learning About Fentanyl
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Brandon Like, Licensed Marriage Therapist. Their discussion talks about the important topic about Fentanyl which has been a crisis in our communities. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 13: A Healthy Relationship with Food
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Anjali Patel, Dietician. Their discussion talks about how to have a healthy relationship with food while also highlighting how to connect with food and how it can honor the hunger, fullness and pleasure. For more information and to see previous Y…
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Episode 12: A Case for Innocence
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Mike Semanchik, Executive Director of The Innocence Center. Their discussion talks about The Innocence Center, Inc. which is a national independent non-profit organization with a three-part mission: (1) free the wrongfully convicted from prison…
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Episode 11: World Mental Health Day 2023
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Julie Benn, at NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) San Diego, an advocate Mental Health. Their discussion will highlight World Mental Health Day which takes place on October 10, 2023. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well...
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Episode 10: Successful Aging
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Dr. Katrina Deleon, Division Head, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Division of Geriatric Medicine to talk about Successful Aging. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 9: Neurodiversity… Figuring Out How To Be A Person In The World
On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Children's Author, Sally J. Pla to talk about Neurodiversity and figuring out how to be a person in the world. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org For more information about Sally J. Pla, go…
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Episode 8: World Design Capital 2024 San Diego-Tijuana
This week on Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Susanna Peredo Swap with Vanguard Culture to talk about the upcoming "World Design Capital 2024" event. World Design Capital® (WDC) is designated every two years by the World Design Organization® (WDO). It recognizes cities for their effective use of...
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Episode 7: The Gift of Gratitude
This week on Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Emily Hockstra to talk about "The Gift of Gratitude." For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org For more information about Emily and Soul's Adventures, go to: Soul's Adventures: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Episode 6: Spreading Honey
This week on Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Ben Malament, member of The California Honeydrops to talk about "spreading honey." For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 5: Cracking the Leadership Code
This week on Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Dr. Steven Jones to talk about what Cracking the Leadership Code. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 4: The Flower Remedy
This week on Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Kelli Pease to talk about what The Flower Remedy. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 3: Olga's Story, A Journey of Perseverance and Resilience
Host Dr. Jonathon Collopy is joined by Olga, to discuss her journey as a Ukraine refugee. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: www.ybewell.org
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Episode 2: Timmy’s Place, A Pizza Shop and a Path to Help Homeless Youth
Host Dr. Jonathon Collopy is joined by two guests, Mary and Rolf Benirschke, to discuss Timmy's Place —a cafe, pizzeria, and print shop that opened at 1404 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101. Timmy's Place employs unhoused youth to offer job skills and on the job experience. For more information and…
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Episode 1: Destigmatizing Our Mental Health Journey at PLNU
Host Dr. Jonathon Collopy is joined by four guests to discuss mental health awareness and stigmas on college campuses. The on location episode was recorded on the beautiful campus of Point Loma Nazarene University in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA. For more information and to see previous Y...
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Host Dr. Jonathon Collopy shares a little insight into the Y Be Well podcast.
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MENTAL WELL-BEING IN THE WORKPLACE
Our workplace environment has undergone tremendous transition and volatility in recent times. Many of us have been left struggling to be productive, find professional and personal satisfaction, and gain a sense of well-being. Join us to learn tools and practices to support a greater sense of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Y Be Well is a podcast dedicated to nurturing our well-being and connection, hosted by Jonathon Collopy, Ph.D., executive director at Ryan Family YMCA. Tune in as we explore mindful living, relationships and healthy communities. Our guests are invited to share their wisdom, insights and valuable resources, and to challenge us to learn and join the movement towards an intentional, vibrant and fulfilling life. New episodes are released every other Wednesday.
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