Y Be Well

Y Be Well San Diego
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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.

  1. 11/21/2025

    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 national priority and the significance of celebrating acts of kindness. Ms. Anami emphasizes the need for individuals and cities to adopt kindness as a core value and shares practical ways to engage in kind acts. The conversation highlights the ripple effect of kindness and encourages listeners to take action in their own lives. Learn more about The World Kindness USA: https://theworldkindnessusa.org/ To see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ybewell.org

    20 min

  2. 10/10/2025

    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 overwhelm, the impact of constant exposure to global crises and why staying connected, seeking support and finding hope through community are essential tools for resilience. From practical strategies like sleep and exercise to the growing global recognition of mental health as a human right, Dr. Jenkins offers a grounded yet optimistic perspective — reminding us that recovery is possible, and that even in difficult times, connection, action and compassion can light the way forward. To learn more about Dr. Willough Jenkins, go to: ⁠https://www.willoughjenkins.com/⁠ To see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ybewell.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    21 min

  3. 07/10/2025

    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 behind the mouth-body connection, the role of the microbiome and how gum health, inflammation and even mental well-being are intertwined. Learn how something as simple as a healthy grin can be the foundation for lifelong health. Parks Pediatric Dentistry: https://www.parkspediatricdentistry.com/

    26 min

  4. 06/13/2025

    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 reduce isolation as we age. Links discussed in the podcast: CEAL Website: https://ceal.sdsu.edu/CEAL Community CallHub: https://ceal.sdsu.edu/community-callhubCEAL Healthy Longevity Webinars: https://ceal.sdsu.edu/webinar To see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ybewell.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information about your new year at the Y, go to: ⁠⁠https://www.ymcasd.org/belong

    21 min

  5. 05/13/2025

    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: https://sapienlabs.org/mhq/ Learn more about Rady Children's Health here: https://radychildrens.org/ To see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ybewell.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ For more information about your new year at the Y, go to: ⁠https://www.ymcasd.org/belong

    22 min

  6. 02/21/2025

    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 about healthy heart month, check out the AHA's article here. ⁠AHA Instagram⁠ | AHA Facebook⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠AHA X (Twitter)

    17 min

  7. 01/13/2025

    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 For more information about your new year at the Y, go to: ymcasd.org/belong⁠ YMCASD Instagram | YMCASD Facebook | ⁠⁠YMCASD YouTube

    27 min

  8. 09/12/2024

    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. Brian Alman, go to: ⁠www.truesage.com Dr. Brian Alman Facebook | ⁠Brian Alman Instagram

    23 min
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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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  • Creator
    Y Be Well San Diego
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Y Be Well San Diego
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