Episodes 134
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (8)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Her Y, hosted by Lauren McClain, focuses solely on the women who have played and coached the BYU sports we love to watch. We will celebrate their triumphs in the field of play and dig deep to discuss the setbacks in their athletic careers and everyday lives. The stories they tell will inspire and enlighten sports fans and non-sports fans alike. It’s time these Cougars get the attention they deserve.

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Recent Episodes

S4E32 Cathy Nixon: Building a Program, Not a Resume

Apr 22, 2026 48m

Former BYU women’s basketball All-American Cathy Nixon joins the Her Y podcast to share her journey from competing at a Texas basketball powerhouse and BYU to building the women's basketball program…

S4E31 Paje Rasmussen Brady: Breaking Records, Closing Gaps

Apr 15, 2026 46m

Paje Rasmussen Brady never planned on being a sprinter. A soccer player at heart, two torn ACLs shifted her path toward track — and after a mission, a walk-on spot at BYU, and being cut due to NCAA…

S4E30 Gracie Levelston: Resilience Beyond the Baseline

Apr 08, 2026 52m

Gracie Levelston arrived at BYU as one of the most decorated junior tennis players in the country — but the road to Provo was anything but straight. After a promising start was derailed by injuries,…

S4E29 Emma Marusakova: More Than a Swimmer

Apr 01, 2026 37m

From Slovakia to BYU — Emma Marusakova's story goes far beyond the pool. In this episode of Her Y, BYU swimmer Emma Marusakova reflects on her journey from a small European city to competing at the…

S4E28 Emma Barbero: From Italy to Provo

Mar 25, 2026 41m

From the medieval streets of Asti, Italy, to the courts of Provo, Utah, Emma Barbero's journey is anything but ordinary. She left home at 12 to pursue elite volleyball, spending her teenage years…

S4E27 Daisy Stephenson: Sticking Her Landing

Mar 18, 2026 41m

In this episode of Her Y, we sit down with BYU gymnast Daisy Stephenson to talk about her journey through injuries, recovery, and resilience. After facing a series of setbacks —including three knee…

S4E26 Chloe Hirst and Torre Glasker: Building a Championship Culture

Mar 11, 2026 49m

Join host Lauren McClain as she sits down with BYU women's volleyball assistant coaches Chloe Hirst and Torre Glasker. Fresh off a record-breaking season at Utah State, the coaching duo shares their…

S4E25 Emily Vidmar Day: Building Her Own Routine

Mar 04, 2026 32m

Former BYU gymnast Emily Vidmar Day joins host Lauren McClain to share her journey from competing on beam, bars, and floor at BYU from 2013 to 2016 to building an eight-year career as a pediatric and…

S4E24 Feed Drop: Royal Legacy

Feb 25, 2026 47m

Host Lauren McClain is spending some well-deserved time with her family, so we are featuring the other podcast Lauren hosts for BYUradio. Royal Legacy examines the intersection of family tradition…

S4E23 Zoey Bonds: Chasing Personal Bests

Feb 18, 2026 33m

BYU track and field star Zoey Bonds joins host Lauren McClain to talk about her journey from a decorated high school career in Las Vegas to becoming one of the top multi-event athletes at…

S4E22 Kailey Woolston: Her Calling Beyond the Court

Feb 11, 2026 32m

BYU women's basketball guard Kailey Woolston joins host Lauren McClain to share her remarkable journey from Lone Peak High School phenom to Big 12 standout—and her decision to step away from it all…

S4E21 Makenna Giles: From Red Rocks to Royal

Feb 04, 2026 31m

Host Lauren McClain chats with brand-new BYU gymnastics assistant coach McKenna Giles to discuss her journey from All-American gymnast to coach of the Cougars. McKenna's gymnastics story began at…

S4E20 From Zero to Hero: Morgan Bailey (From the Her Y Vault)

Jan 28, 2026 34m

In honor of the upcoming rivalry matchup between the BYU Cougars and the Utah Utes women’s basketball teams, the Her Y team revisits a standout Season 1 episode featuring Morgan Bailey. Bailey—now an…

S4E19 Lily Owens: What Really Matters

Jan 21, 2026 28m

Everyone wants to ask BYU Softball standout Lily Owens how she set fire to her family's California home as a young child. The utility player answers that question and so much more in this episode of…

S4E18 Sophia DeBergh: Putting One Foot in Front of the Other

Jan 14, 2026 32m

BYU senior diver Sophia DeBergh’s career is defined by resilience. After multiple ankle surgeries, a broken foot, and the loss of her mother five years ago, she continues to compete and lead at the…

S4E17 Sharlene Wells: Be Bold

Jan 07, 2026 42m

Host Lauren McClain is joined by the remarkable Sharlene Wells, former Miss America, award-winning ESPN sportscaster, and a trailblazer in women's sports broadcasting. In this podcast episode,…

S4E16 Emma Neff: Earning Her Moment

Dec 17, 2025 27m

BYU women’s soccer defender Emma Neff shares the story behind her long-awaited breakthrough, from redshirting and injuries to stepping into a starting role during BYU’s historic postseason run. In…

S4E15 Lucy Kesler: Rising in the Big 12

Dec 10, 2025 41m

BYU sophomore midfielder Lucy Kesler has had a whirlwind year—going from a rocky Big 12 start to helping BYU climb all the way to a conference title and a Sweet 16 run, and earning a call-up to the…

S4E14 Amanda Barker: Layers of Leadership

Dec 03, 2025 53m

Step into the world of Amanda Barker — a powerhouse mom of eight, entrepreneur, CEO of the company Halftee, Provo High girls basketball coach, and former BYU basketball player! In this episode,…

S4E13 Kendall Kovick: Choosing Joy

Nov 19, 2025 40m

Kendall Kovick’s story is one of grit, healing, and joy. After helping lead BYU women’s tennis to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 17 years, Kendall has become known not just for her talent,…

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