Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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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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S3E7 Season 3, Episode 7: Building a Kinder World - Inspiring all to unite in kindness

Nov 21, 2025 20m

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…

S3E6 Season 3, Episode 6: World Mental Health Day - A Focus on Hope

Oct 10, 2025 21m

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…

S3E5 Season 3, Episode 5: Grin and Thrive: Oral Health & Whole-Body Wellness with Dr. Brett Parks

Jul 10, 2025 26m

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.…

S3E4 Season 3, Episode 4: Aging with Excellence: Building Community Connections with Jocelyn Protopappas

Jun 13, 2025 21m

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…

S3E3 Season 3, Episode 3: Mental Health Check Up! with Dr. Ben Maxwell

May 13, 2025 22m

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…

S3E2 Season 3, Episode 2: Your Child, Your Heart with Debbie Day

Feb 21, 2025 16m

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…

S3E1 Season 3, Episode 1: New Year, New You with Yolanda Pitchford

Jan 13, 2025 27m

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…

S2E10 Season 2, Episode 10: Mindful Youth with Dr. Brian Alman

Sep 12, 2024 22m

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…

S2E9 Season 2, Episode 9: Curebound, A World without Cancer with Anne Marbarger

Aug 28, 2024 23m

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…

S2E8 Season 2, Episode 8: Welcome to the State Games of America with Natalie Schneck

Jul 10, 2024 16m

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…

S2E7 Season 2, Episode 7: Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes with Anthony Rendon

Jun 13, 2024 24m

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…

S2E6 Season 2, Episode 6: What Could Be Bad with Benj Gershman

May 29, 2024 23m

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…

S2E5 Season 2, Episode 5: Making a Meaningful Difference in Youth Mental Health with Dr. Benjamin Maxwell

May 15, 2024 23m

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…

S2E4 Season 2, Episode 4: Community Well-Being and Belonging with Todd Tibbits

May 01, 2024 28m

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…

S2E3 Season 2, Episode 3: Fall Prevention with Paige Colburn-Hargis

Apr 17, 2024 25m

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…

S2E2 Season 2, Episode 2: Resounding Joy with Kerri Fox and Rachel Gant

Apr 04, 2024 30m

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…

S2E1 Season 2, Episode 1: Food, Inspiration and Living Intentionally with Top Chef Angelo Sosa

Mar 20, 2024 23m

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…

S1E15 Episode 14: Self-Compassion

Dec 13, 2023 14m

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…

S1E14 Episode 14: Learning About Fentanyl

Nov 29, 2023 16m

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…

S1E13 Episode 13: A Healthy Relationship with Food

Nov 08, 2023 18m

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…

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