Episodes 49
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (23)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
19%
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About This Podcast

Stay informed with Y Health–your reliable source for relevant public health information brought to you by the BYU Public Health Department. Learn how global and local issues apply to you, while considering aspects of faith. Discover new perspectives with the help of host Dr. Cougar Hall and expert guests. Join us for a new topic each episode as we navigate the world of public health together.

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Recent Episodes

PSA: Mental Health Awareness Month

May 28, 2026 7m Bonus Transcript

This episode of the Y Health Podcast is a special Mental Health Awareness Month PSA from host Cougar Hall focused on the importance of slowing down, practicing mindfulness, and strengthening social…

Classroom Edition: Mind, Body, Health part 2 with Cougar Hall

Apr 07, 2026 20m Bonus Transcript

In this Classroom Edition of the Y Health Podcast, Cougar Hall explores the powerful role stress plays in our physical and mental health, drawing from Chapter 2 of his Mind-Body Health course at…

Anthony Bates on Building Christ-Centered Leaders: BYU Sorenson Center’s Model of Morals, Ethics, and True Belonging

Apr 02, 2026 1h Transcript

What does it truly mean to be a leader—and how can centering our lives on Christ transform the way we lead, serve, and connect with others? In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall…

Classroom Edition: Mind, Body, Health part 1 with Cougar Hall

Mar 31, 2026 15m Bonus Transcript

In this Classroom Edition of the Y Health Podcast, host Cougar Hall introduces listeners to one of Brigham Young University’s most impactful courses: Mind-Body Health (HLTH 383). As Part 1 of this…

Progress with Patience: Marathon Training and the Spiritual Lessons of Running with Iain Hunter

Mar 26, 2026 48m Transcript

In this episode of Y Health, host Dr. Cougar Hall sits down with renowned BYU exercise science professor and elite distance runner Dr. Ian Hunter to explore the lifelong impact of movement,…

PSA: National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Mar 24, 2026 11m Bonus

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month—a time to focus on prevention, early detection, and real conversations about a disease that affects far too many lives. In this episode, we take a closer…

Dave Waddell on Faculty Connection, Mentorship, and College Retention Strategies

Mar 19, 2026 44m Transcript

In this episode of Y Health, Dave Waddell shares how experiential learning, faculty connection, and mentorship in higher education are transforming the student experience at BYU and beyond. We…

Classroom Edition: Social Capital with Josh West

Mar 17, 2026 19m Bonus Transcript

In this classroom edition of the Y Health Podcast, Josh West explores the powerful concept of social capital and its impact on health and community well-being. Drawing on ideas popularized by Robert…

Sarah Harward: How Value-Based Care Is Transforming Children’s Health

Mar 12, 2026 41m Transcript

Public health isn’t just community clinics and county programs — it’s shaping the future of healthcare from the inside out. In this episode of Y Health, BYU Public Health alum Sarah Harward shares…

Classroom Edition: Global Child Malnutrition with Ben Crookston — Why the First 1,000 Days Matter

Mar 10, 2026 14m Bonus Transcript

Does height really matter? In this classroom edition, Ben Crookston explains how child malnutrition and stunting are more than physical measurements—they are powerful indicators of long-term health,…

Upstream Health: Preventing Injuries and Pain Before It Begins with Theron Hall

Mar 05, 2026 59m Transcript

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast we welcome Theron Hall, he is a chiropractor with nearly 30 years of experience helping patients prevent and recover from common musculoskeletal injuries. In…

Evan Thacker: Metabolic Health Is Brain Health

Feb 26, 2026 58m

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, we welcome Dr. Evan Thacker, BYU epidemiologist and dedicated mentor, to discuss brain health, metabolism, and the power of student-driven research.Dr.…

Alan Pruhs: Compassion, Community, and the Cost of Care

Nov 17, 2025 39m Transcript

Join host Dr. Cougar Hall as he sits down with Alan Pruhs, Executive Director of the Association for Utah Community Health, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about what it really means to…

Raising Strong Boys and Strong Women: A Conversation with Ayugi Ntambwe-Kalala

Oct 30, 2025 48m Transcript

In this inspiring episode of Y Health, host Dr. Cougar Hall sits down with Ayugi Ntambwe-Kalala — public health professional, educator, and mother of three — to discuss her remarkable journey from a…

Becoming Media Literate on Public Health Topics with BYU Alum, Journalist, and Public Health Advocate Christine Frandsen

Oct 16, 2025 39m Transcript

As part of BYU’s Homecoming Week, we’re spotlighting alum Christine Frandsen—a journalist turned public health professional—who shares how media literacy can help us recognize bias and misinformation…

How Inclusivity Has Become Part of BYU Belonging

Sep 25, 2025 40m Transcript

Professor Cougar Hall sits down with Greg Hooke, a senior in Public Health and member of the College of Life Sciences Student Belonging Council, to explore what “belonging” really means at BYU—and…

From Bus Burning to Healing: Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement

Sep 11, 2025 1h 12m Transcript

What can public health learn from the Freedom Riders? In this deeply moving conversation, Dr. Cougar Hall is joined by Georgia Calhoun, Trudy Munford, and Dr. Anthony Bates to discuss the…

Dr. Lori Spruance on Nutrition Policy, Australia, and Public Health Research

Apr 08, 2025 38m Transcript

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall welcomes back one of BYU Public Health’s most dynamic voices, Dr. Lori Spruance, to share insights from her recent Fulbright Fellowship in…

Special Edition Announcement and General Conference PSA

Apr 04, 2025 4m Bonus Transcript

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall announces two exciting new formats being added to the show: Y Health Classroom Edition – Faculty members will highlight key concepts from…

Rachel Higginson on Intuitive Eating, Body Image, and Sports Nutrition

Mar 25, 2025 54m Transcript

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, host Dr. Cougar Hall interviews Rachel Higginson, the Director of Sports Nutrition for BYU Athletics, about the evolving role of nutrition in athletic…

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Y Health has published 49 episodes since June 2022, covering topics in Education.

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Y Health is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 33m.

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