Episodes 39
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
28%
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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

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…

PSA: Black History Month

Mar 04, 2026 7m Bonus

In this special Black History Month PSA edition of the Y Health Podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall reflects on the purpose and importance of Black History Month through a public health lens. He explores why…

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

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…

Navigating Public Health Challenges: Leiema Hunt’s Mission to Improve Community Health

Mar 11, 2025 34m Transcript

Public health isn’t just about policies—it’s about people. Leiema Hunt, MPH, talks about her work in American Samoa, the unique health challenges her community faces, and the role of cultural…

A Legacy of Global Health with Dr. Randy Page

Feb 25, 2025 32m Transcript

In this episode of the Y Health Podcast, host Cougar Hall sits down with Dr. Randy Page, a recently retired professor from BYU’s Department of Public Health, to reflect on his 40-year career in…

Kilns, Dust, and Hope: A Fight for Health and Learning with Dr Jim Johnston

Feb 04, 2025 46m Transcript

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Jim Johnston shares his powerful experiences researching occupational health in Nepal’s brick kilns, where workers face constant exposure to hazardous dust and air…

Cultivating Belonging with Alisha Redelfs and Julianne Grose

Jan 21, 2025 1h 1m Transcript

In this episode of the Y Health podcast, Dr. Cougar Hall, alongside Dr. Alisha Redelfs and Dr. Julianne Grose, explores the intersection of public health and the creation of a sense of belonging…

Global Health Journeys: From Quito to BYU with Ricardo Noriega

Dec 04, 2024 30m Transcript

Summary:In this episode, Dr. Ricardo Noriega, a physician turned public health professional, shares his journey from medical school in Ecuador to BYU’s Public Health program. He discusses how the…

S3E24 Community Health: Bridging Borders with Marco Verdeja

Nov 19, 2024 35m Transcript

Summary:In this episode, Dr. Marco Verdeja, a physician turned public health advocate, shares his journey from working in rural Mexican communities to his current role in Utah with Intermountain…

Finding Purpose in Public Health with Emma Drybread

Nov 05, 2024 30m Transcript

Summary: In this inspiring episode, we chat with Emma Drybread, a passionate Master of Public Health student, about her journey from volunteer trips to Baja California to her vision of empowering…

S3E22 Nourishing Your Microbiome with Zach Aanderud

Oct 22, 2024 40m

In this insightful episode of Y Health, Dr. Cougar Hall from BYU's Public Health Department is joined by Professor Zach Aanderud from BYU's Plant and Wildlife Science to explore the fascinating world…

Looking Beyond the Surface with Gladys Lopez

Oct 07, 2024 29m Transcript

Gladys Lopez, a recent graduate of BYU’s Master of Public Health program, is passionate about family health, women's health, and promoting public health within family systems. In this episode, she…

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Y Health is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.

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