Y Be Well

In this episode of Y Be Well , host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Robin Toft, cancer survivor and CEO of Curebound, to discuss her personal journey through a surprise colon cancer diagnosis and how it transformed her approach to health, wellness and life. Robin shares how surviving cancer led her to reevaluate the balance between body, mind and spirit, embrace a lifestyle rooted in purpose a...

In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Neal Tricarico to discuss the life and legacy of his son Anthony and the hidden mental health challenges many neurodivergent youth face. Neal shares Anthony’s journey with high-functioning autism, the emotional toll of masking and the importance of belonging, identity and authentic support for autistic youth. Together, they exp...

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...

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...

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 eve...

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/...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 strategic funding in translational cancer research and collaborative research projects aimed at accelerating cures for cancer in our lifetime. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episode...

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 and the upcoming California State Games in San Diego from July 17-21,204. Run in tandem with the annual California State Games, the State Games of America is a biennial Olympic-style event featuring co...

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 Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠

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 designed to elevate mental health and wellness conversation. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Benj Gershman...

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 a meaningful difference in youth mental health. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ To connect with Dr. Benjamin Maxwell through Li...

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 affecting Community Well-Being and Belonging. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ To find more information about the YMCA of San D...

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 fall prevention will shed light on understanding how it affects individuals in the community and what resources are available. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 leading music therapy nonprofit since 2004. Resounding Joy believes in enhancing the human experience through the therapeutic use of music. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go...

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 Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠ Follow Angelo Sosa on Instagram at: @ChefAngeloSosa

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 episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠

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 communities. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠

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 and how it can honor the hunger, fullness and pleasure. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠

On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Mike Semanchik, Executive Director of The Innocence Center. Their discussion talks about The Innocence Center, Inc. which is a national independent non-profit organization with a three-part mission: (1) free the wrongfully convicted from prison; (2) educate the public on the causes of wrongful conviction; and (3) support exonerated people on their...

On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Julie Benn, at NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) San Diego, an advocate Mental Health. Their discussion will highlight World Mental Health Day which takes place on October 10, 2023. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠

On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with Dr. Katrina Deleon, Division Head, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Division of Geriatric Medicine to talk about Successful Aging. For more information and to see previous Y Be Well episodes, go to:  ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.ybewell.org⁠