SEASON 2

	EPISODE 10: "Mindful Youth" with Dr. Brian Alman— On this episode of Y Be Well, Jonathon meets with author, CEO and Founder of True Sage, Dr. Brian Alman. Their discussion highlights adverse childhood experiences and Mindful Youth.
	EPISODE 9: "Curebound, A World without Cancer" with Anne Marbarger— 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.
	EPISODE 8: "Welcome to the State Games of America," with Natalie Schneck— Jonathon meets with Vice President of Marketing at Sports San Diego, Natalie Schneck, to discuss the impact Sports San Diego is making in the community and the upcoming California State Games happening in San Diego from July 17–21.
	EPISODE 7: "Happiness and Public Policy Outcomes," with Anthony Rendon— Jonathon meets with California Assemblyman, Anthony Rendon to discuss happiness and public policy outcomes.
	EPISODE 6: "What Could Be Bad," with Benj Gershman— Jonathon meets with Benj Gershman, O.A.R. bassist and musician, and host of the new podcast, "What Could Be Bad." Their discussion highlights a movement designed to elevate mental health and wellness conversation.
	EPISODE 5: Making a Meaningful Difference in Youth Mental Health with Dr. Benjamin Maxwell— 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.
	EPISODE 4: Community Well-Being and Belonging— Jonathon discusses community well-being and belonging with YMCA of San Diego President and CEO, Todd Tibbits. Their discussion highlights the mission and vision for the San Diego YMCA and how it's affecting community well-being and belonging.
	EPISODE 3: Fall Prevention— Jonathon discusses fall prevention with Paige Colburn-Hargis, the trauma injury prevention coordinator and community outreach Coordinator at Scripps Memorial Hospital. Their discussion sheds light on understanding how it affects individuals in the community and what resources are available.
	EPISODE 2: Resounding Joy— Jonathon's guests are Kerri Fox, executive director and CEO of Resounding Joy and Rachel Gant, senior director of programs and music therapist. Resounding Joy is a nonprofit focused on enhancing the human experience through the therapeutic use of music.
	EPISODE 1: Food, Inspiration and Living Intentionally— Jonathon discusses food, inspiration and living intentionally with "Top Chef" celebrity, Angelo Sosa.

SEASON 1

	EPISODE 15: Self-Compassion
	EPISODE 14: Learning About Fentanyl — Jonathon meets with Brandon Like, licensed marriage therapist to disuss the fentanyl crisis in our communities.
	EPISODE 13: A Healthy Relationship with Food — Jonathon has a disussion with dietitian Anjali Patel about how to have a healthy relationship with food.
	EPISODE 12: A Case for Innocence — Jonathon meets On a national independent nonprofit 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 reentry back into society.
	EPISODE 11: World Mental Health Day — 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, October 10, 2023.
	EPISODE 10: Successful Aging — with Dr. Katrina DeLeon, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Division of Geriatric Medicine
	EPISODE 9: Neurodiversity — Figuring Out How To Be A Person In The World
	EPISODE 8: World Design Capital 2024 San Diego-Tijuana
	EPISODE 7: The Gift of Gratitude
	EPISODE 6: Spreading Honey

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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World Mental Health Day 2022

Back-to-School Success

Mental Well-Being in the Workplace

JONATHON COLLOPY, PRODUCER AND MODERATOR

Jonathon Collopy studied at UC Santa Barbara (bachelor's degree in developmental psychology and sociology), San Diego State University (master's degree in counseling) and University of Humanistic Studies (doctorate in psychology).

Practiced as a licensed psychotherapist, Jonathon has trained in a variety of healing modalities and melds western medicine and alternate healing approaches.

After growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area with his family of four brothers and sister, he and his wife of 35 years, Rebecca, settled in San Diego and currently live in Solana Beach. They have a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Ariana.

In his free time Jonathon enjoys time with family, endurance sports, travel, fashion, a good cup of coffee and spreading kindness.