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Y Be Well

Jonathon Collopy

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly wellness and healthy-community interview show featuring medical professionals, nonprofit leaders, advocates, and other practitioners who bring personal or professional expertise to well-being, mental health, relationships, and community connection. PR agencies could credibly pitch healthcare experts, mental-health professionals, nonprofit executives, patient advocates, and specialists with practical wellness insights or compelling personal journeys; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible regional and subject-matter leaders rather than celebrity guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 37

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.3k subscribers

Instagram: 8.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

communications@ymcasd.org

ybewell@ymcasd.org

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Host

Jonathon Collopy - Dr. Jonathon Collopy is the executive director of Ryan Family YMCA in San Diego and hosts conversations about mindful living, relationships, well-being, and healthy communities.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Healthcare professionals, mental-health experts, nonprofit executives, advocates, and community leaders with direct subject-matter expertise, relevant personal experience, or a demonstrated record of improving health and well-being.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a healthcare, nonprofit, or community organization, Professional clinical or research expertise, Advocacy for mental health, neurodiversity, cancer care, or broader wellness, A compelling personal health or caregiving experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Robin Toft - Cancer Survivorship, Prevention, Immunotherapy, Personalized Medicine, Artificial Intelligence In Cancer Care, And Advancing Cancer Research.

Neal Tricarico - Neurodiversity, Autism, Masking, Youth Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Belonging, And Tailored Support For Autistic Young People.

Willough Jenkins - Emotional Well-being, Stress, Global Crises, Resilience, Community Connection, Recovery, And Mental Health As A Human Right.

Brett Parks - Oral Health, Whole-body Wellness, The Mouth-body Connection, The Microbiome, Inflammation, And Mental Well-being.

Recent Topics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Y Be Well
:

Season 3, Episode 10: Navigating the Second Month School Slump

September 22, 2026

In this episode of Y Be Well, host Dr. Jonathon Collopy sits down with Renée Pierce, mental health therapist with YMCA Youth and Family Services, to discuss the challenges families may experience during the second month of the school year. As the excitement of a new school year fades, children and parents may face changes in routines, sleep, academics, friendships and overall well-being.Renée shares practical strategies for supporting children through these challenges, including creating heal...

Season 3, Episode 9: From Cancer Survivor to Cancer Research Leader

June 23, 2026

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 and well-being and ultimately dedicate her career to advancing cancer research.Together, they explo...

Season 3, Episode 8: Endurant — From Anthony’s Life to a Movement of Hope

May 19, 2026

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 explore the risks of suicidality in neurodivergent teens, the limitations of traditional support syst...

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Frequently asked questions

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Y Be Well
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How do I get in touch with Y Be Well?

Y Be Well is hosted by Jonathon Collopy. Its publicly listed emails are communications@ymcasd.org and ybewell@ymcasd.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Y Be Well?

The publicly listed emails for Y Be Well: communications@ymcasd.org and ybewell@ymcasd.org.

How many listeners does Y Be Well have?

Podseeker estimates Y Be Well reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Y Be Well?

Y Be Well typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Healthcare professionals, mental-health experts, nonprofit executives, advocates, and community leaders with direct subject-matter expertise, relevant personal experience, or a demonstrated record of improving health and well-being. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a healthcare, nonprofit, or community organization; Professional clinical or research expertise; Advocacy for mental health, neurodiversity, cancer care, or broader wellness. Recent guests include Robin Toft, Neal Tricarico, and Willough Jenkins.

How hard is it to get booked on Y Be Well?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Y Be Well cover?

Recent episodes cover Wellness, Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Relationships. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

communications@ymcasd.org

ybewell@ymcasd.org

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