BYU Public Health

After more than 12 years of dedicated service, our beloved academic advisor Beth Liechty is retiring from the BYU Department of Public Health 💙

We’d love your help celebrating her! Please share a favorite memory or message of appreciation by Monday, April 13:

https://forms.gle/1784qAGMiKWWSwmJ6

🎙️ Classroom Edition (Part 2)

Stress isn’t the enemy—how you see it changes everything.

Learn how to reframe stress, simplify your life, and build real resilience.

Listen now. Link in Bio.

Tune in to this week’s episode of the Y Health Podcast as Dr. Anthony Bates shares how Christ-centered leadership can transform the way we lead, serve, and connect with others. Discover how balancing love, accountability, and agency can shape stronger families, workplaces, and communities.
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🎙️ Classroom Edition (Part 1)

Stop waiting to be happy “when…”—start living now.

This episode explores mind-body health and the power of present moment living.

Listen now. Link in Bio.

New episode of Y Health is LIVE 🎙️

This week, Dr. Cougar Hall sits down with elite runner and BYU professor Dr. Ian Hunter to talk all things running—from first steps to marathon-level training.

But this episode goes deeper than miles and pace

We dive into:
• How to start running (the right way)
• Avoiding common injuries
• Strength + performance tips
• The mental, social, and even spiritual side of movement

Whether you’re a beginner, a casual runner, or chasing a PR, this episode will help you find your why and stay consistent.

🎧 Listen now, Link in Bio

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re tackling a topic that matters to everyone: colorectal cancer.

In this episode, we break down:
✔️ Why rates are rising in younger adults
✔️ The biggest lifestyle risk factors
✔️ How screening can actually PREVENT cancer
✔️ What to expect from a colonoscopy (real talk)

Here’s the bottom line: many cases of CRC are preventable—and early detection saves lives.

🎧 Take a listen

New episode 🎙️

The second year of college is when students are most likely to drop out—so what actually helps them stay?

Dave Waddell shares how mentorship, faculty connection, and experiential learning are transforming student success at BYU, from boosting GPA to building real belonging.

New Classroom Episode out now! Tune in to learn how the connections we build in our communities can improve health, reduce stress, and strengthen the places we live.

New Episode — Listen Now

Public health is transforming healthcare systems. BYU Public Health alum Sarah Harward shares how population health, value-based care, and early childhood screening are improving outcomes for families across Utah—and why every public health professional needs to find their “why and what.”

Tune in to this week’s classroom-style episode with Ben Crookston to learn about global child malnutrition and why the first 1,000 days of matter. Link in bio.