This is Y Podcast
For over 100 years, The Muskegon YMCA has been strengthening, connecting, and empowering the Muskegon community.
Through programs that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we’ve been fulfilling our mission statement to build healthy spirits, minds, and bodies for all ages.
This is Y.
Through conversations with community leaders, the This is Y Podcast centers conversations on healthy living and wellness in Muskegon County.
If you’re interested in connecting with us to learn more about the Muskegon YMCA and how we serve our community, visit our website at muskegonymca.org.
Episodes
9 episodes
This is Y: The Importance of Green Space in Muskegon
In this episode of the "This Is Y" podcast, host and Muskegon YMCA CEO Gabe Gerlach discusses green spaces in Muskegon with the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Muskegon, Kyle Karczewski, and the Director of Business Services at...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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24:31
This is Y: Diabetes Prevention and the Muskegon YMCA
In this episode of the "This is Y" podcast, we talk about all things diabetes prevention. Host and Muskegon YMCA CEO Gabe Gerlach talks with Ashley Brage, program director of the Diabetes Prevention Program, and Kathy, a program participant. He...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:33
This is Y: What It Means To Belong and Camp Pendalouan
In this episode of the "This is Y" podcast, Muskegon YMCA CEO and host Gabe Gerlach talks with Sam Nedeau and his daughters, Darcy and Corinne, who all have a long history at YMCA Camp Pendaloun. The group answers the question, "What does...
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Episode 7
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33:07
This is Y: Community Leadership in Muskegon
In this episode, Muskegon YMCA CEO and host Gabrielle Gerlach is joined by Rachel Gorman, Director of Development for Pioneer Resources, and Michael Ramsey, a part of the Health and Wellness Initiatives of Trinity Health Muskegon. Both also ser...
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Episode 6
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21:00
This is Y: Water Safety In and Around Muskegon’s Water
Join our host and CEO, Gabe Gerlach, as she talks with Holly Alway, Injury Prevention Coordinator at Trinity Health Muskegon and Chair of the Muskegon Water Safety Task Force, and Andi Switzer, Aquatic Director for Muskegon YMCA and member of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:23
This is Y: Building a Healthier Muskegon With Preventative Healthcare
In this episode of the This is Y Podcast, YMCA CEO and host Gabe Gerlach discusses preventative healthcare with Dr. Marisha Agana, Pediatrician and Chief Medical Officer at Muskegon Family Care; Tracy McDaniel, President and CEO of Muskeg...
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Episode 4
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23:45
This is Y: Celebrating the 100-Year History of Camp Pendalouan
YMCA Camp Pendalouan on the shores of Big Blue Lake offers a quiet, rustic setting and unparalleled service for groups from throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region.In this episode, Muskegon YMCA CEO and host Gabe Gerlac...
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Episode 3
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26:49
This is Y: Livestrong with the YMCA Supports Muskegon Cancer Survivors
The Livestrong with YMCA program helps cancer survivors through exercise classes focusing on their health, not the disease. In this episode, Muskegon YMCA CEO and host Gabe Gerlach sits down with Livestrong coach, Cour...
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Episode 2
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15:49
This is Y: Community Partnerships Build a Healthy Muskegon
The Muskegon YMCA is dedicated to strengthening our community by creating strong partnerships with individuals, families, and other organizations that share our mission to build a healthy Muskegon. Join Muskegon...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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