January is a fresh start, but real change doesn’t happen alone. In this episode, we explore how group fitness at the Y helps people build routines that last - through community, encouragement, and accessible classes for every ability. You’ll hear from one of our Wellness Directors, an instructor, and two members whose stories show why change sticks when you find your people.

In a season full of giving, gatherings, and grief, we talk with Mike Brown — a longtime YMCA leader, pastor, and community partnerships advocate — about finding balance. Drawing from his years at the Downtown YMCA and his work in ministry, Mike shares real-life tools for managing holiday stress, nurturing wellness in mind, body, and spirit, and rediscovering gratitude during one of the busiest times of the year.

Join us for a conversation with Andrea Frank, a holistic health coach and Wellness Director known for her whole-person approach to well-being, shaped by experiences across diverse cultures and communities. This episode dives into the heart of holiday eating—why it feels so emotionally loaded and how food connects us to family, memory, and belonging. Andrea shares practical tools for enjoying the season while caring for body, mind, and spirit, along with insights from global traditions that celebrate balance and joy. Plus, learn how the Y supports members in staying grounded and well throughout the holidays.