Episodes

  • Makenna Myler: Failing, Learning, Rising Again

    Makenna Myler: Failing, Learning, Rising Again
    Sep 10 2025
    What does it take to compete at the highest level of distance running while raising two young children? In this episode, former BYU runner and ASICS professional Makenna Myler reflects on her journey from being cut as a freshman to running a 5:17 mile at nine months pregnant and placing seventh at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials just 10 months postpartum. She discusses the lessons learned from quitting and coming back, the discipline behind 120-mile training weeks, and the resilience motherhood has helped her develop. Inspiring and candid, Makenna shares how she has learned to value the process, embrace setbacks, and rise stronger each time.
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    46 mins
  • Mia Lee: Owning Her Role

    Mia Lee: Owning Her Role
    Sep 3 2025
    BYU volleyball’s Mia Lee is more than a 6-foot middle blocker...she’s a hype girl, a mentor, and a rising leader on and off the court. In this episode, she shares what it’s like going from being a kid at BYU volleyball camps to now coaching them as a player. Mia discusses learning to lead by example as an upperclassman and how moments of struggle have shaped her into the teammate she is today. Hear her funny childhood stories and powerful experiences with Black History Month events and the USA Volleyball program! She opens up about her growth in the past few years, her goals for the season, and the kind of role model she hopes to be for the next generation of Cougars.
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    42 mins
  • Her Y Returns

    Her Y Returns
    Oct 12 2022
    Her Y is where we celebrate the women who make BYU Sports great. By sharing their stories of faith, perseverance, and success, we can all seek to be better. Their “why” to sports and life can help us find our “why”.
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    1 min
  • BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story

    BONUS: Mackenzie Miller Lung's Unexpected Love Story
    Dec 18 2024
    Here is one more hilarious story that we couldn't fit into the full episode! Mackenzie Miller Lung talked to Her Y assistant producer Annie Robinson about how she met her husband, Tanner. You don't want to miss this bonus episode.
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    11 mins
  • Kim Santiago: The Iron Lady

    Kim Santiago: The Iron Lady
    Aug 27 2025
    In this episode of Her Y, we sit down with Kim Santiago—former UVU basketball player, nurse, Provo City councilwoman, and wife of BYU Athletic Director Brian Santiago. Kim shares her journey as a mother of four, including raising a son with autism, and reflects on her time balancing family life with leadership and public service. She opens up about the resilience she learned while playing sports, her faith that has anchored her through every season of life, and the role she and Brian now play in supporting BYU athletes both on and off the court. You won't want to miss the story of the woman at the heart of Cougar athletics!
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    40 mins
  • Paisley Johnson-Harding: Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar

    Paisley Johnson-Harding: Once a Cougar, Always a Cougar
    Aug 13 2025
    Paisley Johnson-Harding knows what it means to be a Cougar—she’s lived it! From breaking records and winning championships at BYU to playing pro ball overseas and coaching the next generation at Timpview high school and Utah Valley University, her basketball journey has come full circle. In this episode, she opens up about the highs and lows along the way, what it was really like training with WNBA stars, why she’s so passionate about mentoring today’s players, and how it feels to be back on the sidelines in Provo.
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    54 mins
  • Brielle Kemavor: Built by Her Mom, Backed by BYU

    Brielle Kemavor: Built by Her Mom, Backed by BYU
    Aug 6 2025
    Brielle “BK” Kemavor is a 6'5" middle blocker for BYU women’s volleyball who wrapped up a breakout sophomore season by earning All-Big 12 honors and helping lead the Cougars to their 13th straight NCAA Tournament. However, her story extends far beyond the statistics. In this episode, Brielle discusses the people and moments that have shaped her, particularly the unwavering support of her mom, who made numerous sacrifices to help her pursue her volleyball dreams. She shares what it’s like representing BYU on the court and at Big 12 leadership meetings, the lessons she’s learned stepping into a leadership role, and why her rubber duck collection is more serious than you might think. Get a glimpse into the drive, humility, and heart behind one of BYU’s rising stars!
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    50 mins
  • Practice Chats: Melissa Springer

    Practice Chats: Melissa Springer
    Jul 30 2025
    Assistant swim coach Melissa Springer shares what it means to her to be back at her alma mater—this time on the deck instead of in the pool. She reflects on stepping away from swimming after the heartbreaking loss of her brother, how she ended up back in the world of swimming, and why she’s passionate about building "champions in sport and life". Along the way, Melissa shares her love for competitive jigsaw puzzling and showing up fully for her athletes.
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    20 mins