YANA LV

About YANA LV

YANA LV — You Are Not Alone, Lehigh Valley — is a monthly mental health-focused show from WDIY's Youth Media Program students Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma. The pair began the show as their own podcast and brought it to WDIY's airwaves in March 2024. Brannagh and Diya tell us more about YANA LV in their own words:Our names are Brannagh and Diya and we are juniors at Moravian Academy High School located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Mental health has played a major role in both of our lives. We believe mental health is of paramount importance as it directly influences our overall well-being and quality of life. It’s the foundation for our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and it impacts how we think, feel, and act daily.So why did we create YANA LV? Over the years we have both struggled with our mental health and wanted to establish a new coping mechanism. Additionally, it was two different experiences that led us to the creation of this podcast. For Brannagh it was her brother with autism who often found himself struggling with his mental health. She wanted to show him he was not alone. For Diya, it was how mental health and Indian dance correlate, especially how her instructor’s mental health was impacted. She wanted to show her and her teammates they are not alone.

Publisher

WDIY 88.1 FM

Category

education · health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Mar 2024

Latest episode

20 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Nov 2025

   Mental Health in Acting with Oakes Fegley | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin sits down with Oakes Fegley, an actor who's experienced the film and television industry since he was young.

2. 

   16 Oct 2025

   "Our Own Individual Identities" with Gianna and Tianna Tout-Puissant | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin talks with Gianna and Tianna Tout-Puissant about how their experience as twins has impacted their lives.

3. 

   21 Aug 2025

   Putting the User at the Core with Priya Francis | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Diya Sharma and Brannagh Breslin welcome Priya Francis, a college student who sees the connection between skincare and self confidence.

4. 

   17 Jul 2025

   "People Just Process Differently" with Lisa Lewis | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Diya Sharma talks with Lisa Lewis, founder of MindMosaic Inclusive HR, to talk about creating inclusive work spaces for neurodivergent employees.

5. 

   19 Jun 2025

   "People Want their Leaders to Be Vulnerable" with Rep. Mike Schlossberg | YANA LV

   Diya Sharma and Brannagh Breslin interview Representative Mike Schlossberg, who discusses the importance of vulnerability and open dialogue about mental health for leaders in politics.

6. 

   15 May 2025

   Discussing What Affects Us Directly with George Wacker | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Diya Sharma sits down with George Wacker of LV With Love Media to talk about covering both fun and serious local topics.

7. 

   17 Apr 2025

   "Addiction Starts in Different Places" with Keyano RoshanRouz | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Diya Sharma and Brannagh Breslin talk with Keyano RoshanRouz, a high school student who shares the differences he's seen in all the places he's lived.

8. 

   20 Mar 2025

   "Small Connections Have the Biggest Impact" with Carissa Keichel | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Diya Sharma and Brannagh Breslin talk with Carissa Keicehl, a school-based mental health counselor, about supporting mental wellness at all ages.

9. 

   20 Feb 2025

   "Mental Health Isn't Just One Thing" with Maggie Murphy | YANA LV

   On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma welcome Maggie Murphy of NAMI LV to talk about the organization's work to break the stigma around mental illness.

10. 

    19 Dec 2024

    "It Put a Stop On Life": Recovering from Sports Injuries with Angie Perucci | YANA LV

    YANA LV hosts Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma discuss with Angie Perucci, a student athlete, how two major injuries impacted her mental health and recovery process.

11. 

    22 Nov 2024

    Moving Through Feelings with Sarah Carlson and Vernon J. Mobley | YANA LV

    Dance choreographer Sarah Carlson and composer Vernon J. Mobley share their insights on trauma and healing through their dance show 'The Body Keeps the Score' on YANA LV.

12. 

    18 Oct 2024

    "Teacher By Profession, Learner at Heart": Islam and Mental Health with Makkah Davis | YANA LV

    On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma talk with Makkah Davis about how her focus on her Muslim faith connects to her mental wellbeing.

13. 

    16 Aug 2024

    "Anything Is Possible If You Believe" with David Robertson | YANA LV

    On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma welcome David Robertson, founder of Joshway, to talk about the organization's mission of helping youth reach their goals.

14. 

    19 Jul 2024

    "I Am Living Proof of the Power of Poetry" with Carlos Andres Gomez | YANA LV

    On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma are joined by Carlos Andres Gomez, a poet from New York City who writes about the complexities of family, masculinity, and oppression.

15. 

    21 Jun 2024

    Spreading Positivity and Pride with Jae Galgano | YANA LV

    On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma sit down with Jae Galgano to talk about his experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and the importance of providing education.

16. 

    19 Apr 2024

    "It's No Longer a Burden, It's a Beacon of Light" with Amanda Grieme | YANA LV

    On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma welcome author Amanda Grieme to talk about writing as a form of stress release and her expression of her experience with bipolar disorder.

17. 

    22 Mar 2024

    "I'm Not My Prosthetic": Understanding Yourself with Herman Abuchowski | YANA LV

    On the debut episode of YANA LV, Brannagh and Diya welcome Herman Abuchowski to talk about his journey with mental health, staying active, and believing in himself as someone with a prosthetic foot.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

27,650

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

51

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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