Brannagh Breslin
Program Host - Youth MediaBrannagh is the co-host of YANA LV, WDIY's Youth Media Program show focused on mental health. She is a junior who is currently attending school in Bethlehem, PA. When she is not completely absorbed in her studies she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, volunteering at her local hospital, and actively being involved in audio visual media.
Brannagh and her friend Diya went to school together for almost eight years, building a strong friendship. In June of 2023 they decided they wanted to make a podcast together, a podcast based on a shared interest between them, mental health. Brannagh has always been drawn to such a multifaceted and complex topic as it has been something her own brother with autism has struggled with. She wanted to show him that he is not alone, and there are a multitude of individuals who have had their own share of mental health struggles. Overall, Brannagh strongly believes that by sharing your story you can show someone they are not alone.
Brannagh and Diya launched YANA LV (You Are Not Along Lehigh Valley) on WDIY in March of 2024.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma talk with Angie Perucci about being a student athlete and how two major injuries impacted her mental health. -
On this episode of YANA LV, Brannagh Breslin and Diya Sharma welcome Sarah Carlson and Vernon J. Mobley, choreographer and composer for 'The Body Keeps the Score,' a dance show focusing on trauma and healing. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
