Youth Voices Take the Mic: The HEAL YAC Podcast Launches
- Post by: Luis Patricio
- 2:24PM Jan 08, 2026
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We’re excited to share that the very first episode of the HEAL YAC Podcast is now live!
At the Human Environments Analysis Lab (HEAL) at Western University, we work closely with an inspiring group of young people aged 13–19 through our Youth Advisory Council (YAC). The YAC plays a vital role in shaping our work by bringing youth perspectives directly into research on youth health and wellbeing.
Drawing on their lived experiences, YAC members, together with HEAL facilitators and a special guest Dr. Holly Schaafsma, created this podcast as a space to explore issues that matter to young people today. The inaugural episode focuses on “Nutrition at Home and at School,” offering thoughtful reflections on how food environments shape everyday youth experiences.
Tune in to hear youth voices leading the conversation.