Host Lauren McClain is spending some well-deserved time with her family, so we are featuring the other podcast Lauren hosts for BYUradio. Royal Legacy examines the intersection of family tradition and elite athletics. In this episode, Lauren talks with runner John, Isaac, and Jane Hedengren.

John Hedengren shares his journey from BYU Hall of Fame athlete to chemical engineering professor and coach. His children, Isaac and Jane, discuss the reality of following in those footsteps while setting their own blistering pace in the collegiate running world.

BYU track and field star Zoey Bonds joins host Lauren McClain to talk about her journey from a decorated high school career in Las Vegas to becoming one of the top multi-event athletes at BYU—following in the footsteps of her three sisters who also competed in track at the collegiate level. As she prepares for the Big 12 Indoor Track and Field Championship, Zoey shares what’s fueling her strong indoor season, the focus it takes to compete in the pentathlon and hurdles, and the goals she’s chasing. She looks back on growing up in an athletic and supportive family, balancing life as a student-athlete and newlywed, and pushing through a major surgery and past setbacks. Zoey reflects on the lessons that have shaped her, the people who support her, and who she is beyond the track.

BYU women's basketball guard Kailey Woolston joins host Lauren McClain to share her remarkable journey from Lone Peak High School phenom to Big 12 standout—and her decision to step away from it all to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After an incredible freshman season in which she ranked 2nd in the NCAA in three-point shooting, Kailey felt called to serve a mission, a decision that became a whirlwind in two weeks. She opens up about leaving basketball, adjusting to missionary life, and returning to a completely new team. Kailey shares stories about growing up with daily gym sessions alongside her parents and sister, Kennedy, who will join the BYU Women's Basketball team after her mission. Now redshirting while getting back into shape, Kailey reflects on leading Lone Peak to back-to-back state championships and learning what truly matters beyond performance and accolades.

Host Lauren McClain chats with brand-new BYU gymnastics assistant coach McKenna Giles to discuss her journey from All-American gymnast to coach of the Cougars. McKenna's gymnastics story began at just eight days old, when her coach-mother brought her to the gym—and she never left. McKenna reflects on her time at the University and scoring a perfect 10 on the vault and floor. Plus, was she the inspiration behind the American Girl gymnastics doll McKenna? Find out in this episode of the Her Y podcast.

In honor of the upcoming rivalry matchup between the BYU Cougars and the Utah Utes women’s basketball teams, the Her Y team revisits a standout Season 1 episode featuring Morgan Bailey. Bailey—now an assistant coach for the University of Utah—once starred at BYU as a player and later returned as a member of the coaching staff. Her basketball journey is anything but traditional. After picking up the sport in ninth grade, she rose to become the West Coast Conference Player of the Year and forged an inspiring path marked by resilience, growth, and unexpected turns.

In this episode, Morgan reflects on her surprising rise in the basketball world and shares how she found a new sense of purpose on the sidelines. Though coaching was never part of her original plan, she now finds deep joy in mentoring players and helping them navigate their own journeys.

Everyone wants to ask BYU Softball standout Lily Owens how she set fire to her family's California home as a young child. The utility player answers that question and so much more in this episode of the Her Y podcast with host Lauren McClain. Lily shares her journey from Lehigh University to BYU, how her Catholic upbringing and her family's emphasis on leading with love shaped her approach to life and sports, and how the death of her grandmother has given her perspective on what truly matters.

BYU senior diver Sophia DeBergh’s career is defined by resilience. After multiple ankle surgeries, a broken foot, and the loss of her mother five years ago, she continues to compete and lead at the highest level. Host Lauren McClain sits down with Sophia to discuss her journey from becoming a collegiate diver to training to compete in the Big 12 and the mental discipline required to step onto the 10-meter platform confidently.

Host Lauren McClain is joined by the remarkable Sharlene Wells, former Miss America, award-winning ESPN sportscaster, and a trailblazer in women's sports broadcasting. In this podcast episode, Sharlene shares her journey from the pageant stage to becoming a sports reporter and then telling the stories of military veterans. Sharlene offers insights into being bold, overcoming challenges, pivoting during her career, and finding purpose in every chapter of life.

BYU women’s soccer defender Emma Neff shares the story behind her long-awaited breakthrough, from redshirting and injuries to stepping into a starting role during BYU’s historic postseason run. In this episode, Emma breaks down the unseen work, mindset shifts, and competitive edge that helped her stay ready when opportunities didn’t come right away — and what it meant to finally contribute when the pressure was highest.

BYU sophomore midfielder Lucy Kesler has had a whirlwind year—going from a rocky Big 12 start to helping BYU climb all the way to a conference title and a Sweet 16 run, and earning a call-up to the U-20 US Women’s National Team. In this episode, Lucy opens up about the climb from last place to champions, what it’s like being the midfield playmaker who keeps everything moving, and how her faith and the phrase “doubt not, fear not” grounded her through the chaos. She also shares why she graduated high school early to join BYU and what it means to play alongside her cousin Ellie. She’s also built a vibrant social media community that connects with young players, and she loves giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a student-athlete.