Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy

Amy Coopersmith

Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy is the podcast for high-performing women and men, wellness seekers, and everyday adventurers who want to live with more purpose, strength, and vitality—at any age. Hosted by Dr. Amy Coopersmith, a doctorate prepared nurse practitioner and founder of Amethyst Wellness, this show brings real, insightful conversations with experts, athletes, healers, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to truly thrive. From bioidentical hormones, peptides, and longevity medicine to trail adventures, nutrition, and mind-body wellness, we explore the science and stories behind optimal health, resilience, and energy. Whether you're navigating midlife, optimizing hormones, training for your next endurance challenge, or simply curious about how lifestyle shapes vitality, this podcast is your space to learn, reflect, and recharge. Tune in weekly for inspiration and actionable strategies to revitalize your body, balance your hormones, sharpen your mindset, and fuel your next adventure.

  1. 6d ago

    Living Fully: Energy Healing, Purpose & Aging Well

    In this inspiring episode of Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy, Susanne Eden shares her remarkable journey of embracing aging with purpose, vitality, and curiosity. At 87 years old, Susanne discusses energy healing, personal transformation, resilience, and how finding meaning later in life can lead to deeper fulfillment and wellness. She also shares insights from her book, Healing from the Inside: Living Fully as You Age, offering encouragement for anyone seeking to age with intention and joy. Dr. Susanne T. Eden spent her career providing leadership to educators across Canada as a teacher, author, consultant, and staff developer. Among her achievements, she is a past President of the Canadian Association for Young Children and past Chair of the Board of Governors, Seneca College, Toronto Ontario. She shares her personal story of healing and personal transformation in her book, Healing from the Inside: Living Fully as You Age(Dec. 2, 2025), inspiring others to approach the gift of aging with optimism and purpose. Learn more at www.susanneeden.com. Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/energize-and-revitalize-with-dr-amy/id1828201292 Please subscribe and leave a 5 star review with a comment. It helps other listeners like you find us. #HealthyAging #AgingWell #Longevity #PurposeDrivenLife #EnergyHealing #WellnessPodcast #ActiveAging #MindBodySpirit #InspirationalAging #HolisticHealth #HealthyLifestyle #PersonalGrowth #WomenOver80 #Vitality #PositiveAging #EnergizeAndRevitalize #AgingGracefully

    Living Fully:  Energy Healing, Purpose & Aging Well
  2. Jul 8

    From Burnout to Healing: Breathwork, Nervous System Regulation & Recovery

    In this powerful episode of Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy, Ashlyn Schwartz shares her journey from academia and burnout to becoming a wellness expert focused on breathwork, yoga, and nervous system healing. Ashlyn opens up about the life-altering events that changed her path, including the loss of her brother, and the healing practices that helped her move forward. The conversation explores breathwork, activating the parasympathetic nervous system and emotional resilience. Ashlyn also discusses her poetry collection, Rose Kiss Promises. Ashlyn Schwartz, PhD, is a public health scientist, speaker, author, and founder of The Collective Om who helps high-achieving individuals move from burnout and stress reactivity to intentional, aligned living. Her work bridges neuroscience with practical, accessible tools to regulate the nervous system, improve mental well-being, and enhance performance. Through her signature framework, Regulate, Reflect, Reconnect™, Ashlyn teaches how to shift from survival mode into clarity, resilience, and sustainable success. Her work is both evidence-based and deeply personal, shaped by her experiences with loss, healing, and growth. Website: www.thecollectiveom.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-schwartz-public-health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectiveom Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z_wJ8PdE_4s #BurnoutRecovery #Breathwork #NervousSystemRegulation #ParasympatheticNervousSystem #YogaHealing #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealing #MindBodyConnection #TraumaHealing #WellnessPodcast #SelfHealing #RecoveryJourney #Mindfulness #HolisticHealth #PoetryHealing

    From Burnout to Healing: Breathwork, Nervous System Regulation & Recovery
  3. Jul 1

    Sleep Is a Skill: Circadian Rhythm, Lifestyle & Better Sleep

    In this episode of Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy, Mollie Eastman explains why sleep is a skill you can improve. Discover how circadian rhythms, daily habits, light exposure, and lifestyle choices impact sleep quality—and learn practical strategies to optimize rest, recovery, and overall health. Mollie Eastman is the creator of Sleep is a Skill, and the host of The Sleep is a Skill Podcast. Sleep is a Skill is a company that optimizes people's sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. After navigating insomnia while traveling internationally, Mollie created what she couldn't find - a place to go to learn the skill set of sleep. With a background in behavioral change from The Nonverbal Group, she became fascinated with chronobiology and its practical application to sleep optimization and its implications on our overall experience of life. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she's now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. Learn more about Mollie: https://www.sleepisaskill.com Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dDL5rCg3e1M #SleepIsASkill #SleepHealth #CircadianRhythm #BetterSleep #SleepOptimization #BiohackingSleep #HealthyHabits #WellnessPodcast #Longevity #Recovery #MindBodyHealth #LifestyleMedicine #EnergyOptimization #FunctionalMedicine

    Sleep Is a Skill: Circadian Rhythm, Lifestyle & Better Sleep
  4. Jun 24

    The Truth about Vaccines, Autoimmunity and Gut Health | Pharmacists' Perspective

    Do vaccines weaken our immune systems and cause autoimmune disease? In this episode of Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy, Dr. Sylvia Boblak and Dr. James Boblak discuss the complexities and long-term consequences of vaccines. They explore a holistic approach to health—blending Ayurveda, gut health, and whole-food nutrition. They discuss reducing reliance on medications, thoughtful supplement use, and dive into autoimmunity, and long-term health. Dr. Sylvia and Dr. James Boblak are community pharmacists turned holistic health educators and co-founders of A Teaspoon of Wisdom, the wellness education arm of Health Made In America. After a combined 25 years in community pharmacy, they now focus on helping adults understand how food, gut health, lifestyle, and thoughtful use of medications and supplements affect energy, hormones, and long-term wellness. Dr. Sylvia also completed Ayurvedic training at Kerala Ayurveda Academy, and together they bridge Western pharmacy with Eastern principles in a very grounded, evidence-informed way. Learn more: https://www.ateaspoonofwisdom.com/ Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com  Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LOl673nFglA #Ayurveda #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #HolisticHealth #RealFood #Autoimmunity #WellnessPodcast #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthOptimization #PreventiveHealth #Pharmacists #LifestyleMedicine #MindBodyHealth

    The Truth about Vaccines, Autoimmunity and Gut Health | Pharmacists' Perspective
  5. Jun 17

    The Saturated Fat Debate: What the Science Really Says

    In this episode of Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy, Dr. Darren Peterson breaks down the ongoing debate around saturated fat and cholesterol. Explore the latest research, common misconceptions, and what it all means for heart health, metabolism, and everyday nutrition decisions. Dr. Peterson is a Texas native who obtained his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University before receiving graduate degrees in biology and chemistry. He later attended medical school at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. After completing his doctorate in medicine, he then completed a surgical residency at the University of Florida in Jacksonville where he developed a passion for minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. In 2015, Dr. Peterson joined the Texas Tech Department of Surgery as an Associate Professor of Surgery where he helped establish the Division of Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery. In addition to bariatric surgery, Dr. Peterson specializes in treating benign gastric and esophageal disorders such as GERD and hiatal hernias and has returned to the Florida coast to establish a branch office for the Panhandle Weight Loss Center. Dr. Peterson is the founder and CEO of Florida Coast Weight Loss Center and the co-owner of Fit Body Boot Camp. He is also the medical director at Amethyst Wellness. Learn more about Dr. Peterson: https://floridacoastweightloss.com/ Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nBVU2BBgt7U #SaturatedFat #Cholesterol #HeartHealth #NutritionDebate #MetabolicHealth #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessPodcast #HealthMyths #PreventiveHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #Biohacking #HealthyLifestyle #Longevity #MedicalPodcast

    The Saturated Fat Debate: What the Science Really Says
  6. Jun 10

    The Ultimate Health Model: Red vs Green Lifestyle Factors & Cellular Health

    In this episode of Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy, Benjamin Smith breaks down The Ultimate Health Model—explaining red vs green lifestyle factors, why "the cell is a city," and how structured water impacts cellular function. Learn how lifestyle choices influence health at the cellular level and why many research studies may not tell the full story. Benjamin Smith is the creator of the Ultimate Health Model™, a simple yet powerful framework designed to cut through the confusion of modern health advice. His work reframes the body as a connected system—what he calls "Cell City"—where energy, structure, and environment determine how well everything functions. Rather than offering another protocol or trend, Benjamin focuses on helping people understand why things are happening in their body so they can make confident decisions without fear or guesswork. He is the author of the award-winning book Why Are You Sick? How to Reclaim Your Health with the Ultimate Health Model™, and the creator of a first-of-its-kind audiobook experience that blends storytelling, humor, and science through relatable characters. His mission is simple: Remove fear. Cut through confusion. Restore agency. Learn more: ultimatehealthmodel.com Connect with Benjamin: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatehealthmodel/ https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateHealthModel https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-smith-6687b23b/ Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XbO-pFG-I-4 #UltimateHealthModel #CellularHealth #StructuredWater #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessPodcast #Longevity #Biohacking #HolisticHealth #RootCauseMedicine #MetabolicHealth #Inflammation #HealthOptimization #IntegrativeMedicine #LifestyleMedicine

    The Ultimate Health Model: Red vs Green Lifestyle Factors & Cellular Health
  7. May 27

    Understanding Dementia: Truth, Lies & Care Strategies

    In this episode, Dr. Amy sits down with Lisa Skinner, international 2X Best Selling Author and behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. She also holds a degree in Human Behavior. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Certified Dementia Care Trainer through the Alzheimer's Association, and a Certified Dementia Care Program Director. She is also the host of internationally recognized podcast: Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show. Lisa is an internationally recognized TEDx speaker and has appeared on many international, national and regional media broadcasts, including a feature in Forbes Celebrity Magazine and on the NASDAQ Times Square Bulletin Display. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the truths and misconceptions surrounding dementia, offering practical care strategies for families and caregivers. Learn how to better understand behaviors, improve communication, and navigate the emotional challenges of dementia with confidence and compassion. Find out more about Lisa Skinner: http://www.mindingdementia.com. Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wbTZGMz1cKU #DementiaCare #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverSupport #BrainHealth #AgingWell #CognitiveHealth #MemoryCare #HealthcarePodcast #WellnessPodcast #Caregiving #MentalHealthAwareness #SeniorCare #Longevity #NeuroHealth

    Understanding Dementia: Truth, Lies & Care Strategies
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Energize and Revitalize with Dr. Amy is the podcast for high-performing women and men, wellness seekers, and everyday adventurers who want to live with more purpose, strength, and vitality—at any age. Hosted by Dr. Amy Coopersmith, a doctorate prepared nurse practitioner and founder of Amethyst Wellness, this show brings real, insightful conversations with experts, athletes, healers, and changemakers who are redefining what it means to truly thrive. From bioidentical hormones, peptides, and longevity medicine to trail adventures, nutrition, and mind-body wellness, we explore the science and stories behind optimal health, resilience, and energy. Whether you're navigating midlife, optimizing hormones, training for your next endurance challenge, or simply curious about how lifestyle shapes vitality, this podcast is your space to learn, reflect, and recharge. Tune in weekly for inspiration and actionable strategies to revitalize your body, balance your hormones, sharpen your mindset, and fuel your next adventure.