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

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 [https://www.thecollectiveom.com] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-schwartz-public-health/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlyn-schwartz-public-health/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecollectiveom [https://www.instagram.com/thecollectiveom] Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness https://www.amethystwellness.com [https://www.amethystwellness.com] Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com [radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com] Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z_wJ8PdE_4s [https://youtu.be/z_wJ8PdE_4s] #BurnoutRecovery #Breathwork #NervousSystemRegulation #ParasympatheticNervousSystem #YogaHealing #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealing #MindBodyConnection #TraumaHealing #WellnessPodcast #SelfHealing #RecoveryJourney #Mindfulness #HolisticHealth #PoetryHealing

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 [https://www.sleepisaskill.com] Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com [https://www.amethystwellness.com] Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com [radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com] Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dDL5rCg3e1M [https://youtu.be/dDL5rCg3e1M] #SleepIsASkill #SleepHealth #CircadianRhythm #BetterSleep #SleepOptimization #BiohackingSleep #HealthyHabits #WellnessPodcast #Longevity #Recovery #MindBodyHealth #LifestyleMedicine #EnergyOptimization #FunctionalMedicine

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/ [https://www.ateaspoonofwisdom.com/] Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com [https://www.amethystwellness.com] Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com [radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com] Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LOl673nFglA [https://youtu.be/LOl673nFglA] #Ayurveda #GutHealth #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseMedicine #HolisticHealth #RealFood #Autoimmunity #WellnessPodcast #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthOptimization #PreventiveHealth #Pharmacists #LifestyleMedicine #MindBodyHealth

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/ [https://floridacoastweightloss.com/] Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com [https://www.amethystwellness.com] Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com [radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com] Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nBVU2BBgt7U [https://youtu.be/nBVU2BBgt7U] #SaturatedFat #Cholesterol #HeartHealth #NutritionDebate #MetabolicHealth #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessPodcast #HealthMyths #PreventiveHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #Biohacking #HealthyLifestyle #Longevity #MedicalPodcast

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.instagram.com/ultimatehealthmodel/] https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateHealthModel [https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateHealthModel] https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-smith-6687b23b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-smith-6687b23b/] Learn more about Dr. Amy and Amethyst Wellness: https://www.amethystwellness.com [https://www.amethystwellness.com] Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact | Amethyst Wellness Connect with us: radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com [radiantpodcast2025@gmail.com] Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XbO-pFG-I-4 [https://youtu.be/XbO-pFG-I-4] #UltimateHealthModel #CellularHealth #StructuredWater #FunctionalMedicine #WellnessPodcast #Longevity #Biohacking #HolisticHealth #RootCauseMedicine #MetabolicHealth #Inflammation #HealthOptimization #IntegrativeMedicine #LifestyleMedicine