Strong Mind Society with Amy Cohen

Strong Mind Society is a performance lifestyle podcast exploring the habits, mindset, and mental fitness behind excellence under pressure. Blending sports, discipline, pageant poise, and everyday rituals, it’s where calm confidence becomes a way of life.

Contributors

Host

Amy Cohen

Amy is a lifelong athlete and currently holds the title of Miss Kingston which is a local preliminary title to Miss New Hampshire. She was an NCAA All-American athlete, a multi-sport athlete, and graduated from Plymouth State University with a B.S. in Applied Health Science. She currently works as a paralegal and is passionate about public service.

Outside of work and pageants, Amy is a certified mental performance coach in the Pressure-Free Method and an avid equestrian. She loves to spend time with her two horses, Ella and Rocco. She is extremely open about her battle with Lupus and hopes to use this platform to speak out about to daily battles and inspire those around her to keep going.

Guests

Guest

Alice Derrig

Alice Derrig is the creator of A Girl’s Guide to Lupus and an advocate for better awareness of autoimmune disease. After living with lupus for more than 15 years, she shares the habits, routines and mindset shifts that have helped her build a life she loves. Alice has also featured in a BBC and Viatris short film about living with lupus.

https://www.instagram.com/girlsguidetolupus/

Guest appearance on:

The Reality of Living with Lupus: A Conversation with Alice Derrig

Guest

Madison Palisi

Madison is a 28-year-old business owner. She owns Madison Palisi Esthetics which is located inside of Brows and Beauty in Bedford, NH. She is licensed in the state of New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts. She offers a luxury services, including facials, waxing, lash and brow services as well as skin care specialist, and she is also certified oncology aesthetics, dermaplaning , chemical peels, microcurrent in an acne specialist. In 2025 she was nominated for best aesthetician in the 603 and was one of three winners!

https://mysite.vagaro.com/madisonpalisiesthetics

Guest

Olivia Parzick

Olivia Parzick is a neuroscience graduate, healthcare professional, Alzheimer's advocate, speaker, and former collegiate athlete. Her work focuses on the intersection of brain health, resilience, and personal growth, drawing from her experiences in healthcare, scientific research, caregiving, and leadership. Passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential, Olivia shares insights on mindset, discipline, and purpose-driven living while advocating for greater awareness of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive wellness.

She is also the host of "Mind the Gap", a podcast that's available on Spotify and YouTube.

https://www.instagram.com/oliviaparzick.nh?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Guest appearance on:

Talking Brain Health and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness with Olivia Parzick

Guest

Sarah Stockham

Sarah Stockham is a #1 Amazon Bestselling Author and host of ‘Simply Sarah’, a TV show that empowers service-focused leaders with practical tools, inspiring insights, and a touch of mystical magic.

She created Peaceful Pathways Community, helping women teachers nearing retirement break stress cycles, rediscover purpose, and embrace peace.

A Reiki Master, Teacher, and Speaker, Sarah leads healing sessions, guided meditations, and brings self-care to life through Reiki Claremont.

With 35+ years in education, she’s been recognized as a Master Teacher and Mentor Teacher, holding a Master’s Degree in Education and an Administrative Certificate.

Follow Sarah for inspiration, practical strategies, and transformative conversations.

https://instagram.com/sarahstockham