The Positively Altered Podcast

Dr. Cindy Howard
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This is a podcast where we sit down with real people and have real conversations about health, wellness, overcoming adversity and so much more. The conversations are authentic and raw and just like me, a little unfiltered. Tune in every Friday to a new episode of the Positively Altered Podcast!

  1. 5d ago

    Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion

    Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion   Tierra Duncan got diagnosed with endometriosis at 17 and spent over a decade on birth control before anyone tested her hormones. She joins Dr. Cindy to unpack what that pill is really doing, why "your labs are normal" doesn't mean you're fine, and what she'd tell her teenage self about advocating for her own body. Practical, overdue, and full of things nobody taught either of them in health class.   In this episode, we cover:    (5:00) How blackberry brandy relieves menstrual cramps.  (6:00) Why do most women think, “What’s wrong with my body”? (8:00) Looking at blood levels to see why you are broken in the first place.  (9:00) Looking further into the birth control pill. (15:00) What advice would you give your seventeen-year-old self? (16:00) What is endometriosis, and what are ways to help support the body? (20:00) The stages of sleep and how most women struggle to get good-quality sleep.  (22:00) Making fitness approachable for women.  (26:00) Do’s and don’ts with nutrition.  (29:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Tierra Duncan: Tierra Duncan is a women’s health educator, author, and coach with over a decade of experience helping women understand their hormones and feel at home in their bodies. Through her writing and her publishing company, Duncan Milam, she challenges outdated health narratives and shares practical, science-backed strategies for natural hormone balance. Tierra lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter.    Follow Tierra Instagram Website Book: The Birth Control Illusion   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    If you enjoyed today's conversation, the Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  2. Sep 18

    Episode #102:  Chris Woods Flatlined at Forty. Here’s What He Learned.

    Episode #102:  Chris Woods Flatlined at Forty. Here’s What He Learned.   Chris Woods flatlined at forty, got a pacemaker, and figured out what actually holds people back. He joins Dr. Cindy to talk about his book, Balls and Brains, the strengths test that changed his career, and one deceptively simple question that gets even the toughest guys talking. Expect fear, growth, and some jokes along the way.   In this episode, we cover: (3:00) The connection between balls, brains, and wood.  (5:00) Who would you be in the absence of your concerns? (9:00) The brain believes exactly what you tell it.  (10:00) Why do men struggle and hesitate to ask for help? (14:00) You don’t need to flatline in a hospital bed to make a positive change in your life.  (16:00) How can you build the authentic version of yourself? (20:00) Balls and brains! (24:00) Chris talking about his role in becoming a dad.  (26:00) Would you go back in time and live through a life-altering event again? (31:00) Who’s the perfect reader for the book? (40:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Chris Woods Chris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach and the author of the book "Balls & Brains: A framework for living your best life by overcoming fears and maximizing strengths."   "Balls & Brains" is a no-nonsense, actionable guide for people seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their fullest potential.   Chris Woods combines personal storytelling, psychological frameworks, and practical exercises to help readers overcome fear (Balls) and maximize their innate strengths (Brains). This isn't just another self-help book, it's a roadmap for those who are tired of playing small and ready to lead with courage and clarity.   Chris brings decades of experience as a four-time global C-suite executive and former Google sales leader. He has led at scale, made high-stakes decisions, and lived inside the pressure that comes with responsibility and ambition.    He rose up from a rough upbringing in a tough area of Boston - the original "Good Will Hunting".   At 40 years old, Chris flatlined in a hospital bed. That moment forced him to confront not just his health, but how he was defining success and the internal fears driving his choices. It changed everything.   Today, he coaches from lived experience—not theory. He helps leaders and professionals align who they are with what they do, so success feels energizing instead of exhausting. Follow Chris Instagram TikTok YouTube Website   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  3. Sep 11

    Episode: #101: Dana Lyons on the Cancer Conversation Nobody Has After Year One

    Episode: #101: Dana Lyons on the Cancer Conversation Nobody Has After Year One   Dana Lyons is back for round two, and this conversation goes places the first one didn't. She and Dr. Cindy sit down two years and twelve years out from their own cancer diagnoses to talk about what actually happens once the casseroles stop coming and the attention moves on. They get into mirror work, why "cancer-free" is a dangerous phrase, and the difference between surviving something and actually thriving past it.   In this episode, we cover: (4:00)Talking about life after Cancer (11:00) Learning to listen to your body because it does keep score.  (16:00) How do we help people focus on the journey without giving them a life-altering event? (19:00) Learning to be present in the moment we are in right now.  (21:00) If you could go back in time, would you change the life-altering events that changed you for the better? (24:00) Don’t label yourself sick.  (29:00) The greatest gifts doctors have are their ears to listen to their patients.  (44:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Dana Lyons: Dana Lyons is an author, speaker, and coach who knows what it means to face hard battles and still choose joy. A wife, mom of five, grandmother of five, cancer survivor, and everyday woman in her 50s, Dana speaks honestly about walking through fear, learning to care for herself after years of caring for everyone else, and finding strength in the middle of change. She is passionate about helping women discover that it’s never too late to get well and live fully—body, mind, and spirit.    Follow Dana: Website LinkedIn LinkedIn for Dana Facebook for Dana  Facebook for Grit & Grace Facebook for The Lyons Group    Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast.   If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  4. Sep 4

    Episode #100: Would You Live Differently If 100 Birthdays Were Guaranteed?

    Episode #100: Would You Live Differently If 100 Birthdays Were Guaranteed?   Dr. Cindy stars in this milestone episode and takes the mic solo, walking you through what turning 100 actually means to her. From a vintage Corvette analogy to the five traits real centenarians share, you get to enjoy the insights she's gathered from exploring the views of so many worthwhile guests. What's more, she closes with a question worth asking before your next birthday.   In this episode, we cover:  (1:00) We Made It to 100!  (4:00) Choosing to Age Better.  (7:00) Think of yourself as a classic car  (11:00) The power of a thank-you note  (14:00) If you were guaranteed 100 birthdays…  (15:00) The birthday story  (19:00) How to Connect with Dr. Cindy Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  5. Aug 28

    Episode #99: Your Feet Called. They Want to Talk About Your Sex Life.

    Episode #99: Your Feet Called. They Want to Talk About Your Sex Life.    It turns out, your feet have a lot more to say about your health—and your sex life—than you've been letting them. Joshua Holland is back, and this time he and Dr. Cindy go there: circulation, intimacy, reflexology, and why the fastest-growing industry on the internet involves feet. Equal parts science, sensory awareness, and absolutely no filter.   In this episode, we cover: (4:00) How can putting your best foot forward improve things in the bedroom? (7:00) Foreplay starts at the feet! (14:00) Talking about the length of toes and how that can impact your lifestyle.  (21:00) Does fashion hinder the health of our feet? (30:00) Where should we focus when stimulating the feet? (37:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Joshua J. Holland:   Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom, renowned as a dedicated biohacker, state-of-the-art fitness trainer, holistic health coach, and athlete. He champions the philosophy of “awareness through experience” and has spent years consulting with elite professionals to build a vast well from which to evoke alignment of body, mind, and spirit for his clients and community.    His ideological approach to life and work is based on principles of effectiveness, efficiency, and quantifiability. His passion stems from fostering a state of bodily wholeness via connection through an extensive network of like-minded individuals.   Joshua's vast experiential knowledge base has earned him a sought-after following in the world of health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle. He collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned musical and theatrical artists to fine-tune their physical and spiritual bodies.    Additionally, he has expanded his expertise to work with Vivobarefoot, integrating their innovative barefoot philosophy into his holistic approach. This collaboration further enriches his exploration of healing modalities, aiming to restore individuals to optimal physical and spiritual wellness awareness.   Follow Joshua: Instagram Website Podcast: Simply walk the talk The Foot Collective Website   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  6. Aug 28

    Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion

    Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion   Tierra Duncan got diagnosed with endometriosis at 17 and spent over a decade on birth control before anyone tested her hormones. She joins Dr. Cindy to unpack what that pill is really doing, why "your labs are normal" doesn't mean you're fine, and what she'd tell her teenage self about advocating for her own body. Practical, overdue, and full of things nobody taught either of them in health class.   In this episode, we cover:    (5:00) How blackberry brandy relieves menstrual cramps.  (6:00) Why do most women think, “What’s wrong with my body”? (8:00) Looking at blood levels to see why you are broken in the first place.  (9:00) Looking further into the birth control pill. (15:00) What advice would you give your seventeen-year-old self? (16:00) What is endometriosis, and what are ways to help support the body? (20:00) The stages of sleep and how most women struggle to get good-quality sleep.  (22:00) Making fitness approachable for women.  (26:00) Do’s and don’ts with nutrition.  (29:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Tierra Duncan: Tierra Duncan is a women’s health educator, author, and coach with over a decade of experience helping women understand their hormones and feel at home in their bodies. Through her writing and her publishing company, Duncan Milam, she challenges outdated health narratives and shares practical, science-backed strategies for natural hormone balance. Tierra lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter.    Follow Tierra Instagram Website Book: The Birth Control Illusion   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  7. Aug 21

    Episode# 98: Marcus Riley & Stuart Kaplan on Why Aging Is the Advantage You're Not Using

    Episode# 98: Marcus Riley & Stuart Kaplan on Why Aging Is the Advantage You're Not Using   Retirement was designed in 1935 for people who lived to sixty-three years old. So why are we still using that metric as life's finish line? In this episode, Dr. Cindy sits down with Marcus Riley and Stuart Kaplan—co-authors of Your Aging Advantage—to reframe aging as a series of self-determined stages, not a countdown. They explore The Flicker Phase, Aging on Pace, and why it's never too early—or too late—to plan.   In this episode, we cover: (5:00) Let’s change our outlook from anti-aging to better aging.  (8:00) Talking more about the Global Aging Network.  (11:00) Does aging scare us because we know death is near? (14:00) “I’m older” doesn’t mean that you are stuck.  (19:00) We retire from a job, we don’t retire from life.  (25:00) The best place to live, according to Marcus.  (28:00) Why being cared for at home is the holy grail of true health care.  (41:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products Stopain Clinical Infinedi   About Marcus Riley Marcus Riley is the Founder of the Booming Ageing Agency and a global leader in positive aging, longevity, and the aging economy. With over 25 years of experience across health, ageing services, and public policy, he has worked with governments, organizations, and international bodies– including the United Nations–to shape the future of aging. Marcus is the co-author of the upcoming book Your Aging Advantage: The 7 New Stages of Aging (Morgan James; Apr 2026) and host of the Booming Podcast, where he explores how later life can be a time of growth, purpose, and opportunity.   About Stuart Kaplan Stuart Kaplan is CEO of Selfhelp Community Services, one of New York’s leading organizations serving older adults. A recognized voice in aging and housing, he specializes in housing-with-services models that support independence and dignity for more than 25,000 seniors each year. With a background spanning healthcare, human services, and public policy, Stuart is an active leader in shaping the future of aging services at both the state and national levels. Stuart is the co-author of the upcoming book Your Aging Advantage: The 7 New Stages of Aging (Morgan James; Apr 2026)    Follow Marcus and Stuart Linkedin-Marcus Linkedin-Stuart Website Website   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast    If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

  8. Aug 14

    Flashback Friday Episode #97: Boost Your Energy and Brain Power by Turning Your Cells Into Superheroes

    Flashback Friday Episode #97: Boost Your Energy and Brain Power by Turning Your Cells Into Superheroes   In this episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard talks with Dr. Scott Scheer, COO of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice, about metabolomics, a science that looks at the small molecules in our body to help us understand and improve our health. Scott explains how this science helps us optimize everything from our nutrition to how our body reacts to stress and the environment. They also dive into the benefits of methylene blue, a compound that boosts energy and brain function while helping to keep our cells healthy. Tune in for easy-to-understand advice on how to improve your well-being!   (9:15) What are Metabolomics? (12:29) Are there things that we can do to slow down the aging process? (16:46) Where do we start if we want to improve our lifestyle? (21:17) Learning more about the new trend behind the blue tongue.  (29:06) How can we effectively make more energy? (32:40) How can Methylene Blue help to increase your endurance? (34:15) The truth behind Nicotine and how it can help rather than hurt.  (37:44) Dr. Scott’s Products (41:35) Learning how failure can lead you to new opportunities.  (49:47) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Dr. Scott Sherr Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).    He is the COO of Troscriptions, a line of physician-formulated, pharmaceutical-grade, and precision-dosed buccal troches containing novel ingredients like methylene blue, and others in formulas for energy, focus, sleep, stress, immune support, and more.    Dr. Scott is also the COO of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe), the nonprofit arm of Troscriptions, which trains practitioners on how to optimize health rather than treat disease.    His clinical practice includes HOMe as its foundation plus an integrative approach to hyperbaric oxygen therapy that includes cutting-edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new and ancient), and more.    Follow Dr. Sherr https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/ https://www.instagram.com/troscriptions/   Discounts: GABA: https://troscriptions.com/pages/gaba-pdf-guide Methylene blue: https://troscriptions.com/pages/mb-pdf-guide   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile. Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast   If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Cindy Howard
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
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