The Positively Altered Podcast

Episode #68: Warning: This Episode May Cause Major Life Perspective Shifts   If you’ve ever wondered why women can survive everything from breakups to biopsies but still apologize for taking up space, this episode is your new pep talk. Dr. Cindy sits down with author, speaker, and coach Dana Lyons—a woman who has lived through enough plot twists for three memoirs and still shows up with grit, grac...

Episode 67: The Silent Stressor in Your Home, Office, and Hotel Room   What if one of the biggest drivers of fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation isn’t what you eat—but what you breathe? In this eye-opening episode of Positively Altered, Dr. Cindy sits down with Mike Meade, air-quality expert and distributor of Triad Air, to unpack the invisible stressor most of us overlook: indoor air. Mike expla...

Episode #66: GLP-1: The Hype, the Hope, and the Real Talk   If you’ve ever wondered whether GLP-1 stands for “Girls Love Popcorn,” this episode’s for you. In this lively, no-nonsense episode, Dr. Cindy and pharmacist-turned-root-cause-whisperer Dr. Amanda Yue break down what GLP-1 meds actually do, who really needs them, and why your cravings might calm down long before your prescription runs out....

  Episode 65: Healing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Danielle Pashko’s Story   Danielle Pashko has been to hell and back—and made a wellness career out of it. From childhood cancer to thyroid disease to a crushing diagnosis that changed everything, Danielle’s story is equal parts heartbreak and healing. In this episode of Positively Altered, she opens up about navigating misdiagnosis, trusting your intu...

Episode #64: The Blooper Episode: When Things Got . . . Positively Unscripted   To wrap up the year, Dr. Cindy’s pulling back the curtain with a brand-new tradition: the Positively Altered Blooper Reel. Because connection beats perfection every time, she’s celebrating the moments that made her—and her guests—crack up, stumble, and start again. If you’ve loved the heart of this show, you’ll love th...

Episode #63: Join Dr. Cindy in Choosing a Word You’ll Live By   As the year winds down, Dr. Cindy shares one of her favorite rituals: choosing a single word to anchor the year ahead. In this intimate solo episode, Dr. Cindy reflects on why a guiding word can shift mindset, focus, and meaning long before January arrives. A few members of her team join in, revealing their own 2026 words and the inte...

Episode 62: The Delightfully Unhinged Holiday Episode: Laughter, Latkes, and Life Lessons   In this holiday-special episode, Cindy brings back fan favorites Joey Coleman and Dr. Jay Greenstein for a riot of traditions, food debates, family quirks, and irreverent joy. From soft vs. hard matzo balls to the legendary Coleman Pirate Day to Cindy’s childhood Corvette disappointment, nothing is off-limi...

Episode 61: What is your relationship with money, time, purpose, and people?   Flashback Friday: Dr. Kevin Christie calls himself an entrepreneur who happens to be a doctor. In this episode, you’ll learn about the “four freedoms” framework that has helped Christie reinvent the definitions of success. There are opportunities and challenges that a modern small business encounters, such as staffing,...

Episode #60: Reset with Resilience: What Lady Gaga and Life-or-Death Lessons Teach Us with Mandy Gill   What do Lady Gaga, near-death experiences, and ultra-marathons have in common? Resilience—and today’s guest, Mandy Gill, embodies it. From early mornings in broadcast studios to extreme mountain summits, Mandy has learned that real success isn’t reaching the top; it’s what you discover on the cl...

Episode 59: Simple Ways to Quiet The Brain, Protect Your Energy From Digital Overload, and Strengthen Intuition   In this illuminating episode, Dr. Cindy sits down with Dr. William Kalatsky, creator of Field of Consciousness Healing, to explore how emotional trauma shapes our energy—and how we can clear it in minutes. From migraines to mindset, Dr. William shares simple ways to quiet the brain, pr...

Episode 58: Flashback Friday- From Fertility to Hot Flashes: Navigating Women's Health Without Filters   In this unfiltered episode of "Positively Altered," Dr. Cindy Howard engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Kris Tohtz about women's health, acupuncture, and menopause. Their banter travels from the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture for fertility and hormonal balance to the shared indignit...

Episode 57: Salt, Sex, Sugar, and Stress: Improve Your Health by Addressing the Four S’s with Dr. Brad Campbell In this energizing episode, Dr. Cindy reconnects with her former student, Dr. Brad Campbell, for a deep dive into adrenal health, caffeine culture, and what it really means to be “sober.” From the four S’s—salt, sex, sugar, and stress—to why Americans are hormonally exhausted, Dr. Campbe...

Episode 56: Back for the Beat: Rich Bracken on Music, Mindset, and Emotional Intelligence   Get ready for energy, laughter, and a little karaoke keynote magic. In this episode of Positively Altered, I sit down with speaker, DJ, and emotional intelligence expert Rich Bracken. We talk about why EI matters more than AI, the power of music to break people wide open, and why feedback—even the hard kind...

Episode #55: Statins on Trial: Amanda Yu Exposes the Cholesterol Myth   She’s back! In this second round of Positively Altered, I sit down again with pharmacist and root-cause healer Amanda Yu—this time to tackle the statin and cholesterol debate head-on. We dive into why millions of prescriptions haven’t stopped heart disease, the myth of “statin deficiency,” and what cholesterol really does for...

Episode 54: What Does Detoxing Really Mean? (Hint: It’s Not a Juice Cleanse)   Feeling fatigued, foggy, or just “off”? This episode of Positively Altered with Dr. Cindy Howard and functional health coach Sophie Shepherd will change the way you think about wellness. From IBS (a.k.a. “BS”) to brain-body healing, they unpack how toxins and traumas shape our health—and how to retrain your brain and bo...

Episode #53: Flashback Friday: From Heel to Toe: How Does Your Gait Compare with the Best and Worst Athletes?   In this episode:   In this fun and informative episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy welcomes Dr. Courtney Conley, the founder of Gate Happens, to explore the often-overlooked world of foot health. From her lifelong fascination with feet to her work in educating others abo...

Episode 52: Energy, Immunity, and the Truth About Autoimmunity with Nicole Goode What does it really mean to strengthen your immune system? In this episode of Positively Altered, I talk with functional medicine practitioner and author Nicole Goode about why immune resilience—not “boosting”—is the key to long-term health. Nicole shares the subtle signs your energy and immunity are slipping, clears...

Episode 51: From Burnout to Brilliance: Finding Your Greatness with Patrick Lyons   What if the tools you already carry are enough to change everything? In this episode of Positively Altered, I sit down with Patrick Lyons of The Lyons Group to talk about finding greatness—not by wishing, comparing, or scrolling—but by owning the tools in your own toolbox. Patrick shares how leaders can drop the la...

Episode 50: Less Stress, More Strength: A Perimenopause Conversation   In this episode, we cover: On this episode of Positively Altered, Dr. Cindy welcomes wellness advocate and former real estate leader Nikko Papadakos. Nikko shares her raw and relatable journey through perimenopause—years marked by burnout, physical symptoms, and the haunting question, “What’s broken in me?” She opens up about h...

Episode 49: Flashback Friday- From Cancer Survivor to Media Trailblazer: A Viral Rise to Fame   In this inspiring episode of Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard chats with Dr. Alessandra Colón, star of TLC’s Crack Addicts. They discuss Dr. Colón’s incredible journey from creating viral TikTok content to becoming the first chiropractor with a televised series. Dr. Colón shares how overcomi...

Episode 48: Financially Fit and Funny as Hell: Meet Garrett Gunderson   In this episode, we cover:   What do comedy and cash flow have in common? Garrett Gunderson. In this episode of Positively Altered, Dr. Cindy sits down with the financial philosopher-comedian who’s rewriting the rules of money—and doing it with a mic drop. From kidney failure to financial freedom, Garrett unpacks how stress sa...

Episode 47: Busting Myths About Plant-Based Nutrition   On this episode of Positively Altered, Dr. Cindy sits down with Mirella Carlucci, a holistic plant-based nutrition coach helping women over 40 reset their health, energy, and hormones. Mirella shares her personal journey from digestive struggles and hormonal shifts to thriving on a plant-based lifestyle. Together, they bust common myths about...

Episode 46: Behind the Smile: When Holding It Together Hurts    In this episode, we cover:   Sally Magee sees your hustle—and gently calls B.S. In this Positively Altered episode, she joins Dr. Cindy to talk burnout, boundaries, and the sacred art of slowing the hell down. With stories that’ll make you laugh, cry, and possibly cancel a meeting, Sally unpacks how grief, trauma, and people-pleasing...

Episode 45: More Than Muscles: How Beliefs and Life Stories Affect Pain   In this episode, we cover:   What if your pain isn’t just physical, but also philosophical? Dr. Joe LaVacca joins Dr. Cindy for a powerful conversation about how our beliefs, fears, and life experiences shape our healing. As a physical therapist and movement expert, Joe challenges outdated models of care and explains why und...

Episode 44: To Health with You: Mastering Longevity, Mood, and Movement with Dr. Nick Athens In this episode, we cover:   What do former NFL quarterback Joe Montana and your aging back have in common? Dr. Nick Athens joins Dr. Cindy to explain why every person—not just elite athletes—deserves a proactive health strategy. In this inspiring episode, Dr. Nick shares lessons from 43 years of chiroprac...