The Positively Altered Podcast

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 filte...

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 ...

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 exp...

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 f...

Episode #96: The Data Doesn't Lie: What Female Founders Need to Know About Peak Performance

If you're waking up tired, powering through on caffeine, and telling yourself it's just part of getting older, Jessica Van Antoine has some news for you. In this episode, she and Dr. Cindy dig into why "no symptoms" doesn't mean healthy, how female entrepreneurs are quietly burning out while putting everyone else first, and why the real ROI...

Episode #95: Chronic Pain Has No Finish Line. Here's What to Do Instead.

Dr. Jeff Bone has lived with chronic pain long enough to know that the goal isn't to fix it—it's to suffer less. In this episode, he and Dr. Cindy dig into why creativity is a legitimate pain-management tool, why scheduling your negative thoughts is actually healthy, and what happens when your whole life becomes unstructured time. You’ll appreciat...

Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Ben Long

Dr. Benjamin Long is a sleep medicine physician who noticed something curious: His Christian patients had rich bedtime rituals—prayer, Scripture, quiet—but never thought to lean on them when sleep wouldn't come. You don’t have to be spiritual to appreciate this episode. He and Dr. Cindy explore the science of sleep, why your teenager isn'...

Episode #93: You Already Have the Spark: You Just Need Someone to Turn the Light On

Tony Martignetti walked into a museum, stood inside a glowing black box, and had a revelation about human potential—including yours. In this episode, he and Dr. Cindy explore why we stop playing, how our childhood holds the clues to our best adult selves, and what it actually means to illuminate hidden brilliance. It's part philosophy, part a...

Flashback Friday Episode #92: Aging Like a Boss: Maria Rigo's Guide to Thriving After 50

Ready to ditch the "I'm getting old" excuses? Health coach Maria Rigo joins Dr. Cindy to share why 50+ is just the beginning of your best years. From surviving a scary bike crash to managing Hashimoto's for 30 years, Maria proves that setbacks don't have to sideline you. Discover her game-changing approach to strength training. (Hint: It's only...

Episode #91: What if the Key to Happiness Was Asking One Better Question?

Greg Kettner once shared a stage with the late, famous comedian Robin Williams, did stand-up comedy for eight years, and now helps people find happiness at work—and the throughline is exactly what you'd hope: Laughter heals. In this episode, he and Dr. Cindy get real about mental health, why humor is a legit wellness strategy, and the one subtle mindse...

Episode #90: 220 Pounds Gone Without Drugs or Surgery: Stanley Bronstein's Real Story

At 320 pounds, Stanley Bronstein asked himself one question: Where will I be in five years if nothing changes? The answer was dead. That was 17 years ago. Since then, he's lost 220 pounds—no drugs, no surgery—and built a life around what he calls the Way of Excellence. Dr. Cindy sits down with Stanley to talk about what it really take...

Episode #89:The Only Work-Life Balance Definition You Actually Need, Thanks to Maura Thomas

You have hundreds–maybe thousands–of unread emails. You're "working" at dinner, and you're pretty sure you've been in that meeting for no reason. Sound familiar? Maura Thomas is back, and this time she's handing Dr. Cindy and her listeners a real plan. From email bankruptcy to the only work-life balance definition that actually ...

Flashback Friday #88: Commanding Resilience: J. Scot Heathman’s Journey from Brain Tumor to Triumph

In this powerful episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy sits down with J. Scot Heathman, a former military commander who faced a life-altering challenge after a car accident led to the discovery of a brain tumor. J. Scot shares his inspiring journey of resilience, including how his military mindset helped him tac...

Episode #87: When the Labs Don’t Help: Greg Lee Helps You Uncover What's Really Making You Sick

You've seen eight specialists, your labs are normal, and you keep getting worse. Former NASA engineer Greg Lee has heard that story — because he lived it. Greg healed his own mysterious gut issues, now runs the Lyme Research Healing Center, and uses advanced bio-energetic scanning to uncover what conventional testing misses....

Episode #86: From Four-Week Coma to the Stage: Dan McQueen's Story Will Make You Rethink Everything

Dan McQueen went in for headaches. He came out of a four-week coma unable to walk, talk, or smile. What happened next wasn't a dramatic overnight comeback; it was a game. Five minutes faster in the wheelchair. Then five more. His "aim small, miss small, ratchet" philosophy is deceptively simple and genuinely life-changing. Dr. Cindy...

Episode #85: Twenty Broken Bones, Eight Days in a Coma, and 364 Days to Race Again

Jason Dennen hit a building at 30 miles an hour. His heart literally ended up on the wrong side of his chest. Eight days in a coma, 20 broken bones, and one very direct conversation with his mom later, he decided to race a triathlon in under a year. This episode isn't just a survival story. It's about finding a "why" big enough to get you through th...

Episode #84: From $100K in Debt to C-Suite: Shira Miller on Reinventing Remarkable

Shira Miller lost everything in the Great Recession: fancy office, six-figure debt, and her health. Then she stopped apologizing for it. Now she's a C-suite exec, keynote speaker, and author obsessed with one idea: the “remarkable” is already in you, buried under exhaustion and 80,000 daily thoughts (most of them negative). This episode ...

Flashback Friday Episode #83: Transform Your Employee Interactions Into Lasting Connections with Bestselling Author Joey Coleman

In this episode of the Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy chats with bestselling author and customer experience expert Joey Coleman. Joey shares actionable strategies to build meaningful relationships in both business and personal life. From fostering emotional connections to creating loyalty among em...

Episode #82: Ninety-six Percent of People Are Living on Autopilot: Are You One of Them?

Ninety-six percent of people are living on autopilot. Yikes. Lynsey Mulder—former Wells Fargo SVP, entrepreneur, and mom of four boys—knows exactly how that happens. She also knows how to fix it. This week, Lynsey breaks down why your superpower might be sitting unopened in a box, why your "spark" has a season, and how your closest ...