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The Positively Altered Podcast

The Positively Altered Podcast

Written by: 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!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Self-Help Success
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  • Episode 67: The Silent Stressor in Your Home, Office, and Hotel Room

    Episode 67: The Silent Stressor in Your Home, Office, and Hotel Room
    Jan 16 2026
    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 explains how oxygen levels, VOCs, mold, and everyday chemicals quietly impact metabolism, energy, immunity, and focus. You’ll learn why common air filters fall short, how proactive air purification works, and simple ways to rethink the air you live in—at home, work, and while traveling. In this episode, we cover: (4:00) Taking a deep dive into the air we breathe. (11:00) Learning about off-gassing and how these chemicals can negatively impact our health. (15:00) Learning how to get oxygen into our bodies in the proper way. (20:00) Learning about how effective HEPA filters are and whether they are worth spending money on.(23:00) Helping people detoxify from mold the right way.(27:00) The benefits of Triad-Aer Purification Systems.(30:00) 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 Mike Meade: Mike Meade has been a lifelong learner, always eager to explore new ideas and ask fresh questions. He graduated cum laude from the Robbins School of Business at the University of Richmond in 1975. In his twenties, Mike took on a leadership role in Junior Achievement, a nonprofit focused on practical business education for young people. Over three years, he transformed a small organization with 90 participants and one board of directors into one with three boards and over 5,000 active participants. At 30, Mike sought guidance from five of South Florida’s most successful businesspeople, asking how they achieved success. These one-on-one meetings shaped his lifelong philosophy: "To be successful, you must have the ability to see and understand what others might overlook and the courage to act on that knowledge." In the mid-1980s, he collaborated with Rockwell Aviation and the space shuttle program to design a skill-transfer program for over 800 Rockwell employees who were displaced when the shuttle contract was transferred to Lockheed. There was no way to find new jobs based on their last job. This program helped highly specialized workers, like the 3rd inspector of space shuttle tiles, translate their unique skills to new positions despite being perceived as overqualified by job interviewers. Later, Mike owned a baseball cap manufacturing company and attended the first e-retail conference in New York in 1997. With Intel and SAP software, he developed a way for customers to design custom baseball caps online, selecting colors and features from crown to closure. Although ahead of its time, this innovative project laid the groundwork for future e-commerce personalization. Twelve years ago, Mike turned his focus to proactive air purifiers and quickly recognized the importance of understanding indoor versus outdoor air quality. Today, his passion lies in collaborating with healthcare professionals to elevate the conversation around protecting our immune systems by optimizing indoor air quality and achieving the best ion balance. Follow Mike: Instagram Landing Page My triad-aer private landing pageFollow, 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
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    35 mins
  • Episode #66: GLP-1: The Hype, the Hope, and the Real Talk

    Episode #66: GLP-1: The Hype, the Hope, and the Real Talk
    Jan 9 2026

    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. They dive into smarter ways to support your body, the side effects no one wants to talk about, and the deliciously simple habits that help you stay healthy without losing your mind (or your muscle). It’s honest, hopeful, and hilariously human.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • (4:00) What is GLP-1?
    • (7:00) Learning how to rest your body during fasting periods.
    • (16:00) Dr. Cindy’s longest fast of 105 hours.
    • (17:00) GLP-1 is not going away, so let’s address these medications from all angles.
    • (27:00) Addressing your lifestyle and how you can make small adjustments to improve your health.
    • (40:00) Rapid-Fire question

    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 Amanda Yue:

    Amanda is a functional medicine practitioner, pharmacist, MELT and yoga instructor, and an Insulin IQ-certified coach. She is known as the Root Cause Pharmacist.

    She is passionate about healing the whole body—not just addressing symptoms.

    As a retail pharmacist for over 30 years, Amanda grew increasingly frustrated with how our conventional healthcare system focuses on treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. When she became unwell, she turned to holistic approaches outside the conventional system to restore her health.

    Through these holistic modalities, she transformed her own health. Her mission now is to help others achieve sustainable health outcomes by addressing the root cause of their conditions.

    She discovered a simple protocol that often works better than medication for chronic health issues. Along the way, she learned that insulin resistance is at the root of most chronic health conditions, yet it is rarely addressed (or tested for) in conventional care.

    It’s time to shift the focus toward prevention and root-cause solutions.

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    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!

    1. For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.
    2. 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

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    46 mins
  • Episode 65: Healing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Danielle Pashko’s Story

    Episode 65: Healing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Danielle Pashko’s Story
    Jan 2 2026

    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 intuition, and rejecting the “just manage it” mentality. She’s bold, she’s brainy, and she’s calling B.S. on one-size-fits-all wellness advice. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors or defeated by your diagnosis, Danielle’s story will empower you to demand better—and live well on your own terms.

    In this episode, we cover:

    • (4:00) How thyroid cancer changed the course of Danielle’s health journey.
    • (8:00) Why are so many young women getting thyroid cancer?
    • (11:00) From Thyroid Cancer to Lyme Disease
    • (15:00) When can a wellness journey go too far?
    • (22:00) How Tai Chi transformed Danielle’s physical wellness.
    • (35:00) 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 Danielle Pashko

    Danielle Pashko is a functional nutritionist and chronic illness coach with extensive experience in helping people manage their metabolic health. She works with clients who struggle with fatigue, digestive issues, glucose regulation, hormonal balance, weight management, and complex chronic illnesses. She also specializes in integrating mind-body modalities such as Tai Chi and Qigong through her online platform Soulhakker.

    Danielle is the author of "Weight Loss Mistakes Even Healthy Chicks Make"​ and "Smile At Your Challenges" and has contributed to articles and videos on holistic health for The NY Post, Fox & Friends, Pix11 News NY, NY1 News, ABC News, CBS News, The Vitamin Shoppe, Chase Bank, Women's Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, USA Today, YPO (Young Presidents' Organization), I24 News and more.

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    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!

    1. For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.
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    Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast

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    40 mins
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