The Positively Altered Podcast

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Episode #104: Your Diagnosis Isn't the End of the...

The Positively Altered Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Episode #104: Your Diagnosis Isn't the End of the Road: What Your Gut Wants You to KnowJennifer Germain was hitting the bathroom 22 times a day when a colonoscopy finally named it: Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Her specialist prescribed biologics for life. She politely declined, emptied every scrap of sugar from her pantry, and was off her meds within nine months. You'll learn why your gut runs your mood and why athletes aren't as healthy as you think. Plus a post-practice snack that left Dr

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Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control...

The Positively Altered Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control IllusionTierra 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

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

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2026/09/18

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

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Episode: #101: Dana Lyons on the Cancer Conversation...

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2026/09/11

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

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Episode #100: Would You Live Differently If 100...

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2026/09/04

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

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

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2026/08/28

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

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35:27

Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control...

The Positively Altered Podcast ·

2026/08/28

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

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Episode# 98: Marcus Riley & Stuart Kaplan on Why...

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2026/08/21

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

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Episode #96: The Data Doesn't Lie: What Female...

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2026/08/07

Episode #96: The Data Doesn't Lie: What Female Founders Need to Know About Peak PerformanceIf 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 isn't in your insurance plan. In this episode, we cover: (4:00)

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Episode #95: Chronic Pain Has No Finish Line. Here's...

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2026/07/31

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 appreciate this episode for its honesty and practical advice. In this episode, we

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Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You...

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2026/07/24

Episode #94: The Sleep Episode You Didn't Know You Needed with Dr. Ben LongDr. 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't lazy, and what faith traditions might have known about rest long before the research

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Episode #93: You Already Have the Spark: You Just...

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2026/07/17

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 art project, and all practical. In this episode, we cover: ➔ (3:00) The

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Episode #91: What if the Key to Happiness Was Asking...

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2026/07/03

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 mindset shift that changes everything. Funny, honest, and surprisingly

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Episode #90: 220 Pounds Gone Without Drugs or...

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2026/06/26

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 takes to change, and why it's easier than you think. In this episode, we

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Episode #89:The Only Work-Life Balance Definition You...

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2026/06/19

Episode #89:The Only Work-Life Balance Definition You Actually Need, Thanks to Maura ThomasYou 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 sticks, this episode is equal parts laugh-out-loud relatable and genuinely

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Episode #87: When the Labs Don’t Help: Greg Lee Helps...

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2026/06/05

Episode #87: When the Labs Don’t Help: Greg Lee Helps You Uncover What's Really Making You SickYou'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. If you're stuck, dismissed, or running out of answers, this episode is for

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Episode #86: From Four-Week Coma to the Stage: Dan...

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2026/05/29

Episode #86: From Four-Week Coma to the Stage: Dan McQueen's Story Will Make You Rethink EverythingDan 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 calls this one the episode that brought her to tears. Fair warning:

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Episode #85: Twenty Broken Bones, Eight Days in a...

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2026/05/22

Episode #85: Twenty Broken Bones, Eight Days in a Coma, and 364 Days to Race AgainJason 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 the worst pain of your life. In this episode, we cover: (3:00)

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Episode #84: From $100K in Debt to C-Suite: Shira...

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2026/05/15

Episode #84: From $100K in Debt to C-Suite: Shira Miller on Reinventing RemarkableShira 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 is equal parts science, strategy, and donuts. Come for the comeback story; stay

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Episode #82: Ninety-six Percent of People Are Living...

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2026/05/01

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 circle might be the one thing quietly dimming your light. In this episode, we

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