The Positively Altered Podcast
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!
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
The Positively Altered Podcast with Dr. Cindy!
Episode 5: What is your relationship with money, time, purpose, and people?
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, partnerships, real estate purchases, billing, insurance, and marketing, to name more than a few. Dr. Cindy and Christie unpack our often misguided goals associated with money, time, purpose, and relationships.
In this episode, we cover:
4:45 Four freedoms
5:35 Money and success
9:42 Less things, more comfort
10:10 Psychology of finances
11:30 Personal and professional budgeting
13:32 Time management
14:50 Booking your freedom
20:03 Letting go of people
24:06 Which freedom do you work on first
27:40 What retirement should look like
40:30 Rapid fire questions
Dr. Cindy’s Socials:
LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcindyspeaks/
Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/dr.cindyspeaks/
TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@drcindyspeaks
YouTube >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Dr. Cindy’s Resources:
Website: https://drcindyspeaks.com
Newsletter: https://drcindyspeaks.com/lps/not-so-daily-dose/
Practice: www.innovativehwc.com
Dr. Cindy’s Partners
Professional Health Products: https://professional-health-products.com/
Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/
Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/
About Dr. Cindy: Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a speaker, author, and board-certified chiropractic internist and nutritionist in private practice.
Keynote Speaking - Call (708-692-7243) or email Dr. Cindy’s team (hello@drcindyspeaks.com) for her availability. Dr. Cindy speaks on inspirational themes in her book and on a wide range of health topics.
Dr. Cindy’s Practice - If you’re in the Chicago area, she’s happy to schedule an appointment with you. Simply call (708-479-0020) or visit her website.
Dr. Cindy’s Book - Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag tells the story of her walk through Hodgkin’s lymphoma and all that her journey revealed about who she is and how she chooses to overcome what life throws at her.
About Dr. Kevin Christie-A modern chiropractor faces a few frustrations and struggles that Kevin hasn’t had to wrestle with already. Having run his own practice, with multiple staff, associates, real estate purchases, billing issues, insurance headaches, AND trying to do excellent marketing, Kevin understands the pressures that we face as chiropractors. Kevin knows how important it is to have someone to turn to with whatever you are struggling with. He created Modern Chiropractic Marketing® to help his colleagues overcome the hurdles and experience the joys of success that await on the other side.
Guest Resources: www.modernchiropracticmarketing.com
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
The Positively Altered Podcast with Dr. Cindy!
Episode #4: What’s Waiting for You on the Other Side of a Disability? Communicating with Prince.
Positively Altered with Dr. Cindy
Dr. Cindy sits down with the very talented Stephen Coghill. Stephen is a musical artist, audio engineer, audiobook director, composer, remote session player, and voice actor. Stephen has overcome adversity to get where he is today. Growing up with learning disabilities challenged Stephen to look within himself for his true gifts in life.
In this episode, we cover:
(2:05) Stephen’s many titles
(5:13) Famous artists Stephen is working with
(9:10) It’s never too late to start
(14:04) Communicating in sign language with Prince
(16:37) How Stephen got started in the entertainment business
(21:22) Overcoming learning disabilities to become successful later in life
(30:17) Rapid Fire Questions
Dr. Cindy’s Socials:
LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcindyspeaks/
Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/dr.cindyspeaks/
TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@drcindyspeaks
YouTube >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Dr. Cindy’s Resources:
Website: https://drcindyspeaks.com
Newsletter: https://drcindyspeaks.com/lps/not-so-daily-dose/
Practice: www.innovativehwc.com
Dr. Cindy’s Partners
Professional Health Products: https://professional-health-products.com/
Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/
Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/
About Dr. Cindy: Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a speaker, author, and board-certified chiropractic internist and nutritionist in private practice.
Keynote Speaking - Call (708-692-7243) or email Dr. Cindy’s team (hello@drcindyspeaks.com) for her availability. Dr. Cindy speaks on inspirational themes in her book and on a wide range of health topics.
Dr. Cindy’s Practice - If you’re in the Chicago area, she’s happy to schedule an appointment with you. Simply call (708-479-0020) or visit her website.
Dr. Cindy’s Book - Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag tells the story of her walk through Hodgkin’s lymphoma and all that her journey revealed about who she is and how she chooses to overcome what life throws at her.
About Stephen Coghill
Stephen is a musical artist, audio engineer, audiobook director, composer, remote session player, and voice actor. This year he plans on releasing two solo albums and an album with NYC artist Michael Dion which features Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Method Man, and Ariana Grande. Stephen has also voiced for many brands like IBM, Rainbird, and Home Depot.
Guest Resources:
Website: www.stephencoghill.com
Website: www.stephencoghillvo.com
Facebook: @stephencoghillvo
Linkedin: @stephencoghill
Instagram: @stephencoghillproductions
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
The Positively Altered Podcast with Dr. Cindy!
Episode #3: Let’s Tell Your Anxiety Who’s Boss!
Positively Altered with Dr. Cindy
Why is there such a negative stigma with going to the dentist? How can we change our outlook on this experience so we can make it more enjoyable for both the dentist and their patients? Dr. Tom Bordignon, DDS General Dentist, provides valuable information on how to find the right dentist for you and why this doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. He also discusses if genetics play a role in oral health and if we really need to brush three times a day.
In this episode, we cover:
(5:25) Dental oncology
(8:33) Finding the right dentist for you
(12:16) Did Dr. Cindy almost punch Dr. B?
(14:03) How to calm patients when they are in the dental chair
(16:25) Dr. Cindy advocating for herself as a patient
(21:55) Genetics and oral health
(23:18) How hating dental visits affect the dentist
(26:49) Rapid Fire Questions
Dr. Cindy’s Socials:
LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcindyspeaks/
Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/dr.cindyspeaks/
TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@drcindyspeaks
YouTube >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Dr. Cindy’s Resources:
Website: https://drcindyspeaks.com
Newsletter: https://drcindyspeaks.com/lps/not-so-daily-dose/
Practice: www.innovativehwc.com
Dr. Cindy’s Partners
Professional Health Products: https://professional-health-products.com/
Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/
Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/
About Dr. Cindy: Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a speaker, author, and board-certified chiropractic internist and nutritionist in private practice.
Keynote Speaking - Call (708-692-7243) or email Dr. Cindy’s team (hello@drcindyspeaks.com) for her availability. Dr. Cindy speaks on inspirational themes in her book and on a wide range of health topics.
Dr. Cindy’s Practice - If you’re in the Chicago area, she’s happy to schedule an appointment with you. Simply call (708-479-0020) or visit her website.
Dr. Cindy’s Book - Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag tells the story of her walk through Hodgkin’s lymphoma and all that her journey revealed about who she is and how she chooses to overcome what life throws at her.
About Dr. Tom Bordignon
Dr. Bordignon received his Bachelor’s degree in science from Loyola University in 1987. Following that he completed his DDS at Loyola University School of Dentistry. Dr. Bordignon ran the Dental Oncology Program At Cancer Treatment Centers of America from 1992-2008. Currently, he has his own practice in Glenview, Illinois called Bordignon Dental Associates. His private practice focuses on comprehensive oral health for adults and children with an emphasis on Implant Dentistry and Cosmetic Makeover Dentistry.
Guest Resources:
Dr. Bordignon’s Website: https://www.bdasmiles.com/
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
The Positively Altered Podcast with Dr. Cindy!
Episode #2: Changing Your Perception About Yourself and Others with Guest Sylvie Di Giusto
Dr. Cindy’s Socials:
LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcindyspeaks/
Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/dr.cindyspeaks/
TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@drcindyspeaks
YouTube >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Dr. Cindy’s Resources:
Website: https://drcindyspeaks.com
Newsletter: https://drcindyspeaks.com/lps/not-so-daily-dose/
Practice: www.innovativehwc.com
Dr. Cindy’s Partners
Professional Health Products: https://professional-health-products.com/
Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/
Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/
About Dr. Cindy: Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a speaker, author, and board-certified chiropractic internist and nutritionist in private practice.
Keynote Speaking - Call (708-692-7243) or email Dr. Cindy’s team (hello@drcindyspeaks.com) for her availability. Dr. Cindy speaks on inspirational themes in her book and on a wide range of health topics.
Dr. Cindy’s Practice - If you’re in the Chicago area, she’s happy to schedule an appointment with you. Simply call (708-479-0020) or visit her website.
Dr. Cindy’s Book - Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag tells the story of her walk through Hodgkin’s lymphoma and all that her journey revealed about who she is and how she chooses to overcome what life throws at her.
About Sylvie di Giusto Sylvie di Giusto, CSP, is an international keynote speaker and expert in Modern Emotional Intelligence. Trusted by top organizations worldwide, Sylvie empowers leaders and professionals to make impactful decisions that drive growth and success. Her Power of Choice framework helps individuals harness their visual, behavioral, verbal and non-verbal, digital, and social intelligence. Sylvie's thought-provoking presentations take audiences on a captivating journey, unlocking their potential for professional and organizational excellence. As the author of The Image of Leadership and Discover Your Fair Advantage, Sylvie dives into the customer experience, making every interaction count.
Guest Resources:
Website: www.sylviedigiusto.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/sylviedigiusto
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sylviedigiusto
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sylviedigiusto
Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/sylviedigiusto
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sylviedigiusto
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sylviedigiusto
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Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
The Positively Altered Podcast with Dr. Cindy!
Episode #1: From Dancer to Cancer to Podcast Host!
Positively Altered with Dr. Cindy (Link to Podcast)
If you had told me in my twenties (when I dreamed of dancing on stage) that I would walk through cancer, write a book about it, and host a podcast, I would’ve thought you were a little crazy. But here I am, moving through life, accomplishing one goal at a time! Join me on my exciting journey as I have in-depth discussions with some fascinating guests. From people who’ve overcome amazing odds to everyday heroes who share their powerful learning moments with my listeners. My podcast is raw, unfiltered, and always a little quirky–similar to how I live my life!
In this episode, we cover:
(1:12) My story
(3:50) Walking through adversity
(4:15) Writing my book
(5:10) What’s the next step?
(6:57) What is the podcast all about?
(8:38) Shout out to my team
Dr. Cindy’s Socials:
LinkedIn >> https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcindyspeaks/
Instagram >> https://www.instagram.com/dr.cindyspeaks/
TikTok >> https://www.tiktok.com/@drcindyspeaks
YouTube >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/drcindyspeaks
Dr. Cindy’s Resources:
Website: https://drcindyspeaks.com
Newsletter: https://drcindyspeaks.com/lps/not-so-daily-dose/
Practice: www.innovativehwc.com
Dr. Cindy’s Partners
Professional Health Products: https://professional-health-products.com/
Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/
Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/
About Dr. Cindy: Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a speaker, author, and board-certified chiropractic internist and nutritionist in private practice.
Keynote Speaking - Call (708-692-7243) or email Dr. Cindy’s team (hello@drcindyspeaks.com) for her availability. Dr. Cindy speaks on inspirational themes in her book and on a wide range of health topics.
Dr. Cindy’s Practice - If you’re in the Chicago area, she’s happy to schedule an appointment with you. Simply call (708-479-0020) or visit her website.
Dr. Cindy’s Book - Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag tells the story of her walk through Hodgkin’s lymphoma and all that her journey revealed about who she is and how she chooses to overcome what life throws at her.
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Dr. Cindy M. Howard, Chiropractic Internist and Nutritionist
Dr. Cindy M. Howard is a Board Certified Chiropractic Internist and Nutritionist in private practice and the owner of Innovative Health & Wellness Center in Orland Park, Illinois and also holds a license in the state of Florida. She owns DC consulting; assisting private practices improve their communication skills and improving patient adherence while building a better functional medicine and nutritional practice.
For the last 13 years she has served as the Illinois delegate for the American Chiropractic Association and as the alternate for 6 years prior to that. She was the ACA recipient of the Flynn/Lynch award in 2015 for outstanding service.
She serves on the board of Inguardia Health since the inception all while providing medical support during the creation and production of the first oral device being brought to market to measure health metrics.
She also serves on the medical advisory board for Fullscript, the Chiropractic Defense Council, and the Functional Medicine University. Dr. Howard is an associate editor of The Original Internist and a regular contributor for Chiropractic Economics and the Illinois Chiropractic Society online newsletter. She is a past president of the ACA Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders and currently serves as the Vice President of the College of Pharmacology and Toxicology.
She speaks nationally, presenting on health topics including Pre and Post Concussion Nutrition, Headaches, Sexual Health, Male and Female Pelvic Disorders, GI Disorders, Nutritional Blood Analysis Interpretation. On the business side she speaks on creating dialogue and building relationships as well as on sales techniques for physicians. Her keynote presentations are drawn from her personal experiences and entail overcoming adversity, finding the gifts and learning how to laugh.
In 2020 Dr. Cindy Howard was awarded the Chiropractor of the Year from the Illinois Chiropractic Society.
Positively Altered: Finding Happiness in the Bottom of a Chemo Bag, has been available on Amazon since September of 2023.