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- 2 weeks ago53 min
Episode #107: What a BBC War Zone Veteran Knows About Feeling Safe
Episode #107: What a BBC War Zone Veteran Knows About Feeling Safe Melanie Marshall has led news teams through war zones on six continents, and she'll tell you certainty was never on the menu. The former BBC journalist explains why feeling uncertain doesn't make you powerless, and shares a simple trick for the news story that keeps you up at night. Then there's the tear gas canister in Tunisia and the strangers who ran back to carry her out. In this episode, we cover: “Got a Fungus? She’s Your Doctor. Got a Tech Problem? You’re on Your Own.” “Breaking News: We’re Pausing the Podcast for an Eyeshadow Emergency.” She Did WHAT to My Face?! The Makeup Artist Deserves an Award.” Afghanistan: Great People, Great Humor, and Unexpected Airport Compliments.” Only Two Drones and a Couple of Mortars? Sounds Like a Normal Workday.” Forget the Sightseeing. We’re Going to Israel for the Hot Soldiers.” 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 Melanie Marshall Melanie Marshall is a Peabody, RTS, and Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist who spent 20 years reporting from some of the world's most high-risk places for the BBC, including Afghanistan, Ukraine, Syria, and Israel/Gaza, where she served as Deputy Bureaux Chief. After two decades on the frontlines, Melanie walked away from the career that defined her to rebuild from scratch: a new country, a new business, and a whole new relationship with fear. Today, she is a keynote speaker and narrative strategist whose work is built around a simple, hard-won truth: you don't need certainty to act. You just need to see in the dark. Her signature frameworks, "Accidental Bravery" and "See in the Dark," draw on everything she learned about courage, crisis, and showing up when the plan falls apart. Her forthcoming book, Accidentally Brave: Notes from a Terribly Beautiful World, is part memoir, part how-to for anyone who has ever had to make the next move without knowing where the ground is. Melanie is the founder of Imrama, a narrative strategy and content studio, and lives in Toronto with her dog, Sonora. Follow Melanie Tik Tok You Tube 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, the Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Episode #106: Why Dieting Makes You Binge (and What Your Nervous System Wants Instead)
Episode #106: Why Dieting Makes You Binge (and What Your Nervous System Wants Instead) Say "I can't have sugar," and your nervous system hears scarcity. Say "I don't eat sugar," and it hears choice. Dr. Sherry Shaban explains why fearing food drives the very bingeing you're trying to stop, and why your poop and sleep know more than your macros ever will. By the end, Dr. Cindy admits she's the one on the couch. Pull up a seat next to her. In this episode, we cover: Have peace with food. Unwanted eating behaviors and how they affect our nervous system. Emotional eating is digging up events from the past. What F-word is off limits for Sherry. Poop and sleep can tell you so much about how your body functions. Changing your language to train your body and regulate your nervous system. Great advice to break the fear of food! 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 Sherry Shaban Sherry Shaban is the creator of Make Peace with Food™ and a practitioner with 25 years of experience in health, fitness, and life coaching. BSc, CAT(C), D.O., Sherry is an extraordinary coach who transformed her own life after a near-paralysis experience, redefining what it means to heal, grow, and thrive. Known for challenging conventional wisdom around dieting, fitness, and self-sabotage, she empowers individuals to move beyond limitations and create lasting transformation—both inside and out. A nervous system expert, Sherry integrates intuitive eating, movement, chronic pain recovery, and mindset strategies to help clients achieve true food freedom and holistic wellness. Sherry is also a certified hypnotherapist, yoga practitioner, and osteopath based in Montreal, QC. Sherry is the founder of Make Peace with Food Podcast, the HIIT Decks™ App, and Transformation in Paradise Retreats, where she combines yoga, meditation, hypnotherapy, and nervous system regulation in stunning destinations around the world. Follow Sherry WEBSITES www.makepeacewithfood.com www.sherryshaban.com www.hiitdecks.com SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Facebook Facebook Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, the Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- Oct 2, 202635 min
Episode #104: Your Diagnosis Isn't the End of the Road: What Your Gut Wants You to Know
Episode #104: Your Diagnosis Isn't the End of the Road: What Your Gut Wants You to Know Jennifer 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. Cindy genuinely appalled. In this episode, we cover: Am I just addicted to sugar or is it more severe than that? How healthy are athletes nowadays? Your body is more than just calories in and calories out. How Jennifer’s relationship with her doctor helped her heal. Unique aspects of the gut microbiome and how it can affect your mood. Don’t wait until you get sick to heal yourself. Top food to help gut health! 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 Jennifer Germain Jennifer Germain is a Functional Medicine Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and the founder of Compass Health Coaching, LLC in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Her journey into health coaching began in 2020 after being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease following months of illness. Determined to take control of her health, Jennifer pursued lifestyle and functional health strategies that significantly improved her well-being and ultimately inspired her to help others do the same. She later trained and became certified through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and launched Compass Health Coaching in 2022. Today, Jennifer works with individuals one-on-one, delivers health and wellness seminars, and partners with businesses to support employee wellness initiatives. Her mission is to empower people to take control of their health and create lasting change—because genes are not destiny, and no one should feel defined by a diagnosis. Follow Jennifer Instagram 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, the Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- Sep 25, 202635 min
Episode #103: Tierra Duncan on the Birth Control Illusion
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: How blackberry brandy relieves menstrual cramps. Why do most women think, “What’s wrong with my body”? Looking at blood levels to see why you are broken in the first place. Looking further into the birth control pill. What advice would you give your seventeen-year-old self? What is endometriosis, and what are ways to help support the body? The stages of sleep and how most women struggle to get good-quality sleep. Making fitness approachable for women. Do’s and don’ts with nutrition. 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 Tierra Duncan: Tierra Duncan is a women’s health educator, author, and coach with over a decade of experience helping women understand their hormones and feel at home in their bodies. Through her writing and her publishing company, Duncan Milam, she challenges outdated health narratives and shares practical, science-backed strategies for natural hormone balance. Tierra lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter. Follow Tierra Instagram Website Book: The Birth Control Illusion 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, the Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- Sep 18, 202649 min
Episode #102: Chris Woods Flatlined at Forty. Here’s What He Learned.
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: The connection between balls, brains, and wood. Who would you be in the absence of your concerns? The brain believes exactly what you tell it. Why do men struggle and hesitate to ask for help? You don’t need to flatline in a hospital bed to make a positive change in your life. How can you build the authentic version of yourself? Balls and brains! Chris talking about his role in becoming a dad. Would you go back in time and live through a life-altering event again? Who’s the perfect reader for the book? 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 Chris Woods Chris Woods is a Certified Professional Coach and the author of the book "Balls & Brains: A framework for living your best life by overcoming fears and maximizing strengths." "Balls & Brains" is a no-nonsense, actionable guide for people seeking to break free from self-imposed limitations and step into their fullest potential. Chris Woods combines personal storytelling, psychological frameworks, and practical exercises to help readers overcome fear (Balls) and maximize their innate strengths (Brains). This isn't just another self-help book, it's a roadmap for those who are tired of playing small and ready to lead with courage and clarity. Chris brings decades of experience as a four-time global C-suite executive and former Google sales leader. He has led at scale, made high-stakes decisions, and lived inside the pressure that comes with responsibility and ambition. He rose up from a rough upbringing in a tough area of Boston - the original "Good Will Hunting". At 40 years old, Chris flatlined in a hospital bed. That moment forced him to confront not just his health, but how he was defining success and the internal fears driving his choices. It changed everything. Today, he coaches from lived experience—not theory. He helps leaders and professionals align who they are with what they do, so success feels energizing instead of exhausting. Follow Chris Instagram TikTok YouTube Website 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- Sep 11, 202650 min
Episode: #101: Dana Lyons on the Cancer Conversation Nobody Has After Year One
Episode: #101: Dana Lyons on the Cancer Conversation Nobody Has After Year One Dana 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 it. In this episode, we cover: Talking about life after Cancer Learning to listen to your body because it does keep score. How do we help people focus on the journey without giving them a life-altering event? Learning to be present in the moment we are in right now. If you could go back in time, would you change the life-altering events that changed you for the better? Don’t label yourself sick. The greatest gifts doctors have are their ears to listen to their patients. 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 Dana Lyons: Dana Lyons is an author, speaker, and coach who knows what it means to face hard battles and still choose joy. A wife, mom of five, grandmother of five, cancer survivor, and everyday woman in her 50s, Dana speaks honestly about walking through fear, learning to care for herself after years of caring for everyone else, and finding strength in the middle of change. She is passionate about helping women discover that it’s never too late to get well and live fully—body, mind, and spirit. Follow Dana: Website LinkedIn LinkedIn for Dana Facebook for Dana Facebook for Grit & Grace Facebook for The Lyons Group 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! 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. If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- Sep 4, 202620 min
Episode #100: Would You Live Differently If 100 Birthdays Were Guaranteed?
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: We Made It to 100! Choosing to Age Better. Think of yourself as a classic car The power of a thank-you note If you were guaranteed 100 birthdays… The birthday story How to Connect with Dr. Cindy 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/ 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
- Aug 28, 202649 min
Episode #99: Your Feet Called. They Want to Talk About Your Sex Life.
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: How can putting your best foot forward improve things in the bedroom? Foreplay starts at the feet! Talking about the length of toes and how that can impact your lifestyle. Does fashion hinder the health of our feet? Where should we focus when stimulating the feet? 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 Joshua J. Holland: Joshua J. Holland is a wealth of experiential knowledge and wisdom, renowned as a dedicated biohacker, state-of-the-art fitness trainer, holistic health coach, and athlete. He champions the philosophy of “awareness through experience” and has spent years consulting with elite professionals to build a vast well from which to evoke alignment of body, mind, and spirit for his clients and community. His ideological approach to life and work is based on principles of effectiveness, efficiency, and quantifiability. His passion stems from fostering a state of bodily wholeness via connection through an extensive network of like-minded individuals. Joshua's vast experiential knowledge base has earned him a sought-after following in the world of health, wellness, fitness, and lifestyle. He collaborates with some of the world’s most renowned musical and theatrical artists to fine-tune their physical and spiritual bodies. Additionally, he has expanded his expertise to work with Vivobarefoot, integrating their innovative barefoot philosophy into his holistic approach. This collaboration further enriches his exploration of healing modalities, aiming to restore individuals to optimal physical and spiritual wellness awareness. Follow Joshua: Instagram Website Podcast: Simply walk the talk The Foot Collective Website 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! 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 If you enjoyed today's conversation, Dr. Cindy's Daily Dose newsletter delivers more insights straight to your inbox—short, real, and made to SHIFT how you see things. Sign up at drcindyspeaks.com/send.
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