{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Health Upgrade Podcast","title":"172: Positively Thriving: Dr. Cindy Howard's Own Journey Back to Health","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3800,"description":"In this episode of the Health Upgrade Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard shares what it's like to experience healthcare from both sides, as a doctor and as a patient. She opens up about her journey of recognizing the signs of Hodgkin's lymphoma in herself and navigating treatment while drawing on her years of experience in functional medicine.\nTogether, we discuss the emotions that come with receiving a life-changing diagnosis, the importance of self-care, and why personalized healthcare can make a real difference. We also explore gut health, environmental toxins, genetic testing, and how AI is changing the way patients can advocate for their own health.\nDr. Howard explains why asking questions, setting boundaries, and working with healthcare providers who listen and collaborate are essential parts of achieving better health outcomes.\nIf you or someone you love is lost in the healthcare maze or facing a critical diagnosis, this episode is for you. Listen in, share the episode with a friend, and empower yourself to be an informed, proactive participant in your own health journey!\nDr. Navaz HabibEmail: podcast@healthupgraded.com\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/\nLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib\nJP Errico\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevnsguy/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jp-errico-097629aa\nDr. Cindy Howard\nWebsite: https://www.innovativehwc.com/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vOECIBAteOQoEwaSuRdtypZV9a4mOVY-PkjzAtDlD8s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNTMw/YzRmYzZjMDdmYjM0/ZGFhNTU0OTA0ZjRm/YzkwZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}