Dr. Cindy Howard – Founder, Positively Altered Project

What if happiness isn’t something you find… but something you choose, especially in the hardest moments?In this episode of The Voice of Hope Podcast, Ken Huey sits down with Dr. Cindy Howard, keynote speaker, wellness expert, and founder of the Positively Altered Project, to unpack what it really means to build resilience.From her own cancer diagnosis to decades of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Howard shares how mindset, language, and daily habits shape our ability to heal, grow, and perform under pressure.This is a practical and powerful conversation on choosing your response, rewiring negative thinking, and building resilience in both life and leadership.In this episode, we cover: Why the brain is wired for negativity and how to override it  The difference between reacting and responding  How a victim mindset holds people back and how to shift out of it  Signs your nervous system is out of balance  Simple tools like breathing and “I am” statements to reset your mindset  How adversity, including cancer, can become a catalyst for growth  Why connection and vulnerability are essential for healing