Episode Details

Episode 9: From Cancer Survivor to Media Trailblazer: A Viral Rise to Fame

In this inspiring episode of Positively Altered Podcast, Dr. Cindy Howard chats with Dr. Alessandra Colón, star of TLC’s Crack Addicts. They discuss Dr. Colón’s incredible journey from creating viral TikTok content to becoming the first chiropractor with a televised series. Dr. Colón shares how overcoming stage 4 cancer shaped her resilient mindset and her approach to life and career. The conversation dives into breaking stereotypes, the power of aggressive happiness, and finding joy through challenges. Tune in to hear how Dr. Colón balances global fame, motherhood, and her thriving practice with humor and authenticity.

In this episode, we cover:

• (4:16) 17 million views on Tik Tok!
• (7:40) Balancing life as the host of a television show
• (12:30) Who chose the name Crack Addicts?
• (16:55) Dr. Colón’s journey walking through cancer
• (21:42) Would you go back and change your story if you could?
• (27:00) Proving people wrong
• (28:40) Aggressive happiness
• (38:19) Rapid-fire questions

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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. Cindy’s Guest: 

At fourteen years old, Dr. Alessendra Colón was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After doctors gave her a 25 percent chance to live, she underwent advanced chemotherapy and radiation, leading her to remission. 

Surviving her greatest struggle powered her love of health and life. “Looking back, it dawned on me that I had gained so much more than growing my hair back,” s