In this episode of The Ridiculously You Podcast, our host Julie May sits down with Danielle Blum, a thriller author and unapologetic adventurer who thrives on living outside the box. Danielle’s journey into authorship is a masterclass in gutsy action—she started writing her debut novel, Fragments of Affection, during the pandemic with no formal plan, only to see it skyrocket to #1 on the Amazon bestseller list.

Danielle’s work is a deep dive into the complexities of the human mind, specifically focusing on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). We explore the messy parts of her research process, where she interviewed over 100 individuals to ensure an accurate and respectful representation of the DID community. This conversation is a powerful reframe of identity reclamation, moving past the "Hollywood version" of mental health to find the real, human stories underneath.

This episode is your permission slip to stop worrying about doing things the "right" way and to start following your curiosity. Julie May and Danielle Blum discuss how being playful and experimental in your personal life—like Danielle’s immersive backyard fine-dining experiences—fuels professional creativity. You’ll walk away inspired to let your healing get loud, embrace your "too much," and finally become the main character of your own story.

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